A NEW HYBRID 
BLINKER (Buch, 1952) 36. A natural hybrid found among G. 
psittacinus seedlings some years ago. Bears 8 or 9 scarlet red 
flowers with pale yellow blotches and lines through the lateral 
segments. In reminder of the original Gandavensis hybrids, but 
with purer color. About 244” wide and nicely recurved. 70 days. 
$1.75 each; 3-$4.75; 6—$8.90. 
BABY GLADIOLUS 
AND 
OTHER HYBRID STRAINS 
These are all of European origin, and | would classify them as 
half hardy. While some have wintered here, they are best suited 
to the climate south of Virginia, the Pacific and Gulf coast states. 
If planted very late in fall, just before the ground freezes, the 
corms will withstand zero temperature. But growth must not be 
permitted outside, or the shoots will freeze. The foliage will take 
20 degrees for a short time. Where lower winter temperatures 
prevail they should be grown in a cool greenhouse. Dry off 
and dig in summer. All these are imported and delivered in 
Nov. Will cross with other sections of the genus. 
COLVILLE! HYBRIDS — The first hybrid strain, oldest in com- 
merce. The cross was G. tristis var. concolor X G. cardinalis, 
made in England in 1823. 
— — var. ruber. 20. The original hybrid, with carmine-red flowers. 
3—$1.00; 6—$1.80; 12—$3.35. 
——var. The Bride. 20. A pure white sport of var. albus, with 
white anthers. 3—70c; 6—$1.30; 12—$2.40. 
HERALD var. COMET. 40. One of the earliest flowering, from a 
cross of NANUS X CHILDSI. The large flowers are poppy red, 
on nice spikes, of which two or three are sometimes produced. 
3—70c; 6—$1.30; 12—$2.40. 
NANUS HYBRIDS. 15. The dwarf or Baby Gladiolus, originated 
in the Channel Islands and further developed in Holland. Thought 
to be from a G. cardinalis X RAMOSUS cross. | offer a special 
mixture only, including white, pink, scarlet and red varieties. 
3—70c; 6—$1.30; 12—$2.40. 
TUBERGENI var. CHARM. 26. This pretty rose and white hybrid, 
from HERALD X G. tristis var. concolor, combines five species in 
its ancestry. Generally sterile, but very rarely will set seed. Its 
pollen has been used. June. 3—$1.00; 6—$1.80; 12—$3.35. 
SOUTH AFRICAN SPECIES 
These dainty Gladiolus from the Cape of Good Hope area 
may generally be grown outdoors only in frost-free regions, but 
some will stand as much as ten degrees of frost (22°) for short 
periods, and | have actually wintered some here. The trick is 
in late planting. | recommend cool greenhouse treatment, as 
for Freesias, when in doubt. They require fall planting, as they 
are winter growers, and dislike high temperatures and wet feet. 
Should be dried off after flowering in late winter or early 
spring. Here is the fragrance hybridists have been searching for 
—at your service. All will cross with other sections of the genus. 
These seeds are imported and listed subject to arrival. Uniform 
price per packet, 50c. 
G. ALATUS. 12. Bears 5 to 10 sweet scented turkey red flowers 
banded with apple green. 
G. BLANDUS. 20. Bears 7 to 10 white or pale pink flowers, 
sometimes marked maroon. 
G. GRACILIS. 20. Little Blue Papie. Bears 2 to 5 pale lilac-blue 
fragrant flowers, marked yellow. 
G. GRANDIS. 30. Bears 2 to 6 fairly large flowers, a curious 
