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CIRCE (1), one of the most beautiful and superior Gladiolus so far 
introduced, colour russet-orange with a cream throat blotched deep- 
red, the 6 to 8 flowers open at a time make a magnificent truss on a 
long stem, heavy foliage and exceptional vigorous grower, highly 
rated for exhibition. F.C.C. Haarlem 1950. 
$ 1.10 per doz. ; $ 7.50 per 100 
Holland’s Glory (2), deep coloured salmon-pink with yellow blotch and mark- 
ings down the throat of the beautifully formed wide open flowers, which are 
well arranged on a very tall always erect stem, many florets out at the same 
time, a variety that will please all who grow it. 
80 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100 
Niels Bohr (2), this variety produces colossal spikes with 10 to 12 open flowers 
at a time, colour warm yet rich glowing orange-scarlet, a very beautiful and 
ideal garden plant. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Orange Sun (2), a very noble flower of exceptional texture and refined quality. 
The wonderful colour is glowing deep orange-red throughout; the whole plant 
is of an ideal stature. A garden variety of high quality wherever planted, 
something extra good. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Princess Beatrix (2), clear orange with dark carmine pencilling on lower 
petals, producing an enormous spike of great substance and beautiful propor- 
tions. One of the most distinct varieties in its colour, which will give entire 
satisfaction. F.C.C. Haarlem 1949. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Red and Scarlet coloured Varieties 
Agnita (1), a handsome flower of a very deep red colour, a most outstanding 
variety with 6 to 8 open florets at a time, all well arranged on a tall strong stem. 
A very effective garden plant. 85 cts. per doz.; $ 6.00 per 100 
Caswallown (3), very rich dark bordeaux-red with a fine shade of reddish vel- 
vet. A charming variety for the border and extremely lovely for decorative 
purposes as well as cutflower for its particular elegance. 
$ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Cherbourg (1), a beautiful and outstanding uniform colour of raspberry-red 
deepening into the throat, 10 to 12 large open flowers are displayed on a good 
tall stem. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Eighth Army (2), one of the aristocrats amongst the newer varieties. A superb 
Gladiolus of an intense scarlet-red colour, form and poise, very effective as a 
garden plant, with 8 to 10 florets open at a time. A glorious variety in colour 
with a tall and strong stem. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Harry Hopkins (2), this is a very highly rated introduction and is one of the 
choicest in its colour, a very beautiful wine-red flower with 7 to 10 florets out at a 
time, being of perfect form and texture. $1.10 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
JO WAGENAAR (2), a beautiful and very attractive variety of an out- 
standing colour, which is of a distinct deep crimson, with white stripes 
on petals, 8-10 noble wide open florets out at a time, which are nicely 
arranged on a tall spike. F.C.C., R.H.S. 1949. 
90 cts. per doz.; 5 6.50 per 100 
JOHAN VAN KONIJNENBURG (2), one of the best one-toned bright 
scarlets on account of its brilliant colour, producing a splendid spike 
with up to 10 large florets out at a time, well placed on a strong up- 
right stem, which is never crooked or bent. 
$1.00 per doz.; 5 7.00 per 100 
Johann Strausz (1), a much improved Joh. S. Bach, an exquisite early flow- 
ering variety; colour a beautiful salmon-red with 10 to 12 flowers out at a 
time, which are gracefully arranged on an upright stem, a very useful variety 
for the garden and for cutting. 80 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100 
