A CNew Giant Strain of Gladioli 
These are Hybrids From the Famous Variety Picardy f ‘ 
Distinct Because of Their High Color Value and Giant Sized Flowers and Giant Spikes 
Just before the outbreak of World War II in 1940, we were advised by Grullemans, of Lisse, 
Holland, that they had developed a new Giant Strain of Gladioli with colors of brilliant cleanness 
and great intensity; color values so crisp and vibrant that nothing could match them. Bulbs of these 
new Hybrids were imported and planted in three different localities in this country, one at Mentor, 
Ohio; another at St. Joseph, Michigan, and still another at Portland, Oregon. The results were 
beyond expectation! We had been told that one of the parents was Picardy but this big fellow was 
dwarfed by its offspring, none were smaller. The colors are superb. Mr. Biggerstaff. an expert 
wholesale Gladiolus grower in Portland, Oregon, who ran our test in Oregon, reports in part as 
follows: 
“All of them were unsurpassed for size and color. I do feel sure that Pretoria is tops and 
surpasses any existing varieties. Firedome is entirely new in a red shade and should prove very 
popular. Unlike most Glads, I find these new ones are all attractive when bloomed out to the tip 
after cutting. I believe they could be introduced as a new Giant strain of high color value. Dirk 
Bouts and Else Poulsen are two superb Glads.” 
Autumn Sunlight Six $1.45, Doz. $2.50, 190 $17.59 
Soft yellow, individual flowers of good size and substance with 
four or more open at one time. The yellow color of this beauty 
c ae deep and has a touch of softness making it extremely 
esirable. 
Babe Ruth Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 100 $11.06 
A pure, deep scarlet without any markings or shadings. Massive 
ruffled florets on tall growing spikes. We consider this the finest 
dark red Gladiolus in existence. 
Caroline Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 100 $11.00 
A very lovely dark lilac and mauve color. Not so large as the 
other novelties but outstanding in color. Strong growing and with 
Ane Carell flowers. A most unusual color not heretofore found 
in Glads. 
Celebrity (New) Six $2.25, Doz. $4.10, 100 $25.00 
Clear pink, shaded salmon-rose, pale yellow blotch. Very long 
spikes with six or more very large flowers open at one time. 
Delicate (Camellia) Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70 100 $11.00 
Pure white with carmine feather in throat. Florets are reflexed. 
ihe Barticular merit of this Glad is the perfect formation of 
the spike. 
Dirk Bouts Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 100 $11.00 
The largest soft clear rose ever raised, very small carmine spot 
on one of the lower petals. This variety should be planted in a 
nice warm spot and when it is in full bloom it really is out- 
standing. Under favorable conditions it will grow to a height 
of seven feet. Although the florets are not so perfectly placed 
as others, it still is a marvel among the Gladioli and created 
a sensation at several exhibitions in Holland. As a garden 
novelty it has tremendous value, creating a show of color never 
to be forgotten. 
Else Poulsen Six $1.05, Doz: $1.70, 100 $11.00 
The color is Paul-Neyron-pink, with an average of eight flowers 
open at one time, making a perfect spike. It is also a variety 
which likes a warm spot. Will draw attention when fully de- 
veloped. Named after the well known Rose “Else Poulsen.’’ 
Early and outstanding; in fact, unsurpassed. Like Dirk Bouts 
it is the Glad sensation of Europe. 
Empire State (New) Six $2.25, Doz. $4.10, 100 $26.00 
Soft rose-pink marked yellow and red on lower petals. Very large 
flowers on strong stem with many flowers open at one time. 
Enchantment (New) Six $2.25, Doz. $4.10, 100 $25.00 
Bright red with very small edge of white on flower petals. This 
is a strong growing variety of excellent color. 
Firedome Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 100 $11.00 
Brilliant deep velvety carmine of a shade entirely new among 
Gladioli. The spikes are very uniform. One of the tallest grow- 
ing Glads. 
Golden Beam (New) Six $2.25, Doz. $4.10, 100 $26.00 
A very fine yellow with well formed somewhat fringed florets 
which makes an outstanding novelty for the garden. Develops 
a tall spike with many flowers open at the same time. 
Hart Nibbrig. Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70 190 $11.00 
A most beautiful soft violet and mauve variety, a color not yet 
found among Gladioli; many open at one time, forming a grace- 
ful spike. Highly recommended for cut flower purposes and 
also for the garden. 
Home Guard (New) Six $2.25, Doz. $4.10, 100 $26.00 
Clear rosy red. Forms a very fine, strong spike with six or more 
florets.of large size open at one time making it very desirable 
for garden and cut flower purposes. 
Jacob Maris Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 100 $11.00 
Poppy-red with somewhat darker shadings in the throat. Very 
large and strong with six or more flowers open at once. Strong 
growing variety. 
Josephine Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 100 $11.00 
Clear cherry-red without blotches or stripes. Extra long flower 
head. Florets are of heaviest texture and stand without wilting 
in extreme heat. Somewhat late in blooming. 
May Day (New) Six $2.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Rose, shaded lilac with pale yellow markings on lower petals. 
Very attractive novelty. Strong grower with many florets open 
at one time. 
Mermaid Six $1.40, Doz. $2.50, 100 $16.50 
Light rosy red with small bright scarlet blotch through which 
runs a delicate carmine line. Large open flowers carried on strong 
stems. 
Paul Baudry Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 100 $11.00 
Bright purple. In this shade it is a very attractive variety. Does 
not grow so tall as most other seedlings do. Recommended for 
cutting. 
Paul Kruger Six $1.40, Doz. $2.50, 100 $16.50 
A magnificent spike of flowers of brightest pink with big clear 
yellow center. It is so clear in color and bright that it stands 
out among all other varieties. 
Philadelphia Six $1.45, Doz. $2.69, 100 $17.50 
Unusually clear orange-salmon with a throat blotch of pure 
cream. This Glad builds enormous spikes. 
Pretoria Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 100 $11.00 
Bright red slightly shaded flame-red. Strong, tall spike with 
well formed flowers. Outstanding in color and outstanding in 
performance. 
Queen Flora Six $1.35, Doz. $2.40, 100 $15.50 
An enormous Gladiolus. The flowers are unusually fine and 
distinct rose-pink, having a small, pure white blotch. Substance 
of bloom is excellent, many flowers open at the same time. 
Here is a fine giant variety for cutting or garden display. 
Rosabella Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 100 $11.00 
Flesh-pink with deeper throat color. Petals are exqusitely ruf- 
fled. The spikes bloom out beautifully to the tip, holding rich 
color to the last. 
Salmonette Six $1.45, Doz. $2.60, 100 $17.50 
Rich salmon, shading to rose-pink with broad cream blotch. 
Florets are ruffled and particularly delicate in color. An excel- 
lent variety for garden and cut flower Purposes, 
Simon Leegwater Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 100 $11.00 
Clear geranium-red self color. Florets are wide open, of Picardy 
type. Spikes are of good height and well formed. 
Talisman Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 100 $11.00 
Soft pink with a small darker pink spot on the lower petals. Tall 
cas vigorous growing variety with many florets open at same 
ime. 
Valhalla ; Six $1.50, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
Creamy white with a slight touch of purple in throat and pale 
yellow blotch on petal. Well formed spike with six Or more 
florets open at one time. 
Verdun 
Six $1.75, Doz. $3.00, 100 $29.00 
Bright scarlet slightly shaded orange. Forms a perfect ston 
tall spike with four to six wide florets open at same time. 
Wild Rose (New) Six $2.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $24.00 
Very dark rose with cream blotch on lower petals. Five or more 
florets of good substance open at one time on tall stiff spike. 
Wings of Song (New) Six $2.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $24.00 
auee Ase gpl pacer a! aise petals with cream-yellow spot 
orets are large and of good substance. A iety 
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Mixed Giant-Flowered Gladioli 
