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Orange Sun (2), a very noble flower of exceptional texture and refined quality. The wonderful 
color is glowing deep orange-red throughout; the whole plant is of an ideal stature. A garden 
variety of high quality wherever placed, something extra good. 
75 cts. per doz.; $ 5.00 per 100 
Ostara (2), a very noble variety, elegantly shaped, of a bright violet-blue color. A distinct and 
charming formed spike with 6 to 8 wide open florets at a time. Placed amongst yellow flowers, 
it will give entire satisfaction; ideal as a cutflower. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Pacific (1). An extremely grand variety, apart form any other, the color is bright scarlet-red with 
a remarkable tinge of mauve on the edge. A beautiful spike with 8 to 10 florets open at a time. 
Will be admired as a garden plant and cutflower. 80 cts. per doz.; 5.50 per 100 
Pactolus (2), a new and excellent variety, coloring buff-yellow with a red blotch that suffuses 
into the petals, the 8 to 10 florets out at a time make a magnificent truss. Rated A (Excellent) 
in U.S.A. 65 cts. per doz.; $ 4.50 per 100 
Paul Rubens (2), a very fine Glad. with enormous wide open flowers of a lovely uniform reddish- 
purple with small magenta blotches on lower petals, stems and poise are superb, as many as 
8 to 10 florets out at a time, truly one of the most beautiful varieties and which we can strongly 
recommend for all purposes 65 cts. per doz.; 4.50 per 100 
Peerless Pink (2), delicate pale pink, broad spike with open florets of very beautiful shape. A 
distinct variety of great merit, as regards form, carriage, color and stature. 
80 cts. per doz.; $ 5.50 per 100 
Picardy (2), the popularity and charm of this grand variety arise from its glorious color, salmon- 
pink with darker feathering on lower petals, it is indeed one of the best Gladiolus in cultivation 
and produces an unusual tall and strong stem on which the florets are elegantly arranged. It is 
one of the finest garden varieties, very enchanting when cut and a perfect exhibition variety, 
strongly recommended. 85 cts. per doz.; $ 6.00 per 100 
Pink Giant (2), An enormous flower with wide open florets carried on a strong stem. The color is 
bright salmon-pink with creamy-yellow in throat. A grand variety suitable for all purposes. 
$ 1.10 per doz.; $8.00 per 100 
Poppy Day (2), a very superb variety of an intense glowing scarlet throughout and a brilliancy 
which is unusual amongst Gladiolus. It produces an elegant spike of splendid carriage with 
6 to 8 perfect flowers open at a time. $ 1.25 per doz.; $9.00 per 100 
Poussin (2), an outstanding variety on account of its distinct coloring which is best described as a 
combination of red, brown and orange, giving the whole a smoky appearance, always much 
admired in the garden. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
President Truman (3), a lovely soft pink Gladiolus, which distinguishes itself for size and form. 
A very late flowering variety of great durability. A beauty for the garden, especially when 
planted amongst evergreens. Very late. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Prince Charming (2) A remarkable Gladiolus with rosy-pink on the edges. A very attractive 
flower with 6-8 florets open at a time carried on a strong sturdy stem. A lovely garden variety 
and show-flower. $ 1.10 per doz.; $8.00 per 100 
Puccini (3), there is hardly another Gladiolus to match this one in its rare but attractive soft 
violet-red color, very unusual in its appearance with a long spike of 8 to 1C florets open at a 
time. A charming and elegant variety in the border and as cutflower. 
90 cts. per doz.; $6.50 per 100 
RAVEL (2), one of the very best bluish-lavender Gladiolus of recent introduction, the 
flowers are well-formed and are well arranged on a tall stem, recommended for all 
purposes. Rated A (Excellent) in U.S.A. 1949. $ 1.20 per doz.; $8.50 per 100 
Red Cross (2), color of a very rich tone of scarlet with darker shading; its bright flowers, glorious 
in color and form are well placed on a tall straight stem. A much admired Gladiolus in the 
garden. 90 cts. per doz.; $6.50 per 100 
Red Wonder (2), warm adrianople-red with small dark carmine blotch. A magnificent long spike 
of refined beauty and of a most deep color, with 6 to 8 florets open at a time. Effective in the 
garden, ideal for cutting as well as showflower. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Roosevelt’s Memory (2), producing a colossal upright spike with 7 to 8 wide open well formed 
florets out at a time, its color is creamy-white with purple feathering down the throat, a 
grand exhibition variety of exceptional merit and beauty, strong grower. 
70 cts per doz.; $ 5.00 per 100 
