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DE JAGER’S Gold Medal 
Large flowering Gladiolus 
The Gladiolus are now greatly favored flowers in the United States of America and 
need no lengthy description. The improved strain of these magnificent flowers produces 
enormous spikes of very large and strikingly colored blooms of enchanting beauty. ‘They 
have a very commanding appearance in borders, in groups among shrubs where they 
remain in bloom for a considerable time, while they are also greatly praised as cut 
flowers for bouquets and vases. 
We draw special attention to our magnificent collection of Novelties and outstanding 
varieties of recent introduction. Many have been tested at Squire Valleevue Test 
Gardens at Cleveland and by the West Virginian Gladioli Society Committee and 
we recorded where possible the results of these important trials. ‘The assortments offered 
in this catalog hold promise of many interesting surprises. 
Culture: plant your Gladioli 3 tot 4 inches deep and 5 to 6 inches apart in a well 
drained and good garden soil from the beginning of March at intervals until the middle 
of May, in order to have flowers in succession from July until early autumn. Do not 
add fresh manure. Gladioli like a sunny position and it is advisable to change the 
location of your Glad-plantings as often as possible. 
The prices quoted are for Large and Jumbo bulbs. 
Novelties and Outstanding Varieties of 
Recent Introduction 
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OF GLADIOLUS FOR EXHIBITION 
These collections give you a wonderful opportunity to acquaint yourself with 12 
recently introduced varieties composed from this section. Offered in three different 
sizes, all varieties are of great merit and exhibit form and selected with utmost 
care especially for show and competition purposes. 
12 Bulbs 1 each of 12 Exhibition varieties . 2.50 or $ 4.00 
eas) sake 99 005 5 $ 8.00 
rey 14 99 10.00 or $ 16.00 
Beautiful Mixed Hybrid Seedlings, this is a rare and magnificent mixture of un- 
known seedlings from several of the best batches and is bound to contain many 
surprises as to size of spikes, good forms and lovely colors, which makes this superb 
mixture extremely attractive. 80 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100 
Albert E. Blake (2), an erect well-formed, purple-red Gladiolus, with a velvety sheen, 
a perfectly finished flower on a rigidstem, 6 to8 florets open at a time, whichare nice- 
ly placed. A wonderful garden plant of great quality. 20 cts. each; $ 2.00 per doz. 
ALFRED NOBEL (2), a very superb and remarkable new introduction of 
exceptional beauty and distinction, color a very pleasing salmon-rose 
with a large white blotch on lower petals, the 7 to 8 wide open florets 
out at a time form a colossal truss of great substance and excellent pose, 
outstanding for the show table. Rated B (Good) in U.S.A. 1949 
$ 1.75 per doz.; $ 12.50 per 100 
Arc de Triomphe (2), a very remarkable variety, being a creamy yellow sport of the 
famous old favorite Bloemfontein, with all its good characteristics as a long well- 
formed spike with 8 to 10 florets open at a time. Rated B (Good) in U.S.A. 1949. 
$ 1.20 per doz.; $ 8.50 per 100 
ARISTOCRAT (2), here is an aristocrat on account of its fine formed florets 
and its beautiful deep purple-red color, an ideal elegant truss with 5 
to 6 wide-open florets out at a time. A variety with great lasting qualities 
and beauty. Preliminary Award B.G.S. 1950. 
30 cts each; $ 3.00 per doz. 
