GLADIOLUS 
FALL AND WINTER, 1954-55 
Again we present a choice selection of fine modern glads. Each year we try out 
most of the promising new varieties, selecting only the best for our listing. Large-size 
bulbs in some varieties will be scarce this year, but remember that a medium bulb of 
number 3 size will give fine results. We always put in number 3 for mediums, as long 
as they last. Large bulbs are usually assorted 1’s and 2’s, with as many number ones 
as possible. Our bulbs are clean and healthy; no botrytis or other diseases in our dry 
climate. Satisfaction is guaranteed. Fall orders are filled in the order received, but not 
necessarily shipped in that order. Southern and western orders are usually shipped first; 
eastern orders after danger of winter freezing is past. 
Would you like to receive a bulb or two of a fine new variety at very little extra cost? 
With your order of $5.00 or more, if you will include enough extra to cover postage, or 
will agree to send us (after you receive your order) the amount of postage shown on 
the package, we will include with your order a new 1954 or 1955 introduction of value at 
least THREE TIMES the cost of the postage. This is in addition to our usual extras. If 
you wish to refund the postage to us and receive this special new bulb, just check the 
space provided on the order blank. 
ABLAZE (Roberts ’54) 351 (E). Flashy medium-sized red and yellow novelty. A larger, 
brighter version of Flashlight. 
L $2.00, M $1.50, S $1.00, Bits, .20 each, 10-$1.50 
ACE OF SPADES (Sisson 750) 454 (EM), Darkest of the black reds, opening about 5 
large silky flowers at a time on tall spikes. 
L .30, M .20, S 2-.25, Blts. 10-.20, 100-$1.50 
ANGEL WINGS (Kolb ’54) 300 (EM). Fine new commercial prospect in the whites, Opens 
8 round, frilled, nicely-placed florets on good spikes. 
L $2.00, M $1.50, S $1.00, Blts. .25 each, 10-$2.00 
BERGEN (Van Voorhis 754) 470 (E), Extremely tall vigorous purple. Placement erratic 
at times: otherwise good habits. 
L $2.00, M $1.35, S .65, Blts. .25 each, 10-$2.00 
BERMUDA (Roberts ’52) 5381 (M). Light coral pink with white throat The extremely 
heavy ruffling and leathery substance must be seen to be believed! Very lovely. Opens 8 
to 10. 
L $2.00, M $1.50, S $1.00, Blts. .20 each, 10-$1.50, 100-$12.00 
BLACK CHERRY (Rich ’48) 554 (M). Still just about the best and most reliable black 
red in existence, in our opinion, Good grower and stands heat well. 
L .30, M .20, S 2-.25, Blts. 10-.20, 100-$1.50 
BLUE DEVIL (Larus ’51) 479 (EM). Novelty blue-violet that is very popular with most 
people, A little on the bizarre side, with its red-violet darts on white throat, Striking. 
L $1.50, M $1.00, S .75, Blts. 2-.30, 10-$1.20, 100-$9.60 
BOISE BELLE (Roberts ’48) 483 (ML). One of the best exhibition glads, opening 10 to 
12 lovely ruffled pink and yellow flowers at once, Its opening and holding qualities often 
give Boise Belle the second-day championship; it won this award in 1954 at the Central 
International and Eastern Oregon shows, among others. 
L .20, M 2-.25, S 3-.25, Blts. 20-.25, 100-$1.00 
BRANDYWINE (Howell 753) 470 (EM). Lovely silky maroon-purple of a distinct shade. 
The medium-large flowers have a smooth enameled finish, Tall and healthy grower, 
L $1.00, M .75, S .50, Bits. 2-.25, 10-$1.00 
BURMA ROSE (Lasch ’53) 563 (EM). A Burma “sport” with a lighter color than the 
original; darker rose throat. Grows and propagates like Burma. 
L $1.00, M .60, S .35, Blts. 3-.25, 10-.65 
CARMEN CORLISS (Roberts 753) 480 (EM). Soft glistening light coral pits with bright | 
yellow lip petals, Medium size and height; 5 or 6 open at once, Won “Most Beautiful” 
award, Conn., 1953, 
L $1.50, M $1.00, S .50, Blts. 2-.25, 10-$1.00, 100-$8.00 
CELESTIAL ROSE (Melk 754) 460-440 (M). Lovely light pure pink with white throat. 
Should be a good commercial cut flower. Opens 8 on good spikes. 
L $1.50, M $1.00, S .60, Blts. .20 each, 10-$1.50 
