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Standard Varieties 
COLLECTIONS OF GARDEN GLADIOLUS 
Our collections of large-flowering Gladiolus are very popular and are giving 
entire satisfaction. Customers may rely upon getting 10 very beautiful and 
distinct varieties of good strong constitution, many of them flowering at the 
same time. They produce all gorgeous flowers the envy of all who can appreciate 
their loveliness. 
50 Bulbs, 5 each of 19 named varieties . 
100 , #1 
250 «,, 
5000S, 
CHOICE MIXTURE OF LARGE-FLOWERED GLADIOLUS, this is especially 
made up from named varieties producing a gorgeous display of brilliant 
and contrasting color throughout the summer and our friends will 
find many delightful surprises in this mixture. Recommended for mass- 
ing in beds or borders and for growing as cutflowers. 
60 cts. per doz.; $ 4.00 per 100; $ 36.00 per 1000 
ABU HASSAN (1), one of the finest dark pansy-blue Gladiolus so far introduced, 
a good grower with many well-formed flowers opening at the same time 
and which are perfectly arranged on tall, upright spikes. 
$ 1.20 per doz.; $ 8.50 per 100 
Acca Laurentia (1), a charming variety, color deep orange-yellow with creamy- 
white blotch on lower petals, 8 to 10 lovely florets open at a time, which are 
well placed on a tall, slender, upright stem. An excellent garden variety and 
recommended for decorative purposes. 75 cts. per doz.; $ 5.00 per 100 
Admiral Byrd (2), ivory-white flowers of perfect shape and solid texture, well placed 
on a strong straight stem. Magnificent and very showy garden plant of ideal habit. 
$ 1.10 per doz.; $ 7.50 per 100 
Agnita (1), handsome flower of a very deep red color, a most outstanding variety 
with 6 to 8 open florets at a time, all well arranged on a tall strong stem. A very 
effective garden plant. 80 cts. per doz.; $ 5.50 per 100 
AKEREDAM (1), produces a lovely spike with 6 to 7 wide open florets of 
peerless white, borne ona straight stem and of wonderful durability. A 
perfect beauty in the garden looking particularly well amongst ever- 
greens. 85 cts. per doz.; $ 6.00 per 100 
Alaska (1), a very beautiful introduction, having lovely well open snowwhite flowers 
of which there are several out at a time and well placed on a tall spike, fine grower. 
75 cts. per doz.; $ 5.00 per 100 
ALBERT HALL (2), soft salmon-pink with creamy yellow centre at the base. 
Lovely spike with a strong upright stem; 6 to 8 wide open florets at a 
time. A perfect garden variety of very lasting quality. 
80 cts. per doz.; $ 5.50 per 100 
ANN VIRGINIA (2), the color is most violet-pink with a conspicuous carmine 
blotch on lower petals. A delicate soft color, so lovely and unusual, that 
it is a variety of constant delight, wherever planted. Preliminary Award, 
B.G.S. 1950. $ 1.20 per doz.; $ 8.50 per 100 
AUGUSTUS (2), an interesting Gladiolus of a very unusual color, purple-red 
with a sharply defined geranium-red blotch on lower petals, large open 
florets on a very strong stalk. A.M., B.G.S. 1950. 
$ 1.10 per doz.; $ 7.50 per 100 
Bacchus (1), rich dark purple-red. A magnificent Gladiolus with wide open florets 
nicely placed on a strong and sturdy stem. It is beautiful in every garden, because 
of its rich glowing color. $ 1.10 per doz.; $ 7.50 per 100 
