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Cardinal Mindszenty (2), a distinct variety of a very unusual colour and im- 
mense size of florets, a marvellous spike of 6 to 8 wide open flowers, well placed 
on a strong and straight stem. A magnificent garden variety in its clear purple- 
violet colour. $ 1.25 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Cardinal Spellmann (2), a distinct and rich coloured magenta, having very 
beautiful open florets of perfect form, gracefully arranged on a strong stem, 
fine for exhibition. $ 1.10 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Lavender Dream (2), a striking variety on account of its true lavender colour 
with white throat, making it a Gladiolus of breath taking beauty. The well 
formed florets and perfect carriage make it a flower of distinct appearance, 
good vigorous plant, recommended. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
LILAC TIME (2), there is hardly another Gladiolus to match this plant 
for its size, enormous spike with 8 to 10 very large and wide open 
flowers of a fine, clear lilac-blue colour. A very strong and effective 
garden plant. Award of Merit, B.G.S. 1950. 
$ 1.00 per doz. ; 5 7.00 per 100 
Memorial Day (1), a very beautiful introduction of a lovely purple with a white 
line in throat, producing long trusses of well formed florets, in our opinion, 
the best in this colour. 85 cts. per doz.; $ 6.00 per 100 
Modern Times (2), a fine variety, producing a colossal spike with large well 
formed wide open flowers of a lovely uniform carmine-purple, 8 to 10 florets 
are out at a time and are handsomely spaced on a tall spike. It is a variety 
of exceptional merit and much admired wherever exhibited. 
90 cts. per doz.; $ 6.50 per 100 
Mrs. Marks’s Memory (2), one of the best Gladiolus under cultivation with 
wide open florets measuring quite 7 in. across, which are elegantly spaced on a 
tall strong stem, its colour is a reddish-violet with a dark carmine blotch on 
lower petals, which makes the flower look particularly enchanting; a vigorous 
grower, recommended for all purposes. 85 cts. per doz.; $ 6.00 per 100 
Ostara (2), a very noble variety, elegantly shaped and of a bright violet-blue 
colour. A distinct and charming formed spike with 6 to 8 wide open florets 
at a time. Placed amongst yellow flowers, it will give entire satisfaction; ideal 
as a cutflower. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Paul Rubens (2), a very fine variety with enormous wide open flowers of a 
lovely uniform reddish purple with small magenta blotches on lower petals, 
stem and poise are superb, as many as 8 to 10 florets out at a time, truly one 
of the most beautiful varieties and which we can strongly recommend for all 
purposes. 85 cts. per doz.; $ 6.00 per 100 
Ravel (2), the best Gladiolus in commerce, producing a grand spike with 6 to 8 
florets out at a time, being of a lovely pale blue with mauve blotch on lower 
petals. A stately variety of outstanding and commanding poise, ideal in shape 
and texture. $ 1.25 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
VELVET DREAM (2), a very remarkable and outstanding Gladiolus, the 
colour being sombre purple-blue with velvet sheen ; 6to8 flowers open 
at a time are gracefully arranged along the straight stem. A Gladiolus 
of particular beauty and effective when placed amongst soft pink or 
yellow flowers. Highly commended B.G.S. 1952. 
$1.00 per doz.; 5 7.00 per 100 
Smoky coloured Varieties 
FRANS HALS (2), this outstanding Gladiolus of very delicate colouring 
is unquestionable a real beauty, the lovely shade of warm orange with 
a flaming shade of dark orange gives the idea of a bright smoky. A 
very unusual variety of great charm. (See illustration. ) 
$ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
