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John Raffles (2), a magnificent and very distinct variety of an outstanding col- 
our, which is very difficult to describe; when first seen, one is inclined to call it 
“Smoky’’. It has a pale ground colour of coppery-yellow uniformly overlaid 
with hundreds of very fine nerves of a shade of burnt-sienna, slightly pale on 
lower petals and with 7 to 9 large well formed expanded flowers out at a time, 
it makes a beautiful spike of a colour not seen in Gladiolus before. Should be of 
particular interest to the real Connoisseur. Strong grower. 
$ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Jupiter (1), brilliant scarlet-red freely flecked with creamy-white pencilling 
on lower petals, producing an enormous spike of ideal stature with 8 to 10 
florets open at a time. A magnificent garden variety of singular grace. A.M. 
Haarlem 1953. $ 1.25 each; $ 3.25 per 3 
Kiss of Fire (2), a wonderful warm scarlet-red Gladiolus, very large tall-grow- 
ing novelty, carrying 8 to 9 wide open flowers at the same time. Pure and solid 
with no tendency whatever to fade. A grand Exhibition flower of singular 
grace. A.M. Haarlem 1953. $ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Klaas Velthuys (2), a magnificent pansy-blue Gladiolus. A new introduction 
of high standard and supreme quality. One of the best varieties in this unusual 
colour with 6 to 8 florets open at the same time. Extremely beautiful spike 
of very noble form, good substance and fine stature. 
$ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Leif Ericsson (2), a brilliant variety of good colour value; creamy white ruffled 
florets of perfect shape and solid texture, well arranged on a tall strong stem. 
A very vigorous flower of ideal habit. Rated A (Excellent) in U.S.A. 
$ 2.00 per doz.; $ 14.00 per 100 
Lincoln Day (2), a most lovely purple-red and ideal in every respect. A chaste 
and noble variety, matchless in form and outstanding in colour producing an 
enormous spike with 6 to 8 florets open at a time. A.M. Haarlem 1953. 
$ 1.00 each: ¢ 2.50 per 3 
Lustige Witwe (2), a fine soft lilac-blue and large creamy-white centre, one of 
the most popular Gladioli of the last years. Attractive in colour as it may 
be, it produces a wonderful strong spike w:th about 8 wide-open florets. A 
strong healthy grower and splendid Show flower. A.M. Haarlem 1952. Highly 
Commended B.G.S, 1952. (Seeillustration). $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Mabel Violet (2), this glorious Gladiolus may be regarded as the best purp!e- 
violet in its class, very large flowers of a velvety sheen 6 to 8 florets opening at 
a time on an extremely beautiful spike of noble form, good substance and mag- 
nificent stature. F.C.C. Haarlem 1952. A.M. B.G.S. 1952. 
$ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Marconi (2), an exceptionally beautiful and distinct Gladiolus, dark bordeaux- 
red with a velvety sheen. This lovely novelty possesses all the good qualities 
one likes to see in the better class varieties. An excellent Show flower and very 
effective in the garden. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
Maréchal Niel (1), apricot-yellow intermingled with a shade of orange; the very 
large open flowers are nicely arranged on the strong stalk, producing an 
enormous truss from which 10 to 12 florets are open at the same time. A perfect 
garden variety, exceptionally useful for decorative purposes. 
$ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Margaret Mitchell (2), a very choice Gladiolus of unrivalled beauty and grace, 
the well formed flowers are of an intense lemon-yellow colour with a red blotch 
in throat. A very showy and attractive variety for the garden. Rated AA in 
US: Anl9>2: 40 cts. each; $ 1.00 per 3 
Mary Hously (1), an exceedingly large spike of perfect formation, the florets 
are of lovely creamy-white colour with large vermilion blotch on lower petals 
evenly placed on a tall strong stem. F.C.C. Haarlem 1954. 
50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
