B — Golden Opportunity Special 
THE BIGGEST BUY IN THIS CATALOGUE. LOOK IT OVER IF YOU 
LIKE GOOD GLADS AND REAL BARGAINS. 
_This offer proved so popular last year that I am renewing it, with some 
omissions, and the addition of numerous popular varieties. While some 
of these are no longer catalogued by many growers, they are still grand, 
but have been shoved aside by the newer introductions which demand a 
chance in the catalogue. Some of these are still blue ribbon winners in 
our largest shows. In the 1949 State Gladiolus Show held in Waterico I won 
on single spike and three spike entries on ten of the varieties listed in 
this offer, receiving 11 blue, 3 red and two white ribbons. You can do as 
well or better. This is your GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY to get a lot of 
grand gladiolus satisfaction and fun for a small investment. Please read 
carefully the following before making out your order: 
1. I cannot ship these Golden Opportunity purchases prepaid. Add 25c 
to your order for shipping charges. 
2. Here are the prices on the varieties listed below: 
Large — 3—20, 5—30 
Medium — 5—25, 10—45 
Small — 5—15, 10—25 
3. EXTRA! 
You may have 3 L, 5 Med. 5 Sm. for 50c. Value, 60c. Or you may 
have 5 L., 10 Med., 10 Sm., for 75c. Value $1.00. 
See my Wholesale List if you want extra good prices on quantities 
of 25 or more bulbs of a kind and size. 
400-70 ANNAMAE—An early paper-white beauty. Strong grower, excellent 
for cutting. 
412-100 AUTUMN GOLD—Deep yellow, ruffled, superb, a dream, but rather 
short spikes. 
466-95 BADGER BEAUTY—Very good lavender, creamy throat. Strong 
grower. 
580-85 BAGDAD—Smoky old rose, huge spikes, late, beautiful. 
480-85 BELTRAMI—Rose mulberry; rich red smoky. Different and striking. 
354-92 BLACK OPAL—An old standby black red. Very rich velvety florets, 
heavy substance. Still a winner. 
490-90 BUCKEYE BRONZE—A burning bronze, rosy cast, superb in baskets. 
Beautiful, magnificient, use what adjectives you wish. 
536-90 CENTENNIAL—Saucer-like giant scarlet. Blue ribbon winner. Very 
excellent. 
516-85 DR. WHITELEY—A buff, described as yellowish apricot. Fine. 
440-80 ETHEL CAVE COLE—A most dependable large, pure light pink. 
362-70 EARLY ROSE—Medium rose, shading darker. Early and good. 
441-70 GENERAL DOUGLAS McARTHUR—Tall, light pink, ruffled, similar 
to Picardy. 
“Here is a very small order but I liked your catalogue. Hope to get 
more next year.” (Illinois) 
“Both orders of bulbs have arrived in O.K. condition, and in opening them 
I find they are so healthy looking. I was thrilled with all the liberal extras 
you so kindly put in, and also the choice of colors—I can hardly wait to put 
them in the ground.” (Iowa) 
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