(C) SEED — from latest introductions in our trials — per package of 15 seeds — 25c. 
Per packet of 100 seeds — $1.00. 
(D) Seedling Bulbs from 1952 seed planting — which, of course, have not bloomed — 
$2.50 for 10 bulbs. 
(E) Seedling Bulbs grown from bulblets of 1950 seedlings before selection, 25 for $2.50. 
GLADLAND EXCLUSIVE INTRODUCTIONS FOR 1953 
FROM G. M. KRESS OF WASHINGTON 
ISLAND ORCHID (Class 267) 75 days. Lavender over cream at petal edges, cream 
throat with dusty deep violet throat arrews. 2 to 2% inch florets with needle-pointed 
ruffled petals, in sheen and texture reminiscent of an orchid. Won the purple ribbon 
at Washington State Gladiolus Show where it created a sensation among fans of the 
miniature and small classes. We consider this an exceptional variety of 4-star quality. 
12 buds, 5 open with 3 showing color. Flower head 20 inches, field height 42 inches. 
Price per bulb (any size) $1.00. _Bulblets, 8 for $1.00. 
FROM MRS. WALTER WERTH OF OREGON 
GOLD ROYAL (Class 412) 80 days. Color extremely clear and bright, medium yel- 
low. Opens 6 on a 19 bud spike; field height about 42 inches. Withstands extreme heat 
better than any other yellow we have grown. For 2 successive years this has given the 
most satisfactory performance of the more than 50 yellow varieties we have been grow- 
ing. Florets slightly ruffled. 
Price per bulb (any size) $2.00. Bulblets, 10 for $2.00. 
JANET WERTH (Class 542) 85 days. Bright deep pink with large creamy-white throat 
area. Another good heat-resister as it easily opened 8 of its large florets on 21 bud 
spikes in 100 degree weather. Very strong, straight, tall grower with perfect formal 
placement. It looks like a sure show winner. 
Price per bulb (any size) $2.00. Bulblets, 10 for $2.00. 
BABY VIOLET (Class 167) 70 days. A miniature glad that fills a space in the laven- 
der or violet color classes as in color it lies between the two shades. While this shows 
plainly its ‘Prim.’”” ancestry with slightly hooded florets and contrasting throat markings, 
it is really a charming little miniature. We do not rate this as a great glad but until 
one comes along with more widely opening flat florets in its size and color we believe 
it desirable and useful. 
Price per bulb (any size) 50 cents. Bulblets, 10 for 75c. 
We have several in our trial gardens that may possibly be introduced in 1953. A 
complete description of these will reach all readers of this catalog, in a special bulletin 
that we will issue when our own performance records this summer are tabulated and 
we are fully satisfied that last year’s records are equalled or surpassed. The four that 
we are announcing are from Northwest hybridists as yet unknown to the majority of the 
gladiolus public. 
An Offer Restricted to Our Customers in California and Western Oregon 
and Western Washington. 
GLADIOLUS NANUS — BABY GLADS 
Imported by us last year, and offered to our customers under the mistaken belief 
that they were entirely hardy, they proved so only on the Pacific Coast, but here they 
were very lovely and bloomed at least a month earlier than the standard miniatures. 
They must be planted in the fall not later than October 15th. Colors available are 
white, rose, scarlet and vermillion. Price per 5, either mixed or separate colors, your 
selection, for $1.00. Per 10, $1.75. 
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