Schespers’ Neus 1958 Novelty CGladioli 
The following list represents the best in the Gladioli world today. Many of the varieties are offered this 
year for the first time; however, they have been tested under all climatic conditions and we feel confi- 
dent in presenting them to our select clientele. This past season, at all of the leading flower shows, they 
have been awarded highest honors. They will eventually replace many of the old ‘‘standbys”’. 
“I should like to inflame the whole world with my taste for gardening. There is no 
virtue that I do not attribute to the man who lives to project and execute gardens.” 
CREAM ORCHIDS. (Midseason-Exhibition) One of the 
finest cream colored Gladioli to be introduced to date. Its 
smooth waxy texture, delightful ruffling and distinct laci- 
nations gives each floret the appearance of an orchid. 
Blends well with any color scheme. $5.25 for 10; $50.00 
per 100. 
CROWN JEWEL. (Midseason-Exhibition) Light rose- 
pink almost a lavender with a ruby throat. Delightful 
strong grower with many of its large florets open at one 
time on a strong stem. Exquisite. See illustration, page 30. 
$6.25 for 10; $60.00 per 100. 
CRUSADER. (Midseason-Exhibition) Pure snow white 
flower with large marking of velvety purple on two throat 
petals. Beautiful contrast and an exhibition variety that 
is a sure winner. Try a few in your collection this year. 
See illustration, page 30. $1.50 each; $12.50 for 10. 
DARK DAVID. (Late-Exhibition) A glossy maroon 
beauty. This 1951 introduction from Australia is one of 
the finest in this color class to date. The florets measure 
51% inches across without any special care or feeding, good 
strong 5 foot spike. $7.75 for 10; $75.00 per 100. 
DOLLY VARDEN. (Midseason-Exhibition) Rich salmon- 
pink with a clear cream throat. Extra large blooms 6 to 7 
inches across, eight open at one time on towering spikes. 
Grand Championship winner at Iowa State Gladioli Show 
1951. $6.25 for 10; $60.00 per 100. 
ELMER’S ROSE. (Midseason-Exhibition) Selected as one 
of the best 10 introductions of 1951 by North American 
Gladioli Council. Delightfully ruffled deep rose blooms. 
The large flowers are exquisitely arranged on strong stems, 
and they are intensely ruffled which seems to add to its 
beauty. $6.25 for 10; $60.00 per 100. 
—PRINCE DE LIcNngE, 1735. 
GAIL. (Midseason-Exhibition) Light lavender shading 
deeper toward the edges of the petals; delightful rose- 
cerise throat mark for a most pleasant color combination. 
Extra strong grower. See illustration, page 6. $6.25 for 
10; $60.00 per 100. 
GWEN. (Midseason-Exhibition) Fragrant Gladioli of 
rare beauty. Tall growing with up to 8 delightful florets 
open at one time on a strong stiff stem. Beautiful old rose 
somewhat lighter toward the edges of the petals. Extra 
fine for cutting and the pleasing fragrance is something 
new in Gladioli. See illustration, page 6. $5.75 for 10; 
$55.00 per 100. 
MOTHER FISCHER. (Late-Exhibition) This 1951 intro- 
duction is considered the finest new white to date. Snow 
white with 5 foot spikes, beautifully ruffled and with 10 
and more florets open at one time. Extra strong spikes. Has 
a long list of ribbons awarded for its perfection across the 
country. $6.25 for 10; $60.00 per 100. 
NOWETA ROSE. (Midseason-Exhibition) This sensa- 
tional new variety was voted seedling champion and Grand 
Champion at the New York show in 1951 and it seems it 
has taken top prizes across the country in 1951, truly a 
Grand Champion. It is a clear cool lavender-rose with the 
blooms nicely ruffled. It grows 5 to 6 feet tall and 12 to 
15 of the 24 buds are open at one time on strong stems. 
One of the finest new introductions to date. See illustration, 
page 12. $6.25 for 10; $60.00 per 100. 
SWEET SIXTEEN. (Midseason-Exhibition) Pure pink 
without ruffles. This 1952 introduction is beyond doubt 
one of the finest of the “pink” varieties to date. Strong 
spikes with as many as 9 open florets at one time. The 
perfect flower arrangement makes it an exquisite flower for 
cutting. $6.25 for 10; $60.00 per 100. 
SPECIAL NOVELTY COLLECTION FOR EXHIBITION PURPOSES 
No. 3 
Consisting of 3 extra selected corms each of the 11 Novelties as listed above. These are 
all prize winning varieties of exceptional merit and would be an exhibitor’s choice. 
TOTAL 33 HIGHEST QUALITY CORMS 
$23.40 
SPECIAL COLLECTION PRICE $22.00 
Regular Catalog Pri 
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