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Eridge (2), a splendid addition to the still limited ranks of blue Gladioli, a one 
toned azure blue novelty of extreme beauty in form and setting with 6 to 8 
florets open at a time. A variety of high quality in every respect. A.M. Haar- 
lem 1952. $ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Erny Pyle (2), an outstanding Gladiolus in its deep magenta-purple colouring 
* with a creamy pencilling blotch on lower petals. Valuable garden variety on 
account of its strong constitution and attractive colouring. 
$1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
FIRE KING (1), a wonderful scarlet-red novelty which will bring to your 
garden the unusual and extreme beauty of the Gladioli; it is simply 
superb, having a brilliancy and purity of colour and a perfection of 
finish hardly approached by any other. A grand variety suitable for all 
purposes. $ 2.50 each 
Flying Wing (1), a light coloured Gladiolus of bright appearance, being clear 
creamy white, blending into cream in throat. A magnificent variety of strong 
texture that will give complete satisfaction. $ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Globe Master (1), a very large novelty of striking beauty and exceedingly 
charming colour, bright violet-pink mercing into shell-pink towards the edge 
and creamy-white in throat. A remarkable variety in size and form that opens 
8-10 florets at a time. A.M. Haarlem 1952. 75 cts. per 3; $ 2.50 per doz. 
Grand National (2), a giant among Gladioli and an ideal plant in every respect, 
the colour is vivid-pink with white mark in throat. A novelty of recent introduc- 
tion and a real sensation at our shows on account of its wide expanding florets 
and stately dignity not possessed by any other, producing an enourmous spike 
with 8 florets out at once. A.M. Haarlem 1952. $ 1.00 each; $ 2.75 per 3 
Igloo (2), a splendid gladiolus which distinguishes itself for size and form. Colour 
milky-white with a tinge of soft lilac pencilling on lower petals. ‘The enormous 
florets are of a good substance, fine form, being excellently placed on the long, 
strong stem. A most attractive show flower. A.M. Haarlem 1953. 
$ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Insurpassable (2), enormous spike with 7 to 8 distinct florets of a glorious 
purple-red. An impressive and magnificent garden plant with a perfectly 
straight spike. A sample of perfection and texture. A.M. Haarlem 1952. 
$ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
John Raffles (2), a magnificent and very distinct novelty of an outstanding col- 
our, which is very difficult to describe; when first seen, one is inclined to call it 
‘smoky’. It has a pale ground colour of coppery-yellow uniformly overlaid 
with hundreds of very fine nerves of a shade of burnt-sienna, slightly pale on 
lower petals and with 7 to 9 large well formed expanded flowers out at a time, 
it makes a beautiful spike of a colour not seen in Gladiolus before. Should be of 
particular interest to the real connoisseur, strong grower. 
$ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Kiss of Fire (2), a wonderful warm scarlet-red Gladiolus, very large, tall-grow- 
ing novelty, carrying 8 to 9 wide open flowers at the same time. The colour 
is pure and solid with no tendency whatever to fade. A grand exhibition flower 
and garden plant of singular grace. A.M. Haarlem 1953. $ 2.50 each 
Klaas Velthuys (2), a magnificent pansy-blue Gladiolus. A new introduction 
of high standard and supreme quality. One of the best varieties in that unusual 
colour with 6 to 8 florets open at the same time. Extremely beautiful spike 
of very noble form, good substance and fine stature. 
$ 2.00 per doz.; $ 14.00 per 100 
LEIF ERICSSON (2), a brilliant variety of good colour value; creamy 
white florets of perfect shape and solid texture, well arranged on a 
tall strong stem. A very vigorous plant of ideal habit. Rated A (Excel- 
lent) in U.S.A. $ 2.00 per doz.; $ 14.00 per 100 
