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Artist (1), a new introduction of outstanding beauty, soft cattleya-pink overlaid 
with deeper tinted veins, the wide-open florets are well arranged on an elegant 
upright spike. ‘Truly an impressive flower. (See illustration). 
$ 1.10 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Ataturk (1), the darkest coloured so far introduced, very distinct shade of deep 
purple with a black velvety sheen, strong stem of splendid poise and height. A 
remarkable variety. $ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Benjamin Britten (2), a very fine Gladiolus of an unusual rhodomine-purple 
with great colour appeal, the wide-open florets of which there are 6 to 8 out 
at a time are nicely arranged on a vigorous 18-21 in. spike, magnificent 
variety for all purposes. $ 1.05 per doz.; $ 7.50 per 100 
Bouton d’or (2), a very outstanding, greenish-yellow variety; long spike with 
8 to 10 florets open at a time, a strong grower of great substance and ideal for 
cutting and garden decoration. $ 1.05 per doz.; $ 7.50 per 100 
Bloemfontein (2), a gorgeous variety with large flowers af a delighttul shade of 
salmon with a soft-yellow blotch on lower petals, 8 to 10 well formed florets out 
at a time on a good spike, recommended for the garden and for cutting. 
90 cts. per doz.; $ 6.50 per 100 
Blue Haze (2), surely the best ‘““Smoky”’ for colour yet originated, a lovely red- 
dish-violet without marking and an undertone of blue-mauve. Awarded at the 
grand Jubilee Exhibition 1952 of the Dutch Gladioli Soc. as the best in its 
colour. A Gladiolus of striking appearance, producing a slender but strong 
spike with 6 to 8 florets open at a time. An outstanding novelty of recent 
introduction. A.M. Haarlem 1952. (See illustration). 
$ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Cardinal Mindszenty (2), a distinct variety of a very unusual colour and im- 
mense size of florets, a marvellous spike of 6 to 8 wide open flowers, well placed 
on a strong and straight stem. A magnificent garden variety in its clear purple- 
violet colour. $ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Cardinal Spellmann (2), a distinct and rich coloured magenta, having very 
beautiful open florets of perfect form, gracefully arranged on a strong stem, 
fine for exhibition. $ 1.10 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Caswallown (3), very rich dark bordeaux-red with a fine shade of reddish vel- 
vet. A charming variety for the border and extremely lovely for decorative 
purposes as well as cut-flower. $ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Cherbourg (1), a beautiful and outstanding uniform colour of raspberry-red 
deepening into the throat, 10 to 12 large open flowers are displayed on a good 
tall stem. $ 1.05 per doz.; $ 7.50 per 100 
Circe (1), one of the most beautiful and superior Gladiolus so far introduced, 
colour russet-orange with a cream throat blotched deep-red, the 6 to 8 flowers 
open at a time make a magnificent truss on a long stem, heavy foliage and 
exceptional vigorous grower, highly rated for exhibition. F.C.C. Haarlem 1950. 
(See illustration). $ 1.10 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Doris Day (1), a remarkable striking variety, deep lilac with dark feathering in 
petals and small white pencilling on lower petals. A well formed flower of 
distinct character, may be effectively used in the border. 
$ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Dream Girl (1), extraordinary variety with an extremely lovely colouring; the 
large wide-open florets are of a soft magenta-pink and are gracefully carried 
on a tall straight stem. A very attractive garden variety. A.M. Haarlem 1952. 
(See illustration). $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Dr. Fleming (2), a most lovely shade of soft pink shading to white down the 
throat; 10 to 12 expanded florets out at a time, on a tall strong stem. A very 
beautiful variety for the garden. $ 1.10 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
