Tested and Proven Gladiolus 
NOWETA ROSE ((Fischer-’50) 85 days-560 
This is the rose sensation of 1950. Clean lavender-rose that will readily 
open 12 blooms on a 22 to 24-bud spike. (L. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) 
(M, ea. 35c; 10—$2.80) (S. ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) (Blbts. 5—25c; 100—$3.00) 
OCTOBER SUNSHINE (quackenbush-’47) 85 days-420 
An excellent orange blending to golden yellow. It will hold 6 open 
florets on an 18-bud spike and it has excellent growing habits. An un- 
usual variety in this color class. 
(L. 2—30c; 10—$1.20) (M. 2—20c; 10—80c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 30c) 
ORANGE GOLD  (Marshall-745) 80 days-422 
Genuine orange self. 5 to 6 large blooms on an 18-bud spike. Giant 
plants. Strong and healthy. 
(L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
ORCHID BELLE (Lake-47) = 77 days-467 
Phlox-pink or light orchid blending to nearly white in the throat. Me- 
dium height but very easy grower. It will open a very wide expanse 
of bloom at one time and will make an excellent flower head if water 
is applied just before blooming time. (L. ea. 30c; 10—$2.40) 
(M. ea. 20c; 10—$1.60) (S. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (Blbts. 15—25c) 
PACTOLUS (Kk & M-’47) 80 days-417 
Apricot-cream with orange-red blotches on the lower petals. 8 wide 
open flowers closely attached to the stem make a spectacularly beau- 
tiful color effect. 
(L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
PALLETTE (Kocoy-’51) 85 days-437 
Bright vermilion-red with sharp, contrasting, clear purple-blue color 
in throat and blotch. 17 buds on a medium stem in an unusually strik- 
ing color combination. 
(L. ea. 75c; 10—$6.00) (M. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) 
PANDORA 6e. Palmer-’40) 85 days-442 
Clear soft geranium-pink with somewhat darker lines in the throat. 
8 to 10 open on a medium height plant. It makes an excellent cut 
flower and will win ribbons easily. 
(L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
PARADE iklein-’51) 68 days-470 
King David This is the earliest purple variety yet introduced. Color is lively and 
does not burn in the sun. Jt has never produced a crooked spike. 
Bulblet production and germination are excellent. 
(L. ea. $1.00: 10—$8.00) (M. ea. 60c; 10—$4.80) (S. ea. 4c; 10—$3.20) (Blbts. 10—75c; 100—$4.00) 
SPECIAL UNIT: 2 lg.; 2 med.; 10 blbts. for $3.20 
PARTHIENA  (Hitchcock-’49) 80 days-566 
A new shade of deep lavender in the giant class. Ruffled, well placed blooms open on an 18-20 bud 
spike with 5 to 8 buds in color. Plant about 40 inches tall. This is a very unusual shade which gives 
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ce ees 20c; 10—$1.60) (M. 2—30c; 10—$1.20) (S. 3-30c; 10—80c) (Blbts. 20—20c; 100—80c) 
PASTEL (sBoth-42) 90 days-486 Bee ot Spee 
‘t pas nd of smoky, rosy, velvety gray, with petals edged steel-blue. Lhe color 1s soit without 
Bee es asa (L. 9-95 c3 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
PATRICIAN (Scheer-’47) 87 days-566 
! 1 di lavender. Opens up to 7 large wide open blooms on a_ strong vigorous plant. Ex- 
Bees beanie pen CE. 2—30c; 10— (M. 2—20c; 10—80c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 30c) 
PATROL (Paimer-’46) 77 ~days-416 me: 
Beautiful clear apricot with yellow throat. Opens 10 or more with all the remaining showing color. 
Tall strong grower with long flower heads. Stands heat well. A fine exhibition variety and wins 
prizes np e ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) (M. 2—30c;  10—$1.20) (S. 3—25c; 10—80c) (Blbts. 15—25c) 
IMPORTANT: Packages of bulblets will consist of 50 to 100° bulblets in most cases, [17] 
