Page 6 New Gladiolus 
Mignon (2), a noble flower of exceptional texture and charm. Its colour is a soft 
cattleya-pink with a carmine-red marking down on lower petals, one of the 
newer varieties of the better class, producing a grand spike of 8 to 10 florets — 
out at a time. One of the favourites of the B.G.S. Show 1952 at Leicester. 
A.M.B.G.S. 1952. F.C.C. Haarlem 1953. $ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
New Time(2), a remarkable striking variety, glowing scarlet-red, in every respect 
an ideal Gladiolus in form and size, producing a wonderful spike with 8 to 10 
florets open at a time. Despite its size, it is an exquisite novelty and Exhibition 
flower. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
Oriental Splendour (2), a noble flower of very unusual yet attractive brownish 
red colour with an inside of creamy-yellow. A smokv variety of unique charac- 
ter, producing an enormous spike of 6 to 8 well formed florets, nicely placed 
on astrong stem. A brilliant variety of good colour value and ideal habit. A.M. 
Haarlem 1952. A.M. B.G.S. 1953. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
Palace (2), a wonderful clear blush white with green tinge, very large and tall 
growing variety, carrying 7 to 8 wide open flowers at the same time. A grand 
Exhibition variety and a garden flower of singular grace. 
$ 2.15 per doz.; $ 15.00 per 100 
Papoea (3), a most attractive, but unusual coloured novelty of soft brownish-red 
with remarkable white edged petals, which is unique amongst Gladioli. It 
has 8 to 10 open florets, ideal in shape and texture, very effective in the 
garden as well as an Exhibition flower. A.M. Haarlem 1953. 
$ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Parrot (2), a very remarkable flower of an attractive creamy-white with a flush 
of peach-blossom-pink A charming and distinct variety with beautifully ruffled 
flor2’:, nicely set on a straight stem. $ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Patricia Rock (2), an attractive and distinct shade of fine porcelain-blue. Mag- 
nificent chalice shaped florets with conspicuous purple-blue blotch on lower 
petals. A variety of great charm and delicate yet rich appearance; will be most 
welcome in a border and for cutting. 40 cts. each; $ 1.00 per 3 
Patriot (2), a flower of exquisitely beautiful form, particularly pleasing, vivid 
scarlet throughout, a most charming flower of outstanding beauty with 8 to 10 
open florets of grand texture. May be successfully grown for exhibition. 
$ 1.25 each; $ 3.25 per 3 
Pontiac (2), a magnificent variety of a very rich tone, being of a distinct scarlet- 
red colour. Extremely beautiful and graceful, producing an enormous spike 
with 8 to 10 florets out at a time. It is a strong grower of lasting qualities, very 
decorative for garden and house. $ 2.00 per doz.; $ 14.00 per 100 
Pride of Holland (2), a very deep red variety with long straight spike on which 
7 to 9 florets are beautifully set. A glorious novelty which produces a most effec- 
tive display in all positions. F.C.C. Haarlem 1954. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
Prof. Boerhaave (1), a glorious deep rosy-pink of lovely form and perfect carriage 
with a glowing carmine-red blotch on lower petals. Enormous spike of 8 to 10 
wide open florets, perfectly placed on a strong stem. A giant Gladiolus of 
high quality. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Queen of Holland (Dillenburg) (2), indeed appropriately named as it is the 
Queen of Orange. Flamingscarlet-orange throughout and of a perfection in form 
and poise seldom seen in any other variety, beyond all doubt a delight in the 
garden and equally successful on the Show-table. $ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Robert Schuman (2), a magnificent wine-red Gladiolus, being a decided im- 
provement on existing varieties of its colour, many flowers open at the same 
time, each being perfectly arranged on a tall but strong stem. A sturdy grower 
of great substance. A.M. Haarlem 1952. $ 2.00 per doz.; $ 14.00 per 100 
Rose Emely (2), a delightful Gladiolus of a soft salmon-pink colour with a 
particular charm, undoubtedly an outstanding novelty. A stately variety of 
commanding poise, ideal in shape and texture, producing a spike with 8 to 10 
florets open at a time. A.M. Haarlem 1953. 75 cts. each; $ 1.75 per 3 
