Page 4 New Gladiolus 
Blue Bird (2), a fine novelty in blue, being a decided improvement on existing 
varieties on account of its deep colour, many flowers open at the same time, 
perfectly arranged on a good stem. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
Blue Giant (1). This glorious Gladiolus may be regarded as an excellent variety 
in the blues; a very attractive novelty in its deep blue colour, producing an 
enormous spike with 8 florets out at a time. In every respect ideal as a garden 
plant and show flower. A.M. Haarlem 1952. $ 1.50 each; $ 4.00 per 3 
Blue Haze (2), surely the best ,,smoky”’ for colour yet originated, a lovely red- 
dish-violet without marking with an undertone of blue-mauve. Awarded at the 
grand Jubilee Exhibition 1952 of the Dutch Gladioli Soc. as the best in its 
colour. A Gladiolus of striking appearance, producing a slender, but strong 
spike with 6 to 8 florets open at a time. An outstanding novelty of recent in- 
troduction. A.M. Haarlem 1952. $ 2.00 per doz.; $ 14.00 per 100 
Blue Impression (2), a magnificent novelty of refined beauty, one of the finest 
shades of deep lavender-blue which becomes all the more beautiful as the 
flower opens its long truss of florets. A stately variety of outstanding and 
commanding poise, ideal in shape and texture. A.M. Haarlem 1952. 
$ 1.00 each 
Boccharini (2), an attractive novelty with an outstanding, lively metallic, 
scarlet-orange colour. The elegantly formed flowers are nicely set on an excep- 
tional fine spike. An exhibition variety of great merit. 
$ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Bonanza (2), very tall, large flowering exhibition variety of a pure, rich golden 
yellow colour, flowers are of excellent substance, perfectly placed on a strong 
straight stem. A unique colour amongst Gladioli and a most delightful flower 
of unusual interest. $ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Caleidoscope (2), an extremely attractive and dainty variety, quite distinct 
from other smokies; the colour is a combination of soft salmon-orange in a more 
or less spotted mixture with an underground of pale yellow. A grand exhibi- 
tion variety and a garden plant of singular grace. A seedling from the famous 
Gladiolus Mother Macree. 60 cts. per 3; $ 2.00 per doz. 
Clara Carder (2), an exquisite variety of a very soft apricot-pink colour with 
wide open florets and perfectly placed on a strong stem. Will be admired as a 
garden plant and as a cutflower. $ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Devotion (2), extremely lovely soft yellow with carmine-red blotch on lower 
petals, a novelty of exquisite and gentle grace of a most glorious hue, 6 to 7 
lovely florets of ideal shape open at a time which form a spike of ideal habit. 
60 cts per 3; $ 2.00 per doz. 
Diamond (2), a glorious creamy-yellow of a lovely and perfect carriage with a 
fine apricot shade in centre. This noble Gladiolus may be considered as the 
choicest in its class; the beautifully formed flowers are very regularly placed on 
an erect stem; a cutflower of singular grace. A.M. Haarlem 1952. 
$ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Doris Day (1), aremarkable striking variety, colour deep lilac with dark feather- 
ing in petals and small white pencilling on lower petals. A well formed flower 
of distinct character, may be effectively used in the border. (See illustration.) 
$ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Dream Girl (1), this extraordinary variety displays an extremely lovely col- 
ouring; the large wide-open florets are of a soft magenta-pink, and are grace- 
fully carried on a tall straight stem. A very attractive garden variety. A.M. 
Haarlem 1952. $ 2.00 per doz.; $ 14.00 per 100 
Edward Jenner (2), a first class Gladiolus of a most vivid scarlet colour sur- 
passes the race in form, size and texture; the enormous, bright coloured flowers 
are of an ideal formation, 7 to 8 florets open at a time, gracefully carried on 
the tall and slender stem. A grand exhibition flower. A.M. Haarlem 1953. 
$ 2.50 each 
