PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING 
We are again offering what we consider the cream of the newer varieties. Each year we grow about 
100 of the year s American and Canadian new introductions, and also test almost the same number from 
Europe, Australia and New Zealand. From these we select those which we feel are particularly worthy, 
holding some over for another year’s trial, and discarding the remainder. Those we select make fit addi- 
tions to the catalogued list of Recent Introductions which have stood the test of another season’s growing. 
Our aim is to present a catalog which includes practically all of the most worthy varieties introduced in 
recent years. 
While tastes are bound to differ, there are certain outstanding varieties which in our opinion are 
worthy of special mention as being at the very top of the gladiolus world. The names of these are under- 
lined. There are several brand-new varieties which probably belong in this select class, although our 
experience with them is too limited to make us willing this year to assign them this definite top See 
these are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed before the name. Blooming season and the color class of 
each variety are given in parenthesis. In general, the NAGC and NEGS classifications have been followed, 
although a few apparent inconsistencies have been adjusted. 
In our description of each variety we try to furnish a guide as to how it has performed, backed up 
in most cases with actual measurements. Our stock is clean and high-crowned, and we fill orders in a way 
we feel will please you. We sell 10 bulbs or bulblets at 8 times the single price (or 4 times the rate for 2) 
and 100 bulblets at 8 times the rate for 10; 5 at the 10 rate and 25 at the 100 rate. Because our growing 
Ree is limited, we do not undertake to supply over 10 bulbs or 100 bulblets of a variety to a customer. 
e never substitute without permission. Shipment will be made by prepaid parcel post about the end 
of March. 
Cash discounts are given for al! orders over $5. On orders from $5 to $10, subtract 5% discount; 
from $10 to $20, subtract 10%; and over $20, subtract 15%. If you prefer not to deduct your discount, 
we will make it up in extras that will please you. The five 1951 Introductions are not subject to discount. 
SEEDS AND SEEDLINGS 
Each season we make many crosses. If we had more time and space we should plant every seed, 
but with our defined limits we have surplus to offer. Stock of some items is limited, so please give us 
several alternate choices. If you plant seeds as soon as the ground can be worked and never let them dry 
out, it is easy to get good results. The unbloomed seedlings are small bulbs, but under normal care 
most of them should bloom. Every one will give a thrill, and there is always the chance of discovering 
a worth-while variety. 
SEEDS 
(packets of 20 seeds of any cross are 50¢ each) 
Abigail x Lavender Prince Lavender Queen x Myrna Fay 
Abu Hassan x Huntress Lovely Mary x Crinklette 
Aladdin x Voodoo Marlene Both x Lavender Prince 
Annamae x Crown Orchid Maskerade x Abigail 
Annamae x Huntress Maskerade x (Elizabeth the Queen x Huntress) 
Annamae x (Huntress x Gen. MacArthur) Myrna Fay x Blue Beauty 
(Arethusa x Aladdin) x Snow Princess (Oriental Pearl x Blue Beauty) x Huntress 
(Arethusa x Myrna) x Huntress (Oriental Pearl x Eliz. the Queen) x Huntress 
Atom x Twinkles Pactolus x Golden Flute 
Barbara Dee x Abigail Peggy Ann x Crinklette 
Barbara Dee x Huntress Persian Rug x Daisy Mae 
Benjamin Britten x Elizabeth the Queen Pure Gold x Color Marvel 
Cecily Anne x Perpetuum Red Charm x Myrna Fay .- 
Daisy Mae x Circe Reg. Leahy x 46-BF-A (greenish cream) 
Daisy Mae x Elizabeth the Queen Rose O’Day x Abigail 
Eglantine x Huntress Rose Red x Huntress 
Fair Lady x (Huntress x Minuet) Rose Ruffles x Huntress 
Firegleam x E. K. Both Royal Blue x Blue Devil 
Firegleam x 47-O-B (tall yellow) Salman’s Glory x Huntress 
Gen. MacArthur x (Huntress x Algonquin) Snow Princess x Marlene Both 
Heart O’Gold x Cecily Anne Snow Princess x Salman’s Glory 
Huntress x Lavender Queen Snow Princess x Spic & Span 
(Huntress x Minuet) x Abigail Spic & Span x Huntress 
Huntress x Ravel Wedgwood x Heart’s Desire 
Huntress x Snow Princess White Wings x 44W-9 (large white) 
Joyful x E. K. Both K11-45-6 (early purple) x Lavender Prince 
(Lavender Prince x Huntress) x Eliz. the Queen 44W -9 (large white) x Eclipse 
Lavender Queen x Huntress 44W -9 x Firegleam 
Mixed seeds (25 seeds for 50¢) 
