Tested and Proven Gladiolus 
The Cream of the Crop of Varieties 
Introduced in the Past 10 Years 
210 Outstanding Top Notch Varieties 
Note: L. denotes large size bulbs, 114 in. 
and up in diameter. M. denotes medium, %4 in. 
to 1% in., and S. denotes % in. to % in. in 
diameter. 5 bulbs of a size sold at the 10 rate. 
ABU HASSAN (Hnolland-747) 77: days-378 
Deep violet-blue, about the color of old Pelegrina but larger flowers and straight strong stems. Not 
so susceptible to disease as the older blues. 
(L. 2-25; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) (S. 10-40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25¢) 
ACE OF SPADES (sisson-’50) 454 
Scintillating very deep maroon-red with a lively glistening sheen. 5-inch ruffled florets, wide open, 
with perfect placement. Pure white stamens making a pleasing contrast. Stands heat well, long flower 
heads averaging 30 inches. 20 buds with 6 open. Very tall and never crooks. Excellent attachment. 
(L. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) (M. ea. 75c; 10—$6.00) (S. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (Blbts. 10—$1.00) 
ALBESCA (armstrong-’52) 75 days-300 
Pure sparkling white without marking, beautifully ruffled and with a hint of palest green in the 
throat. Spikes 56 inches tall with 22-inch flower head, 18-20 buds and seven four-inch florets open. 
Opens well in water and a good propagator. 
(L. ea. $2.00; 10—$16.00) (M. ea. $1.25; 10—$10.00) (S. ea. 75c; 10—$6.00) (Blbts. 5—75c) 
ALPINE (paimer-44) 75 days-300 
Excellent 300 size nicely ruffled snow-white. Nearly every bud will show color. In my opinion the most 
beautiful of the snow-whites. (L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) (S. 10—40c; (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
ANDRENA ((aArmstrong-50) 85 days-440 
Pastel pink with a pale yellow throat. A beautiful pastel blend that is a florist’s dream. 18-20 buds, 
4% to 5-inch florets and 6 to 7 open. It will open well in water and holds size and color clear to the 
tip. (L. ea. $1.25; 10—$10.00) (M. ea. 75c; 10—$6.00) (S. ea. 40c) (Blbts. 10—50c) 
ATHENE (kuhn-'49) = 75 days-400 
Nearly a true white shading to a cream throat. 50 to 54 inches tall, 20 to 22 buds, 27-inch flower 
head. Never crooks and has a texture that never wilts in hot winds or rough handling. Its perfect 
formal placement and number open make it an extra choice white. 
(L. ea. 75c; 10—$6.00) (M. ea. 50c 10—$4.00) (S. ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) (Blbts. 10—50c) 
AUREOLE (Pruitt-43) 80 days-410 
Richly ruffled medium yellow of unusual character and distinction. Exceptionally heavy substance. 
Destined to become a favorite of the connoisseur. 
(L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
BEAUTY’S BLUSH (Fischer-46) 85 days-440 
Cool soft blushing pink with lots of sparkle. It stands heat well. 7 
on a tall 18-20 bud spike. Healthy and disease resistant. 
(L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts pkg. 25c) 
BENJAMIN BRITTEN (kK & M-749) 93 days-366 
One of the best of the Holland introductions. This did exceptionally well for us this season. Deep 
shade of lavender with a white stripe. An unusual shade and very attractive. 
(L. 2—30c; 10—$1.20) (M. 10—80c) ( (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. Pkg. 30c) 
BIG TOP (Rich-45) 75 days-541 
Immense in size. Light pink with small carmine feather. Will open 7 on a 20 bud spike. Blooms have 
been grown to 7% inches in diameter, (L. 2—25c); (10—$1.00) (M. 10—7Uc) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
to 8 flat 5-inch saucer-like florets 
IMPORTANT: Packages of bulblets will consist of 50 to 100 bulblets in most cases. [9] 
