florets. 5 to 6 open, texture unusual for a garden type 
flower that stands the sun well. 
10c ea., 10 for 90c, 100 for $8.50 
Bulblets 50c per packet 
BIG TOP Plain Petaled (541) blooms in 77 days 
Immense in size, which makes it an excellent exhibition 
variety. Fine as a commercial cut-flowering variety, 
opens 7 large florets on a huge stalk. Pink with a 
small carmine feather extending on the lower petals. 
25c ea., 10 for $2.00, 100 for $18.00 
Bulblets 10 for 40c, 100 for $3.00 
BIT O' HEAVEN Plain Petaled (320) blooms in 85 days 
Very tall growing deep orange, with a contrasting yellow 
throat. Shows color on all buds, twenty or more and 
opens with as many as 10 to 12 at one time. Massive 
foliage and stands up well under all weather conditions. 
Fine in our fields this year. 
10c ea., 10 for 90c, 100 for $8.50 
Bulblets 50c per packet - 
BLACK OPAL Plain Petaled (354) blooms in 86 days 
The most dependable so-called "black,'' the Gadiolus 
that will startle you as to color, many florets open with 
a rich velvety texture. We know you will like this variety. 
10c ea.,:10 for 90c, 100 for $8.50 
Bulblets 50c per packet 
BLACK OUT Plain Petaled (353) blooms in 75 days 
Medium decorative flower, color of a brilliant cherry 
red — blotched an intense rich glowing black on lower 
throat petals, flaked black on outer wing petals. Very 
fine decorative flower, grows tall with perfect placement 
of florets. Spike carrying 8 to 10 open. 20 to 22 bud 
variety. Winner of many prizes. 
50c ea., 3 for $1.25, 10 for $3.75 
Bulblets 10 for 50c, 100 for $4.00 
BLAZE Plain Petaled (450) blooms in 86 days 
Good size self scarlet color. Very large size flowers, 
making a good exhibition variety to show in this color 
class. Commercial flower of note. 
10c ea., 10 for 90c, 100 for $8.50 
Bulblets 50c¢ per packet 
BLESSED DAMOSEL _ Ruffled (440) blooms in 95 days 
Richest glowing pink with a beautiful formation of buds 
and florets on a medium spike. Very attractive. Good 
growing habits but makes a rough looking bulb. 
15c ea., 10 for $1.20, 100 for $11.00 
Bulblets 10 for 25c, 100 for $2.00 
BLUE BEAUTY _ Plain Petaled (476) blooms in 77 days 
Much lighter blue than others listed, vigorous grower. 
We state this variety to be a medium blue. Excellent 
cut flower habits. 10c ea., 10 for 90c, 100 for $8.50 
Bulblets 50c per packet 
BOULOGNE Plain Petaled (492) blooms in 85 days 
One of Holland's outstanding varieties in the wine red 
class. 8 to 10 well placed blooms on a fine spike. Strong 
grower. Good propagator. 
15c ea., 10 for $1.20, 100 for $11.00 
Bulblets 10 for 25c, 100 for $2.00 
BRIDESMAID Plain Petaled (540) blooms in 83 days 
Exquisite pearly pink, with a lovely tormation of florets 
on spike. Very large, distinct and of merit. 
15c ea., 10 for $1.20, 100 for $11.00 
Bulblets 10 for 25c, 100 for $2.00 
BUCKEYE BRONZE 
Plain Petaled (490) blooms in 85 days 
One of the odd shades of Gladiolus originated by Mr. 
Wilson. Very outstanding old rose and bronze with a 
distinct orange shading. Six to eight open on an excel- 
lent spike. You will like this one. 
10c ea., 10 for 90c, 100 for $8.50 
Bulblets 50c per packet 
BUENA VISTA Plain Petaled (562) blooms in 89 days 
Very unusual rose with no flaking. Strong healthy grower, 
large blooms on a good flower head. Striking and out- 
standing. 25c ea., 10 for $2.00, 100 for $18.00 
Bulblets 10 for 40c, 100 for $3.00 
BURMA Ruffled (562) blooms in 88 days 
One of the very popular show varieties, a sure winner. 
Heavily ruffled deep rose red. Wide open florets of 
largest size. Very heavy texture in florets, also huge 
foliage. A variety you will prize in your garden. 
15c ea., 10 for $1.20, 100 for $11.00 
Bulblets 10 for 25c, 100 for $2.00 
CAMROSE Ruffled (440) blooms in 90 days 
Lovely shade of light pink. Beautifully placed florets on 
GLADIOLUS CLASSIFICATION CHART Adopted by the North American Gladiolus Council 
Miniature Glads 1!00—Florets under 2!/, inches 
Small Glads 200 — 2!/2 inches through 3!/ inches 
Medium Glads 300— Above 3!/4 inches through 434 inches 
Large Glads 
Giant Glads 
400 — 4!/. inches through 53% inches 
500 — 5!/. inches and larger 
COLORS AS CLASSIFIED IN LISTINGS 
Class Class 
00 White 
White 
Cream 
10 Yellow 
30 Salmon 
Salmon 
00 Without consp. mark. 
01 With conspic. mark, 
06 W.O.W.C.M.*** 
10 (Light) 
12 (Deep) 
16 
20 (Light) 
22 (Deep) 
24 (Red) 
30 (Light) 
32 (Deep) 
36 Scarlet 
40 
50 
60 
66 
70 
36 
40 (Light) 
41 (Light) 
42 (Deep) 
50 (Light) 
52 (Deep) 
54 (Black) 
60 (Light) 
62 (Deep) 
66 
70 
***® W.O.W.C.M. Meaning With or Without Conspicuous Markings. 
You will find Classification number following Type of flower in our listings. Thus —ABU HASSAN Plain Petaled (378) 
Class 
76 Violet 76 (Light) .O.W.C.M. 
Violet 78 (Deep) .O.W.C.M. 
80 Smoky shades W.O.W.C.M. 
Smoky 82 (Orange Smoky 
Smoky 83 (Salmon Smoky) 
Smoky 84 (Pink Smoky) 
Smoky © 85 (Red Smoky) 
86 (Lav. or Rose Smoky) 
90 Any other color. 
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