GENERAL GLADIOLUS LIST 
Miniatures are listed separately at the end of this listing. 
ABU HASSAN 378-77 (Holland, *47) — Dark 
violet-blue, similar to the older variety Pele- 
grina, but a much better grower and 
keeper. Large florets on good straight 
spikes. 
Large: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
Medium: 3 for 25c; 10 for 65c 
ACE OF SPADES 454—M—One of the black- 
est of all glads. A beautiful deep black red 
with a glistening sheen. 20 buds with 6 ruf- 
fled, wide florets open at once. 
Large: 50c; 10 for $4.00 
Medium: 35c 10 for $2.75 
ARTIST—A large lavender plum overlaid by 
a rosy tone—hard to describe. A vigorous 
glad that is very popular. Was third in pop- 
ularity at the L. A. Co. Fair this season. 
Large: 2 for 35c; 10 for $1.25 
Medium: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
ANDRENA 440 (Armstrong)—Pale phlox pink 
with a large pale empire yellow throat. 
Beautiful pastel pink—something different 
and very beautiful. Tall straight spikes with 
18-20 well placed and well attached blooms 
from 4%2-5 inches in diameter. Opens 6-7 
on a long flower head. Opens well in water. 
In 1949 in the GGC trial grounds it had the 
second highest average score of over 100 
seedlings, winning the Silver Medal. 
Large: 35c; 10 for $2.75 
Medium: 25c; 10 for $1.90 
April 
Plant glads for blooms in July and August. 
Dust or spray your glads with DDT to keep 
off the thrips. Polish the car so that an April 
Shower can get it dirty again. It always hap- 
pens. Ask your wife if you can help with the 
spring cleaning. Make sure that conditions are 
such that you will have to quit soon, though. 
ATATURK 454—M—tTall very deep maroon 
with velvety black glow. As black as Ace of 
Spades but doesn’t open up as nicely. A 
must have for those who like dark glads. 
Large: 2 for 35c; 10 for $1.25 
Medium: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
August 
Water glads a lot in hot weather. Dust or spray 
with 5% DDT or 1% Chlordane. Go fishing 
—Keep cool—Take the kids swimming. 
AUREOLE 410 (Pruitt) — EM — Wonderfully 
beautiful ruffled light yellow. Opens 6 or 
more well placed and attached blooms on a 
tall willowy stem. Becoming extremely pop- 
ular as a commercial and for the home gar- 
den. One of the very best yellows but does 
not naturally make many large bulbs so 
the No. 1 size are very scarce. 
Large: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
Medium: 3 for 25c; 10 for 65c 
BETTY DUNCAN 422 (Benedict) — The tall 
stately spikes from this golden throated 
orange glad have made an excellent show- 
ing in our garden. We think it is a fine ad- 
dition to this color class. Makes swell bulbs. 
Large: 2 for 35c; 10 for $1.25 
Medium: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
BINGHAMPTON—-Velvety dark reddish pur- 
ple shaded brown. Very vigorous. 
Large: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
Medium: 3 for 25c; 10 for 65c 
BIRCH RED 552 (Rich)—LM—This is one of 
the best medium dark reds I know of. Al- 
ways tall and straight with 7 blooms open 
and about as many showing color. Very con- 
sistent variety. 
Large: 2 for 35c; 10 for $1.25 
Medium: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
BOLERO 425—M—A beautiful corsage glad 
of copper toned laciniated florets. It has a 
deep mahogany throat. Is very popular. 
Plant some Bolero in July for fall blooms. 
Large: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
Medium: 3 for 25c; 10 for 65c 
BOLDFACE 533 (Evans)—Deep salmon pink 
with a black red feather on a white throat. 
Very unusual and contrasty coloring with a 
spectacular effect. Opens up to 8 or more 
on a tall straight plant. Great show flower. 
One of the most satisfying glads to grow. 
Large: 25c; 10 for $1.90 
Medium: 2 for 35c; 10 for $1.25 
BOISE BELLE 343 (Roberts)—This great pink 
and yellow glad from the garden of our 
friend Win Roberts, always arrests our at- 
tention when it comes into bloom, and the 
best spikes are taken into our house for the 
home maker. Each floret has a yellow cen- 
ter with pink edging, and a deeper pink- 
scarlet edging around the lip-petals. Can 
win Grand Championships. 
Large: 25c; 10 for $1.90 
Medium: 2 for 35c; 10 for $1.25 
BOULOGNE 462 (Salman)—M—Dark reddish 
rose or wine red. Opens 8 well placed 
blooms on a tall strong plant. One of the 
best of the dark shades. Color completely 
different than any other red that I list. 
Large: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
Medium: 3 for 25c; 10 for 65c 
BRIDAL ORCHID 562 (Carlson-Puerner)—M— 
Pastel lavender. Opens up to 10 6-in. blooms 
with 6 or more showing color on a tall 
strong plant carrying 22-24 buds. Opens 
well from tight buds and blooms from all 
sizes. A great show flower. Its main fault 
seems to be that under certain conditions 
it flecks somewhat. Expect it to be very 
popular. 
Large: 25c; 10 for $1.90 
Medium: 2 for 35c; 10 for $1.25 
BRONZE KING 580 (Rich)—L—Smooth smoky 
bronze with a brilliant orange blotch. Good 
texture and good keeper. Grows about 5 
feet tall with a strong straight spike. 25-in. 
flower head with up to 8 5%-in. blooms 
open. Am sure you will like it if you like 
smokies. 
Large: 25c; 10 for $1.90 
Medium: 2 for 35c; 10 for $1.25 
BUCKEYE BRONZE 490 (Wilson, *40)}—M— 
Opens 4 ruffled reddish bronze florets on a 
thin wiry stem. A wonderful cut flower for 
the home. A favorite of most everyone in- 
cluding myself. Plant some in July for fall 
blooms. 
Large: 2 for 25c; 10 for 90c 
Medium: 3 for 25c; 10 for 65c 
