Page 14 Standard Gladiolus 
PICARDY (2), the popularity and charm of this grand variety arise from its 
glorious color, salmon-pink with darker feathering on lower petals, it is 
indeed one of the best Gladiolus in cultivation and produces an unusual 
tall and strong stem on which the florets are elegantly arranged. It is one 
of the finest garden varieties, very enchanting when cut and a perfect 
exhibition variety, strongly recommended. $ 1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100 
Pink Giant (2), An enormous flower with wide open florets carried on a strong stem. 
The color is bright salmon-pink with creamy-yellow in throat. A grand variety 
suitable for all purposes. $ 1.20 per doz.; $ 8.50 per 100 
POPPY DAY (2), a very superb variety of an intense glowing scarlet throughout 
and a brilliancy which is unusual amongst Gladiolus. It produces an 
elegant spike of splendid carriage with 6 to 8 perfect flowers open at a 
time. $ 1.20 per doz.; $ 8.50 per 100 
POUSSIN (2), an outstanding variety on account of its distinct coloring which 
is best described as a combination of red, brown and orange, giving the 
whole a smoky appearance, always much admired in the garden. 
80 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100 
President Truman (3), a lovely soft pink Gladiolus, which distinguishes itself for size 
and form. A very late flowering varicty of great durability. A beauty for the garden, 
especially when placed amongst evergreens. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Prince Charming (2) A remarkable white Gladiolus with rosy-pink on the edges. A 
very attractive flower with 6-8 florets open at a time carried on a strong sturdy 
stem. A lovely garden variety and show-flower. $ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
PUCCINI (3), there is hardly another Gladiolus to match this one in its rare 
but attractive soft violet-red color, very unusual in its appearance with 
a long spike of 8 to 10 florets open at a time. A charming and elegant 
variety in the borders and as cutflower. 90 cts. per doz.; $6.50 per 100 
RAVEL (2), one of the very best bluish-lavender Gladiolus of recent introduc- 
tion, the flowers are well-formed and are well arranged on a tall stem, 
recommended for all purposes. Rated A (Excellent) in U.S.A. 1949. 
15 cts. each; $ 1.50 per doz. 
Red Cross (2), color of a very rich tone of scarlet with darker shading; its bright 
flowers, glorious in color and form are well placed on a tall straight stem. A 
much admired Gladiolus in the garden. $ 1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100 
Red Wonder (2), warm adrianople-red with small dark carmine blotch. A magnificent 
long spike of refined beauty and of a most deep color, with 6 to 8 florets open at 
a time. Effective in the garden, ideal for cutting as well as showflower. 
$ 1.20 each; $8.50 per doz. 
Roosevelt’s Memory (2), producing a colossal upright spike with 7 to 8 wide 
open well formed florets out at a time, its color is creamy-white with purple 
feathering down the throat, a grand exhibition variety of exceptional merit and 
beauty, strong grower. 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100 
ROSE OF LIMA (2), a very beautiful Gladiolus of outstanding size and car- 
riage, its color is a lovely shade of clear rose-pink, 6 to 8 wide open florets 
of good form are out at a time and are nicely arranged on a tall stalk, it 
should not be omitted from any collection, very stately for garden or 
show purposes. 75 cts. per doz.; $ 5.00 per 100 
Royal Pink (2), a stately and charming spike of a particularly attractive color, rose- 
pink with a sharply defined white blotch. It is beautiful in every garden, because 
of its soft lovely color. 80 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100 
Sabu (2), an interesting Gladiolus of a very unusual color, purple-red overlaid with 
velvety black; a variety of darkest hue, planted amongst yellow varieties, it will 
give a nice effect. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
SALMAN’S GLORY (1), another noble flower of colossal size and may be 
regarded as the best white so far introduced, its color is creamy-white 
with a pale yellow blotch and carmine markings on lower petals, 8 to 10 
lovely formed flowers are out at a time and are closely arranged ona tall 
sturdy stem, much recommended for exhibition and garden decoration. 
(See illustration) $ 1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100 
