SPECIAL MINIATURE ASSORTMENT 
We will make this assortmet up of at least 20 varieties in about equal proportion. A real variety 
of color, and any of the varieties on the next two pages may be included. 
We will make this assortment up of at least 20 varieties in about equal proportion. A real variety 
Gladiolus Seed 
The greatest thrill to a Gladiolus grower comes from raising seedlings. The elements of chance and 
suspense appeal to all of us. We are willing to gamble a little time on the hope that we may be able 
to produce a wonderful new Glad which may start a new race in Gladiolus and may bring us in some 
extra cash. 
There are a few catalogers who offer seed for sale. As an answer to many resquests we are making 
available to our customers both open pollinated (chance) seed and hand pollinated seed. 
OPEN POLLINATED (CHANCE) SEED 
We have carefully selected proven parents from which to take selected chance seeds. These were in 
our Test Garden where the bees have a choice of the world’s best from which to take pollen. Many of the 
varieties at present retail from $3 to $10 per single bulb. We are offering these seeds in limited quan- 
tity. Please state whether you want seeds taken from large type or miniature Gladiolus. 
Pkt. of 50 or more hand selected CHANCE seeds 35¢ per packet. 
HAND POLLINATED GLADIOLUS SEED 
We have secured the assistance of a capable and successful hybridist who has agreed to supply us 
with hand pollinated seeds. He has studied parentages, growth habits, disease tendencies, etc., and has 
applied his knowledge for ‘several years in hybridizing Mums and Gladiolus. He uses some of the older 
proven strains in combination with many of the newest varieties in his work. 
We are offering his list at 50c per packet containing 20 plump seeds. If you wish specific crosses send 
for the mimeographed list. We have made a list of all the crosses he offers this season and will mail it 
upon request. 
Hand Pollinated Seed — SOc per packet. 
10 pkts, all different, our selection, $4.50 
A NEW BOOK ON GLADIOLUS 
“The Gladiolus Challenge’’ 
by 
Harold Herr and Arthur J. Birks 
This is a very interesting new book giving basic, down to earth facts in Gladiolus culture 
with all the color of an amusing story. Illustrated with pen and ink sketches by the author. Publi- 
cation date will be not later than March 15, 1953. This would be an excellent gift for a flower 
loving friend. 
$2.15, postpaid 
TWO LILIES FOR YOUR PERENNIAL GARDEN 
GIANT REGAL 
(Lilium Regale) 
An old favorite and exceptionally dependable. 
Large trumpet shaped flowers (15-17 on well 
established plants) pure white inside with canary- 
yellow throat, outside of petals shaded pink. Very 
fragrant. Blooms in early July. Better start a 
clump now. Shipped April 15-May 15. Giant bulbs. 
DRL ORM Cree A Ee Poteins e Ds degs $0.55 
BAUER lets ta eget Rete 6 Green EL ERE EE ero 1.50 
HORSES “a zy coalen Bre, Ses: race oa ee OL ECCT ORR eee 5.00 
Prot Yehe ty as Bot Bh oa ee Ae ee ee 9.75 
All postpaid in U. S. 
PINK and WHITE SPOTTED LILY 
(Lilium speciosum rubrum) 
Huge white flowers with recurved petals, flushed 
with pink and spotted with carmine. In full bloom 
in August-September when brilliant color is espe- 
cially welcome. No garden is complete without 
this easy to grow favorite. Very large bulbs shipped 
April 15 to May 15. 
LS TOPS te ee, uae as ee Pee On 3 oor $0.75 
OF LO Lame eet Pl 2 Sm meee me eee AE 2.00 
TQS fOr Dike er Ser mn tee eee eee ee Oe ean 
SPLOT: misc Atig. <p hk Pe ae ee 13.50 
All postpaid in U. S. 
