Page 14 Standard Gladiolus 
New Europe (3), in our opinion, this is beyond question one of the best scarlet 
Gladiolus in cultivation, it is a beautiful geranium-scarlet; flowers are large 
yet matchless in form, several of which are out at a time and perfectly placed 
on straight stems, it is an exquisite variety in every respect, recommended for 
all purposes. 85 cts. per doz.; $ 6.00 per 100 
Poppy Day (2), a superb variety of an intense glowing scarlet throughout and a 
brilliancy which is unusual amongst Gladiolus. It produces an elegant spike of 
splendid carriage with 6 to 8 perfect flowers open at a time. 
$ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Torso (2), a lovely warm vermilion-red variety with 10 to 12 well formed wide 
expanded flowers out at a time, which are closely arranged on a tall upright 
stem, making it a colossal spike of breath taking beauty. Recommended for 
exhibition and for cutting, an outstanding variety. A.M. B.G.S. 1950. 
$ 1.10 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Brownish red and dark coloured Varieties 
Grand Monarque (3), producing colossal spikes with distinct mahogany-red 
and purple shaded blooms, 10 to 12 large flowers out at a time. This variety 
is of great substance and carriage. 85 cts. per doz.; $ 6.00 per 100 
Hawaii (2), a beautiful rich-toned mahogany-red colour, somewhat lighter to- 
wards margin of petals, a Mansoer seedling of great distinction, recommended for 
all purposes. Award of merit B.G.S. 1950. 85 ets. per doz.; $ 6.00 per 100 
Mansoer (2), an exquisite novelty of breath taking beauty, its colour is deep 
blood-red with a black velvet glow spread all over the large wide open flowers, 
of which 6 to 8 are out at a time and are of faultless form, nicely placed and 
spaced on a tall erect stem; an outstanding Gladiolus on account of its unusual 
colour and vigorous habit, also recommended for exhibition. 
80 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100 
MARSHAL MONTGOMERY (2), one of the choicest introductions of a 
beautiful one-toned very deep velvety-red, 6 to 8 expanding well- 
formed flowers out at a time, which are nicely arranged on a strong 
erect stem. 85 cts. per doz.; $ 6.00 per 100 
New York (2), a fine variety of great merit and distinction, its colour is deep 
carmine-red and the wide-open perfectly formed florets are gracefully arranged 
on a tall erect stem. This noble variety is equally fine for exhibition, garden or 
cutting purposes and should not be missed in any collection. Rated AA, 1951 
in U.S.A. 85 cts. per doz.; $ 6.00 per 100 
Uncle Tom (1), a grand variety of exceptional appearance, rich dark red with 
brownish sheen, 6 to 8 open florets on a tall and strong stem. As a bedder it 
stands alone and produces a gorgeous effect 85 cts. per doz.; $ 6.00 per 100 
Lavender, Blue and Purple coloured Varieties 
ABU HASSAN (1), one of the finest dark pansy-blue Gladiolus so far in- 
troduced, a good grower with many well-formed flowers opening at 
the same time and which are perfectly arranged on tall, upright 
spikes. $1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Ann Virginia (2), the colour is most violet-pink with a conspicuous carmine 
blotch on lower petals. A delicate soft colour, so lovely and unusual that it is a 
variety of constant delight, wherever planted. Preliminary Award, B.G.S. 
1950. (See illustration.) $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Artist (1), a new introduction of outstanding beauty, soft cattleya-pink overlaid 
with deeper tinted veins, the wide-open florets are well arranged on an elegant 
upright spike. Truly an impressive flower. (See illustration.) 
$ 1.10 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Benjamin Britten, (2) a very fine Gladiolus of an unusual rhodomine-purple 
with great colour appeal, the large wide-open florets of which there are 6 to 8 
out at a time are nicely arranged on a vigorous 18-21 inch. spike, magnificent 
variety for all purposes. $ 1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100 
