BRIDAL ORCHID 
RED CHERRY 
CONNIE “G” (506) Woods ‘48 (75) 
A very beautiful, heavily ruffled, deep cream—different from any other 
cream and one of the most exquisite of all gladiolus. Opens up to 10 
on a long, stretchy flowerhead. Good increaser; fair grower from bulb- 
lets. Small bulbs make fine spikes. If you havn't grown Connie “G” 
you've missed something extra nice. 
(L 1-1.00; 10-8.00) (M 1-.75; 10-6.00) 
(Blbts. 2-.25; 10-1.00; 100-8.00) 
(S 1-.50; 10-4.00) 
CYNTHIA (410) Graff “49 (75) 
A light yellow that opens up to 7 recurved florets and blooms early. 
Strong healthy grower that produces tall, straight spikes. Occasionally 
misplaces its florets. Good increaser; excellent grower from bulblets. 
We cut quantities of fine, tall spikes of Cynthia for the cut flower market 
last summer. 
(L 1-1.00; 10-8.00 ) (M 1-.75; 10-6.00) (S 1-.50; 10-4.00) 
(Blbts. 2-.25; 10-1.00; 100-8.00 ) 
DEEP VELVET (454) Arnett ‘50 (70) 
A deep smooth red, just like velvet which gives it a fine color value. 
It opens 5 with 6 buds in color on a 20 inch flowerhead. The florets are 
round, wide open, and of firm substance. Excellent keeper. 
(M 1-1.25; 10-10.00) (S 1-1.00; 10-8.00) 
(Blbts. 10-1.00; 100-8.00) 
(L 1-1.50; 10-12.00) 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN (566) 
White ‘41 (86) (Knight Tall Strain) 
An improved strain of Elizabeth The Queen that produces longer flower- 
heads and taller growth than the regular stock. This has been a heavy 
winner at the shows. 
(M 2-.30; 10-1.20) (S 3-.30; 10-.80) 
(Blbts. 20-.40; 100-1.50) 
(L 1-.20; 10-1.60) 
EMBERS (490) Arnett ‘51 (78) 
An unusual color effect of glowing scarlet shading to harmonizing cream. 
It opens up to 8 strongly attached florets on a long flowerhead. Grows 
54 inches tall and does not crook. It is very near perfection as far as 
spacing and placement are concerned and is of Grand Championship 
caliber. Many excellent reports were received by the originator on 
Embers. Fine performer in our field and it is a very brilliant color. 
(L 1-7.00; 10-56.00) (M 1-6.00; 10-48.00 ) (S 1-5.00; 10-40.00) 
(Blbts. 1-.75; 10-5.00; 100-40.00 ) 
EVANGELINE (540) Palmer ‘48 (92) 
A beautifully ruffled light pink blending into a rich, creamy throat, It 
opens up to 10 florets, that are often misplaced, on unusually long flower- 
heads. One of the most vigorous and healthy varieties grown. Average 
propagator; near perfect germinator and grower from bulblets. A heavy 
winner at the shows and florist variety par excellence. Grand Champion 
at the 1951 Western International show at Auburn, Washington. 
(L 1-.35; 10-2.80) (M 1-.25; 10-2.00) (S 2-.25; 10-1.00) 
(Blbts. 10-.25; 100-2.00) 
FABULOUS (443) La Salle ‘46 (85) 
A very striking blotched variety that is different from any others. It is 
a deep pink with a half blotch of cherry red bordered by light cream. 
Opens up to 7 on tall spikes. Good increaser and grower from bulblets. 
One of the best blotched varieties and an excellent commercial. 
(L 2-.30; 10-1.20) (M 10-.75) (S 10-.45) 
(Blbts. 25-.30; 100-1.00) 
FALCON (566) Woods ‘49 
A most unusual and beautiful lavender. It will open up to 7 huge 
florets that are ruffled, recurved, and needlepoint. Falcon can produce 
thrilling spikes and is different from any other lavender. Good bulblet 
producer and fine grower from bulblets. One of the top favorites with 
garden visitors 
(L 1-1.00; 10-8.00) (M 1-.75; 10-6.00) 
(Blbts. 2-.25; 10-1.00; 100-8.00) 
(S 1-.50; 10-4.00) 
FIRE GLEAM (436) Jack ‘49 (80) 
A rich scarlet that is outstanding. Opens up to 8 large florets on fine 
spikes that are produced in perfect unison. Fine producer of easily 
germinating bulblets. Excellent show variety and commercial. 
(M 2-.30; 10-1.20) 
(Blbts. 12-.25; 100-1.60) 
(L 1-.25; 10-2.00) (S 3-.30; 10-.80) 
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE (400) 
Harris ‘47 (88) 
Crystal clear white shading into a light cream throat. Opens up to 8 
beautifully ruffled florets on a well balanced flowerhead. Plants are 
very tall and healthy. Fast increaser of easily germinating bulblets. 
Fine commercial 
(L 2-.30; 10-1.20) (M_ 10-.75) 
(Blbts. 25-.25; 100-.75) 
(S 10-.45) 
