COMMERCIAL and FANCIERS’ GLADIOLUS 
BLACK OPAL (errey-’36) 75 days-354 
Sensational very dark red. 8 to 10 open on a long flower head. Excellent placement. This is our heavi- 
est selling dark red. (L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—60c) (8. 10—35c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
BLUE BEAUTY i(k & m-’36) = 75 days-476 
Blue varieties have always been in demand and this one continues to be very popular. Medium blue 
opening 5 to 6 large florets on a good spike. Healthy and a good propagator. 
(L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—60c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
BLUE BOY (eutt-48) 85 days-476 
Deep blue-violet with a deeper throat. Medium tall but a long flower head. 18 to 20 buds, 6 to 7 open. 
| Very healthy and a good propagator. 
| (L. ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) (M. 2—30c; 10—$1.20) (S. 10—70c) (Blbts. 10—20c; 100—$1.00) 
| BLUE ICE (Butt-45) 85 days-577 
Light Oriental blue with a slightly deeper throat blotch edged yellow. This is one of the nearest ap- 
| proaches to true blue we have in Gladiolus. Opens 6 to 7 very large well placed florets on an 18-20 bud 
| spike. Tall, dark green, thrifty plants. 
(L. ea. 75c; 10—$6.00) (M. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (S. 10—$2.00) (Blbts. 10—75c; 100—$6.00) 
BOISE BELLE (Roberts-’48 98 days-443 
A very unusual and beautiful novelty. Yellow center and pink at edges of petals with the lip petals 
yellow with a picotee edge of pink all around. 10 to 12 open on a spike of 20-24 buds. Exceptional. 
(L. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (M. ea. 35c; 10—$2.80) (S. ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) Blbts. 10—35c) 
BONFIRE (Fischer-’50) 85 days-436 
Flaming, fiery scarlet. Certainly a house-afire-red. This commercial cut flower type has excellent grow- 
ing habits, open 5 to 6 florets of medium size on a strong stem. 
(L. ea. 20c; 10—$1.50) (M. 2—30c; 10—$1.00) (S. 3—30c; 10—60c); Blbts. 20—35c) 
BONNY LASS (Rrich-’51) 85 days-466 
Clean pure orchid-lavender with a white blotch diffused into lavender on a single lip petal, lighter mid- 
ribs. Petals have wavy edges and are of good texture. Attachment is good, facing and placement ex- 
cellent. The stalk is slender but straight and strong. 60 inches tall, flower head 25 inches, 5-inch 
blooms, 20 buds and opens up to 8. No discount. 
(L. ea. $2.00; 10—$16.00) (M. ea. $1.50; 10—$12.00) (S. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) (Blbts. ea. 20c; 10—$1.50) 
BOLERO (icteftingwell-41) 85 days-490 
Resplendent copper color. Petals are a burnished metallic-orange set off with bright glowing scarlet 
throat. (L. 2—20c; 10—90c) (M. 10—50c) (Bibts. pkg. 25c) 
BOULOGNE (saliman-47) 85 days-562 
Deep reddish rose or wine-red. 8 well placed blooms open on a good plant about 4 feet tall. Strong 
grower, good propagator and a beautiful flower. 
(L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—60c) (S. 10—35c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
BRIDAL ORCHID (carison-’50) 85 days-566 
Bridal Orchid is tops in commercial qualities as it has vigorous, fine, clean foliage and produces firm, 
healthy bulbs and many bulblets which germinate easily. But it also has the necessary size, length, 
beauty of color and florets to make it an excellent flower for home use as well as a winner on the show 
table. The color is lovely lavender, lighter deep in the throat. It will open 6 on a spike of 21 buds 
with perfect placement and straight spikes. This is the Glad you have been waiting for. No Discount. 
(L. ea. $1.25; 10—$10.00) (M. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) (S. ea. 75c; 10—$6.00) (Blbts. ea. 25c; 10—$1.75) 
BRONZE KING (Rich-46) 95 days-582 
Smooth bronze smoky with orange blotch. Excellent texture and long lasting blooms on a straight 
strong spike. 60 inches tall, 19 buds and eight 544-inch blooms open at a time. No Discount. 
(L. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (M. ea. 40c; 10—$3.20) (S. ea. 30c; 10—$2.40) (Blbts. 10—40c; 100—$3.00) 
BURMA (paimer-’43) 88 days-562 
Sensational large deep rose shading to lighter throat. Very heavily ruffled and will open up to 10. 
Always attracts attention in the garden or on the show table. Stands rough handling very well. 
(L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—60c) (S. 10—35c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
CARNIVAL (Butt-47) 85 days-437 
Bright scarlet with a clear clean white throat. Will produce strong straight spikes with 8 to 9 open 
which makes it an excellent commercial and exhibition flower. No discount. 
(L. 2—30c; 10—$1.25) (M. 10—75c) (S. 10—40c. 
IMPORTANT: Packages of bulblets will consist of 50 to 100 bulblets in most cases. [17] 
