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New Gladioli Introductions 1955 
We propose to introduce each year a number of Gladioli which in our opinion 
are among the best exhibited during the previous season and which have not pre- 
viously been introduced. These brand new introductions may be regarded 
as a considerable improvement on the present collection of Gladioli, while the 
selection is being made with utmost care and after due consideration for 
substance, poise, colour-value and size of the flowers. 
Amos (2), a brilliant red introduction of the better class with a fine yellow 
pencilling on lower petals, wide expanding florets from which 6 to 8 are open 
at atime. A grand Exhibition variety. A.M. Haarlem 1954. 
$ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Blue Veil (2), an outstanding coloured novelty of soft pansy-blue with nicely 
_ formed florets regularly set on a strong straight stem. Attractive Show flower 
on account of its ideal shape and texture. A.M. Haarlem 19094. 
$ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Coronation (1), an outstanding novelty of solid substance and of uncommon 
beauty, of warmsalmon-pink colour with coppery yellow in throat, producing 
an enormous strong spike with 8 to 10 florets open at a time. A.M. Haarlem 
1953. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
Festival (2),adeep coloured coral-red with carmine blotch on lower petals, well- 
formed open florets nicely arranged on a tall strong spike. A good grower and 
extreirely useful for all purposes. A.M. Haarlem 1994, 
$ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Gustaf Springer (2),a very superb introduction of exceptional beauty and dis- 
tinction; a pleasing purple variety, uniform in colour and outstanding in form 
and size, beautiful novelty for the garden and Show table. A.M. Haarlem 1954. 
$ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Indonesia (2), a handsome flower of a deep amaranth-red, a distinct Gladiolus 
of exquisite and sturdy growth with 8 to 10 florets open at a time. Highly 
recommended for all purposes. A.M. Haarlem 1954. 
$ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Lavender Giant (2), beautiful deep lavender coloured novelty, a great im- 
provement on the old Lavender Dream, a delicate variety of constant 
delight and excellent Show flower, producing a strong erect stem with 6 to 8 
well formed florets out at a time. F.C.C. Haarlem 1994, 
$ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3. 
Medusa (2), a charming variety of a distinct deep scarlet-red colour, a noble 
flower of exceptional texture and refined quality. A chaste and noble Gla- 
diolus, matchless in form and poise, borne on a straight stem. 
$ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Pink Sensation (2), a noble variety of delicate character and extreme loveliness. 
The tlowers are soft rosy-pink, somewhat deeper on the edge of the petals. A 
glorious novelty of enormous size with 8 to 10 open florets at a time. 
$ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Tosto (1), one ofthe early flowering varieties with enormous Amaryllis-like 
flowers of a lovely brick-red colour, the wide open florets measuring quite 7 in, 
across, which are correctly spaced on a tall strong stem. F.C.C. Haarlem 1954. 
$ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
