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Parrot (2), a very remarkable flower of an attractive creamy-white colour with 
a flush of peach-blossom-pink. A charming and distinct variety with beautifully 
ruffled florets, nicely set on a straight stem. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Patricia Rock (2), an attractive and distinct shade of fine porcelain-blue. Mag- 
nificent chalice shaped florets with conspicuous purple-blue blotch on lower 
petals. A variety of great charm and delicate yet rich appearance; will be most 
welcome as a border plant and for cutting. 60 cts each; $ 1.50 per 3 
Patriot (2), a flower of exquisitely beautiful form, particularly pleasing, vivid 
scarlet throughout, a most charming flower of outstanding beauty, with 8 to 10 
open florets of grand texture. May be successfully grown for exhibition. 
$ 2.00 each; $ 5.00 per 3 
POLYGOON (1), colour is of a very attractive creamy-yellow, producing 
a tremendous spike of uncommon beauty. Magnificent formed florets 
with conspicuous red blotch down in throat from which 10 to 12 are 
out at a time. A strong and healthy grower, splendid cut flower and 
exhibition variety. F.C.C. Haarlem 1952. A.M. B.G.S. 1952. 
$ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Polynesia (2), a very fine deep orange-salmon blending into cream in throat, 
which has several scarlet lines; 10 to 12 florets out at a time on a tall tapering 
spike, a real Gladiolus for exhibition purposes, good grower. 
$ 1.10 per doz.; $ 7.50 per 100 
Pontiac (2), a magnificent variety of a very rich tone, being of a distinct scarlet- 
red colour. Extremely beautiful and graceful, producing an enormous spike 
with 8 to 10 florets out at a time. It is a strong grower of lasting qualities, very 
decorative for garden and house. 90 cts per 3; $ 3.25 per doz. 
Pride of Holland (2), a very deepred variety with long straight spike, on which 
7 to 9 nicely formed florets are beautifully set. A glorious novelty, which pro- 
duces a most effective display in all positions. $ 1.50 each; $ 4.00 per 3 
Prof. Boerhaave (1), a glorious deep rosy-pink of lovely form and perfect carriage 
with a glowing carmine-red blotch on lower petals. Enormous spike of 8 to 10 
wide open florets, perfectly placed on a strong stem. A giant Gladiolus of 
high quality. (See illustration.) $ 2.00 per doz.; $ 14.00 per 100 
Robert Schuman (2), a magnificent wine-red Gladiolus, being a decided im- 
provement on existing varieties of its colour, many flowers open at the same 
time, each being perfectly arranged on a tall, but strong stem. A sturdy grower 
of great substance and excellent poise. A.M. Haarlem 1952. 
75 cts. per 3; $ 2.50 per doz. 
ROSE EMELY (2), a delightful Gladiolus of a soft salmon-pink colour 
with a particular charm, undoubtedly one of the outstanding novelties 
of the season. A stately variety of commanding poise, ideal in shape 
and texture, producing a spike with 8 to 10 florets open at a time. A.M. 
Haarlem 1953. $1.50 each; 5 4.00 per 3 
RUFFLED CHAMPION (2), an extremely attractive and dainty variety, 
apart from any other; the colour is soft salmon-pink somewhat 
lighter in throat. A nicely frilled novelty and one of the most out- 
standing Gladioli of the present. A.M. Haarlem 1952. F.C.C. Haarlem 
1953; 90 cts. per 3; $ 3.25 per doz. 
Salman’s Masterpiece (1), one of the largest new introductions producing an 
impressive spike of commanding poise. The large well opened florets are of a 
salmon-red colour and well arranged on a very tall and upright stem. 
$ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
SALMAN’S SENSATION (2), a real sensation on account of its deep 
pansy-blue colour and magnificent spike. An exquisite novelty of great 
beauty ; its marvellous flowers are of a splendid form and size. Un- 
doubtedly one of the best in the blue colours, and an exhibition variety 
of great merit and of unusual appearance. A.M. Haarlem 1951. 
$ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
