Gi CNew Giant Strain of Gladioli 
These are Hybrids From the Famous Variety Picardy 
Distinct Because of Their High Color Value and Giant Sized Flowers and Giant Spikes 
Just before the outbreak of World War II in 1940, we were advised by Grullemans, of Lisse, 
Holland, that they had developed a new Giant Strain of Gladioli with colors of brilliant cleanness 
and great intensity; color values so crisp and vibrant that nothing could match them. Bulbs of these 
new Hybrids were imported and planted in three different localities in this country, one at Mentor, 
Ohio; another at St. Joseph, Michigan, and still another at Portland, Oregon. The results were 
beyond expectation! We had been told that one of the parents was Picardy but this big fellow was 
dwarfed by its offspring, none were smaller. The colors are superb. Mr. Biggerstaff, an expert 
wholesale Gladiolus grower in Portland, Oregon, who ran our test in Oregon, reports in part as 
follows: 
“All of them were unsurpassed for size and color. I do feel sure that Tenor and Pretoria are tops 
and surpass any existing pink varieties. Firedome is entirely new in a red shade and should prove 
very popular. Apricot Queen is valuable because so early in bloom. It was exactly a month ahead 
of Josephine. Unlike most Glads, I find these new ones are all attractive when bloomed out to the 
tip after cutting. Now I should like to get more of some of these varieties. I believe they could be 
introduced as a new Giant strain of high color value. Dirk Bouts and Else Poulsen are two superb 
Glads.” 
Apricot Queen Six $1.75, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Brilliant apricot-orange with a creamy throat. This is one of the 
earliest to bloom, being two weeks ahead of the average. 
Aurora Six $1.60, Doz. $2.95, 100 $19.00 
A delicate pink with white blotch. Giant flower spikes with six 
or more large blooms eee at one time, broad green foliage and 
a very strong grower. Extra fine for cutting as it keeps well in 
water. 
Babe Ruth Six $1.75, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A pure, deep scarlet without any markings or shadings. Massive 
ruffled florets on tall growing spikes. We consider this the 
finest dark red Gladiolus in existence. 
Ballerina Six $1.75, Doz. $3.25, 100 $22.00 
Clear white, somewhat green in the throat; large, wide open 
flowers forming a perfect spike, many open at one time, with 
broad foliage. A strong growing variety which we fully rec- 
ommend, 
Boulogne Six $1.10, Doz. $1.85, 100 $11.75 
Award of Merit, 1945. Fine Bordeaux-red. Large spike with 
five or more blooms open at one time and of a good substance. 
A distinct and unusual variety. 
Caroline Six $1.60, Doz. $2.95, 100 $19.00 
Lovely dark lilac and mauve. Not so large as the other novel- 
ties but outstanding in color. Strong growing and with substan- 
tial flowers. A most unusual color not heretofore found in Glads. 
David Teniers Six $1.75, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Clear yellow with darker throat blotch. Will open eight blooms 
on a perfect spike. A big improvement in size and color over 
existing yellows. 
Delicate (Camellia) Six $1.60, Doz. $2.95, 100 $19.00 
Pure white with carmine feather in throat. Florets are reflexed, ° 
The particular merit of this Glad is the perfect formation of 
the spike. 
Dirk Bouts Six $1.75, Doz. $3.25, 100 $22.00 
The largest soft clear rose ever raised, very small carmine spot 
on one of the lower petals. This variety should be planted in a 
nice warm spot and when it is in full bloom it really is out- 
standing. Under favorable conditions it will grow to a height 
of seven feet. Although the florets are not so perfectly placed 
as others, it still is a marvel among the Gladioli and created 
a sensation at several exhibitions in Holland. As a garden 
novelty it has tremendous value, creating a show of color never 
to be forgotten. 
Six $1.75, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Else Poulsen 
The color is Paul-Neyron-pink, with an average of eight flowers 
open at one time, making a perfect spike. It is also a variety 
which likes a warm spot. Will draw attention when fully de- 
veloped. Named after the well known Rose “Else Poulsen.”’ 
Early and outstanding; in fact, unsurpassed. Like Dirk Bouts 
it is the Glad sensation of Europe. 
Firedome Six $1.75, Doz. $3.25; 100 $22.00 
Brilliant deep velvety carmine of a shade entirely new among 
Gladioli. The spikes are very uniform, One of the tallest grow- 
ing Glads. 
Frans Verwilt Six $1.75, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Clearest lemon-yellow. Florets are nicely ruffled and well placed. 
A truly beautiful variety. 
Garnier Six $1.60, Doz. $2.95, 100 $19.00 
Large, white flowers delicately shaded soft rose. Many open at 
one time and of good substance. A beautiful Gladiolus of 
immense size; one of our favorites. 
Hart Nibbrig Six $1.75, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A most beatuiful soft violet and mauve variety, a color not yet 
found among Gladioli; many open at one time, forming a grace- 
ful spike. Highly recommended for cut flower purposes and 
also for the garden. 
Josephine Six $1.60, Doz. $2.95, 100 $19.00 
Clear cherry-red without blotches or stripes. Extra long flower 
head. Florets are of heaviest texture and stand without wilting 
in extreme heat. Somewhat late in blooming. 
Leeuwenhorst Six $1.10, Doz. $1.85, 100 $11.75 
Award of Merit, 1944. Pale lilac-rose shading salmon-rose, 
towards the edges of the flower petals small purplish line. 
Enormous flower forming a perfect spike. Tall and strong 
growing variety. 
Modern Times Six $1.10, Doz. $1.85, 100 $11.75 
Award of Merit, 1945. Carmine-purple, distinct color. This 
variety is recommended for the garden. Tall and strong, making 
a fine spike. 
Paul Baudry Six $1.60, Doz. $2.95, 100 $19.00 
Bright purple. In this shade it is a very attractive variety. Does 
not grow so tall as most other seedlings do. Recommended for 
cutting. 
Paul Kruger Six $1.60, Doz. $2.95, 100 $19.00 
A magnificent spike of flowers of brightest pink with big clear 
yellow. center. It is so clear in color and bright that it stands 
out among all other varieties. 
Paul Rubens Six $1.10, Doz. $1.85, 100 $11.75 
First Class Certificate, 1944. Enormous reddish violet flowers, 
perfect spike. This is without any question the best Gladiolus 
in this color. Five and more wide-open flowers at one time with 
fine substance. 
Philadelphia Six $1.60, Doz. $2.95, 100 $19.00 
Unusually clear orange-salmon with a throat blotch of pure 
cream. This Glad builds enormous spikes. 
Pretoria Six $1.60, Doz. $2.95, 100 $19.00 
Bright red slightly shaded flame-red. Strong, tall spike with 
well formed flowers. Outstanding in color and outstanding in 
performance. 
Queen Flora Six $1.60, Doz. $2.95, 100 $19.00 
An enormous Gladiolus. The flowers are unusually fine and 
distinct rose-pink, having a small, pure white blotch. Substance 
of bloom is excellent, many flowers open at the same time. 
Here is a fine giant variety for cutting. or garden display. 
Rosa Bella Six $1.60, Doz. $2.95, 100 $19.00 
Flesh-pink with deeper throat color. Petals are exquisitely 
ruffled. The spikes bloom out beautifully to the tip, holding 
rich color to the last. 
Tenor Six $1.60, Doz. $2.95, 100 $19.00 
Clear, shining and very dark pink shaded carmine. White throat 
blotch and mid-ribs. Most beautiful under light. 
Texas Six $1.60, Doz. $2.95, 100 $19.00 
Clear white flushed lilac-pink with light cream throat. The 
large, ruffled florets are of crepelike texture and covered with 
a frosty sheen. The whole spike is truly enormous with 7 or 8 
florets open at once. 
Veendam Six $1.60, Doz. $2.95, 100 $19.00 
Tremendous spikes of light salmon to cream-pink tinted flowers 
with distinct red center. Often called the “Improved Margaret 
Beaton.” A good flower with a stiff stem. Superb for garden use 
as well as for cutting. Bright red slightly shaded flame-red. 
Strong, tall spike with well formed flowers. Outstanding in 
color and outstanding in performance. 
Mixed Giant-Flowered Gladioli : 
garden. 
COLLECTION of 1 each of the 27 varieties listed, not named, 
for $7.00. 
For critical gardeners who want to become acquainted with 
ser kind of new Gladioli, we suggest a planting of these 27 
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