Sehespers’ New 19052 Novelty Cfladioli 
The following list represents the best in the Gladioli world today. Many of the varieties are offered this year for 
the first time; however, they have been tested under all climatic conditions and we feel confident in presenting 
them to our select clientele. This past season, at all of the leading flower shows, they have been awarded highest 
honors. They will eventually replace many of the old “standbys”. 
I placed it in the earth—this bulb of mine— 
And from its narrow prison-house at night 
It struggled forth to reach the air and light; 
And as it rose and blossomed to the sight 
Its absolute perfection seemed divine! 
—Isidore G. Ascher, in “105 Sonnets” 
BELVIDERE. (Midseason-Exhibition) Of richest burgundy 
red; 5 to 9 shiny florets are well placed on strong stems. 
Beautiful and very outstanding. Many prizes and awards. 
$4.00 for 10; $37.50 per 100. 
CREAM ORCHIDS. (Midseason-Exhibition) One of the 
finest cream colored Gladioli to be introduced to date. Its 
smooth waxy texture, delightful ruffling and distinct laci- 
nations gives each floret the appearance of an orchid. 
Blends well with any color scheme. $1.00 each; $9.00 
for 10. 
CROWN JEWEL. (Midseason-Exhibition) Light rose- 
pink almost a lavender with a ruby throat. Delightful 
strong grower with many of its large florets open at one 
time on a strong stem. Exquisite. See illustration, Color 
Guide. $1.50 each; $11.00 for 10. 
CRUSADER. (Midseason-Exhibition) Pure snow white 
flower with large marking of velvety purple on two throat 
petals. Beautiful contrast and an exhibition variety that 
is a sure winner. Try a few in your collection this year. 
See illustration, Color Guide. $2.00 each; $19.00 for 10. 
DARK DAVID. (Late-Exhibition) A glossy maroon 
beauty. This 1951 introduction from Australia is one of 
the finest in this color class to date. The florets measure 
51% inches across without any special care or feeding, good 
strong 5 foot spike. $1.50 each; $12.50 for 10. 
DOLLY VARDEN. (Midseason-Exhibition) Rich salmon- 
pink with a clear cream throat. Extra large blooms 6 to 7 
inches across, eight open at one time on towering spikes. 
Grand Championship winner at Iowa State Gladioli Show 
1951. $1.25 each; $10.00 for 10. 
ELMER’S ROSE. (Midseason-Exhibition) Selected as one 
of the best 10 introductions of 1951 by North American 
Gladioli Council. Delightfully ruffled deep rose blooms. 
The large flowers are exquisitely arranged on strong stems, 
and they are intensely ruffled which seems to add to its 
beauty. $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10, 
FRIENDSHIP. (Early-Decorative) A new introduction of 
exceptional merit. A frosty shade of pure pink with a waxy 
white and cream throat to add to its beauty. Large, well 
rounded florets, opening wide of excellent texture and 
being nicely ruffled. An exhibition variety of rare beauty. 
Long list of prizes to its credit as the best pure pink. $3.25 
for 10; $30.00 per 100. 
GAIL. (Midseason-Exhibition) Light lavender shading 
deeper toward the edges of the petals; delightful rose- 
cerise throat mark for a most pleasant color combination. 
Extra strong grower. See illustration, Color Guide. $7.75 
for 10; $75.00 per 100. 
GWEN. (Midseason-Exhibition) Fragrant Gladioli of 
rare beauty. Tall growing with up to 8 delightful florets 
open at one time on a strong stiff stem. Beautiful old rose 
somewhat lighter toward the edges of the petals. Extra 
fine for cutting and the pleasing fragrance is something 
new in Gladioli. See illustration, Color Guide. $1.00 each; 
$9.00 for 10. 
HEART O’GOLD. (Early-Fxhibition) Snow white with 
golden marks at the throat. A delightful color combina- 
tion, ideal for decoration. Nice butterfly-shaped florets. 
$5.25 for 10; $50.00 per 100. 
LAVENDER LACE. (Midseason-Exhibition) Very beauti- 
ful lavender-pink with distinct creamy yellow throat. A 
consistent prize-winner this past season. Delightfully ruf- 
fled and a very strong grower. $5.25 for 10; $50.00 per 100. 
MOTHER FISCHER. (Late-Exhibition) This 1951 intro- 
duction is considered the finest new white to date. Snow 
white with 5 foot spikes, beautifully ruffled and with 10 
and more florets open at one time. Extra strong spikes. Has 
a long list of ribbons awarded for its perfection across the 
country. $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 
