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Flying Wing (1), a light colored Gladiolus of white appearance, being clear creamy-white, blending 
into cream in throat. A grand variety of strong texture that will give complete satisfaction. 
Rated A (Excellent) in U.S.A. 60 cts. per 3; $ 2.00 per doz. 
General Marshall (1), an exceedingly beautiful variety of warm orange-red with a soft creamy 
yellow blotch in throat. A magnificent appearence in the better varieties with a lovely spike of 
8 to 10 flowers open at a time. A glorious garden variety wherever planted. Rated B (Good) in 
U.S.A, 1951. $ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Globe Master (2), A.M. Haarlem 1952, very large Gladiolus of a unique exceedingly charming 
color, a bright violet-pink merging into shell-pink towards the edges and creamy-white in 
throat. A grand variety in size and form that opens 6 to 8 florets at the same time. 
$ 1.00 each; $ 2.00 per 3 
Grijsaard (2), a smoky variety of unusual beauty not to compare with others of its class being soft 
apricot-pink with pale salmon reflection down the throat. A very charming Gladiolus of noble 
form and texture. The flowers being excellently placed on the long strong stem. 
60 cts. per 3; $ 2.00 per doz. 
HENRI DE GREEVE (2) a magnificent appearance of great structure and size, producing 
an immense spike of 6 to 8 florets open at a time. A glorious newcomer in its warm 
salmon-orange color, an ideal exhibition flower and effective garden plant. 
$ 1.10 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Indiana (3), a very superb variety of an intense brownish-red color throughout and of an uncom- 
monness, which is unique amongst the Gladioli. Produces an ideal spike with 6 to 8 wide 
open florets. A very lasting flower of high quality and great durability. Rated B (Good) in 
U.S.A. 1950. $ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
John Raffles (2), a magnificent and very distinct Novelty of an outstanding color, which is very 
difficult to describe; when first seen, one is inclined to call it ‘‘smoky’’. It has a pale ground 
color of coppery-yellow uniformly overlaid with hundreds of very fine nerves of a shade of 
burnt-sienna slightly pale on lower petals and with 7 to 9 large well formed expanded flowers 
out at a time, it makes a beautiful spike of a color not seen in Gladiolus before. Should be of 
particular interest to the real connoisseur, strong grower. 60 cts. per 3; $ 2.00 per doz. 
Kardinaal de Jong (1), a new variety of recent introduction, and a most attractive, deep reddish 
purple Gladiolus. The flowers are of great substance and very noble form, well placed on a 
strong stem. Glorious and effective in the garden. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Klaas Velthuys (2), a magnificent pansy-blue Gladiolus. A new introduction of high standard 
and supreme quality. One of the best varieties in that unusual color with 6 to 8 florets open at 
the same time. Extremely beautiful spike of very noble form, good substance and fine stature. 
75 cts. per 3; $ 2.50 per doz. 
Lustige Witwe (2), A.M. Haarlem 1951, F.C.C. Haarlem 1952, a very remarkable novelty on 
account of its soft lilac-blue color and creamy-white throat. An extremely effective garden 
variety, which should be in every collection. 90 cts. per 3; $ 3.00 per doz. 
MABEL VIOLET (2), A.M. Haarlem 1951, F.C.C,. Haarlem 1952. A.M., B.G.S. 1952. this 
glorious novelty may be regarded as the best purple-violet in its class, producing 
a strong stem with 8 florets out at a time. Many times described as the best flower 
in the show. A wonderful variety in every respect and a garden plant of quite ex- 
ceptional distinction. (See illustration). 75 cts. per 3; $ 2.50 per doz. 
Marechal Niel (1) A.M. Haarlem 1952, an immense apricot-yellow novelty with a real golden 
gleam; the very large open flowers are nicely arranged on the strong stalk; a Gladiolus of 
attractive coloring with 10 to 12 open florets at a time. $ 1.00 each; $ 2.00 per 3 
MARGARET MITCHELL (2), a very choice Gladiolus of unrivalled beauty and grace, the 
well formed flowers are of an intense lemon-yellow color with a red blotch in throat. 
Avery showy and attractive variety for the garden. Rated A (Excellent) in U.S.A. 
1952, 75 cts. each; $ 3.50 per 6 
MARIA GORETTI (1), a glorious new white variety of lovely form and perfect carriage. 
This noble Gladiolus is considered the choicest in its class. For purity of color and 
perfection of texture it has no equal, 10 to 12 open florets of excellent substance are 
produced on a tall strong stem. The best one ever raised. Rated B (Good) in U.S.A. 
1952 75 cts. per 3; $ 2.50 per doz. 
Michigan (2), another deep blue, new variety with remarkable white pencilling, a wonderful 
Gladiolus of very outstanding color. The wide open florets are nicely set on a strong stem. 
$ 1,00 each; $ 2.00 per 3 
