GLADIOLUS RETAIL PRICES -- Spring 1953 -- The best of the late introductions -- postpaid to any point in the U.S.A. 
ADORATION—A very strong growing orchid pink or light rose. 
L. 10-$1.00; M. 10-60c; S. 10-40c; Bbts. pkg. 25c. 
ADORABLE—Light pink with lavender cast. Nearly self col- 
ored. Strong grower. L. 60c; M. 40c; S. 20c; Bbts. 10-50c. 
ANDRENA—A beautiful pale phlox pink with a large pale 
yellow throat. L. 30c, 10-$2.40; M. 20c, 10-$1.80; S. 10-75ce; Bbts. 
pkg. 35c. 
ACE OF SPADES—Very beautiful deep black red with glisten- 
ing sheen. Tall spike with 6 open. One of the darkest of the 
so-ealled blacks. M. $1.00; S. 50c; Bbts. 10-$1.00. 
ANIMATION—Scarlet red with a few faint white lines that 
brightens the whole flower. L. 10-$1.00; M. 10-80c; S. 10-40c; 
Bbts. pkg. 25c. 
ANN SHERMAN—Clear shell pink with white mid rib. Heavy 
ruffling and fluting. 7 open on a tall spike. L. $2.00; M. $1.25; 
S. 75¢c; Bbts. 10-$1.00. 
BETTY DUNCAN—Clear orange with a gold throat. Tall plant 
with 6 to 8 open. Looks like a good commercial. L. 10-$1.20; 
M. 10-75c; S. 10-50c; Bbts. pkg. 25c. 
BIRCH RED—Large deep red, its purity of color and vigorous 
growth make it a must have. L. 10-$1.20; M. 10-80c; S. 10-40c. 
BLUE BOY—Deep violet with darker blotch. Medium height. 
Too bad it doesn’t make better looking bulbs. L. 25c; M. 10- 
$1.50; S. 10-$1.00. 
BONANZA—Tall early yellow with six large well placed blooms 
open on an 18 bud spike. L. 50c; M. 35e; S. 25c; Bbts. 10-$1.00. 
BRIDAL ORCHID—New pastel lavender opening 6 to 8 large 
florets at a time. Good cutter, growers like this one. L. 25c, 
10-$2.00; M. 10-$1.00; S. 10-60c; Bbts. pkg. 35c. 
BURNS SUCCESS—Light blue with a darker throat blotch, 
bordered cream. Very strong grower. L. 75c; M. 50c; S. 35c. 
CARNIVAL—Bright scarlet with clear white throat. One of 
the best blotched varieties. Tall grower. L. 10-$1.50; M. 10- 
75c; S. 10-50c; Bbts. pkg. 25c. 
CIRCE—Color is russet orange with a deeper red blotch. 6 
open on a tall 18 bud spike. L. 35c, 10-$2.75; M. 25c, 10-$2.00; 
S. 2-30c, 10-$1.20; Bbts. 25-50c. 
CLEO—A beautiful light pink with a cream ground. Tall spike 
with 8 open. L. 10-$1.20; M. 10-80c; S. 10-50c; Bbts. pkg. 25c. 
CLARENCE D. FORTNAM—A most beautiful blush pink that 
opens 8 on a 24 bud spike. A fine show variety, winning many 
times the most beautiful flower in the show. L. 75c; M. 50c; 
S. 25e; Bbts. 10-$1.00. 
COLUMBIA—Similar to Corona except that there is no yellow 
in the throat. Good commercial. L. $1.50; M. $1.00; S. 60c. 
CORDOVA—Beautiful rose salmon. I have grown this variety 
since its introduction and believe it is one of the finest early 
cutflowers. L. 10-$1.50; M. 10-$1.00; S. 10-50c; Bbts. pkg. 25c. 
CREAM ORCHIDS—Beautiful ruffled and lacinated cream. Tall 
vigorous plant. An excellent variety. L. 50c; M. 30c, 10-$2.40; 
S. 10-$1.20; Bbts. pkg. 50c. 
CROWN JEWEL—A blotched rose pink said to be a glorified 
Mrs. F. E. Peters; very strong grower. L. 50c; M. 35c; S. 25c; 
Bbts. 10-50c. 
CYNTHIA—Tall early yellow and a good commercial. Opens 6 
on an 18 bud spike. L. 50c; M. 35c; S. 20c; Bbts. 10-50c. 
CONNIE G—Outstanding beautiful clear cream, heavily ruffled 
with 6 to 8 large flowers opened at a time. L. 35c, 10-$2.75; M. 
20c, 10-$1.50; S. 10-75c; Bbts. pkg. 50c. 
DOLLY VARDEN—A very large salmon with a cream throat, 
7 to 8 florets open, on a vigorous plant. L. 50c; M. 30c; S. 20c; 
Bbts. pkg. 50c.” a ; 
DOROTHY ARMSTRONG—One of the medium purples. Eight 
4-inch florets open on a long flower head. Good cutter and a 
fine glad. L. 10-$1.20; M. 10-75c; S. 10-50c; Bbts. pkg. 25c. 
EDITH WARR—A beautiful pink glad with 6 open huge florets, 
with 6 showing color. L. $2.50; M. $2.00; S. $1.50. 
ELMERS ROSE—A wonderful fine new rose. The florets have 
good substance and intense ruffling. Good commercial. L. 
50c, 10-$4.00; M. 35c, 10-$2.75; S. 25c, 10-$2.00; Bbts. 25-$1.00. 
EMBERS—A two-toned variety, outer edge of bloom is light 
red with a lighter center and rose markings on cream. A very 
nice glad. L. $3.00; M. $2.00; S. $1.00; Bbts. 25c. 
EVANGELINE—Beautiful light buff pink. Eight to 10 florets 
open on a tall spike. One of the best in recent introductions. 
In big demand. L. 20c, 10-$1.60; M. 10-$1.00; S. 10-60c. 
FIELDMASTER—Beautiful clear cameo pink with heavy mid 
ribs and yellow lip. Florets are ruffled and recurved. Opens 
6 to 8 on a strong, tall plant. A good keeper. L. 50c; M. 35c; 
S. 25¢c. 
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE—Beautiful glistening white. This 
is one of the best commercial whites on the market. L. 10-$1.00; 
M. 10-60c; S. 10-40c; Bbts. pkg. 25c. 
FOLKLORE—Deep orchid pink with a creamy white throat. 
Excellent cutflower, should be better known. L. 25c, 10-$2.00; 
M. 10-$1.20; S. 10-80c; Bbts. pkg. 50c. 
FIRELIGHT—Excellent tall deep scarlet. Perfect placement. 
This has possibilities of making a good commercial. Try this 
one. L. 25c; M. 10-$1.50; S. 10-$1.00; Bbts. 25-50c. 
FORSYTHIA—An excellent new yellow. Very tall with a 24 
inch flower head. 8 large ruffled open with 6 showing color. 
L. $1.00; M. 75c; S. 50c. 
FRIENDSHIP—Pure pink blending to a waxy white and a 
cream throat. Early and a very beautiful glad. L. 10-$1.00; M. 
10-70c; S. 10-40c; Bbts. pkg. 25ce. 
FRANCESCA—A light lavender pink with a cream throat. 
Beautifully ruffled, exquisite form. Opens 5 to 6 on an 18 
bud spike. L. $1.00; M. 75ce; S. 50c; Bbts. 10-$1.00. 
GAIL—Tall lavender, opening 6 to 8 florets on a tall spike. 
Good commercial and a very fine variety. L. 35c; M. 25e; S. 
2-30ce; Bbts. 25-$1.00. 
GENE—A very attractive variety with perhaps the most frilled 
and ruffled florets of any yellow. An excellent commercial. 
L. 10-$1.20; M. 10-75¢e; S. 10-50c; Bbts. pkg. 25c. 
GIANT CYCLAMEN—Cyclamen color similar to Miss Wiscon- 
sin, makes a good spike and one all the florists like. L. 10-$1.00; 
M. 10-60c; S. 10-40c; Bbts. pkg. 25c. 
GOLD—Rich tall clear golden yellow on a 16 bud spike. Rugged 
grower and should be a fine commercial. One of the most 
beautiful yellows I have seen. This glad will be with us for 
a long time. L. $1.00; M. 75c; S. 50¢e; Bbts. 10-$1.20. 
GORGEOUS DE8—Ruffled light salmon with cream yellow 
blotch. Open 8 beautiful blooms on a long head. L. 50c; M. 
35c. 10-$2.75; S. 20c, 10-$1.50; Bbts. 25-50c. 
GWEN—Light rose, shading to a lighter throat. 6 to 9 open 
on tall spike. L. 50c; M. 35c; S. 25e; Bbts. 10-50c. 
GRACY’S CHOICE—Large rose pink with 7 open on a tall 
spike. Very nice color, one I am sure you will like. L. $2.00; 
M. $1.50. 
HE!IRLOOM—Description on front cover. 
HOWARD V. WRIGHT—A light yellow with a deeper throat. 
Eight 5 inch florets open on a tall spike. This looks like a 
fine addition to the yellows. L. $4.00; M. $3.00; S. $2.00; Bbts. 25c. 
KAREN—Clear medium magenta, lower petals have a large 
sulphur yellow throat. 6 open on a good stem. Stock limited. 
L. $5.00; M. $4.00; S. $3.00. 
KING DAVID—Deep purple with dark velvet throat and a picot 
edge around petals. Strong grower. In big demand. L. $1.00; 
M. 65s, 10-$5.00; S. 45c, 10-$3.50; Bbts. 10-75c. 
LAVENDER LACE — Ruffled lavender with a large cream 
throat. 5 to 6 florets open on a tall spike. Vigorous grower. 
L. 25c, 10-$2.00; M. 10-$1.00; S. 10-50c; Bbts. pkg. 50c. 
WHOLESALE PRICE 
LILA WALLACE—Deep rose, in the 300 size. An attractive va- 
riety that I am sure you will like. L. 40c; M. 25c; S. 2-25c; 
Bbts. 25-50c. 
MALIBU—Ruffled light pink, darker at edges. Cream throat. 
eee holding 8 to 10 open. L. $1.00; M. 75c; S. 50c; Bbts. 
MARGARET PETERS—White with a dark maroon blotch, edged 
with yellow, very conspicuous. 6 to 8 florets open on a tall 
spike. L. 10-$1.50; M. 10-$1.00; S. 10-60c; Bbts. pkg. 25c. 
MADELINE BROWN—Tall growing salmon pink, 6 to 8 open 
on a long head. Looks to me like an excellent commercial. 
L. 35c; M. 25c; S. 2-25c; Bbts. pkg. 50c. 
MALLOW—Light rose blotched cream. Opens 7 on a tall 
strong plant. Good florists color. L. $1.00; M. 50c; S. 25ce; 
Bbts. 25-$1.00. 
MAGNET—Deep orchid rose color, very tall grower, with 6 
open at a time. Personally I like Noweta Rose much better 
because it has better placement and opens more florets. 
L. 50c; M. 35c; S. 25c; Bbts. 10-$1.00. 
MAZDA—Color a deep buff shading to yellow throat. 8 open 
on a long head, a strong robust grower. L. 35c; M. 25c, 10-$2.00; 
S. 2-25¢e, 10-$1.00; Bbts. 50-75c. 
MANCHU-—Brilliant yellow overlaid with a flush of pink with 
a small reddish blotch. A very striking variety. L. 10-$1.00; M. 
10-70c; Bbts. Pkg. 25c. 
MESA MIST—A plain petaled floret with a blush toned light 
grey, shading toward the center. A very attractive glad that 
Iam sure you will like. L. $1.50: M.-$1.00; S. 75e; Bbts. 10-$1.00. 
MIGHTY MONARCH—Medium dark red. Opens 6 to 8 large 
florets on a tall spike. A good show glad. L. 10-$1.20; M. 
10-75c; S. 10-50c; Bbts. pkg. 25c. 
MISS CHICAGO—Attractive rose, with a lavender cast. Light 
yellow throat mark. The florists like this giant. L. 50c, 10-$4.00; 
M. 35c, 10-$2.75; S. 25c, 10-$2.00; Bbts. 10-50c. 
MOTHER FISHER—Lavishly ruffled white. Grows tall and 
rugged. A real show champion. L. 50c, 10-$4.00; M. 35c, 10- 
$2.75; S. 25c, 10-$2.00; Bbts. 10-50c. 
MRS. R. G. ERREY—Huge tall deep red that makes a large 
spike. A fine show flower. Should be better known. L. 25c, 
10-$2.00; M. 10-$1.50; S. 10-$1.00; Bbts. pkg. 25c. 
LIST 1953 
NEW YORK—A deep rose, 6 to 8 open on a very tall spike. 
Everyone who sees this likes it fine. L. 10-$1.20, M. 10-70ce, S. 
10-40ce. 
NORDIC QUEEN—Soft glowing flesh pink blending to creamy 
yellow throat. Strong grower and one I am sure you will like. 
M. 75c, 10-$6.00; S. 50c, 10-$4.00; Bbts. 10-$1.00. 
NOWETA ROSE—Clean lavender rose that will open 10 to 14 
florets on a 22 bud spike. This tops all of the new introduc- 
tions of the last few seasons. Better get a start on this one. 
L. 35c, 10-$2.75; M. 25c, 10-$2.00; S. 2-25c, 10-$1.25; Bbts. pkg. 25c. 
NUGGET—Light yellow with no markings. Opens 6 to 8 on 
a good spike. Makes excellent bulbs. L. 10-$1.20; M. 10-75c; 
S. 10-50c; Bbts. pkg. 25c. 
OPECHEE—Smoky rose with lavender overlay and carmine 
feather on lower petals. 8 open on a tall straight spike. L. 35c; 
M. 20c, 10-$1.60; S. 2-30c, 10-$1.20; Bbts. 25-$1.00. 
ORCHID FANTASY—Pale orchid beautiful color and one that 
stands heat well. 7 open on a good spike and has excellent 
placement. L. $1.50; M. $1.00; S. 50c; Bbts. 10-$1.00. 
ORCHID LADY—Color, a pinkish lavender with a creamy yel- 
low throat. 6 to 7 open on a tall spike, even from small bulbs. 
L. 10-$1.20; M. 10-75c; S. 10-40c; Bbts. pkg. 25c. 
PAULINE—Pure white, tall spike with 8 open on a long head, 
a very nice glad. L. $1.50; M. $1.00; S. 75c; Bbts. 10-$1.00. 
PATROL—Beautiful clear apricot with a yellow throat. 8 to 
10 open on a tall spike. Excellent commercial, that is becom- 
ing very popular. L. 20c, 10-$1.50; M. 10-$1.00; S. 10-50c; Bbts. 
pkg. 35c. 
PACTOLUS—Florets are light buff yellow with a scarlet blotch. 
7 to 8 open on a 22 bud spike. L. 10-$1.20; M. 10-75c; S. 10-50c; 
Bbts. pkg. 25c. 
PARTHIENA—Large florets of deep lavender. Color some- 
what like Takina. Tall spikes and an excellent show glad. L. 
10-$1.40; M. 10-$1.00; S. 10-60c; Bbts. pkg. 25c. 
PEACH GLOW—A large buffy orange, wide open ruffled 
florets of heavy texture. Winner of many special awards. 
L. 75¢c; M. 50c; S. 35c; Bbts. 10-75c. 
PENNANT—A light soft pink of a cool compelling color. A 
very nice glad that I am sure you will like. L. $1.50; M. $1.00; 
S. 75¢e; Bbts. 5-$1.00. 
F. O. B. Mt. Eden, California 
Varieties marked with * can be purchased by the 1,000. 25 at 100 rate, 250 at the 1,000 rate. 
VARIETY—Per 100 i No.2 No.3 No.4 
ADORATION* $ 4.00 $ 3.00 $ 2.25 
ANDRENA* 3 14.00 12.00 10.00 
ANIMATION* : 5.00 4.00 3.00 
BETTY DUNCAN } 5.00 
$ 1.50 $ 1.00 $ 3.00 $ 18.00 
Bulblets 
No.5 No.6 Qt. Pk. VARIETY—Per 100 
MOTHER FISHER 
MRS. R. G. ERREY 
NEW YORK 
8.00 6.00 25.00 125.00 
2.00 1.25 7.00 48.00 
3.00 2.00 7.00 
Bulblets 
No.2 No.3 No.4 #42No.5 No.6 Qt. Pk. 
$28.00 $24.00 $20.00 $16.00 $12.00 $ 50.00 $ 
4.00 3.00 2.00 1.25 6.00 
4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 10.00 
6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 35.00 
BIRCH RED : ; : 5.00 
BRIDAL ORCHID* : b : 6.00 
CARNIVAL 4.00 
3.00 
4.00 3.00 10.00 
4.50 3.50 20.00 
2.50 2.00 10.00 
2.00 1.25 6.00 
5.00 3.00 2.25 1.50 10.00 
3.00 2.50 1.75 1.00 7.00 
4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 15.00 
3.80 3.20 2.40 1.50 5.00 
COLUMBIA ki A ; 50.00 
CORDOVA i 4.00 
CROWN JEWEL : ; i 30.00 
CONNIE G : 3 j 12.00 
40.00 32.00 200.00 
3.00 2.00 15.00 
25.00 20.00 90.00 
10.00 7.00 75.00 
PARTHIENA* 
~POINSETTIA 
QUIBERON 
6.00 5.50 3.50 2.50 12.00 
50.00 45.00 40.00 35.00 200.00 
7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 35.00 
3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 3.00 
DOLLY VARDEN : 12.00 
DOROTHY ARMSTRONG* : : 3 2.50 
ELMERS ROSE L i D. 20.00 
EVANGELINE* 7 : : 3.00 
8.00 5.00 50.00 
2.00 1.50 6.00 
15.00 10.00 70.00 
2.00 1.25 12.00 
SEQUIN* 
SHERWOOD* 
6.00 5.50 3.50 2.50 30.00 
18.00 16.00 12.00 10.00 75.00 
4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 10.00 
3.50 2.50 1.50 1.00 6.00 
FLO. NIGHTINGALE b : : 1.80 
FOLKLORE 4 8.00 
FIRELIGHT : 10.00 
FRIENDSHIP* | ; ; 3.00 
SPIC & SPAN* 
SPINDRIFT 
1.20 80 3.00 18.00 
6.00 4.00 20.00 120.00 
8.00 6.00 
2.00 1.25 
2.40 1.80 1.20 80 3.00 
4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 6.00 
8.00 
3.00 
2.50 
50.00 
6.00 : STRAWBERRY PEACH* 
2.50 i : , TIVOLI 
1.50 
40.00 
18.00 
KING DAVID y 30.00 
LAVENDER LACE ; : 6.00 
MALLOW f 25.00 
14.00 
MANCHU ee 
MIGHTY MONARCH* : : ; 2.50 
MISS CHICAGO : : 15.00 
WHITE GODDESS* 
WHITE LACE 
ZEPHYR 
POINSETTIA 
POINSETTIA—See description on front cover. 
QUIBERON-—A soft peach buff, shading to salmon at the ed 
light yellow throat. 8 to 10 open on a 30 inch flower head? 
L. 35c, 10-$2.75; M. 20c, 10-$1.50; S. 10-$1.00; Bbts. pkg. 25c. 
RAVEL—A medium blue with reddish throat. Good cutfl 
and one of the best blues. L. 10-$1.20; M. 10-60c: S. 10.40¢: 
Bbts. pkg. 25¢e. : , 
