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Silhouet (2), an attractive ““Smoky”’, a shade which many garden enthousiasts 
like to have in their collection, the smoky-mauve florets with a reddish blotch 
on lower petals are well placed on a tall upright stem of sturdy habit; a lovely 
garden variety and charming for groups in the border. 
$ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Snowprincess (2), a very beautiful white Gladiolus of stately habit, milky-white 
with a tinge of green down the throat, giving it an exquisite appearance, 6 to 
8 enormous well-formed flowers are out at a time and closely arranged on a 
tall sturdy stem, excellent variety for all purposes. 
90 cts. per doz.; $ 6.50 per 100 
Sunny Boy (2), a lovely variety of a most pieasing shade of soft creamy-yellow 
with a conspicuous red blotch in throat; producing an elegant spike with 6 to 
8 florets out at the same time, very effective in the garden and ideal for cutting. 
A.M. Haarlem 1952. $ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Spotlight (3), an exceptionally beautiful and distinct variety in its bright yellow 
colour with a marking of real scarlet blotch on lower petals. A Gladiolus that 
will greatly please all who grow it, especially as garden flower. Award of merit 
B.G.S. 1950. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Spic & Span (2), a well known Gladiolus, but still a favourite among the better 
varieties, its fine salmon-pink colour and tremendous long spike are always an 
attraction. A grand variety for any purpose, especially for the Show-table. 
$ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Standing (1), this variety stands out prominently on account of its pure white 
shade, a beautiful variety of perfect shape; the well placed florets are nicely 
frilled and produce a graceful spike of a distinct appearance. Glorious and 
effective as a Show-flower as well as for the garden. 
$ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Sweet Seventeen (1), one more magnificent introduction of great charm, its 
colour is one of the loveliest pure soft rose shades imaginable. ‘1 he large slightly 
ruftled tHorets of which there are several out at a time are nicely arranged on an 
uprignt stem of good height, a charming variety for all purposes, recom- 
mended. $ 1.10 per doz.; $ 4.00 per 100 
Uhu (2), a beautiful “Smoky”’, the colour is a combination of rose and amber 
with a tinge of mauve and shading to pale-yellow down the throat, a very fine 
Gladiolus for growing in the border along with other varieties. 
$ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Uncle Tom (1), a grand variety of exceptional appearance, rich dark red with 
brownish sheen, 6 to 8 open florets on a tall and strong stem. As a bedding 
variety it stands alone and produces a gorgeous eftect. 
$ 1.05 per doz.; $ 7.50 per 100 
Vanguard (2), a very choice Gladiolus of unrivalled beauty and grace, well 
formed flowers, light yellow with a clear red spot in throat. A variety of delicate 
yet vivid appearance which will be admired in the garden as well as a cut- 
flower. (See illustration). $ 1.05 per doz.; $ 7.50 per 100 
Velvet Dream (2), a very remarkable and outstanding Gladiolus, the colour 
being sombre purple-blue with velvet sheen; 6 to 8 flowers open at a time are 
gracefully arranged along the straight stem. A Gladiolus of particular beauty 
and ettective when placed amongst soft pink or yellow flowers. Highly com- 
mended B.G.S. 1952. $ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Winston Churchill (2), this wonderful introduction is as o::tstanding as its name 
indicates, a choice Hower of a beautiful dark velvety red with 7 to 8 very large 
well-formed florets out at a time which are nicely displayed on a strong erect 
stem, making it a broad noble truss of splendid carriage; a Mansoer seedling 
of great merit. Recommended for exhibition and for the garden. Highly com- 
mended B.S.G. 1952. $ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
