Elizabeth the Queen 
Gladiolus Compare uith na other Blower 
FORSYTHIA (Harris-’52) 80 days-512 
This has proven one of the finest yellows in commerce. 55 inches 
tall with a 26-in. flower head, 5%4-in. florets, 20 buds, 8 open and 
8 in color. Ruffled, fluted, stands heat and drought well and rated 
highly by all who have seen it. (L. ea. 75c; 10—$6.00) 
(M. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (S. 25c; 10—$2.00) (Blbts. 20—$1.00) 
FRASER (Harris-’50) 90 days-432 
Deep salmon with deeper throat. Heavily ruffled. Grows 56 inches 
tall with 8 florets open on a 22-inch flower head. Excellent for 
commercial or exhibition use. (L. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) 
(M. ea. 35c; 10—$2.80) (S. ea. 25; 10—$2.00) (Bibts, 20—$1.00) 
FRIENDSHIP (Fischer-’49) 70 days-442 
An exceptionally healthy grower and one of the earliest to bloom 
in our fields. It is tall with 6 to 7 blooms open on a strong but 
slender stem. Color is medium pink and nicely ruffled. A beautiful 
variety any season. (L. 2—35c; 10—$1.40) 
(M. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (S. 10—60c) (Blbts. pkg. 35c) 
GAIL $(Farrington-49) 85 days-466 
Light lavender shading to deeper lavender at the petal edges 
with a light penciling of rose-cerise on the lower petals deep in 
the throat. Consistently tall grower, produces stretchy spike 
with 7 to 9 open. Never crooks or flakes and will open clear to 
the tip in water keeping its size and color. 
(L. ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) (M. 2—30c; 10—$1.20) 
(S. 3—25c; 10—65c) (Blbts. 15—25c; 100—$1.20) 
SPECIAL UNIT: 5 lg., 5 med., 10 sm. for $2.25 
GARNET RUFFLES (Maynard-’53) 85 days-352 
Clear, clean deep rich velvety red, ruffled and fluted with a fringe 
of silver, almost self and a beautiful color. 4-in. florets on a 19-bud 
spike with 8 open and 8 showing color. Flower head 21-26 inches, 
height 50 inches. Originator says its in a class where it cannot be 
beat. (L. ea. $2.00; 10—$16.00) (M. ea. $1.50; 10—$12.00) 
(S. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) (Blbts. 5—$1.00; 50—$8.00) 
GATINEAU (Palmer-’52) 80 days-422 
Orange-salmon with light yellow throat. A lively color shown on tall 
straight spikes with 7 to 8 open; 41% to 5-inch florets, A vigorous 
grower and good propagaor. Awarded Trial Garden Medals in 
Canada as a seedling. 
(L. ea. 75c; 10—$6.00) (M. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (S. ea. 35c; 10—$2.80) 
(Blbts. 8—25c; 100—$2.50) 
GENE (Farringon-’49) 80 days-410 
Intensely ruffled medium yellow with excellent placement. Opens 
6 to 8 florets and sometimes more which are beautifully placed and 
firmly attached to the stem. A marvelous advance in the yellow 
clas, (L. 2—30c); 10—$1.20) (M. 3—20c; 10—80c) 
(S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
GENERAL EISENHOWER (salman-743) 85 days-542 
Deep rose in a brilliant clean shade with exceptionally large florets 
occasionally reaching 7 inches in diameter. Has good placement 
and attachment and is in demand for commercial cut flowers. 
(L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) (S$. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
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GOLD (Marshall-’51) 80 days-412 
Deep yellow that opens 6 nicely ruffled round open florets. 
Seedling of Orange Gold and carries many of its good qualities in 
plant, flower head and floret attachment. Has won many champion- 
ships and blue ribbons at major shows. (L. ea. 40c; 10—$3.20) 
(M. ea. 30c; 10—$2.40) (S. ea. 15c; 10—$1.20) 
(Blbts. 10—35c; 100—$2.50) 
GOLD BOND (Harris-’53) 88 days-510 
I would call this a 500 as it grows for us. Could be the best large 
yellow I have seen. Grows to 66 inches and has a 26-in. flower head. 
8 open, 6 in color on a 20-bud spike. A rich canary-yellow ruffled, 
heavy textured. No throat marks, just clean, clear yellow throughout. 
(L. ea. $1.50; 10—$12.00) (M. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) 
(S. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (Blbts. 5—50c; 100—$8.00) 
GRETA GARBO pfitzer-’37) 85 days-440 
The unusual beauty of this older variety has led us to list it again. 
It is a light creamy pink that will blend with any other color or 
shade. (L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) (S. 10—40c) 
(Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
GRACE DARLING 
(Harris-’48) 85 days-460 
A lovely blend of rosy pink and white. Tall grower up to 60 inches 
and will open eight 5-inch florets on a 26-inch flower head. Good 
attachment and excellent texture. (L. 2—35c; 10—$1.40) 
(M. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (S. 4—30c; 10—60c) (Blbts. pkg. 35c) 
GWEN  (Pickell-49) 80 days-560 
One of the first commercially valuable fragrant Glads. Light 
rose in color with darker throat markings. Grows tall and 
straight and will open 6 to 8 beautiful florets that will stand 
handling and will win on the show table. It cuts 100% usable 
spikes and is one of the best in our Trial Garden this year. 
(L. ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) (M. ea. 15c; 10—$1.20) 
(S. 3—25c; 10—65c) (Blbts. 15—25c; 100—$1.20) 
SPECIAL UNIT: 5 lg., 5 med., 10 sm. for $2.00 
HARRY HOPKINS (Salman-’47) 85 days-462 
Deep rose with slightly purplish shading. It will open 6 to 8 well 
placed blooms on a tall straight stem. A very choice variety. 
(L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
HEIRLOGM (kKlein-’51) 80 days-566 
Rose-orchid in color, slightly ruffled, crystal clear with absolutely 
no flecking. Color alone makes it outstanding. Makes 5-ft. tall 
spikes with 23 to 25 buds. Will open ten 51-inch florets with others 
showing color. Opens well when cut in tight bud. Has won awards 
wherever shown. (L. ea. $3.00; 10—$24.00) 
(M. ea. $2.00; 10—$16.00) (S. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) 
(Blbts. 2—50c; 10—$2.00) 
SPECIAL UNIT: 1 lg., 1 med., 1 sm., 5 blbts. for $6.00) 
HOWARD V. WRIGHT (kKadel-’51) — 82 days-410 
Here is a light yellow with a somewhat deeper throat. It opens 
5-inch florets with 5 or more showing color on a 20-bud spike. 
Flower head averages 29 inches. Wide open florets have plain re- 
curved petals, on a strong and vigorous plant. 
(L. ea. $2.00; 10—$16.00) (M. ea. $1.50; 10—$12.00) 
(S. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) (Bibts. 20c ea.) 
