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A New Giant See of Gladioli 
These are Hybrids From the Famous Variety Picardy 
Distinct Because of Their High Color Value and Giant Sized Flowers and Giant Spikes 
Just before the outbreak of World War II in 1940, we were advised by Grullemans, of Lisse, 
Holland, that they had developed a new Giant Strain of Gladioli with colors of brilliant cleanness 
and great intensity; color values so crisp and vibrant that nothing could match them. Bulbs of these 
new Hybrids were imported and planted in three different localities in this country, one at Mentor, 
Ohio; another at St. Joseph, Michigan, and still another at Portland, Oregon. The results were 
beyond expectation! We had been told that one of the parents was Picardy but this big fellow was 
dwarfed by its offspring, none were smaller. The colors are superb. Mr. Biggerstaff, an expert 
wholesale Gladiolus grower in Portland, Oregon, who ran our test in Oregon, reports in part as 
follows: 
“All of them were unsurpassed for size and color. I do feel sure that Tenor and Pretoria are tops 
and surpass any existing varieties. Firedome is entirely new in a red shade and should prove very 
popular. Unlike most Glads, I find these new ones are all attractive when bloomed out to the tip 
after cutting. I believe they could be introduced as a new Giant strain of high color value. Dirk 
Bouts and Else Poulsen are two superb Glads.” 
Autumn Sunlight Six $2.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Soft yellow, individual flowers of good size and substance with 
four or more open at one time. The yellow color of this beauty 
is rather deep and has a touch of softness making it extremely 
desirable. 
Celebrity (New) Six $2.65, Doz. $4.75, 100 $33.00 
Clear pink, shaded salmon-rose, pale yellow blotch. Very long 
spikes with six or more very large flowers open at one time. 
Delicate (Camellia) Six $1.60, Doz. $2.95, 100 $19.00 
Pure white with carmine feather in throat. Florets are reflexed. 
The particular merit of this Glad is the perfect formation of 
the spike. 
Dirk Bouts Six $1.40. Doz. $2.40, 100 $15.75 
The largest soft clear rose ever raised, very small carmine spot 
on one of the lower petals. This variety should be planted in a 
nice warm spot and when it is in full bloom it really is out- 
standing. Under favorable conditions it will grow to a height 
of seven feet. Although the florets are not_so perfectly placed 
as others, it still is a marvel among the Gladioli and created 
a sensation at several exhibitions in Holland. As a garden 
novelty it has tremendous value, creating a show of color never 
to be forgotten. 
Else Poulsen Six $1.40, Doz. $2.49, 100 $15.75 
The cotor is Paul-Neyron-pink, with an average of eight flowers 
open at one! time, making 4 perfect spike. It is also a variety 
Which likes a warm spot. Will draw attention when fully de- 
veloped. Named after the well known Rose “Else Poulsen.” 
Early and outstanding; in fact, unsurpassed. Like Dirk Bouts 
it is the Glad sensation of Europe. 
Empire State (New) Six $2.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Soft rose-pink marked yellow and red on lower petals. Very large 
flowers on strong stem with many flowers open at one time. 
Enchantment (New) Six $2.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Bright red with very small edge of white on flower petals. This 
is a strong growing variety of excellent color. 
Firedome Six $1.40, Doz. $2.40, 190 $15.75 
Brilliant deep velvety carmine of a shade entirely new among 
Gladioli. The spikes are very uniform. One of the tallest grow- 
ing Glads. 
Frans Verwilt Six $1.80, Doz. $3.10, 100 $21.00 
Clearest lemon-yellow. Florets are nicely ruffled and well placed. 
A truly beautiful variety. 
Golden Beam (New) Six $2.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $35.00 
A very fine yellow with well formed somewhat fringed florets 
which makes an outstanding novelty for the garden. Develops 
a tall spike with many flowers open at the same time. 
Hart Nibbrig Six $1.40, Doz. $2.40, 100 $15.75 
A most beautiful soft violet and mauve variety, a color not yet 
found among Gladioli; many open at one time, forming a grace- 
ful spike. Highly recommended for cut flower purposes and 
also for the garden. 
Home Guard (New) Six $2.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Clear rosy red. Forms a very fine, strong spike with six or more 
florets of large size open at one time making it very desirable 
for garden and cut flower purposes. 
Josephine Six $1.80, Doz. $3.10, 100 $21.00 
Clear cherry-red without blotches or stripes. Extra long flower 
head. Florets are of heaviest texture and stand without wilting 
in extreme heat. Somewhat late in blooming. 
May Day (New) Six $2.45, Doz. $4.30, 100 $29.00 
Rose, shaded lilac with pale yellow markings on lower petals. 
Very attractive novelty. Strong grower with many florets open 
at one time. 
Mermaid Six $1.75, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Light rosy red with small bright scarlet blotch through which 
runs a delicate carmine line. Large open flowers carried on strong 
stems. 
Paul Kruger Six $1.75, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A magnificent spike of flowers of brightest pink with big clear 
yellow center. It is so clear in color and bright that it stands 
out among all other varieties. 
Philadelphia Six $1.80, Doz. $3.10, 100 $21.00 
Unusually clear orange-salmon with a throat blotch of pure 
cream.. This Glad builds enormous spikes. 
Prairie Gold Six $2.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Pale yellow, shaded salmon and rose, a most attractive color 
combination. Excellent cut flower variety. Develops strong tall 
flower spike. 
Pretoria Six $1.60, Doz. $2.95, 100 $19.00 
Bright red slightly shaded flame-red. Strong, tall spike with 
well formed flowers. Outstanding in color and outstanding in 
performance. 
Queen Flora Six $1.45, Doz. $2.55, 100 $16.25 
An enormous Gladiolus. The flowers are unusually fine and 
distinct rose-pink, having a small, pure white blotch. Substance 
of bloom is excellent, many flowers open at the same time. 
Here is a fine giant variety tor cutting or garden display. 
Salmonette Six $1.80, Doz. $3.10, 100 $21.00 
Rich salmon, shading to rose-pink with broad cream blotch. 
Florets are ruffled and particularly delicate in color. An excel- 
lent variety for garden and cut flower purposes. 
Talisman Six $1.75, Doz. $3.00, 190 $20.00 
Soft pink with a small darker pink spot on the lower petals. Tall 
ane vigorous growing variety with many florets open at same 
ime. 
Tenor Nese Six $1.50, Doz. $2.60, 100 $16.50 
Clear, shining and very dark pink shaded carmine. White throat 
blotch and mid-ribs. Most beautiful under light. 
Texas Six $1.50, Doz. $2.60, 100 $16.50 
Clear white flushed lilac-pink with light cream throat. The 
large, ruffled florets are of crepelike texture and covered with 
a frosty sheen. The whole spike is truly enormous with 7 or 8 
florets open at once. : 
Valhalla Six $2.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $24.00 
Creamy white with a slight touch of purple in throat and pale 
yellow blotch on petal. Well formed spike with six or more 
florets open at one time. 
Verdun Six $2.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $24.00 
Bright scarlet slightly shaded orange. Forms a_ perfect strong 
tall spike with four to six wide florets open at same time. 
Wild Rose (New) Six $2.40, Doz. $4.25, 100 $27.50 
Very dark rose with cream blotch on lower petals. Five or more 
florets of good substance open at one time on tall stiff spike. 
Wings of Song (New) Six $2.40, Doz. $4.25, 100 $27.50 
Clear rose-pink, heavily veined petals with cream-yellow spot, 
Florets are large and of good substance. An excellent variety 
for all purposes. 
Mixed Giant-Flowered Gladioli 
Doz. $2.25, 25 $4.10, 100 $14.50 
This mixture contains all the varieties listed above as well as 
numerous other giant-flowered kinds which are quite similar in 
color and for that reason not offered as it would make: the list 
of varieties too long. Never before have we imported such a fine 
lot of Gladioli. They will make a magnificent show in| your 
garden. 
COLLECTION of 1 each of the 28 varieties listed, not named, 
for $9.00. 
For critical gardeners who want to’ become acquainted with 
ee of new Gladioli, we suggest a planting of these 28 
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