GLADIOLUS PRICE LIST 1953 
MISS CHICAGO (560) Buchheit (’49). The most 
beautiful glad that the florists rave about. A blend 
of lavender and rose with a yellow crescent. Up to 
10 6-inch florets open. 
L. 40c; M. 30c; S. 20c; Bulblets: 10 40c; 100 $3.00 
MRS. R. G. ERREY (554) Errey (48). Tall very 
dark red with as many as 25 buds and 10 open flow- 
ers. This is a big one, at the same time very fine. 
L. 15c, 10 $1.20; M. 10c, 10 80c; S. 5c, 10 40c; 
Bulblets: 100 75c 
MID-AMERICA (550) Kneirim (’47). This is the 
MUST GLAD for the show table. This is one oi 
the outstanding growers, growing to a height of 
about 60 inches, 26 buds on an extra strong as well 
as extra long flower head—33-36 inches. The color 
is self red. Many refer to it as “a red flag on a 
stick”. It has just about smothered all other opposi- 
tion in the shows. 
IL, 2 Heyes Wil, 3 Ades Sh S Bares 
Bulblets: 100 70c, 1000 $6.00, 1 qt. $25.00 
MIRACULOUS (560) Burns (’49). A huge pink 
on a good stem with 6 to 7 wide-open florets. It is a 
show flower. 
L. 50c; M. 45c; S. 25c; Bulblets: 10 60c, 100 $4.50 
NOWETA ROSE (560) Fischer (’50). Large rose- 
purple with darker throat markings. Can make mar- 
velous spikes. Has been a regular prize winner at 
the shows. Somewhat variable in performance here 
as it sometimes comes short. 
Medium 35c; S. 25c; Bulblets: 100 $2.50 
NANCY (452) Arnett (49). A grand commercial 
red which opens 7 blooms of 434 inches in diameter. 
It blooms well from small bulblets and stands the 
heat well. A clean smooth red shading to a more 
vivid tone of red in the throat. Very healthy glad. 
IL, 2B 2Se, WO cls Mh. B Axes GS, GS wees 
Bulblets: 100 50c, 1000 $4.50 
POINSETTIA (450) Weeks (’52). Height of spike 
50 to 55 inches. Bud count up to 21, 5 to 7 open with 
25-inch flower head. Stem is medium, always 
straight, stands heat well without crooking. Opens 
well from tight bud. Excellent keeping qualities. 
Thy, SLOOS WW, Weyes BS Hoes 
Bulblets: 10c, 200 $15.00, 1 pt. $100.00, 1 qt. $200.00 
Special Collections: 
2 L., 2 M., 2 S., 20 Bulblets—$5.00 
10 L., 10 M., 10 S., 200 Bulblets—$35.00 
PRINCESS MARGARET (466) Burns (’49). A 
lavender with a lighter shade over-all and a bou- 
quet that is something to look at. 24 buds, 8 open. 
L. 50c; M. 35c; S. 20c; Bulblets: 10 75c, 100 $6.00 
PERDITA (313) Grout (’48). Medium yellow, often 
flushed pink with bright scarlet throat darts. Opens 
10 or more medium sized flowers at once. A very 
showy and worthy variety. 
il, Payee IMI, Aes S # Wxe2 
Bulblets: 20 25c, 100 $1.00, 1000 $8.00 
POLYNESIA (430) K.&M. (50). A very lively 
pure salmon approaching perfection. A few soft 
scarlet lines in the throat. 8-12 florets, open 5% 
inches in diameter, slightly ruffled at the edges. 
Opens with ease on long heads of perfect tapering. 
It has taken many prizes and is considered a cut 
flower variety. Valley View test rating AA-90. 
L. 25c; M. 15c; S. 10c; Bulblets: 10 25c, 100 $1.60 
PURE GOLD (412) Burns (49). A bright golden 
yellow on a long stem. 6-7 open florets and is con- 
sidered one of the good yellow varieties. Good place- 
ment on the stem. 
L. 50c; M. 35c; S. 20c; Bulblets: 10 50c; 100 $4.00 
PHAROAH (530) Higgins (’50). Light coral pink 
with cream throat. A nice clean color, The florets 
are not ruffled but the raised midribs add a distinc- 
tive touch. A tall grower and a regular spike maker. 
L. 2 25c; M. 3 25c; S. 5 25c; Bulblets: 100 $1.00 
PATROL (416) Palmer (’46). Orange buff shad- 
ing to light yellow throat. Many open on fine spike. 
PATROL has won many GRAND CHAM PION- 
SHIPS in the past few years. This year, 52, won 
GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP at the Yakima West- 
ern International Show. 
LZ0c sMi2)25C3 sino 25cs;) Bulblets: 20 25c 
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PACTOLUS (417) K.&M. (47). Early, very showy 
yellowish buff with a bold blotch of dark red, This 
is an eye-catcher in the garden. 
L. 2 25c; M. 3 25c; S. 5 25c; Bulblets: 100 50c 
POCAHONTUS (460) Wilson (’48). This is a tall 
growing smoky. One that is unusual in color. It may 
be you will like it. 
L25e> Win 2) 25c: 8.) L0cs Bulblets: 100 50c 
PHANTOM BEAUTY (440) Bastion (47). Warm 
light pink. 10 to 12 open on a long flower head. Very 
fine. One you'll like. 
L. 2 25c; M. 3 25c; S. 5 25c; Bulblets: 100 50c 
PEACH PETAL (416) Errey (48). Pale buff, 
faintly overlaid with pink and cream. Beautiful, 
frilled and well placed florets, 8 to 10 open. 
L. 25c; M. 20c; S. 15c; 100 $1.00 
PARTHIENA (466) Hitchcock (49). A striking 
deep mauve lavender. Good growing habits and a 
long list of awards to its credit. Very fine. 
L. 25c; M. 2 25c; S. 4 25c; Bulblets: 100 $1.00 
PRIMROSE (511) Jensen (49). A very beautiful 
light yellow. Tall grower with 16 buds, 8 open. 
Liked by everyone who saw it. 
L. 50c; M. 35c; S. 25c; Bulblets: 25c; 10 $2.00 
QUEEN-OF-THE-NIGHT (490) Salmon (49). 
This is a new glad. A deep blood red with a velvety 
sheen. One of the outstanding black reds. Many 
comments at the show. Opens many florets on a 
nice stem and flower head. 
IL, Gules IM, Ses Si, koxes 
Bulblets: 10c; 10 80c; 100 $6.00 
ROSE PLUME (462) Lines (’49). Very beautiful 
in a bouquet or basket. Tall straight spike. 
L. 35c; M. 25c; S. 15c; Bulblets: 10 $1.00 
ROSY DAWN (442) Burns (49). Very beautiful. 
Deep pink, tall spike, many open. 24 buds, 9 open. 
L. 50c; M. 35c; S. 20c; Bulblets: 10 50c 
RED CHEERY (436) Roberts ('46). Early, light 
red. About the same habits as of Picardy. A good 
show flower. 
Ib, B Pye Wil, B P68 SS Bees 
Bulblets: 100 75c, 1000 $3.50 
ROYAL FLUSH (552) Barrett (50). Superb dark 
red with slight deepening in the center. Large and 
tall. It will open up to 10 at once. Seems to be a 
very healthy grower here and is quite a good propa- 
gator. A red to rave about. 
L. $1.50; M. $1.00; S. 50c; Bulblets: 20c; i0 $1.60 
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RED WING (436) Wright (’48). A fine scarlet 
red with slightly deeper throat. Opens 8 or more on 
fine regular spikes. One of the best light reds or 
scarlets for any purpose. 
L. 25c; M. 2 30c; S. 3 25c; Bulblets: 100 $1.50 
SPINDRIFT (400) Chase (’47).,A nice creamy 
white with deeper cream throat. Especially good 
for early cut flowers. A tall grower with many open. 
L. 2 25c, 10 $1.00; M. 3 25c, 10 70c; S. 5 25c, 10 40c; 
Bulblets: 100 50c, 1000 $4.00 
STAINED GLASS (470) Burns (’49). Here is 
one of the best purple glads resembling stained 
glass. It is a good grower, tall and straight, 6-7 
florets out and a very worthwhile glad. 
IL, Wee IMI, B@ee Si Shee 
Bulblets: 10c, 100 $8.00, 1000 $60.00 
SPIC & SPAN (442) Carlson (746). This is the 
pink show flower that you so many times see with 
the Grand Championship ribbon on it. It needs no 
new introduction to the glad people. I don’t be- 
lieve there is one fault to find with it. Everyone 
should grow plenty of Spic & Span. Beautiful rut- 
fled pink. 
L. 10 $1.00; M. 10 70c; S. 10 40c; 
Bulblets: 14 pt. $2.00; 1 qt. $6.00 
SUNDANCE (412) Almey (49). A grand yellow 
—one of the best. 8, 10 or more medium deep yel- 
low florets open on tall straight stems. 
IL, Paes Il, Alles SS 4 Bier 
Bulblets: 10 25c, 100 $2.00 
GOLD 
SALMONS PERFECTION (532) Burns (’51). A 
giant in the deep salmon class. A nice glad with 
19 buds, 9 open. 
L. $1.00; M. 75c; S. 50c; Bulblets: 10 $2.00 
SHERWOOD (570) Pruitt (48). Clear reddish 
purple with slight deepening of the color in the 
center. Florets are winged and fluted. Very attrac- 
tice. Still one of the best purples. 
iby 4 PROS Wil, B AEs, iM Foes SS Ae, il “Wes 
Bulblets: 100 50c, 1000 $4.00 
SUN SPOT (417) Roberts (’45). A wonderful apri- 
cot buff with rosy red spot in the throat. Always at 
its best on the show table and just as good for a 
commercial cut flower. Opens 9 or 10 large ruffled 
florets on tall spikes. 
L. 2 30c, 10 $1.00; M. 3 30c, 10 70c; S. 5 25c, 10 40c; 
Bulblets: 100 50c, 1000 $4.00 
STRALIA (416) Both (’47). A clear unmarked 
salmony buff pastel. Beautiful color—outstanding. 
55 inches tall, good placement and a healthy glad in 
every respect, Rating in test garden AA-91. 
Ly 2)25¢c3) M73) 20¢3 S25 20c- 
Bulblets: 100 30c, 1000 $2.40 
SOUTH SEAS (491) Wilson (’47). Odd and in- 
teresting dark gray brightened by a scarlet throat. 
Good show variety in the A.O.C. class. Stately. 
M. 3 35c; S. 4 25c; Bulblets: 10 25c 
