COMMERCIAL and FANCIERS’ GLADIOLUS 
The Cream of the Crop of Varieties 
Introduced in the Last 10 Years 
200 Top Notch and Proven Varieties. 
Note: L. denotes large size bulbs, 1%4 in. 
and up in diameter. M. denotes medium, °4 in. 
to 1%4 in., and S. denotes 14 in. to %4 in. in 
diameter. 5 bulbs of a size sold at the 10 rate. 
ABU HASSAN (Holland-47) 77 days-378 
Deep violet-blue, about the color of old Pelegrina but larger flowers and straight strong stems. Not 
so susceptible to disease as the older blues. (L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—75c) (Blbts. pkg.—25c) 
ACE OF SPADES ésisson-’s0) 454 
Scintillating very deep maroon-red with a lively glistening sheen. 5-inch ruffled florets, wide open. 
with perfect placement. Pure white stamens make a pleasing contrast. Stands heat well, long flower 
heads averaging 30 inches. 20 buds with 6 open. Very tall and never crooks. Excellent attachment. 
(L. ea. $2.00; 10—$16.00) (M. ea. $1.50; 10—$12.00) (S. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) 
(Blbts. ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) No Discount 
ALL GLORY (Toeon-’46) 70 days-423 
Large ruffled tangerine-orange with a royal purple throat blotch. Startling and attractive; 6-10 open. 
Good grower even from small bulbs. 
(L. ea. 20c; 10—$1.60) (M. 10—$1.00) (S. 10—70c) (Blbts. pkg. 35c) 
ALPINE  (Palmer-744) = 75 days-360 
Excellent 300 size nicely ruffled snow-white. Nearly every bud will show color. In my opinion the most 
beautiful of the snow-whites. 
(L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—75c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
ANDRENA ¥=(aArmstrong-’50) 85 days-440 
Pastel pink with a pale yellow throat. A beautiful pastel blend that is a florist’s dream. 18-20 buds, 4% 
to 5-inch florets and 6 to 7 open. It will open well in water and holds size and color clear to the tip. 
(L. ea. $1.50; 10—$12.00) (M. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) (S. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (Blbts. 2—35c; 10—$1.50) 
ATHENE  (Kuhn-749) = 75 days-400 
Nearly a true white shading to a cream throat. 50 to 54 inches tall, 20 to 22 buds, 27-inch flower head. 
Never crooks and has a texture that never wilts in hot winds or rough handling. Its perfect formal 
placement and number open make it an extra choice white. 
(L. ea. $1.50; 10—$12.00) (M. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) (S. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (Blbts. 2—30c; 10—$1.20) 
AUREOLE (pruitt-48) 80 days-410 
Richly ruffled medium yellow of unusual character and distinction. Exceptionally heavy substance. Des- 
tined to become a favorite of the connoisseur. 
(L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—60c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
BEAUTY’S BLUSH (UFischer-’46) 85 days-440 
Cool soft blushing pink with lots of sparkle. It stands heat well. 7 to 8 flat 5-inch saucer-like florets 
on a tall 18-20 bud spike. Healthy and disease resistant. 
(L. 2—25c; 100—$1.00) (M. 10—60c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
BENJAMIN BRITTEN (Kk & M-’49) 93: days-366 
One of the best of the Holland introductions. This did exceptionally well for us this season. Deep 
shade of lavender with a white stripe. An unusual shade and very attractive. 
(L. ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) (M. 2—30c; 10—$1.20) (S. 3—25c; 10—75c) (Blbts. 10—25c; 100—75c) 
BETTY DUNCAN (cenedict-’49) 422 
Orange-apricot with yellow throat, medium size florets, nicely frilled and opening 6 to 7 at a time. 
Excellent commercial possibilities and very fine for make up work. 
(L. ea. 35c; 10—$2.80) (M. ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) (Blbts. 10—40c) 
IMPORTANT: Packages of bulblets will consist of 50 to 100 bulblets in most cases. [15] 
