Tested and Proven G ladiolus 
JESSIE MAE (xknignt-'52) 80 days-443 
Rich deep pink with scarlet feather to add charm and appeal. 
08 inches tall, 20-22 buds, 28-inch flower head, 9 open with 
good attachment. Heavy texture and ruffling, American Home 
Achievement winner as well as other awards. 
L. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) (M. ea. 60c; 10—$4.80) 
(S. ea. 40c; 10—$3.20) (Blbts. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) 
JULIA MAE (Pommert-’53) 
74 days-460 
This variety turned out to be one of the best in the trial 
gardens last year and again this year. It is a pinkish 
lavender near self color, grows about 5 ft, tall, has 6 to 8 
open at a time. Opens perfectly from tight bud, stands heat 
well, is a fast propagator. A good commercial variety as 
well as exhibition. Has won its share of ribbons on the 
West Coast and also the American Home Medal. Florists 
who have used it in their work, keep asking for more. 
A “must have.” (L. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) 
(M. ea. 75c; 10—$6.00) (S. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) 
(Blbts. 4—25c) 
KING DAVID (carison-’51) 85 days-570 
Deep dark purple with velvet red throat and picotee edge 
around the petals. Heavily ruffled and fluted with a satin-like 
texture. Tall straight spikes with 10 open and 10 showing color 
on a spike of 22-24 buds. Does not burn and is an excellent 
propagator. (L. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) 
(M. ea. 35c; 10—$2.80) (S. ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) 
(Blbts. 10—35c; 100—$1.50) 
SPECIAL UNIT: 2 lg., 3 med., 10 sm. for $3.50 
KING SIZE (Hartmann-’53) 95 days-531 
This giant of giants is a clear medium salmon with a few 
carmine lines on a rich cream throat. Will have as many as 
26 buds, and will open 10 or more well placed blooms on a 
long 36-40 inch flower head. Has good substance and opens 
well when cut in bud. It’s a good propagator and bulblets 
germinate well. (L. ea. $3.00; 10—$24.00) 
(M. ea. $2.00; 10—$16.00) (S. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) 
(Blbts. 2—50c) 
LAVALLE (tines-49) 85 days-507 
Light ivory-cream with small orange throat feather. Very tall 
strong grower. Opens up to eight 5%4-inch florets on a 
straight 18-bud spike. Very attractive. 
(L. ea. 40c; 10—$3.20) (M. ea. 30c; 10—$2.40) 
(S. ea. 20c; 10—$1.60) (Blbts. 10—30c; 100—$2.00) 
LILA WALLACE (Fairchita-47) 80 days-464 
Velvety cerise or dark rose that makes you stop and look; 
8 open on an 18-bud spike. Truly a beautiful Glad. 
(L. ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) (M. ea. 20c; 10—$1.60) 
(S. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (Blbts. 15—25c) 
Charles D. Fortnam 
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LODESTAR (paimer-’50) 80 days-410 
Medium yellow shading to deeper lip. Opens 5 to 7 some- 
what ruffled, well placed blooms on an 18-bud spike. 
Stands heat well. (L. ea. 25c; 10—$2.00) 
(M. 2—30c; 10—$1.20) (S. 3—25c; 10—65c) 
(Blbts. 15—25c; 100—$1.25) 
MARY ANNE ikiein-’52) 70 days-300 
This little Glad is not outstanding in length, but its 
color, a creamy white with rose-pink bordered petals is 
something exquisite to look at, and wonderful to work 
with in arrangements and corsages. Florists will delight 
working with it. It only grows about 2% to 3 ft. high, 
and carries about 13 to 15 buds. Will open 5 to 6 florets 
about 3%4 inches wide. Makes beautiful arrangements 
for home use. Supply is limited. No discount. 
(L. ea. $1.50; 10—$12.00) (M. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) 
(S. ea. 60c; 10—$4.80) (Blbts. 2—25¢; 10—$1.00) 
MESA MIST (Hartman-’52) 
Sparkling gray self. Round florets and 6 open on an 
18-bud spike. A strong grower and strikingly different. 
(L. ea. $1.00; 10—$8.00) (M. ea. 75c; 10—$6.00) 
(S. ea. 50c; 10—$4.00) (Blbts. 4—25c; 100—$4.00) 
SPECIAL UNIT: 1 Ig., 2 med., 2 sm. for $3.00 
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MID-AMERICA knierim-47) 85 days-550 
Clear, brilliant light red with no markings. Grows mam- 
moth, smooth round florets up to 7 inches in diameter. 
Well attached to a tall strong stem, with 26 buds, 33 to 
36-inch flower heads are not uncommon Bulblets fre- 
quently bloom. . (L. 2—30c; 10—$1.20) 
(M. 2—20c; 10—80c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 30c) 
MONTPELIER 
85 days-486 
(Hatch-’47) 85 days-440 
Clear pink that opens 8 to 10 well placed florets on tall 
straight plant. It grows 5 to 6 feet tall with a 30-inch 
flower head and has 20-24 buds, A regular and consistent 
grower. (L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) 
(S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
MY DEAR sisson-’48) 
Tall, early shell-pink that will open to the tip when cut 
in tight bud. Will open 7 to 8 ruffled 5%-inch florets 
on a 22-bud spike. The 30-inch flower heads are a ribbon of beauty. 
(L. 2—30c; 10—$1.20) (M. 2-20; 10—80c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
77 days-440 
Boise Belle 
MYRNA FAY cines-46) 75 days-a66 
Rich orchid-like lavender, 9 to 11 open, 54-inch florets on a 19 to 
and sturdy, (L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70c) 
NILA (Pruitt-47) 85 days-452 
A beautiful dark red with 7 to 9 round well placed florets open on a spike of 18 to 20 buds. 
It grows very tall with straight slender stems. It has been consistently good here for five years. 
(L. 2—25c; 10—$1.00) (M. 10—70¢c) (S. 10—40c) (Blbts. pkg. 25c) 
21-bud spike. Always straight 
(S. 10—40c) (Blbts pkg. 25c) 
