Newest Gladiolus Introductions 
We herewith introduce a number of Gladioli varieties which in our opinion belonged to the top-ranks of the 
showtable during the previous season. The selection is being done with utmost care and after due consider- 
ation for substance, poise, color-value and size of the flowers. 
Blue Giant (1), A.M. Haarlem 1952, this glorious Gladiolus may be regarded as an excellent im- 
provement on the better varieties in the blues, a very attractive novelty in its deep blue color, 
producing an enormous spike with 10 florets open at a time. In every respect ideal as a garden 
plant and show flower (See illustration). $ 2.00 each; 3 for $ 5.00 
Grand National (2), a giant among Gladioli and an ideal plant in every respect, the color is vivid- 
pink with white mark in throat. A novelty of recent introduction and a real sensation at our 
shows on account of its wide expanding florets and stately dignity not possessed by any other 
variety, producing an enormous spike with 8 florets out at once (See illustration). 
$ 2.00 each; 3 for $5.00 
Insurpassable (1), A.M. Haarlem 1952, producing an enormous spike, with 7 to 8 beautiful flowers 
of a lovely purple-red out at a time. An impressive and magnificent plant with a perfectly 
straight spike being a sample of perfection and texture. $ 2.00 each; 3 for $5.00 
Marconi (2), A.M. Haarlem 1952, an exceptional beautiful and distinct Gladiolus, a wonderful color 
of dark bordeaux-red with a velvety sheen, 8 to 10 florets open at once, evenly placed on the 
tall strong stem. A splendid show flower of outstanding quality. $ 2.00 each; 3 for $ 5.00 
Mary Housley (2), A.M. Haarlem 1952, exceedingly large spike of perfect formation, producing a 
straight strong spike with 8 to 10 florets out at once. A lovely creamy-white novelty with a 
large scarlet-red blotch on lower petals. $ 2.00 each; 3 for $5.00 
Mignon(2), A.M.,B.G.S. 1952, avery nobleflower of exceptional texture and refined beauty; the 
wonderful color is of a soft cattleya-pink with a light carmine marking on lower petals, one of 
the newer varieties of the better class, producing a grand spike of 8 to 10 florets out at a 
time. $ 2.00 each; 3 for $5.00 
Pride of Holland (2), A.M. Haarlem 1952, one of the outstanding beauties of the season, a very deep- 
red novelty, rich in color and of rare charm, one of the best Gladioli yet produced. A glorious 
introduction with a long straight spike and 7 to 9 florets open at a time. A grand exhibition 
variety (See illustration). $ 2.00 each; 3 for $ 5.00 
Rose Emely (2), a delightful Gladiolus of a soft salmon-pink color with a particular charm, undoubt- 
edly one of the outstanding novelties of the season witha particular charm. A stately variety of 
commanding poise, ideal in shape and texture, producing a spike with 8 to 10 florets open at 
a time. $ 2.00 each; 3 for $5.00 
Salman's Sensation (2), A.M. Haarlem 1952, a real sensation in size and its deep pansyblue color, 
producing an enormous spike with 10 to 12 florets out at a time. An exquisite novelty of great 
beauty, an exhibition variety of great merit and unusual appearence. Rated A (Excellent) 
in U.S.A, 1952. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00 
Scarlet Leader (1), a superb new introduction of an intense scarlet-red throughout and of a 
brilliancy which is unique amongst Gladioli. It is unquestionably one of the best in its color 
and necessary to see the actural bloom to appreciate the delicacy of its outline. It produces 8 
to 10 nicely formed florets out at one time, producing a spike of uncommon beauty (See 
illustration). $2.50 each; 3 for $6.00 
Turkana (1), A.M. Haarlem 1951, F.C.C. Haarlem 1952, very outstanding in color; deep velvet 
brownish-red, with white pencilling on lower petals, a novelty of a perfect carriage and noble 
form. The large open florets are nicely placed on a strong stem, of which there are 8 to 10 
out at once (See illustration). $ 1.50 each; 3 for $ 4.00 
Washington (1), A.M. Haarlem 1952, very tall and impressive exhibition variety of a pure apple- 
blossom pink color. Flowers are of an excellent substance, perfectly placed on the strong stem; 
exceptionally long spike measuring 24 in. from the first bloom to top. A real giant, producing 
a truss of 10 to 12 florets open at once (See illustration). $2.00 each; 3 for $ 5.00 
