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Newest Gladiolus Introductions 
We propose to introduce each year a number of Gladioli varieties which in our 
opinion belong to the top-ranks of the show table during the previous season and 
which have not been introduced before. These brand new introductions may be 
regarded as a considerable improvement on the present collection of Gladiohy, 
while the selection is being done with utmost care and after due consideration for 
substance, poise, colour-value and size of the flowers. 
Happiness (2), abrandnew variety of delicate character and extreme loveliness, 
deep bordeaux-red with velvety sheen, very enchanting variety of unusual 
colouring, opens 6 to 8 well formed florets at a time. A beauty for the garden 
and show-table. A.M. Haarlem 1953. $ 2.00 each; $ 5.00 per 3. 
Indian Summer (3), extremely lovely shade of intense orange-red throughout, 
its nicely formed florets and perfect carriage adding to its beauty and distinc- 
tion. A giant Gladiolus of first-class quality, producing an enormous spike with 
8 to 10 very large flowers open at one time. A.M. B.G.S. 1953. 
$ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Jupiter (1), a brilliant scarlet-red, freely flecked, with creamy-white pencilling 
on lower petals, producing an enormous spike of ideal stature with 8 to 10 
florets open at a time. A magnificent garden variety of singular grace. A.M. 
Haarlem 1953. $ 2.00 each; $ 5.00 per 3 
Lincoln Day (2), a delightful variety of a most lovely purple-red and ideal in 
every respect. A chaste and noble variety, matchless in form and outstanding 
in colour, producing an enormous spike with 6 to 8 florets open at a time. 
A.M. Haarlem 1953. $ 2.00 cach; $5.00 per 3 
Flying Dutchman (2), a magnificent deep blue novelty in every respect and one 
of the best in the blues, extremely beautiful spike of noble form and fine 
stature, producing a strong spike with 6 to 8 perfect open florets out at a 
time. An exhibition flower of great merit. A.M. Haarlem 1953. 
$ 2.00 each; $ 5.00 per 3 
Papoea (3), a most attractive, but unusual coloured novelty of soft brownish-red 
with remarkable white edge round petals, which is unique amongst Gladioli. 
It has 8 to 10 open florets, ideal in shape and texture, very effective in the 
garden as well as on the show-table. A.M. Haarlem 1953. 
$ 2.00 each; $ 5.00 per 3 
Queen of Holland (2),indeed appropriately named as it is the Queen of Orange. 
Flaming scarlet-orange throughout and of a perfection in form and poise 
seldom seen in any other variety, beyond all doubt a delight in the garden and 
equally successful on the show-table. $ 2.00 each; $ 5.00 per 3 
Royal Baby (2), bright royal scarlet of lovely form and perfect carriage, this 
fine variety is considered the choicest in its class on account of its vivid colour 
and perfection of texture. Will be admired as a garden plant and as a cut- 
flower. A.M. Haarlem 1953. $ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Smiling Queen (2), a wonderful Gladiolus of refined beauty and charming colour 
of delicate peach-blossom pink. The florets are of a particularly beautiful form 
and gracefully set along the tall straight stem. A giant exhibition variety and 
a garden plant of singular grace. A.M. Haarlem 1953. 
$ 2.00 each; $ 5.00 per 3 
Spring Time (2), a very particular colour of soft lilac-mauve, somewhat lighter 
on lower petals and conspicuous crimson blotch in throat, producing an ele- 
gant spike with 8 to 10 open flowers. One of the most beautiful varieties in its 
colour, a garden plant of distinction, most lovely for decorative purposes. 
$ 2.00 each; $ 5.00 per 3 
United States (2), a well built flower of great quality and finish and of a bril- 
liant bright purple, beautifully formed florets well arranged along a straight 
strong stem, a coming variety of particular charm. A.M. Haarlem 1953. 
$ 2.00 each; $ 5.00 per 3 
