NOCTURNE. (Midseason-Decorative) One of the dark- 
est to date. Almost a black-purple, with a rose-red sheen. 
Gorgeously ruffled and the flowers actually seem to shine. 
May be used for striking contrasts in decorations. Good 
strong grower. $5.25 for 10; $50.00 per 100. 
NOWETA ROSE. (Midseason-Exhibition) This sensa- 
tional new variety was voted seedling champion and Grand 
Champion at the New York show in 1951 and it seems it 
has taken top prizes across the country in 1951, truly a 
Grand Champion. It is a clear cool lavender-rose with the 
blooms nicely ruffled. It grows 5 to 6 feet tall and 12 to 
15 of the 24 buds are open at one time on strong stems. 
One of the finest new introductions to date.See illustration, 
Color Guide. $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 
PATROL. (Midseason-Exhibition) Clear apricot with 
golden yellow throat by far one of the most beautiful 
Gladioli to date. 10 or more perfectly placed florets open 
at one time on a tall strong flower spike. Fine for exhibi- 
tion and always a prize winner. See illustration, Color 
Guide. $3.00 for 10; $27.50 per 100. 
SWEET SIXTEEN. (Midseason-Exhibition) Pure pink 
without ruffles. This 1952 introduction is beyond doubt 
one of the finest of the “pink” varieties to date. Strong 
spikes with as many as 9 open florets at one time. The 
perfect flower arrangement makes it an exquisite flower for 
cutting. $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 
WHITE LACE. (Midseason-Decorative) This is truly a 
little gem. As pure white as an “Easter Lily” and the 
florets are delightfully ruffled; the ruffling seems to go 
down into the throat of the floret for an exquisite effect. 
A variety much in demand for center pieces and wedding 
decorations. $5.25 for 10; $50.00 per 100. 
SPECIAL NOVELTY COLLECTION FOR EXHIBITION PURPOSES 
No. 5 
Consisting of 3 extra selected corms each of the 18 Novelties as listed above. These are 
all prize winning varieties of exceptional merit and would be an exhibitor’s choice. 
TOTAL 54 HIGHEST QUALITY CORMS 
Regular Catalog Price . 
$48.54 
SPECIAL COLLECTION PRICE $45.00 
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Gladioli Color Index—See Inside Back Cover 
