Gladioli New 
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Schezpers ladioli 
“A taste for flowers denotes a beautiful character which 
almost all persons of true refinement have.” 
—BALZAC 
This selection is arranged in conformity with the classification adopted by the Gladiolus Society. All 
varieties marked ‘‘Exhibition’’ are especially suitable for exhibition purposes, florets measure over 
4 inches in diameter. Varieties marked ‘‘Decorative”’ produce florets measuring over 31 inches in 
diameter. In selecting these varieties, special stress is laid on their value for decorative purposes. 
Varieties marked ‘Small Flowered” produce florets measuring less than 3% inches across. They are 
especially selected for their decorative value, for use in bowls and for table decorations. This class 
includes the type previously listed as ‘‘Primulinus.”’ (See Miniatures, page 10.) 
Varieties marked ‘‘Early’’ bloom in from 70-80 days. Those marked ‘‘Midseason"’ come into flower 
in 85-90 days, while those marked ‘‘Late” take a few days longer to bloom. 
(For Color Index of Gladioli, See Inside Back Cover) 
ABU HASSAN. (Midseason-Exhibition) A glossy dark 
blue-violet which defies competition in this color class: 
buds appear black. To those who remember the popular 
“Pelegrina” we wish to state that Abu Hassan excels in 
both color and growth. It is the finest dark violet blue 
Gladiolus yet introduced. The color contrasts when com- 
bined in a bouquet with “Mother Kadel” is very charming. 
Extra fine cut flower and always a prize winner. See illus- 
tration, page 12. $1.75 for 10; $15.00 per 100. 
ARTIST. (Early-Decorative) A new introduction of rare 
merit. Lovely lilac-violet with delightful narrow pencil 
stripe of white through each petal for a beautiful effect. 
Strong grower with many of the well placed florets open 
at one time. Should be in every collection. $1.35 for 10; 
$11.00 per 100. 
BEAUTY’S BLUSH. (Midseason-Decorative) For a true 
blush pink this variety cannot be superseded. Most readily 
described as a frosty white, delightfully and lightly flushed 
rose-pink with a touch of warm cream in the throat. Seven 
to nine well placed florets are open at one time on the 
strong tall spike. A prize winner at every show. $1.50 for 
10; $12.50 per 100. 
BIRCH RED. (Midseason-Exhibition) The best deep red 
Gladioli introduced to date. Florets are arranged in a 
double row. Fine tall grower with 8 of the 19 buds open 
at one time. Beautiful when arranged in a bouquet with 
“Spotlight.” $1.50 for 10; $12.50 per 100. 
BLUE BEAUTY. (Midseason-Decorative) The best of the 
new blue originations. Light blue with edges of petals 
overlaid violet-blue. Large, wide-open florets of fine round 
form, 6 to 8 open at a time. Excellent spike with 20 or 
more buds. Exquisite when combined with “Crinkle 
Cream” or “Dr. Fleming.” See illustration, page 5. $1.55 
for 10; $13.00 per 100. 
BURMA. (Midseason-Exhibition) Heavily ruffled florets 
of rose-red lighter in the throat. Well placed blooms are 
held on strong stiff stems with as many as 10 open at one 
time. Exquisite when arranged in a bouquet with either 
“Leading Lady” or “Mother Kadel.” Very popular; al- 
ways a prize winner. See illustration, page 11. $1.50 for 
10; $12.50 per 100. 
CARNIVAL. (Midseason-Exhibition) Bright scarlet-red 
with large snowy white throat. Good strong grower, fine 
for exhibition. See illustration, page 6. $1.85 for 10; 
$16.00 per 100. 
CIRCE. (Midseason-Exhibition) Russet-orange with a deep 
red blotch that is bordered with a thin yellow band. Very 
attractive. Six to eight of the eighteen buds are open at 
one time on a strong stem. Placement of the florets on the 
stem is perfect. Prize winner. $1.35 for 10; $11.00 per 100. 
CRINKLE CREAM. (Midseason-Decorative) Pale yellow, 
has very large florets that open wide and are well placed 
on strong stems. Heavily ruffled, beautiful in a combina- 
tion with either “Burma” or “Abu Hassan.” Very outstand- 
ing. $1.65 for 10; $14.00 per 100. 
DIEPPE. (Midseason-Exhibition) This is by far one of the 
finest “Glads” introduced to date. The salmon-scarlet 
florets are six inches wide, well placed and with seven to 
nine open at one time. Florets are well rounded of fine 
texture and delightfully ruffled. See illustration, page 11. 
$1.50 for 10; $12.50 per 100. 
DR. FLEMING. (Early-Exhibition) Very bright pink 
shaded lighter on the lower petals and to almost white 
deep in the throat. A very pleasing color combination. The 
florets are large and heavily ruffled at the edges. The full 
spike has ten florets open at one time. Highest honors at 
the shows. $1.35 for 10; $11.00 per 100. 
