Yladiolus Seed Sale! 
For the first time in our eighteen years of hybridizi re offering ' 
Gladiolus Seed for sale. Fresh seed of our_1953. wil hé qua in 3 
August and September, and will consist of a i Bie i onteah ae 8: 
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tities for us to plant re some will be BUN me od Rat 1e 
from excellent seed parents in our extensive planting of newer varteties‘an' 
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selected seedlings. Large flowers, tall stems, and ruffled florets will pres; 
dominate in all parent varieties used. 
Will you be the fortunate one to select another Columbia, Boise Belle, 
Divinity, White Goddess, Vision, or Bermuda from our seed? These and 
dozens of other fine varieties of ours and other hybridizers, plus superior 
selected seedlings will be used as seed parents. Our trial garden is one of 
the finest in the country. It includes, in addition to hundreds of the newer 
named varieties and thousands of our own seedlings, the Hybridizers’ Test 
Group seedlings, the N.A.G.C. Trial Grounds, and the All-America Gladiolus 
meecylons trials. We will be making hundreds of exciting crosses this 
summer! 
While only a very small percentage of seedlings from even the best 
parent varieties will be worth naming or introducing, you are bound to get 
many unusual, interesting, and beautiful glads from our seed that are 
entirely different from anything seen before. If one were to grow a million 
seedlings, no two would be exactly alike! Remember, also, that if you do 
select a seedling that is good enough and different enough to introduce 
as a named variety, you will be the originator—not the person who made 
the actual cross. 
Delivery of seed will be made in the fall. Please order early to be sure 
of your supply. 
Prepaid Prices: 125 seeds, $3.00 
250 seeds, $5.00 
Cash with order; minimum order $3.00. No orders accepted after 
September 30, 1953. Since it seems likely that our seed supply will be ex- 
hausted before that date, we urge early ordering to avoid disappointment. 
Winston Koberte 
Box 2772 ea ciser| - Boise, Idaho 
“Bulbs and Seeds from the Home of Champions” 
