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Royal Baby (2), bright royal scarlet of lovely form and perfect carriage. this 
fine variety is considered the choicest in its class on account of its vivid colour 
and perfection of texture. Admired as a garden flower and as a cut-flower. 
A.M. Haarlem 1953. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
Salman’s Masterpiece (1), one of the largest introductions producing an 
impressive spike of commanding poise. The large well opened florets are of a 
salmon-red colour and well arranged on a very tall and upright stem. 
$ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Salman’s Sensation (2), a real sensation on account of its deep pansy-blue 
colour and magnificent spike. An exquisite novelty of great beauty: its mar- 
vellous flowers are of a snlendid form and size. Undoubtedly one of the best in 
the blue colours, an Exhibition variety of great merit and of unusual 
appearance. A.M. Haarlem 1951. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
Sans Souci (2), a Gladiolus ofa brilliant appearance on account of its facinating 
scarlet colour. A superb variety which is generally regarded as one of the 
choicest of the scarlets. A garden flower of great distinction, splendid cut- 
flower and excellent for decorative and exhibit purnose. A.M. R.H.S. 1952. 
$ 2.00 per doz.; $ 14.00 per 100 
Scarlet Leader (1), a very superb new introduction of an intense scarlet-red 
throughout and of a brilliancy which is unique amongst Gladioli. It is un- 
questionably one of the best in its colour and it is necessary to see the actual 
bloom to appreciate the delicacy of its outline. It produces 8 to 10 nicely 
formed florets out at a time and a spike of uncommon beauty. A.M. Haarlem 
1953. $ 1.25 each; $ 3.25 per 3 
Smiling Queen (2), a Gladiolus of refined beauty and charming colour of deli- 
cate peach-blossom pink. The florets are of a particularly beautiful form and 
gracefully set along the tall straight stem. A great Exhibition variety and a gar- 
den flower of singular grace. A.M. Haarlem 1953. $ 1.25 each; $ 3.25 per 3 
Sonja (1), a lovely deep pink with a large creamy-white centre, an enormous 
spike with 8 to 10 well formed florets open at a time. A most charming variety 
for the border and extremely lovely for the Show-table. A.M. Haarlem 1952. 
40 cts. each; $ 1.00 per 3 
Spring Time (2), a very particular colour of soft lilac-mauve, somewhat lighter, 
on lower petals and conspicuous crimson blotch in throat, producing an elegant 
spike with 8 to 10 open flowers. One of the most beautiful varieties in its colour, 
a garden flower of distinction, most lovely for decorative purposes. 
$ 1.25 each; $ 3.25 per 3 
Turkana (2), very outstanding in colour; deep velvet brownish-red, with white 
pencilling on lower petals, a novelty of a perfect carriage and noble form. The 
large open florets are nicely placed on a strong stem, 8 open at once. F.C.C. 
Haarlem 1952. $ 2.00 per doz.; $ 14.00 per 100 
United States (2), a well built flower of great quality and finish and ofa brilliant 
bright purple, beautifully formed florets well arranged along a straight strong 
stem, a coming variety of particular charm. A.M. Haarlem 1953. 
$ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Venus (1), a delightful variety of a soft lavender-blue with a deep violet-blue 
blotch on lower petals; 6 to 8 lovely shaped florets are open at a time which 
form a spike of perfect formation. A cheerful Gladiolus which will give a glo- 
rious effect in the garden. $ 1.00 each; $ 2.50 per 3 
Washington (1), very tall, large flowering exhibition variety of a pure apple- 
blossom-pink colour. Flowers are of an excellent substance, perfectly placed 
on a strong and sturdy stem; exceptionally long spike measuring 24 in. from 
the first bloom to top. A real giant, producing a truss of 10 to 12 florets out at 
atime . F.C.C. Haarlem 1953. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
Willem Hageman (2), a superb novelty of deep primrose yellow with a small 
scarlet pencilling on lower petals, 6 to 8 florets of excellent substance are pro- 
duced on a tall strong stem. Generally regarded as the best flower of the show. 
Challenge cup Dutch Gladiolus Society 1953. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
