Page 6 New Gladiolus 
Miss Holland (1) ,an exceptionally lovely Gladiolus, light rose with lighter reflexion in throat. A 
variety of great charm and delicate appearance. Six to eight florets open at one time. Rated A 
(Excellent) in U.S.A. 40 cts each; $ 4.00 per doz. 
Negus (2), a grand variety with 8 to 10 florets open at a time which are velvety blackish-red, 
slightly mottled. Unique in color and stature with great lasting qualities. Rated A (Excellent) 
in U.S.A. 90 cts per 3; $ 3.00 per doz. 
NEW TIME (2), remarkable striking variety, glowing scarlet-red, in every respect 
an ideal Gladiolus in form and size producing a wonderful spike with 8 to 10 florets 
open at a time. Despite its size, it is an exquisite novelty and grand exhibition flower. 
$ 2.00 each; $ 5.00 per 3 
Palace (2), a wonderful clear bluish white green tinge, very large, tall growing variety, carrying 
7 to 8 wide open flowers at the same time. A grand exhibition variety and a garden plant of 
singular grace. Rated A (Excellent) in U.S.A. 40 cts. each; $ 4.00 per doz. 
PALETTE (2), one of the most remarkable Gladiolus ever raised in its strange but 
attractive color, which is deep salmon-red with a clear blue blotch in throat. A real 
sensation amongst the newer varieties, creating an impressive effect as garden plant 
and on the show table. Rated A (Excellent) in U.S.A, 1950. $1.40 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 
Parrot (2), a very remarkable flower of an attractive creamy-white color with a flush of peach 
blossom-pink. A charming and distinct variety with beautifully ruffled florets, nicely set on a 
straight stem. 75 cts per 3; $ 2.50 per doz. 
Patricia Rock (2), attractive and distinct shade of fine porcelain-blue. Magnificent chalice shaped 
florets with conspicuous purple-blue blotch on lower petals. A variety of great charm and 
delicate yet rich appearence; will be most welcome as a border plant and for cutting. 
75 cts. each; $ 3.50 per 6 
Polygoon (1), A. M. Haarlem 1951, F.C.C. Haarlem 1952, A.M., B.G.S. 1952, color is a very at- 
tractive creamy-yellow, producing a tremendous spike of uncommon beauty. Magnificent formed 
florets with conspicuous red blotch down in throat from which 10 to 12 are out at a time. A 
strong and healthy grower, splendid cut flower and exhibition variety (See illustration). 
80 cts each; 3 for $ 2.00 
Polynesia (2), a very fine deep orange-salmon blending into cream in throat, which has several 
scarlet lines; 10 to 12 florets out at a time on a tall tapering spike, a real Gladiolus for exhibition 
purposes, good grower. Rated AA (Superior) in U.S.A. 1949. $ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Popular (1), a fine mahogany-red overlaid with a warm velvety shading, a beauty on account of 
its wonderful color and stately habit. $ 1.25 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
PROF. BOERHAAVE (1), a glorious deep rosy-pink of lovely form and perfect carriage 
with a glowing carmine-red blotch on lower petals. Enormous spike of 8 to 10 wide 
open florets, perfectly placed on a strong stem. A giant gladiolus of high quality. 
75 cts. per 3; $ 2.50 per doz. 
Robert Schuman (1), a magnificent wine-red Gladiolus, being a decided improvement on ex- 
isting varieties of its color, many flowers opening at the same time, each being perfectly 
arranged on a tall, but strong stem. A strong grower, makes an excellent garden plant and 
show-flower. 75 cts. per 3; $ 2.50 per doz. 
Royal Opera (2), a lovely amaranth-purple with deep purple marked blotch on lower petal, the 
large wide-open flowers of good form are nicely arranged on a tall upright stem, its excep- 
tional color combination makes it a very distinct garden variety. $ 1.20 per doz.; $8.50 per 100 
RUFFLED CHAMPION (2), A.M. Haarlem 1952, an extremely attractive and dainty 
variety, apart from any other; the color is soft salmon-pink, somewhat lighter in 
throat. A nicely frilled novelty and one of the most outstanding Gladiolus of the 
present. $ 1.00 each; $ 2.00 per 3 
Safe (2), a very delicate cattleya-pink introduction with a bluish-violet tinge in throat; 6 to 7 
lovely florets of ideal shape open at the same time which form a spike of ideal habit. 
$ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
SANS SOUCI (2), one of the most outstanding novelties of the season, a newcomer of 2 
brilliant appearance on account of its fascinating scarlet color. A superb Gladiolus 
whichis generally regarded as one of the choicest of the scarlet varieties. A garden 
plant of great distinction, splendid cutflower and excellent for decorative purposes. 
Rated A (Excellent) in U.S.A. 1951. 65 cts. each; $ 1.50 per 3 
