Freeport, [linois 
Gladiolus Listings 
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PAUL RUEBENS (Salmon ... Large... . 
Midseason) A beautiful reddish violet with 
a magenta cast. Very striking and unusual. 
The color is magnificent and spikes always 
well proportioned. Lg. 2 for 25c or 10 for 
$1.00. Med. 3 for 25c or 10 for 60c. Bbts. 
75 for 25c. 
“The collection of all white and cream you 
made up for us, for our Mother’s Day present 
to Mother, really thrilled us all when they 
bloomed. We certainly thank you for the 
present you sent, 3 bulbs of Silver Wings.” 
John and Mary Stelcher, Nebr. 
PHANTOM BEAUTY (Bastian . . . Large 
. . . Midseason) A very light salmon-pink. 
Its 10 to 12 open, close set blooms are a 
delight to see and make a display of color 
hard to describe. Phantom Beauty is a won- 
derful keeper and is destined to become 
one of the most popular of all American 
glads. Lg. 2 for 25c or 10 for $1.00. Med. 
4 for 25c or 10 for 50c. 
“We sure had grand glads from the bulbs we 
purchased from you last year. Enclosed is my 
order and two others from friends.” Mrs G. 
R. Marshall, Il. 
PICARDY (Palmer . . . Large . . . Mid- 
season) A clear salmon-pink, the most popu- 
{ar variety in existence and still the most 
widely grown. Lg. 3 for 25c or 10 for 80c. 
Med. 4 for 25c or 10 for 45c Bbts. 100 for 
25c. 
POINSETTIA (Johnson ... Midseason... 
Large) A new light red without markings. 
Blooms are slightly ruffled. Here is a rugged 
grower that seems to flourish in the heat. 
Opens 5 to 7 at a time on a rangy spike. 
Lg. 1 for 25c or 10 for $2.00. Med 2 for 
35c or 10 for $1.40. 
POLYNESIA (K and M ... Giant... Mid- 
season) A leathery textured salmon of a 
deeper shade than Picardy. The florets are 
nicely waved and exquisitely marked with 
a creamy yellow and darker salmon blotch. 
It is a special pleasure to grow a glad of 
such high calibre as Polynesia. Lg. 2 for 
25c or 10 for $1.00. Med. 3 for 25c or 10 
for 70c. Bbts. 25 for 50c. 
RAVEL (K and M)... Large... . Early) 
Here is the most popular blue glad of the 
present time. A medium violet-blue with a 
garnet marking. Florets are flat open on tall, 
strong stems. Large bulbs will make mag- 
nificent spikes with as many as 8 open. A 
great glad. Lg. 2 for 25c or 10 for $1.00. 
Nite 4 for 25c or 10 for 60c. Bbts. 75 for 
25c. 
RED CHARM (Butt... Large . . . Early) 
A true red, opening 6 to 8 glossy blooms on 
fine proportioned spikes. Red Charm still 
holds its position as a glad of excellence. 
Lg. 2 for 20c or 10 for 80c. Med. 4 for 25c 
or 10 for 50c. Sm. 10 for 30c. Bbts. 100 for 
30c. 
“T had wonderful success with the glad bulbs 
purchased from you last year. All my neigh- 
bors want your catalog.”” Mrs. Erma Edwards, 
Il. 
RED CHERRY (Roberts . .. Large... 
Early) A bright red with a darker cherry 
red throat. The smooth waxy texture of 
this excellent variety gives it lots of class. 
Red Cherry is an excellent grower and an 
important early variety from the commen 
cial standpoint. Lg. 2 for 25c or 10 for 
$1.00. Med. 3 for 25c or 10 for 60c. Bbts 
50 for 25c. 
RED WING (Wright ... Large ... Mid- 
season) A glossy light scarlet-red shading 
to a deeper throat. This fine glad has won 
the praise of growers everywhere. One must 
marvel at the tremendous flower heads with 
8 to 10 blooms open. Red Wing is a natural 
for both the exhibitor and cut-flower grow- 
er. Lg. 2 for 30c or 10 for $1.20. Med. 
2 for 20c or 10 for 80c. Bbts. 50 for 25c. 
“Thanks so much for the wonderful bulbs and 
extras. Be sure to keep me on your mailing 
list.” Mrs. Irene Carr, Me. 
ROSE CHARM (Fischer ... Medium.. . 
Early) A tall clear rose and cream that is 
dramatic in uniformity. Rose Charm so far 
is the earliest glad to bloom and every bulb 
will produce tall spikes with 5 to 7 blooms 
open. This variety is perfect for charming 
arrangements. Lg. 2 for 25c or 10 for $1.00. 
Med. 3 for 25c or 10 for 60c. Bbts. 75 for 
30c. 
ROYAL SCOT (Taylor... Large... Mid- 
season) One of the nicest rose-purples we 
have ever grown. This new variety is a 
dependable grower, has nice long flower 
heads on stretchy spikes of 18 to 20 buds. 
Blooms open in a double row. We like 
“Royal Scot” and you will find it a grand 
variety for any purpose. Lg. 1 for 25c or 
10 for $2.00. Med 2 for 30c or 10 for $1.20, 
Bbts. 20 for 25c. 
