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Standard Varieties 
COLLECTIONS OF GARDEN GLADIOLI 
Our collections of large-flowering Gladioli are very popular and always 
give entire satisfaction. Customers may rely upon getting 10 beautiful and 
distinct varieties of good strong constitution, with a wide range of colours. 
50 Bulbs, 5 each of 10 named varieties, our selection $ 3.75 
100 9 LO Te ssratss 10 9 9 39 39 $ 7.00 
250 99 2D sates has 10 9 9 39 ” $ 16.50 
500 99 50 5, 5, 10 39 99 99 39 $ 32.00 
Choice Mixture of large-flowered Gladiolus, especially made up from 
named varieties producing a gorgeous display of brilliant and contrasting 
colours throughout the summer and customers will find many delightful sur- 
prises in this mixture. Recommended for massing in beds or borders and for 
growing as cutflowers. 90 cts. per doz.; $ 6.50 per 100; $ 60.00 per 1000 
Abu Hassan (1), stock failed. 
Acca Laurentia (1), a charming variety, colour deep orange-yellow with 
creamy white blotch on lower petals, 8 to 10 lovely florets open at a time, well 
placed on a tall, slender upright stem. An excellent garden variety and re- 
commended for decorative purposes. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Adinda (1), a soft ivory-yellow Gladiolus of good formation, producing a long 
straight spike with 6 to 8 florets out at a time and of a wonderful durability. 
Very effective when planted between blue or dark coloured varieties. 
$ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Agnita (1), a handsome flower of a very deep red colour, a most outstanding 
variety with 6 to 8 open florets at a time, all well arranged on a tall strong stem. 
A very effective garden plant. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Alfred Nobel (2), a very superb and remarkable introduction of exceptional 
beauty and distinction, a very pleasing salmon-rose with a large white blotch 
on lower petals, the 7 to 8 wide open florets out at a time form a colossal truss 
of great substance and excellent poise, outstanding for the Show-table. A.M. 
B.G.S. 1951, F.C.C. Haarlem 1951. $ 1.10 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Akeredam (1), produces a lovely spike of 6 to 7 wide open florets of peerless 
white borne on a straight stem and of wonderful durability. A perfect beauty 
in the garden looking particularly well amongst evergreens. 
$ 1.05 per doz.; $ 7.50 per 100 
Ann Virginia (2), a most lovely violet-pink with a conspicuous carmine blotch on 
lower petals. A delicate soft colour, so lovely and unusual that it is a variety 
of constant delight wherever planted. Preliminary Award, B.G.S. 1950. (See 
illustration). $ 1.10 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Arc de Triomphe (2), a very remarkable variety, a creamy yellow sport of the 
famous old favourite Bloemfontein, with all its good characteristics as a long 
well formed spike with 8 to 10 florets open at a time. 
$ 1.05 per doz.; $ 7.50 per 100 
Aristocrat (2), an aristocrat on account of its fine formed florets and its beautiful 
deep purple-red colour, an ideal elegant truss with 5 to 6 wide-open florets out 
at a time. A variety with great lasting qualities and beauty. Preliminary 
Award B.G.S. 1950. (See illustration). $ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Arthur Rank (2), a distinctive Gladiolus of exquisite and sturdy growth with 
a most glorious hue. The flowers are large, of a splendid form and a soft pinky- 
white colour with a light creamy blotch on lower petals. A garden flower of 
great merit with 8 to 10 florets open at the same time. 
$ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9,00 per 100 
