Page 8 New Gladiolus 
Sans Souci (2), a newcomer of a brilliant appearance on account of its fascinating 
scarlet colour. A superb Gladiolus which is generally regarded as one of the 
choicest of the scarlet varieties. A garden plant of great distinction, splendid 
cutflower and excellent for decorative and exhibit purpose. A.M. R.H.S. 1952, 
$1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Scarlet Leader (1), a very superb new introduction of an intense scarlet-red 
throughout and of a brilliancy which is unique amongst Gladioli. It is un- 
questionably one of the best in its colour and necessary to see the actual bloom 
to appreciate the delicacy of its outline. It produces 8 to 10 nicely formed 
florets out at a time, producing a spike of uncommon beauty. A.M. Haar- 
lem 1953. $ 2.00 each 
Silcherlied (1), magnificent variety of a very rich tone; flowers are of a distinct 
bright-pink with a conspicuous carmine-red pencilling in throat, extremely 
beautiful and graceful spike with 8 to 10 florets out at a time. A garden plant of 
distinction, ideal for cutting and decorative purposes. 
40 cts. each: $ 1.00 per 3 
Sonja (1), a lovely deep pink with a large creamy-white centre, an enormous 
spike with 8 to 10 well formed florets open at a time. A most charming variety 
for the border and extremely lovely for the show-table. A.M. Haarlem 1952. 
60 cts. each; $ 1.50 per 3 
Spic & Span (2), a well known Gladiolus, but still a favourite among the better 
varieties, its fine salmon-pink colour and tremendous long spike is always an 
attraction. A grand variety for any purpose, especially for the show-table. 
$1.10 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Sunny Boy (2), a lovely variety of a most pleasing shade of soft creamy-yellow 
with a conspicuous red blotch in throat; producing an elegant spike with 6 to 
8 florets out at the same time, very effective in the garden and ideal for cutting, 
A.M. Haarlem 1952. $1.10 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Turkana (2), very outstanding in colour; deep velvet brownish-red, with white 
pencilling on lower petals, a novelty of a perfect carriage and noble form. The 
large open florets are nicely placed on a strong stem, 8 open at once. F.C.C., 
Haarlem 1952. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
Venus (1), a delightful variety of a soft lavender-blue with a deep violet-blue 
blotch on lower petals; 6 to 8 lovely shaped florets are open at a time which 
form a spike of perfect formation. A cheerful Gladiolus which will give a glo- 
rious effect in the garden. $ 2.00 each; $ 5.00 per 3 
WASHINGTON (1), very tall, large flowering exhibition variety of a pure 
appleblossom-pink colour. Flowers are of an excellent substance, 
perfectly placed ona strong and sturdy stem ; exceptionally long spike 
measuring 24 inch from the first bloom to top. A real giant, producing 
a truss of 10 to 12 florets out at a time. A.M. Haarlem 1952. F.C.C, 
Haarlem 1953. -$ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
WILLEM HAGEMAN (2), a superb novelty of deep primrose yellow 
with a small scarlet pencilling on lower petals, 6 to 8 florets of excel- 
lent substance are produced on a tall strong stem. Generally regarded 
as the best flower of the show. Challence cup Dutch Gladiolus Soc. 
1953. 75 cts per 3; $ 2.50 per doz. 
WINSTON CHURCHILL (2), this wonderful introduction is as out- 
standing as its name indicates, a choice flower of a beautiful dark 
velvety red with 7 to 8 very large well formed florets out at a time 
which are nicely displayed on a strong erect stem, making it a broad 
noble truss of splendid carriage; it is a Mansoer seedling of great 
merit. Recommended for exhibition and for the garden. Highly Com- 
mended B.S.G. 1952. (See illustration.) $ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
