NOCTURNE. (Midseason-Decorative) One of the dark- 
est to date. Almost a black-purple, with a rose-red sheen. 
Gorgeously ruffled and the flowers actually seem to shine. 
May be used for striking contrasts in decorations. Good 
strong grower. $3.75 for 10; $35.00 per 100. 
OCTOBER SUNSHINE. (Midseason-Exhibition) This 
beauty is well named. Light orange with a blending of 
golden yellow, further enhanced by a yellow throat mark. 
Extra strong grower with 7 nicely placed florets open at 
one time. $1.45 for 10; $12.00 per 100. 
ORANGE GOLD. (Midseason-Exhibition) Rare variety 
due to its true orange color; slight traces of gold deep in 
the heart of the flower. Tall grower with 6 and more nicely 
placed florets open at one time. Makes a very fine combina- 
tion with “Blue Beauty” and “Florence Nightingale”. 
$1.45 for 10; $12.00 per 100. 
PACTOLUS. (Midseason-Exhibition) Handsome golden 
buff with a striking scarlet blotch at the base of the two 
lower petals. A splendid grower with all spikes matching 
in beauty with 8 and more blooms open at a time. See illus- 
tration, page 30. $2.05 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 
PATROL. (Midseason-Exhibition) Clear apricot with 
golden yellow throat by far one of the most beautiful 
Gladioli to date. 10 or more perfectly placed florets open 
at one time on a tall strong flower spike. Fine for exhibi- 
tion and always a prize winner. See illustration, page 12. 
$2.35 for 10; $21.00 per 100. 
PICARDY. (Early-Exhibition) The finest Gladiolus in its 
color class. Of soft shrimp-pink without flecking. Blotch 
of light flesh-pink, shading to shrimp-pink at edges. In- 
conspicuous feathering of Begonia-rose. 7 to 10 florets open 
at a time with blooms up to 6 inches or more across. Spike 
is strong, but at the same time very refined. This variety 
has been the sensation of the “Gladiolus” world since its 
introduction. (Our stock is the selected improved strain 
that is disease free.) $1.35 for 10; $11.00 per 100. 
PINK RADIANCE. (Midseason-Exhibition) Pure light 
silvery pink without marking with the exception of a light 
peppering of carmine deep in the throat; this adds to the 
attractiveness of the blooms. The spike is graceful with 6 to 
8 florets open at a time. This lovely variety is a prize win- 
ner. See illustration, page 5. $1.50 for 10; $12.50 per 100. 
PURPLE SUPREME. (Midseason-Exhibition) This is a 
very outstanding variety, purple with a silvery edge to the 
petals. Large florets with as many as 10 open at one time. 
Beautiful when arranged with “Corona” or “Chamouny.” 
$1.50 for 10; $12.50 per 100. 
RAVEL. (Midseason-Exhibition) This large flowered va- 
riety is violet-blue with a garnet throat marking. The large 
florets are of heavy texture and are well placed on strong 
stems. A combination with any of the smoky varieties 
would be very pleasing. $1.50 for 10; $12.50 per 100. 
RED CHARM. (Midseason-Decorative) A splendid glis- 
tening red with up to 9 well placed florets open at a time 
on a good strong stem. One of the best of the real red 
Gladiolus. $1.40 for 10; $11.50 per 100. 
ROSA VAN LIMA. (Early-Exhibition) One of the best 
in the pink shades. Light rose with a few darker lines in 
the throat which greatly adds to the attractiveness of this 
fine popular variety. Prominent on all exhibition tables. 
8 or more well placed blooms open at one time on a strong, 
straight spike. $1.35 for 10; $11.00 per 100. 
SALMAN’S GLORY. (Early-Exhibition) This is a Hol- 
land introduction of rare beauty. Creamy white with a very 
showy carmine blotch edged with yellow. The florets are 
extra large, many times measuring 8 inches across with 
7 and more open at one time. Considered the best Holland 
introductions to date. $1.50 for 10; $12.50 per 100. 
SILVER WINGS. (Late-Exhibition) Another “Picardy” 
sport having the same fine qualities. Pure white with no 
other markings, florets are nicely ruffled. Extra fine. $1.50 
for 10; $12.50 per 100. 
SNOW PRINCESS. (Midseason-Exhibition) This lovely 
variety is one of the most popular of all the whites. Purest 
white with slight cream markings in the throat. Long, 
straight flower stalk with many florets open at one time. 
For fine pastel shadings, arrange with “Elizabeth the 
Queen.” $1.35 for 10; $11.00 per 100. 
SPIC AND SPAN. (Midseason-Decorative) A_ ruffled 
beauty of deep pink with a trace of orange in the throat; 
10 and more florets open at one time on an extra strong 
flower spike. This lovely flower has won highest honors in 
all flower shows the past few years; exceptionally fine. 
See illustration, page 11. $1.50 for 10; $12.50 per 100. 
SPOTLIGHT. (Midseason-Exhibition) Beautiful deep 
golden yellow with a red blotch. Blooms are slightly waved 
and nicely placed on a straight willowy spike. This is a 
splendid color combination and a variety that is bound to 
become very popular. $1.40 for 10; $11.50 per 100. 
TIVOLI. (Midseason-Exhibition) A lovely clear light pink 
that is admired for the freshness that it creates in the gar- 
den or when cut. It may be said that it is the finest of all 
of the pure light pink Gladioli. Good strong grower with 
from 8 to 10 blooms open at a time. Fine strong stem. 
Prize-winner at the shows. $1.50 for 10; $12.50 per 100. 
