Freeport, Dlinois 
Gladiolus Listings 
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PARTHIENA (Hitchcock . . . Giant... 
Midseason) This mauve or lavender purple 
is one of the giants of the glad world. The 
spikes are huge, rivaling most all other 
giant glads. The 5% to 6 inch florets are 
slightly ruffled and beautifully arranged 
on a spike that is perfect for exhibition or 
commercial] use. Lg. 2 for 30c or 10 for 
$1.20. Med. 2 for 20c or 10 for 80c. 
PATROL (Palmer . . . Large . . . Early) 
A beautiful, clear apricot with a yellow 
throat. This glad will really thrill you with 
its 10 open florets and remaining buds show- 
ing color, A fine exhibition variety that will 
stand all kinds of weather. Very highly 
recommended. Grand Champion many times. 
Lg. 1 for 20c or 10 for $1.60. Med. 2 for 
30c. or 10 for $1.20. Bbts. 15 for 25c. 
PAUL RUEBENS (Salmon... Large... 
Midseason) A beautiful reddish violet with 
a magenta cast. Very striking and unusual. 
The color is magnificent and spikes always 
well proportioned. Lg. 2 for 25c or 10 for 
$1.00. Med. 3 for 25c or 10 for 60c. Bbts. 
75 for 25c. 
“The collection of all white and cream you 
made up for us, for our Mother’s Day present 
to Mother, really thrilled us all when they 
bloomed. We certainly thank you for the 
present you sent, 3 bulbs of Silver Wings.”’ 
John and Mary Stelcher, Nebr. 
PHANTOM BEAUTY (Bastian . . . Large 
. . . Midseason) A very light salmon-pink. 
Its 10 to 12 open, close set blooms are a 
delight to see and make a display of color 
hard to describe. Phantom Beauty is a won- 
derful keeper and is destined to become 
one of the most popular of all American 
glads. Lg. 2 for 25c or 10 for $1.00. Med. 
4 for 25c¢ or 10 for 50c. 
“We sure had grand glads from the bulbs we 
purchased from you last year. Enclosed is my 
order and two others from friends.” Mrs G. 
R. Marshall, Il. 
PICARDY (Palmer ... Large ... Mid- 
season) A clear salmon-pink, the most popu- 
lar variety in existence and still the most 
widely grown. Lg. 3 for 25c or 10 for 80c. 
Med. 4 for 25c or 10 for 45c Bbts. 100 for 
25c. 
PINK RADIANCE (Quackenbush . . . Large 
. Midseason) A pure, light pink that 
grows uniform and is wonderful for cutting 
and exhibition. Here is a glad of distinction. 
A few spikes of Pink Radiance make a 
stunning display. Lg. 2 for 20c or 10 for 
SOc. Med. 4 for 25c or 10 for 50c. 
POLYNESIA (K and M... Giant. . . Mid- 
season) A leathery textured salmon of a 
deeper shade than Picardy. The florets are 
nicely waved and exquisitely marked with 
a creamy yellow and darker salmon blotch. 
It is a special pleasure to grow a glad of 
such high calibre as Polynesia. Lg. 2 for 
30c or 10 for $1.20. Med. 2 for 20c or 10 
for 80c. Bbts. 25 for 50c. 
“T had wonderful success with the glad bulbs 
purchased from you last year. All my neigh- 
bors want your catalog.””’ Mrs. Erma Edwards, 
Ill. 
PURPLE SUPREME (Wilson... Med... 
Midseason) A bright purple with a glisten- 
ing lighter border on edge of petals. Spikes 
always straight and tall. Purple Supreme 
ranks high as an exhibition variety and is 
ideal for commercial growing. Lg. 2 for 
20c or 10 for 80c. Med. 4 for 25c or 10 for 
50c. Sm. 10 for 30c. Bbts. 100 for 30c. 
RAVEL (K and M)... Large .. . Early) 
Here is the most popular blue glad of the 
present time. A medium violet-blue with a 
garnet marking. Florets are flat open on tall, 
strong stems. Large bulbs will make mag- 
nificent spikes with as many as 8 open. A 
great glad. Lg. 2 for 25c or 10 for $1.00. 
Med. 4 for 25c or 10 for 60c. Bbts. 75 for 
25ce. 
RED CHARM (Butt... Large . . . Early) 
A true red, opening 6 to 8 glossy blooms on 
fine proportioned spikes. Red Charm still 
holds its position as a glad of excellence. 
Lg. 2 for 20c or 10 for 80c. Med. 4 for 25c 
or 10 for 50c. Sm. 10 for 30c. Bbts. 100 for 
30c. 
“Thanks so much for the wonderful bulbs and 
extras. Be sure to keep me on your mailing 
list.” Mrs. Irene Carr, Me. 
RED CHERRY (Roberts . .. Large... 
Early) A bright red with a darker cherry 
red throat. The smooth waxy texture of 
this excellent variety gives it lots of class. 
Red Cherry is an excellent grower and an 
important early variety from the commer. 
cial standpoint. Lg. 2 for 25c or 10 for 
$1.00. Med. 3 for 25c or 10 for 60c. Bbts 
50 for 25c. 
RED WING (Wright... Large . . . Mid- 
season) A glossy light scarlet-red shading 
to a deeper throat. This fine glad has won 
the praise of growers everywhere. One must 
marvel at the tremendous flower heads with 
8 to 10 blooms open. Red Wing is a natural 
for both the exhibitor and cut-flower grow- 
er. Lg. 2 for 30c or 10 for $1.20. Med. 
2 for 20c or 10 for 80c. Bhts. 35 for 25c. 
