Page 6 New Gladiolus 
LUSTIGE WITWE (2), a fine soft lilac-blue, large creamy-white centre, 
one of the most popular Gladiolus of the last two years. Attractive in 
colour as it may be, it produces a wonderful strong spike with about 8 
wide-open florets. A strong healthy grower and splendid show flower. 
A.M. Haarlem 1952. Highly Commended B.G.S. 1952. (See illustration. ) 
$ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
MABEL VIOLET (2), this glorious Gladiolus may be regarded as the 
best purple violet in its class very large flowers of a velvety sheen 
6 to 8 florets opening at a time on an extremely beautiful spike of 
noble form, good substance and magnificent stature. F.C.C. Haarlem 
1952. A.M. B.G.S. 1952. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Marconi (2), an exceptionally beautiful and distinct Gladiolus, dark bordeaux- 
red with a velvety sheen. This lovely novelty possesses all the good qualities 
one likes to see in the better class varieties. An excellent show flower and very 
effective in the garden. $ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Maréchal Niel (1), apricot-yellow intermingled with a shade of orange; the very 
large open flowers are nicely arranged on the strong stalk, producing an 
enormous truss from which 10 to 12 florets are open at the same time. A perfect 
garden variety, exceptionally useful for decorative purposes. 
$ 2.00 per doz.; $ 14.00 per 100 
Margaret Mitchell (2), a very choice Gladiolus of unrivalled beauty and grace, 
the well formed flowers are of an intense lemon-yellow colour with a red blotch 
in throat. A very showy and attractive variety for the garden. Rated AA in 
Uns-Az 1952. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
Mary Hously (1), an exceedingly large spike of perfect formation, the florets 
are of a lovely creamy-white colour with large vermilion blotch on lower petals 
and evenly placed on a tall strong stem. Will be admired as a garden plant 
and cutflower. A.M. Haarlem 1953. $ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
MIGNON (2), a noble flower of exceptional texture and charm. Its colour 
is of a soft cattleya-pink with a carmine-red marking down on lower 
petals, one of the newer varieties of the better class, producing a grand 
spike of 8 to 10 florets out at a time. One of the favourites of the 
B.G.S. show 1952 at Leicester. A. M. B.G.S. 1952. F.C.C. Haarlem 1953. 
$ 2.00 each 
Negus (2),a splendid variety with 8 to 10 florets open at a time which are velvety 
blackish-red, slightly mottling. Unique in colour and stature with great lasting 
qualities. (See illustration.) 75 cts. per 3; $2.50 per doz. 
New Time (2), aremarkable striking variety, glowing scarlet-red, in every respect 
an ideal Gladiolus in form and size, producing a wonderful spike with 8 to 10 
florets open at a time. Despite its size, it is an exquisite novelty and exhibition 
flower. $ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Oriental Splendour (2), a noble flower of very unusual, yet attractive brownish 
red colour with an inside of creamy-yellow. A smoky variety of unique charac- 
ter, producing an enormous spike of 6 to 8 well formed florets, nicely placed 
on a strong stem. A brilliant variety of good colour value and ideal habit. A.M. 
Haarlem 1952. A.M. B.G.S. 1953. $ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Palace (2), a wonderful clear blush white with green tinge, very large, tall 
growing variety, carrying 7 to 8 wide open flowers at the same time. A grand 
exhibition variety and a garden plant of singular grace. 
90 cts. per 3; $ 3.00 per doz. 
PALETTE (2), one of the most remarkable Gladiolus ever raised in its 
strange but attractive colour, which is deep salmon-red with a clear 
blue blotch in throat. A real sensation amongst the newer varieties, 
creating an impressive effect as garden plant and on the show table. 
$1.10 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
The figures within parentheses after the names of varieties indicate the period of 
flowering as follows: 
1, Early 2. Mid-season 3. Late season. 
