BIRCHVILLE GARDENS — Plainville, Connecticut 
WAR PAINT (Kadel 47) 436—85 
Opens 10 medium size florets on a 22 bud spike. It grows up to 55” tall and 
has a 27 inch flowerhead. Certainly the best in its class. Winner of Home Ac- 
chievement Award medal and other top awards. 
W. H. HOSMER (Hatch 49) 466—80 
Beautiful rose-lavender with a large cream lip. Opens 8-12 on a 19 bud spike 
with good placement and attachment. Was a stand out in 1952. Good in- 
creaser and a fine grower. 
WHITE GODDESS (Roberts 48) 500—80 
Creamy white that opens 7 heavily ruffled florets on a tall spike. This is a 
heavy show winner having been best in the show quite often. Fast propagator 
which should make a good commercial. 
YANGTZE (Harris 41) 312—87 
A deep empire yellow of good size. A first class grower that is very popular in 
Canada. This is one of the best low priced yellows. Very fine. 
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FOR A PAGEANT OF COLOR IN YOUR SUMMER GARDEN 
THESE GLADIOLUS COLLECTIONS CANNOT BE SURPASSED! 
RAINBOW COLLECTION 
Our selection of varieties, a rainkow of color, in at least 30 varieties. The 
same variety if bought under label would cost considerably more. In fact you 
could not get a better display of glads at any price. 
Large Bulbs — not labeled. 507tor $2.75; 100 for $5.00 
Medium Size Bulbs—not labeled. 50 for 1.75; 100 for 3.00 
DARK COLORED ASSORTMENT 
Each year people ask us for an assortment of all dark shades, so this year we 
have this collection for them. It wiil consist of reds, scarlets, purples, violets, 
smokies, etc. Am sure they will please you. 
Large Bulbs — not labeled. 50 for $3.50; 100 for $6.00 
Medium Size Bulbs—not labeled. 50 for 2.00; 100 for 3230 
LIGHT COLORED ASSORTMENT 
This collection will consist of pinks, lavenders, whites, roses, yellows, etc. If 
you have a desire for more of a certain color please mention it and we will 
act accordingly. 
Large Bulbs — not labeled 50 for $3.50; 100 for $6.00 
Medium Size Bulbs—not labeled. 50 for 2.00; 100 for 3.50 
OUT OF THE ORDINARY COLLECTION 
In the past four years this has been our most popular collection which consists 
of the newer and better varieties in a good color range. Most are heavy show 
winners. This collection would cost at least $20.00 and more per 100 if 
bought under label. 
Bulbs 1% inch and up—not labeled. 50 for $5.50; 100 for $10.00 
Same collection in Medium Bulbs. 50 for $3.50; 100 for $6.00 
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