Page 16 Standard Gladiolus 
TIVOLI (2), another immense delicate soft pink, having unusual large 
wide-open florets, which are beautifully displayed on an erect stem and 
make a splendid truss of erect carriage; a noble flower. 
85 cts. per doz.; $ 6.00 per 100 
TOREADOR (2), color is of a very rich tone of deep red, with a charming 
spike of 6 to 8 wide open florets on a strong and straight stem. Will] be 
much admired as a garden plant and as a cutflower. 
$ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
TORSO (2), this was in the past season again the largest flower out ijn our 
Nursery, it is a lovely warm vermilion-red with 10 to 12 well formed 
wide expanded flowers out at a time and which are closely arranged on 
a tall upright stem, making it a colossal spike of breath taking beauty. 
Recommended for exhibition and for cutting, an outstanding variety. 
A.M., B.G.S. 1950. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Tyndal (2), fine blooms of a distinct purple-red with a deep red sheen. An elegant 
variety with frilled petals, 6 to 8 open flowers are gracefully arranged on the 
stemand form a nice tall spike. Lovely garden plant, very attractive as a cutflower. 
5 cts. per doz.; $ 6.00 per 100 
UHU (2), a beautiful smoky, the color is a combination of rose and amber 
with a tinge of mauve and shading to pale-yellow down the throat, a 
very fine Gladiolus for growing in the border along with other varieties. 
80 cts. per doz.; $ 5.50 per 100 
UNCLE TOM (1), a grand variety of exceptionally appearance, rich dark red 
with brownish sheen, 6 to 8 open florets on a tall and strong stem. As a 
bedder it stands alone and produces a gorgeous effect. 
80 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100 
VELVET DREAM (2), a very remarkable and outstanding Gladiolus, the 
color being sombre purple-blue with velvet sheen; 6 to 8 flowers open 
at a time, are gracefully arranged along the straight stem. A Gladiolus of 
particular beauty and effectful when placed amongst soft pinky or yellow 
flowers. Rated B (Good) in U.S.A. 1950. $1.25 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
VINCENT VAN GOGH (1), a bright salmon-scarlet with a suggestion of 
orange on reflexes, producing a tall well-formed spike with many florets 
open at a time, a flower of exceptional and unequaled beauty. 
$ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
White Virgin (2), pure white flowers of lovely shape, borne on a tall and straight stem 
and of wonderful durability. A perfect beauty in the garden, looking particularly 
attractive amongst evergreens. 80 cts. per doz.; $ 5.50 per 100 
YELLOW SPECIAL (2), a very rich tone of sunflower-yellow with a shadow 
of soft apricot. Large perfect florets of exceptional lasting quality and 
nicely displayed on a strong stem. Strikingly effective for bedding, most 
showy in the border. A small flowering variety. 
$ 1.15 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Acidanthera Murielae 
(Abyssinian Wildflower) 
A richly scented flower that has all the characteristics of the Gladiolus family, though 
the silver-white florets are of quite a different habit and show in the centre a large deep 
maroon-purple blotch. 
They grow to a height of 2 to 3 feet and are of an extremely graceful appearance. 
A ae the winter the corms of the Acidanthera Murielae cantina fs be kept il a warm, 
ry place. 
Plant after Ist of April 3 inches deep and 5 inches apart, they take a | ti 
to develop and do not flower much before September, pe ia ie eae 
Acidanthera Murielae. .......... - « 85 cts. per doz.; $ 6.00 per 100 
