SELECT GLADIOLUS 
Gladiolus bulbs should be planted 4 inches deep 
in good rich soil well prepared. Planting time will 
depend upon your choice. March 1 to June 1 will 
usually permit full bloom. Our bulletin on culture 
will be sent upon request and a copy will be in- 
cluded with each order. 
Prices, unless noted are uniformly: Postpaid. 
Each 15¢c; 3 to 5 bulbs inclusive at 138c each; 
doz. $1.15. You can order 6 of one kind at the 
dozen rate. (Example, 6 bulbs will be at the 
higher rate price if more than one variety is 
used). We supply good, healthy bulbs of large size 
(114 inches in diameter) that with normal care give 
strong spikes of bloom. Most of the varieties here 
offered will be at least 142 inches in diameter ex- 
cept where this size is not available, then at least 
114 inches in diameter, 
ABU HASSON — Large, violet blue, very dark 
in bud, light penciling in throat. Holland variety. 
ASTRID — Large flowers of medium rose. 
Ea. 20c; doz. $1.75. 
ATATURK — New. Very deep maroon, almost 
black. Large and fine. Each 35c;doz. $3.50. 
BENARES — Fine deep pink. Each 40c; doz. $3.65. 
BETTER TIMES — Light violet blue with deeper 
throat. Each 20c; doz. $1.50. 
BIRCH RED—Deep crimson. Each 20c; doz. $1.75. 
BLACK OPAL —Large exhibition black red. 
Mid-season. Each 20c; doz. $1.50. 
BOISE BELLE — Deep salmon pink with yellow 
throat. Each 40c; doz. $3.50. 
BOLDFACE — New, large red with white throat. 
Each 30c; doz. $2.85. 
BOLERO — Smoky. orange with brownish red 
blotch; heavily ruffled. Each 20c; doz. $1.40. 
BOULOGNE — Strong growing, large wine red. 
BOUTON D’ OR—Bright canary yellow. 
’ BURMA — Huge ruffled old rose. Each 20c; 
doz. $1.50. 
CANOPUS—Giant, heavily ruffled cream. 
Each 25c; doz, $1.75. 
- CHAMOUNY — Tall dark rose with silvery edge, 
very striking. Medium late. 
COMMANDER KOEHL — Giant deep red, one of 
the best. Each 20c; doz. $1.40. 
COMMANDO — Extra fine red; very promising 
cut flower. Each 20c; doz. $1.35. 
CORONA — Creamy white, with pink picotee 
edge. Mid-season. Each 20c; doz. $1.40. 
DIEPPE — Fiery salmon _ scarlet. Fine large 
flowers. Each 20c; doz. $1.50. 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN — Beautiful, large, 
clear ruffled lavender. Mid-season. 
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE — A fine new white, 
8 blooms open on tall spikes of 21 buds, excellent 
commercial and show flower. Late. Each 20¢c; 
doz. $1.65. 
FRIENDSHIP — An outstanding newer gladiolus. 
Large soft pure pink blooms on long stems. Many 
flowers open at once. Each 20c; doz. $2.00. 
GENERAL EISENHOWER — Brilliant begonia 
rose, flowers immense, strong healthy grower. 
Early mid-season, Each 20c; doz. $1.50. 
GIANT CYCLAMEN — Fine deep rose pink sim- 
ilar to Miss Wisconsin. Large. Each 35c; doz. $3.25. 
GRAF ZEP — Early medium dark red. Each 25c; 
doz. $2.50. 
GREEN LIGHT —Giant, greenish white with 
ruffled blooms, Very distinct. Each 25c; doz. $2.25. 
HAPPY END—Orange scarlet with yellow 
throat. Each 25c; doz. $1.85. 
HARRY HOPKINS — Deep wine red. 
HOKUS POKUS — Early golden yellow with red 
throat. Each 20c; doz. $1.50. 
HUNTRESS — Pink shade of lavender, sometimes 
flecks. Early. Each 20c; doz. $1.50. 
_JO WAGENAAR—FExcellent dark red with white 
lines. Each 20c; doz. $1.50. 
LANCASTER — Exhibition purple. Each 20ce; 
doz. $1.40. 
LEADING LADY—Large cream white, tall stems. 
Sport of Picardy. Mid-season. Each 20c; doz. $1.40. 
MANCHU — New. Brilliant yellow overlaid flush 
pink with small reddish blotches. Somewhat ruf- 
fled on tall, wiry stems. Each 30c; doz. $2.75. 
MARGAREITE — Giant watermelon pink, cream 
throat. 
MID-AMERICA — Huge light red of fine form. 
Each 20c; doz. $1.75. 
MISS WISCONSIN — Fine deep rose pink, large. 
Mid-season. Each 20c; doz. $1.50. 
MODERN TIMES — Light wine-rose with narrow 
white lines. Each 20c; doz. $1.40. 
NEW YORK —Dark purplish red. Each 25¢e; 
doz. $2.35. 
NOWETA ROSE — Giant rose. An excellent new 
Sladiolus. Each 20c; doz. $1.75. 
OCTOBER SUNSHINE — Beautiful orange-buff 
shading to yellow. 
PACTOLUS — Striking apricot-buff with red 
throat. Each 20c; doz. $1.80. 
PALETTE — Bright scarlet with purple blue 
throat. Each 30c; doz. $3.00. 
PANDORA — Large, clear, soft Geranium pink. 
PARTHIENNA — A giant deep mauve lavender. 
Ruffled florets 6 inches across. Each 35c; doz. $3.25. 
PATRICIAN — Nearest to true lavender, 
PATROL—Clear apricot-buff with yellow throat. 
Very fine, Each 30c; doz. $2.90. 
PICARDY — Large, salmon pink; florist type. 
POUSSIN— Striking Morocco-red with red throat 
showing a yellow line. 
POLYNESIA — Pure salmon, a deeper Picardy. 
Each 20c; doz. $1.75. 
RED CHARM — Fine shade of medium red. 
RED CHERRY —Bright scarlet with slightly 
darker throat. Each 20c; doz. $1.75. 
RED WING — Similar color to Red Cherry but 
blooms two to three weeks later. Slightly ruffled. 
Each 20c; doz. $1.75. 
SALMAN’S GLORY — Huge creamy white with 
showy red blotch. 
SHEHEREZADE — Light creamy pink with a 
large strawberry blotch. Each 30¢c; doz. $3.00. 
SHERWOOD — Rich wine purple with nicely 
ruffled florets. Each 20c; doz. $1.40. 
SILCHERLIED — Fine clear pink with a deep 
rose throat. Each 40c; doz. $3.90. 
SKYMASTER — Beautiful peach-blossom pink. 
Each 20c; doz. $1.50. 
SILVER GULL — Silver blue-gray with .cream 
throat. A glad that is different. Ea. 20c; doz. $1.75. 
SPIC AND SPAN —Large, ruffled, deep pink. 
Show winner. Each 20¢; doz. $1.50. 
SPOTLIGHT — Giant, heavy textured yellow, 
with red blotch, Early. Each 20c; doz. $1.40. 
STORMY WEATHER — Beautiful smoky rose 
with cream throat. Each 40ec; doz. $4.00. 
STRAWBERRY PEACH — Orange pink. Very 
striking. Each 20c; doz. $1.80. 
SUNSPOT — Light apricot buff with rosy spot 
in the throat. 
THE RAJAH— Clear royal purple with no 
markings. Each 35¢c; doz. $3.50. 
TIVOLI — Soft rose with cream throat, Rated as 
one of Europe’s best post-war introductions. 
Each 20¢c; doz. $1.35. 
TROCADERO — Carrot orange salmon. Large 
blooms. Each 30c; doz. $2.75. 
TRUE LOVE — New. Large ruffled blooms, clear 
shell pink. Fine shade and form. 6 to 8 inches 
wide, open blooms on tall stems. Early flowers 
suited for florists. Each 20c; doz, $1.75. 
UHU — Unique dusty brown-purple. Broken 
broad stripes on salmon orange brown. Yellow 
throat dusted crimson. Each 20c; doz. $1.35. 
VELVET DREAM — Mahogany-purple with sil- 
ver edging on petals. Heavily textured florets. 
Each 35c; doz. $3.00. 
WEDGEWOOD — Beautiful, medium size ruffled 
lavender blooms. Each 20c; doz. $1.50. 
WHITE GODDESS — Large, clear white shading 
to light cream throat. Each 20c; doz. $1.35. 
WHITE CHRISTMAS — 4” to 5” blooms, often 
20 buds, perfect white, ruffled and fluted. Mid- 
season. Each 35c; doz. $3.50. 
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