GLADIOLUS, continued 
Gratitude. Salmon-orange with yellow 
throat. Florets 514 inches across. 
10 for 65c, 25 for $1.50, 100 for $5.25. 
Kestral. A very tall, distinctive, large- 
flowered orange-salmon with creamy 
throat. Eight to 10 flowers open at a time. 
10 for $1.40, 25 for $3.25, 100 for $12. 
King Lear. Large ruffled flowers of deep 
wine-purple edged with silver. 
10 for 70c, 25 for $1.65, 100 for $6. 
Lavender Prince. An excellent, vigorous 
lavender particularly valuable for cutting. 
10 for $1.25, 25 for $2.85, 100 for $10. 
Leading Lady. Eight open florets are 
not unusual for this giant creamy white 
exhibition variety. 
10 for 80c, 25 for $1.85, 100 for $6.75. 
Leeuwenhorst. Very large, light rose- 
pink blooms, developing early. hy- 
bridizer states: ‘““The strongest grower and 
largest flower I have ever seen.” 
10 for 65c, 25 for $1.50, 100 for $5.25. 
Mansoer. An enormous gladiolus with 
blood-red flowers and brilliant scarlet 
throat. Eight to 10 florets are open at a 
time. 
10 for 90c, 25 for $1.85, 100 for $6.25. 
Margaret Beaton. An enormous gladi- 
olus with clear white flowers and brilliant 
scarlet throat. Eight to 10 florets are open 
at a time. 
10 for 70c, 25 for $1.65, 100 for $6. 
Morning Kiss. Tall stems with 8 to 10 
huge, pure white open flowers easily dis- 
tinguish this as an exhibition variety. 
10 for $1.25, 25 for $2.85, 100 for $10. 
Mother Kadel. Clear yellow with no 
markings and florets well placed on tall 
spikes. 
10 for 90c, 25 for $2, 100 for $7.50. 
Oregon Gold. Heavily ruffled, light yel- 
low flowers on Jong stems. 
10 for 70c, 25 for $1.65, 100 for $6. 
Pandora. Soft geranium-pink with 
cherry-colored feathering in the throat. 
To 8 open flowers on tall stems. 
10 for 90c, 25 for $2, 100 for $7.50. 
Paul Rubens. Dark reddish violet 
blooms on strong spikes. 
10 for 90c, 25 for $2, 100 for $7.50. 
Picardy. For years a favorite florists’ 
variety and considered by many the best 
pink. The flowers are shrimp-pmk, some- 
what ruffled and of waxy substance. 
10 for 70c, 25 for $1.65, 100 for $6. 
Pink Radiance. Many huge, light pmk 
blooms open at a time on each stalk. One 
of the best pinks. 
10 for 65c, 25 for $1.50, 100 for $5.25. 
Poet’s Dream. Clear lavender with a 
creamy yellow throat. 
10 for 65c, 25 for $1.50, 100 for $5.25. 
Red Charm. Large crimson flowers in 
magnificent spikes. 
10 for 85c, 25 for $1.95, 100 for $7.25. 
Rosa van Lima. A beautiful light pink 
self with strong stems. 
10 for 65c, 25 for $1.50, 100 for $5.25. 
Snow Princess. A popular large white 
variety with a light cream throat. 
10 for 65c, 25 for $1.50, 10 for $5.25. 
Spic and Span. Very large, ruffled deep 
pink flowers on long, straight stalks. A 
superb variety. 
10 for $2.65, 25 for $6, 100 for $22.50. 
Spotlight. Brilliant clear yellow, wavy- 
edged flowers with a fiery scarlet blotch in 
in the center. Borne on tall spikes. 
10 for 65c, 25 for $1.50, 100 for $5.25. 
Stoplight. Ruffled flashy crimson flowers 
of fine quality. 
10 for 65c, 25 for $1.50, 100 for $5.25. 
Valeria. A beautiful light red with many 
open flowers at a time. 
10 for 85c, 25 for $1.95, 100 for $7.25. 
White Christmas. White with a con- 
trasting rose-pink throat. 
10 for $1.75, 25 for $4, 100 for $15. 
White Gold. Large, 
flowers suffused with gold. 
10 for 70c, 25 for $1.65, 100 for $6. 
American Hybrids Mixed. A colorful 
mixture of fine varieties ideal for the cut- 
ting garden. 
10 for 70c, 25 for $1.65, 100 for $6. 
creamy yellow 
Gladiolus by Color 
Giant Red Giant Pink 
Giant White Giant Yellow 
Selected from the best extra-large 
varieties and highly recommended. 
10 for 90c, 25 for $1.85, 100 for $6.25 
Collection in 4 colors 
40 bulbs, 10 each of 4 colors, $3.25 
100 bulbs, 25 each of 4 colors, $6.75 
Carnival Mixture 
Medium-Sized Bulbs 
A mixture made up of 100 new and 
well-known varieties. Color range in- 
buff, orange, scarlet, 
cludes _ white, 
crimson, maroon, salmon, rose and 
apricot. Some with 2, 3 or 4 colors. 
Corms are not individually labeled but 
are offered at a very special price. 
50 bulbs $1.50, 100 bulbs $2.50 
Miniature Gladiolus 
Unusual, small varieties useful for arrange- 
ments on small tables. 
Pinocchio. Orange with green and yellow 
stripes. 
3 for 75c, 10 for $2, 100 for $15. 
Rose Charm. Beautiful pink. 
Ea. 60c, 3 for $1.25, 10 for $3.50, 100 
for $30. 
Ruby. Red. 
Ea. 55c, 3 for $1.15, 10 for $3, 100 for $25. 
Snow Baby. Pure white. 
3 for 65c, 10 for $1.50, 100 for $10. 
Wedgwood. Lavender with cream throat. 
Ea. $1, 3 for $2.50, 10 for $7.50. 
Collection of Miniature Gladiolus 
15 corms, 3 of each variety, $5.50 
50 corms, 10 of each variety, $15.50 
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GLORIOSA Rothschildiana 
GLORIOSA Rothschildiana. Climbing 
Lily. One of the most bizarre of all garden 
plants. The fantastic flowers are pro- 
duced on stiff stems that stand out at 
sharp angles from the main stem. They 
are 3 inches across and of heavy texture. 
The color is red with yellow at the base 
and streaming down the petal edges. 
Petals are set wide apart and sharply ree 
flexed to expose strange stamens aid 
pistil. Flowers are used by florists for 
unique corsages. Generally grown in 
greenhouses, but satisfactory for a shel- 
tered position outside if the tubers are 
lifted in the fall. By pmching, plants may 
be induced to branch and become bushy. 
Ea. $1.50, 3 for $4, 6 for $7.50. 
GLOXINIA. Bold, tubular flowers are 
freely produced on plants with rich green 
foliage and are held upright on sturdy 
stems. Well grown in pots, they are ideal 
for a window or sheltered terrace. Culture 
is the same as for tuberous begonias. 
White with Pink Border 
Scarlet with White Border 
Violet with White Border 
Light Red 
White 
Purple-Blue 
Crimson 
Spotted—Various Colors 
Choice Mixed 
Each of above, 
Ea. 45c, 10 for $4, 25 for $8.50. 
HYACINTHUS candicans. Galtonia; 
Giant Summer Hyacinth. A vigorous 
plant producing spikes of small, bell- 
shaped flowers that are white and fra- 
grant above a mass of long, narrow leaves. 
Choice bulbs: 3 for 75c, doz. $1.75, 
25 for $3.25. 
ISMENE calathina. Peruvian Daffodil. 
Deliciously fragrant, huge white flowers 
with green centers, borne on heavy stalks. 
Bulbs should be planted in May or early 
June about 18 inches apart to allow for the _ 
heavy growth of broad, strap-shaped 
leaves. The bulbs should be lifted ‘and 
stored the same as tuberous begonias dur- 
ing the winter. 
Ea. 35c, 10 for $3, 25 for $7. 
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