BEAU BRUMMEL 
Ruffled (530) blooms in 86 days 
Six giant 5!/5-inch florets open at a time, 
intensely ruffled with a color of clear 
orange-salmon make up this lovely variety. 
Throat is a delicate cream. A real exhibi- 
tion kind that you will hear about. 
$1.00 ea., 3 for $2.50 
Bulblets 10 for $1.00, 100 for $8.00 
-BEAU IDEAL 
~ Ruffled (370) blooms in 80 days 
Six to eight large, wide open florets grace 
this beautiful spike. Florets are a deep 
rose-purple, much deeper purple on lower 
petals. 
10c ea., 10 for 90c, 100 for $8.50 
Bulblets 50c per packet 
BENJAMIN BRITTEN 
Plain Petaled (366) blooms in 83 days 
New distinct shade of rhodamine purple 
overlaid with a fine white line. Healthy 
grower, a fine exhibition variety. A variety 
that is becoming popular as a good com- 
mercial. 
15c ea., 10 for $1.20, 100 for $11.00 
Bulblets 10 for 25c, 100 for $2.00 
BERTY SNOW 
Plain Petaled (466) blooms in 85 days 
One of the older lavenders of note, ex- 
cellent as a cut flower and most reliable. 
Lavender tint with an overcast of silver 
and white. Beautiful. 
6c ea., 10 for 55c, 100 for $5.00 
Bulblets 35c per packet 
BEVERLY 
Plain Petaled (470) blooms in 79 days 
A charming variety of beautiful violet- 
rose with elegant deep red throat 
blotches. Grows tall with wide open 
florets. 5 to 6 open, texture unusual for a 
garaen type flower that stands the sun 
well, 
10c ea., 10 for 90c, 100 for $8.50 
Bulblets 50c per packet 
BIT O' HEAVEN 
Plain Petaled (320) blooms in 85 days 
Very tall growing deep orange, with a 
contrasting yellow throat. Shows color on 
all buds, twenty or more and opens with 
as many as 10 to 12 at one time. Massive 
foliage and stands up well under all 
weather conditions. 
10c ea., 10 for 90c, 100 for $8.50 
Bulblets 50c per packet 
BLACK OPAL 
Plain Petaled (354) blooms in 86 days 
The most dependable so-called "black," 
the Gladiolus that will startle you as to 
color, many florets open with a rich vel- 
vety texture. We know you will like this 
variety. 
10c ea., 10 for 90c, 100 for $8.50 
Bulblets 50c per packet 
BLACK OUT 
Plain Petaled (353) blooms in 75 days 
Medium decorative flower, color of a bril- 
liant cherry red—blotched an intense 
rich glowing black on lower throat petals, 
flaked black on outer wing petals. Very 
fine decorative flower, grows tall with per- 
fect placement of florets. Spike carrying 
8 to 10 open. 20 to 22 bud variety. Win- 
ner of many prizes. 
35c ea., 10 for $2.50, 100 for $22.00 
Bulblets 10 for 45c, 100 for $3.50 
BLAZING FIRE 
Ruffled (450) blooms in 70 days 
Brilliant scarlet orange variety, irresistible 
color to anyone who sees the variety 
growing. Sturdy spikes with florets of 
good attachment. Early, open well. 
25c ea., 10 for $2.00, 100 for $18.00 
Bulblets 10 for 40c, 100 for $3.00 
BLESSED DAMOSEL 
Ruffled (440) blooms in 95 days 
Richest glowing pink with a beautiful for- 
mation of buds and florets on a medium 
spike. Very attractive. Good growing 
habits but makes a rough looking bulb. 
15c ea., 10 for $1.20, 100 for $11.00 
Bulblets 10 for 25c, 100 for $2.00 
BLUE ORCHID 
Plain Petaled (479) blooms in 82 days 
Light lavender blue with deeper throat 
blotch. One of the cleanest looking 
flowers we have ever grown. Holland 
variety. Good as a cut flower. 
25c ea., 10 for $2.00, 100 for $18.00 
Bulblets 10 for 40c, 100 for $3.00 
BOLD FACE 
Ruffled (533) blooms in 85 days 
Deep salmon color, nearing a brick red 
shade. White pronounced throat, with a 
black red touch making a very attractive 
touch to the flower. Heavy strong spikes. 
Eight florets open. 
25c ea., 10 for $2.00, 100 for $18.00 
Bulblets 10 for 40c, 100 for $3.00 
ORCHID BLUSH— Highest rated 
variety in 1952 Symposium. Top 
trial ground reports. Grand 
Champion 3 spike Wabash ’54, 
Grand Champ Basket, Wabash 
1951-’54, Garfield Park, 
Chicago ’54 and many other 
major awards for this wonder- 
ful orchid lavender variety. 
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