Page 12 Standard Gladiolus 
Palette (2), one of the most remarkable Gladiolus ever raised in its strange but 
attractive colour, which is deep salmon-red with a clear blue blotch in throat. 
A real sensation creating an impressive effect as garden flower and on the 
Show table. $ 1.10 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Paul Rubens (2), a very fine variety with enormous wide open flowers of a 
lovely uniform reddish purple with small magenta blotches on lower petals, 
stem and poise are superb, as many as 8 to 10 florets out at a time, truly one 
of the most beautiful varieties and which we can strongly recommend for all 
purposes. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Picardy (2), the popularity and charm of this grand variety arise from its 
glorious salmon-pink colour with darker feathering on lower petals, it is indeed 
one of the best Gladioli in cultivation and produces an unusual tall and 
strong stem on which the florets are elegantly arranged. One of the finest 
garden varieties, very enchanting when cut and a perfect Exhibition variety, 
strongly recommended. 90 cts. per doz.; $ 6.50 per 100 
Poppy Day (2), a superb variety of an intense glowing scarlet throughout and a 
brilliancy which is unusual amongst Gladioli, produces an elegant spike of 
splendid carriage with 6 to 8 perfect flowers open at a time. 
$ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Polygoon (1), very attractive creamy-yellow, producing a tremendous spike of 
uncommon beauty. Magnificent formed florets with conspicuous red blotch 
down in throat from which 10 to 12 are out at a time. A strong and healthy 
grower, splendid cut-flower and Exhibition variety. F.C.C. Haarlem 1952. 
AEM. G.Gasaigo2, $ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Polynesia (2), a very fine deep orange-salmon blending into cream in the throat 
which has several scarlet lines; 10 to 12 florets out at a time on a tall tapering 
spike, a real Gladiolus for exhibition purposes, good grower. 
$ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Princess Beatrix (2), clear orange with dark carmine pencilling on lower 
petals, producing an enormous spike of great substance and beautiful propor- 
tions. One of the most distinct varieties in its colour and always gives entire 
satisfaction. F.C.C. Haarlem 1949. (See illustration). 
$ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Puccini (3), there is hardly another Gladiolus to match this one in its rare but 
attractive soft violet-red colour; very unusual in its appearance with a long 
spike of 8 to 10 florets open at a time. A charming and elegant variety in the 
border and as cut-flower. (See illustration). $ 1.05 per doz.; $ 7.50 per 100 
Ravel (2), one of the best Gladiolus in commerce, producing a grand spike with 
6 to 8 florets out at a time, a lovely pale blue with mauve blotch on lower pe- 
tals. A stately variety of outstanding and commanding poise, ideal in shape 
and texture. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Rose of Lima (2), a very beautiful Gladiolus of outstanding size and carriage, 
a lovely shade of clear rose-pink, 6 to 8 wide open florets of good form are out 
at a time and are nicely arranged on a tall stalk, very stately for garden or 
show purposes. . $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Salman’s Elite (2), a very noble flower of exceptional texture and refined quali- 
ty; the wonderful colour is purest white with primrose yellow blotch on lower 
petals. A most handsome variety of good substance and perfect growth, which 
produces a most effective display. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Salman’s Glory (1), stock failed. 
The figures within parentheses after the names of varieties indicate the period of 
flowering as follows: 
1. Early 2. Mid-season 3. Late season. 
