COLOGNE, MINNESOTA 3 
1953 Introductions 
EXOTIC 
430 (Lins 1953) 
Ruffled delicate soft buff salmon, blending to a prominent pure soft blush white 
neart. One of the most refined gladiolus we know of. 
From its famous parent TREASURE ISLAND it has inherited the faculty of 
producing good plants with good flower heads with large wide open, well attached 
and perfectly placed bloom. Blooms midseason and is a good propagator. 
Quote from report: ‘Height 56 inches; flower head 22 inches; 20 buds; 8 open; 
6 in color; excellent substance. Much admired by everyone.” 
Any Size Bulb — $3.00 1 Bulb and 10 Selected Bulblets — $6.00 No Discount 
VENDOME 
542 (Lins 1953) 
The pure vivid absolutely monotone color of Vendome 
appears to be a blend of vivid rose and light red. The 
color is hard to describe but admired by all. No stripes 
or blotches to mar its giant bloom. Midseason bloomer 
and a good propagator. 
Quote from report: “A tall straight deeper Miss 
Wisconsin. Height 60 inches; flower head 24 inches; 22 
buds; 8 open; 6 in color. Very outstanding.”’ 
Any Size Bulb $2.00 
1 Bulb and 10 Selected Bulblets $4.00 No Discount 
SUMMER CHARM 
440 (Lins 1953) 
This TREASURE ISLAND seedling is an EARLY 
BLOOMING, large fluted and ruffled delicate blush pink. 
The large wide open florets are well attached and well 
placed. Excellent propagator. Plants are tall and vigor- 
ous with medium flower heads. 
Quote from report: “Height 54 inches; 22 inch flower 
head; 6-8 open; 6 in color; excellent substance. 
Any Size Bulb $2.00 
1 Bulb and 10 Selected Bulbets $4.00. No Discount. 
1953 INTRODUCTIONS SPECIAL 
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TWO BULBS AND 20 BTS. OF EACH OF ABOVE SPECIAL 
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NO DISCOUNT 
