Glorious Gladiolus 
Modern-day Gladiolus far surpass the old varieties! 
Better colors, more open florets, larger blooms and 
longer spikes make them more popular than ever as 
a favorite for both cut-flowers and the garden. 
Bunton’s Glorious Gladiolus were chosen from the 
best exhibition varieties as listed by the Symposium 
of the North American Gladiolus Council. Eleven of 
the top winners in their respective color classes 
available at Bunton’s include: Elizabeth the Queen, 
King David, Evangeline, Red Wing, Florence Night- 
ingale, Spic and Span, Ravel, Stormy Weather, Red 
Charm, Spotlight and Burma. 
Bunton’s gladiolus are grown specifically for the 
finest bulbs possible. No cut-flowers have been taken 
from these bulbs, to hold the substance of the plant 
for bulb development only. Bulb size—1i14 inches 
and up in diameter. 
For extra large blooms, plant the bulbs about two 
inches deep and about three inches apart in the row. 
The rows should be at least 12 inches apart. Gladiolus 
respond to plenty to water and regular feeding of a 
good, complete plant food such as Bunton’s Lawn 
and Garden Grower. Weekly dusting with Bunton’s 
100 Garden Dust assures thrip free blossoms. 
A succession of plantings at two-week intervals 
from April to July will give continuous bloom. 
Postage Paid up to 300 Miles 
WHITE AND CREAM 
ANNAMAE (Pommert ’40)—Chalk white with a tiny 
spot deep in the throat. Opens 8 plain petaled florets. 
10 for $1.00; 100 for $8.00. 
wine-red 
70 days. 
_ FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE (Harris °47)—Crystal-clear white 
with a very light lemon throat. Open 8 florets on a tall spike. 
88 days. 10 for $1.00; 100 for $8.00. 
JUNE BELLS (Goede ’48)—A creamy white that opens up to 
NOD RECLasG slender spikes. An early variety. 75 days. 10 for $1.00; 
or $8.00. 
WHITE GOLD (Scheer *41)—Huge early blooming cream. Six-inch 
florets on a strong straight spike. Very broad, ‘healthy foliage. 
70 days. 10 for $1.00; 100 for $8.00. 
WHITE STAR (Marek °51)—A clear ivory 
white that opens to 
7 recurved florets on slender spikes. 
Early. 65 days. 50c each. 
YELLOW 
GOLD (Marshall 51)— A rich, deep yellow that opens 7 neatly 
ruffled florets of perfect attachment, substance and. texture. Vigor- 
ous and healthy. Retains perfect colors. 80 days. $1.00 each. 
GOLDEN ARROW (Pruitt 
8 recurved florets, 5” 
85 days. 10 for $1.00; 
*47)—Clear lemon yellow with up to 
across, open. A tall, healthy specimen. 
100 for $8.00. 
SPOTLIGHT (Palmer *44)—Clean medium yellow with a small 
throat blotch. Florets are of large size and are perfectly 
10 for $1.00; 100 for $8.00. 
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FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE 
ROSE 
BURMA (Palmer ’43)—Very deep rose with wide open heavily 
ruffled blooms, 88 days. 10 for $1.00; 100 for $8.00. 
MISS WISCONSIN (Kreuger °*43)—A rose-pink that is outstand- 
ing. Grand Champion, 90 days. 10 for $1.00; 100 for $8.00. 
LAVENDER AND PURPLE 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN (White *41)—Well known lavender 
of clear color and beautifully ruffled. Needs plenty of water for 
best performance. 86 days. 10 for $1.00; 100 for $8.00. 
KING DAVID (Carlson ’51)—Deep purple shading to rich velvet- 
red throat, with picotee edging on the petals. Opens to 10 fluted 
florets with remaining buds showing color. One of the top show 
winners of the 1952 season. 85 days. $1.50 each. 
MYRNA FAY (Lines *46)—One of the first lavenders to, bloom. 
A ruffled pinkish lavender. 75 days, 10 for $1.00; 100 for $8.00. 
PARTHIENA (Hitchcock *49)—A new color half-way between 
deep lavender and purple. It opens up to 8 lightly-frilled -blooms 
that are huge in size. Grand Champion, 80 days. Each 25¢; 10 
for $2.25. 
RAVEL (Konyenburg & Mark °*47)—Medium blue-violet shading 
to deep red on the lower petals. Tall, vigorous. The top blue glad. 
77 days. 10 for $1.00; 100 for $8.00, 
SHERWOOD (Pruitt *48)—A rich shade of reddish purple, Opens 
7 ruffled florets, nicely arranged. Very popular, 80 days: 10 for 
$1.00; 100 for $8.00. i 
SMOKY 
STORMY WEATHER (Barrett *47)—Beautiful lavender and gray 
smoky, possibly the best of all smokys. Opens 8 ruffled ‘florets. 
Heavy show winners. 82 days. 25c each; 10 for $2.25. 
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SPIC AND SPAN 
SPOTLIGHT 
SALMON AND PINK .- 
EVANGELINE (Palmer *48)—A very tall, vigorous growing 
light pink blending into a rich creamy yellow throat. It opens to 
10 beautifully ruffled florets on a long flower-head. One of the 
healthiest glads grown. 92 days. Each 35¢; 10 for $2.80. 
HEART’S DESIRE (Fielder *48)—One of the very top pinks. 
Opens up to 8 heavily ruffled light pink florets that shade into 
white. Florets are of waxy substance. 80 days. Each 25c; 10 for $2.00. 
PANDORA (B. L. Palmér ’40)—Soft, geranium pink that opens 
to 10 florets, making a ribben of cold¥. One of the best pinks. 85 
days. 10 for $1.00; 100 for $8.00. 
PHANTOM BEAUTY (Bastian *47)—Consistently produces fine 
spikes. It opens up to’'10 precisely arranged florets on a tall spike. 
Light pastel pink. 85 days. 10 for 80c; 100 for $7.00. 
SPIC & SPAN (Carlson °46)—A tall, ruffled, deep pink, it opens 
up to 10 florets with most of the remaining buds showing color. 
It is rapidly taking the place of Picardy. Grand Champion. 80 
days. 2 for 25c; 10 for $1.25; 100 for $10.00. 
SWEET SIXTEEN (Fisher *51)—One of the best new varieties, 
with tightly attached florets of -a pure, lovely, pastel pink, shading 
slightly cream on lower petals. 80 days. Each 60c; 10 for $5.00. 
TIVOLI (Konyenburg & Mark ’47)—A very clear soft rose-pink. 
Fine for cut-flower purposes-or garden. 90 days. 10 for $1.00; 
100 for $8.00. . 
ORANGE 
MELLOW MOON (Snyder ’50)—Just the color of a mellow moon, 
deep yellow with slight light orange tint..Opens 8 florets on tall 
spikes. 83 days. 35c each. 
OCTOBER SUNSHINE (Quackenbush °47)—An orange shading 
into a’ golden throat. It opens to 7 recurved florets on spire-like 
spikes. 85 days. 2 for 25c; 10 for $1.25; 100 for $10.00. 
ORANGE GOLD (Marshall ’45)—A wonderful shade of golden 
orange. One of the tallest growing varieties. 80 days. 10 for $1.00; 
100 for $8.00. 
RED 
CHIEF PONTIAC (Snyder °48)—A vivid red orange. One of the 
healthiest, tallest, most vigorous of all Glads. It will open up to 
7 florets, 544” in diameter. 85 days. Each 35c; 10 for $3.00. 
HIAWATHA (Berdmore ’47)—A_ beautiful clear firecracker 
scarlet that opens up to 8 lightly ruffled florets with most of the 
remaining buds showing color. 90 days. Each 35¢; 10 for $3.00. 
RED CHARM (Butt ’39)—Deep sparkling scarlet shading toward 
a deeper throat. Opens 8 to 10 large, perfectly placed blooms, Its 
excellent and consistent performance labels it as an outstanding 
variety. 85 days. 10 for $1.00; 100 for $8.00. 
RED CHERRY (Roberts °46)—-A brilliant cherry red with slightly 
deeper throat. Blooms very early. Wonderful color and an ex- 
cellent grower. 70 days. Each 15¢; 10 for $1.25; 100 for $10.00, 
RED WING (Wright °48)—A beautiful vivid scarlet. Opens up 
to 8 ruffled florets’ on long stretchy spikes. Has a long list of 
Championships to its credit. 85 days. 25¢ each; 10 for $2.25. 
MIXED 
GLADIOLUS, BUNTON MIXED—The finest blend of the best 
varieties, balanced according to their color value. This mixture 
eontains many delightful surprises for cut flowers or garden dis- 
play. $1.00 per dozen; 25 for $1.95; 100 for $7.50; 
GLADIOLUS, CHOICE MIXED—A good mixture of standard 
varieties. 65c per dozen; 100 for $5.00; zm 
Bunton’s Award-Winning Collection 
All six varieties Grand Champions in their individual color 
class. 
FLORENCE NiGHTINGALE SPOTLIGHT RED CHARM 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN SPIC AN SPAN RAVEL 
Five of each variety, separately packed and labeled. 
30 bulbs (a $3.00 value) ONLY $2.50 Postpaid. 
JANUARY 4, 1953 
