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Artist (1), a new introduction of outstanding beauty, soft cattleya-pink overlaid with 
deeper tinted veins, the wide-open florets are well arranged on an elegant upright 
spike. Truly an impressive flower. $ 1.25 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
ARTHUR RANK (2), a very distinctive Gladiolus of exquisite and sturdy 
growth with a most glorious hue. The flowers are large, of a splendid form 
and of a soft pinky-white color with a light creamy blotch on lower 
petals. A garden plant of great merit with 8 to 10 florets open at the same 
time. Rated A (Excellent) in U.S.A. 1950. 25 cts. each; $ 2.50 per doz. 
ATATURK (1), we believe this the darkest colored introduction to date, very 
distinct shade of deep purple with a black velvety sheen, strong stem of 
splendid poise and height. An ideal variety, rated B. (Good) in U.S.A. 
$ 1.75 per doz.; $ 12.50 per 100 
Barbara Scott (1), a nice tall spike with pure white flowers, well set on a straight stem. 
An useful handsome Gladiolus for general garden use and a most lovely cutflower. 
$ 1.20 per doz.; $ 8.50 per 100 
Bartali, intense cardinal-red, a Gladiolus of unequalled beauty, a modelof perfection, 
the florets perfectly placed as required in a bloom of standing, a color pure and 
solid with no tendency of fade. A grand garden variety and show-flower. 
$ 1.00 each $ 10.00 per doz. 
BENJAMIN BRITTEN (2), a very fine Gladiolus of an unusual rhodomine- 
purple with great color appeal, the large wide-open florets of which 
there are 6 to 8 out at a time on a 18-21 inch. spike, are nicely arranged 
on a vigoros stem, magnificent variety for all purposes. 
$ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Belle Jaume (2), very beautiful deep golden yellow; many flowers open at a time. An 
excellent cutflower and vigoros garden plant. Rated A (Excellent) in U.S.A. 
$ 1.75 doz. $ 12.50 per 100 
Binghamton (2), a wonderful strong Gladiolus, very rich in its purple-mauve color. 
with velvet sheen. It is a strong grower of lasting quality, very decorative for the 
garden as well as a cutflower; 6 to 8 florets open at a time. Rated B (Good) in 
U.S.A. 1950. $ 1.20 per doz.; $ 8.50 per 100 
Bleu Bird (2), a fine novelty in blue, being a decided improvement on existing 
varieties on account ofits deep color, many flowers open at the same time, perfectly 
arranged on a good stem. $ 1.50 each; $ 15.00 per doz. 
Blue Haze (2), a very attractive ‘“Smoky”’ being reddish violet with an undertone of 
blue-mauve. An exceptionally beautiful variety, which commands attention. 
35 cts. each; $ 3.50 per doz. 
Boccharini (2), an attractive novelty with an outstanding, lively metallic, scarlet-orange 
color. A fine exhibition variety. Strong grower and exceptionally fine spike. Rated A 
(Excellent) in U.S.A. 35 cts. each. $ 3.50 per doz. 
Bonanza (2). Very tall, large flowering exhibition variety of a pure, rich golden yellow 
color, flowers of excellent substance, perfectly placed on a strong straight stem. 
An unique color amongst Gladioli and a most delightful flower of unusual interest. 
$ 1.60 each; $ 15.00 per doz 
Bruno Walter (2), this in fact is an outstanding mauve-pink Gladiolus with conspicuous 
carmine-red biotch on lower petals, a giant in size with enormous spike of 6 to 8 
open florets at a time. $ 1.20 per doz.; $ 8.50 per 100 
CALEIDOSCOPE (2), an extremely attractive and dainty variety, quite 
distinct from other smokies; the color is a combination of soft salmon- 
orange in a more or less spotted mixture with an underground of pale 
yellow. A grand exhibition variety and a garden plant of singular grace. 
A seedling from the famous Mother Macree. Rated B (Good) in U.S.A. 
1949, 35 cts each. $ 3.50 per doz. 
Calvary, (2), a beautiful white Gladiolus; the well shaped florets are nicely set on the 
tall straight stem, producing a spike of un common grace. A very lasting variety. 
Rated A (Excellent) in U.S.A. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
The figure in brackets after the names of varieties indicates the period of flowering 
as follows: 
1. Early 2. Mid-season 3. Late season. 
