Tested and Proven Gladiolus 
CATHERINE BEATH (coutts-’51) 88 days-412 
Very clean deep yellow. It will hold 8 to 10 open on shapely flower heads in any kind of weather. 
This may be the yellow we have been waiting for. It certainly looks good in our test garden. 
(L. or M. 75c each; 10—$1.80) No Small or Blbts. 
CHAMOUNY (Baerman-’33) 85. days-362 
Tall, dark rose edged with silver. It will open 8 to 10 medium sized blooms on a long flower head. 
Color is exceptionally beautiful. 
(L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts pkg. 25c) 
CHARMOLUCK Uwilson-46) 85 days-416 
Smoky orange edged slate with a lighter center. We like this one very much. 
(L. 2—35c; 10—$1.40) (M. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (S. 10—60c) (Blbts. pkg. 35c) 
CITATION (Beaton-49) 95 days-542 
Unusually tall, clear, bright, geranium-pink with creamy white throat. Will grow 18-20 buds on a 
28 to 30-inch flower head, and will open seven 6-inch florets on a 514-foot plant. 
(L. ea. 35c; 10—$2.80) (M. ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) (S. 2—30c; 10—$1.20) (Blbts. 10—35c) 
CLARENCE D. FORTNAM (xaael-50) 90 days-440 
A blush-pink beauty with statuesque proportions. Heavily ruffled florets 5 inches in diameter, 21 buds 
and 8 open at a time. This is a fitting memorial to C. D. Fortnam the great showman, for whom it 
was named. (L. ea. 75c; 10—$6.00) (M. ea. $1.00; 
10—$4.00) (S. ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) (Blbts. 10—75c; 100—$6.00) 
SPECIAL UNIT: 2 lg.; 3 med.; 10 blbts. for $3.00 
COLUMBIA (Roberts-Majeski-’51) 86 days-407 
Clear, creamy white, heavily edged medium rose. A much im- 
proved Corona with better attachment. Straight graceful stems, 
some frilling to the petals and better color and health. See 
cut page 3. (L. ea. $1.50; 10—$12.00) (M. ea. $1.00; 
10—$8.00) (S. ea. 60c; 10—$4.80) (Blbts. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) 
CONNECTICUT YANKEE Sucve” 
One of the most beautiful Glads I have seen. Light pink with 
red throat blotch that blends well. Many open and perfect place- 
ment. (L. 2—30c; 10—$1.20) 
(M. 2—20c; 10—80c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 30c) 
CONNIE G. (Woods-’48) 75 days-506 
A beautiful clear cream with yellow lip petal. Very tall with 8 to 10 
ruffled blooms on a spike of 20 buds. Sensational. 
(L. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (M. ea. 35c; 10—$2.80) 
(S. ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) (Blbts. 10—50c; 100—$4.00) 
COTILLION (sutt-48) 85 days-542 
Deep pink with creamy yellow throat. It will open easily 10 per- 
fectly placed flowers at once and often more. Tall grower on a 
26-inch flower head of 18-20 buds, 51-inch florets are slightly 
frilled. (L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) 
(M. 10—70c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
COVER GIRL (taSalle-45) 90 days-542 
Medium pink, opens 10-12 blooms on a 30-inch flower head. Very 
tall and heavy foliage. (L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) 
(M. 10—70c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
CRINKLE CREAM (ellis-40) 86 days-410 
Very large light yellow, ruffled. (L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) 
(M. 10—70c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
CRYSTAL ORCHID (Browne-’52) 92 days-500 
White with lavender feather, heavily ruffled and needlepointed. 
Has won Best Seedling, Reserve Champion, and Best White Basket 
in E. S. G. S. Shows. A marvelously beautiful sport of Elizabeth 
the Queen. (L. ea. $1.25; 10—$10.00) (M. ea. 75c; 
10—$6.00) (S. ea. 40c; 10—$3.20) (Blbts. 10—$1.00; 100—$8.00) 
CRUSADER (Fischer-’52) 65 days-301 
Snowy white with a large velvety purple throat. A delight for ar- 
rangements because of the decided contrast. A tall grower with a 
long flower head and nine lovely florets open. 
(L. ea, $1.00; 10—$8.00) (M. ea. 75¢; 
Lee 10—$6.00) (S. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (Blbts. 5—65c) 10—$1.00) 
IMPORTANT: Packages of bulblets will consist of 50 to 100 bulblets in most cases. [11] 
