Sehzepers Hladioli 
This selection is arranged in conformity with the classification adopted by the Gladiolus Society. All varieties 
marked “Exhibition” are especially suitable for exhibition purposes. Varieties marked “Decorative” produce 
florets measuring over 31% inches in diameter. In selecting these varieties, special stress is laid on their value for 
decorative purposes. Varieties marked “Small Flowered” produce florets measuring less than 314 inches across. 
They are especially selected for their decorative value, for use in bowls and for table decorations. This class 
includes the type previously listed as “Primulinus.” (See Miniatures, page 9) 
Varieties marked “Early” bloom in from 70-80 days. Those marked “Midseason” come into flower in 85-90 
days, while those marked “Late” take a few days longer to bloom. 
ABU HASSAN. (Midseason-Exhibition) A rich dark 
blue which defies competition in this color class; buds 
appear black. To those who remember the popular “Pele- 
grina” we wish to state that Abu Hassan excels in both 
color and growth. It is the finest dark violet blue Gladiolus 
yet introduced. The color contrasts when combined in a 
bouquet with “Mother Kadel” is very charming. Extra fine 
cut flower and always a prize winner. See illustration, 
Color Guide. $1.75 for 10; $15.00 per 100. 
ANNAMAE. § (Early-Exhibition) Pure white, the best 
early flowered white Gladiolus. Tall strong grower, with 
many blooms open at one time. $1.10 for 10; $8.50 per 100. 
BEACON. (Early-Decorative) Clear bright rose doree 
scarlet with pronounced cream blotch, providing a very 
fine effect. The individual florets are of medium size, well 
open, waved and moderately ruffled. Fine, tall, straight 
spike with 8 to 10 well placed florets open at a time. $1.15 
for 10; $9.00 per 100. 
BEAUTY’S BLUSH. (Midseason-Decorative) This new 
beautiful blush pink is a clear and refined flower. The 
five-inch florets with many open at one time are held on a 
strong spike of 18 or 20 buds. Has caused much attention 
at flower shows and is always a prize winner. $1.45 for 10; 
$12.00 per 100. 
BIRCH RED. (Midseason-Exhibition) The best deep red 
Gladioli introduced to date. Florets are arranged in a 
double row. Fine tall grower with 8 of the 19 buds open 
at one time. Beautiful when arranged in a bouquet with 
“Spotlight”. See illustration, Color Guide. $2.45 for 10; 
$22.00 per 100. 
BLUE BEAUTY. (Midseason-Decorative) The best of the 
new blue originations. Light blue with edges of petals 
overlaid violet-blue. Large, wide-open florets of fine round 
form, 6 to 8 open at a time. Excellent spike with 20 or 
more buds. Exquisite when combined with “Crinkle 
Cream” or “Gold Dust.” See illustration, Color Guide. 
$1.35 for 10; $11.00 per 100. 
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BONFIRE. (Midseason-Exhibition) Well named. Glossy 
florets are vermilion-scarlet, truly the most brilliant flower 
in the garden. Selected as one of the best introductions of 
1951. Strong grower and well placed blooms. Very out- 
standing. $2.75 for 10; $25.00 per 100. 
BURMA. (Midseason-Exhibition) Heavily ruffled florets 
of rose-red lighter in the throat. Well placed blooms are 
held on strong stiff stems with as many as 10 open at one 
time. Exquisite when arranged in a bouquet with either 
“Leading Lady” or “Mother Kadel.” Very popular; al- 
ways a prize winner. See illustration, Color Guide. $1.35 
for 10; $11.00 per 100. 
CARNIVAL. (Midseason-Exhibition) Bright scarlet-red 
with large snowy white throat. Good strong grower, fine 
for exhibition. See illustration, Color Guide. $2.25 for 10; 
$20.00 per 100. 
CHAMOUNY. (Midseason-Decorative) A most pleasing 
shade of cerise-rose with silver markings on edges of each 
petal. Makes a fine plant with many well placed blossoms 
open at one time. $1.35 for 10; $11.00 per 100. 
CONNECTICUT YANKEE. (Late-Exhibition) Light pink 
with red blotch deep in the throat which blends beauti- 
fully. Outstanding in the garden and as a cut flower. $2.25 
for 10; $20.00 per 100. 
CRINKLE CREAM. (Midseason-Decorative) Pale yellow, 
has very large florets that open wide and are well placed 
on strong stems. Heavily ruffled, beautiful in a combina- 
tion with either “Burma” or “Abu Hassan.” Very outstand- 
ing. $1.45 for 10; $12.00 per 100. 
DIEPPE. (Midseason-Exhibition) Salmon-scarlet florets 
that are extra large. Straight strong stems. Makes a very 
fine combination with “Snow Princess” or “Mother Kadel.” 
See illustration, Color Guide. $1.45 for 10; $12.00 per 100. 
Gladioli Index Arranged by Color—See Inside Back Cover 
