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Purple Burma *—**— 1955) (85 
days) (Sport of Burma) Our leading 1955 introduc- 
tion! A mutation of Burma and like its parent it en- 
joys the same fine qualities: the sumptuous ruffling, 
the fluting, the heavy-suede-like substance, the rich 
velvety texture, the fine, long heads, the generous bud 
count, and the same vigorous growth in the field. 
Burma is still unchallenged in a glorious rose-red but 
now it is duplicated in a still more glorious rich, deep- 
purple. Purple Burma is a kingly flower, wearing a 
rich velvet robe of regal splendor. 
In recent years Burma has shown an inclination to 
throw good sports. Coral Ace and Burma Rose, both 
listed in this catalogue, are lighter in color than Burma 
while this latest to join the ranks is a magnificent deep 
purple; an unusual phenomenon since sports are usu- 
ally lighter than the parent. The only other excep- 
tion that I can think of is Sweet Sixteen which also is 
deeper than the parent, Beauty’s Blush. 
Though we do not recommend Purple Burma as a 
good long distance shipper, successive tests have shown 
that it will open well in water; far superior to Burma 
or its other sports. 
We have not been able to time the blooming of this 
gorgeous purple very well for the shows. One of the 
few times was at Chicago in 1953 where it won the 
American Home Achievement Award and the 3-spike 
eens Champion of the Central International Glad 
Show. 
Don’t get the idea that because we are introducing 
it at a modest price it is a cheap glad. Just the 
reverse! From the time we bloomed the trial bulbs 
we recognized Purple Burma’s great worth and prop- 
agated it as fast as we could. Being more prolific than 
Burma we are pleased to share it with you in generous 
quantity. 
Like a child saving the most delicious, mouth-water- 
ing piece of candy ’till last, we have refrained from 
mentioning our luscious color picture of Purple Burma 
on page 5. We are proud to present this startling 
departure from the usual. Mr. Starker has given us 
not only a new style in the arrangement of the glad, 
he has also presented it to us in an original and gra- 
cious setting The color harmony of yellow and purple 
is most striking while the heavy ruffling of the glads 
is repeated in the subdued fluting of the pottery. The 
mellowness of the pewter-washed copper container is 
further enhanced by the soft glow of the lighted can- 
dles. Never before have we seen gladiolus so taste- 
fully displayed—nor has a purple ever received such 
an honor. We feel sure thet you will concur on our 
picture of Purple Burma as well as the glad itself 
when you grow it, as you must, in your own garden. 
Any size, two for $1; 12 for $5; 25 for $10 
2L, 2M, 3S, 30 Blbts. for $3 
oL, 5M, 5S, 100 Blbts. for $6.50 
14 Pint Bulblets for $12 
“T shall never forget your PURPLE BURMA, which 
in my book rated very highly; stood up well in heat. 
opens well in water, makes a good corm, and, all in 
all, is one swell glad.” —Bruce Collins, Michigan. 
“Purple Burma has it. Beautiful color, healthy 
plants, excellent spikes, and in addition it didn’t burn 
during the heat we’ve been having.” 
—Rev. Armin C. Munz, Illinois. 
nite 
“For a number of years I have been making a state- 
ment in my bulb catalogue, that I believed Burma was 
the greatest gladiolus ever put on the market. It is 
still in first place in my heart. 
“For two years I have been growing bulbs of your 
purple sport of Burma; and I am convinced that this 
sport has all the good qualities of Burma, plus the fine 
purple color brought about by the mutation. I see 
nothing but a great future for this fine glad; and I am 
sure it will fill a great need for that purple color which 
is so popular with a great many people. It will be 
extra fine in bouquet or arrangement work. 
“I consider it superior to any other purple on the 
market at this time.” 
—Ernie Vennard, Iowa. 
“Among the new things tried out this summer was 
your Purple Burma which we thought was very out- 
standing. Being a sport of Burma it has retained all 
the good qualities of that variety including the extreme 
ruffling, except the rose color has changed to a beau- 
tiful deep purple, probably the most striking purple I 
have seen. We rated it “A” which is very high for 
us and not many new ones get that rating. Except 
that it is a sport, would certainly consider it a worthy 
candidate for All America honors, It has our unquali- 
fied endorsement.” 
—Arthur Arenius (Sr. & Jr.) Massachusetts. 
Orchid Frills **** (48) fish 
(Elizabeth the Queen x Beauty’s Blush) (Seedling No. 
64-48) The front cover of our catalogue admirably 
describes the ravishing beauty of this exquisite glad. 
What a classical setting of glads and roses! A light 
touch is added with the silvery artemesia and the 
fluffy seeds of clematis. The glad spikes and leaves 
suggest aspiration while the hosta leaves tie the en- 
semble together with a clever little bow. 
Orchid Frills is a queenly flower. The delectable 
light orchid tone blends with ineffable smoothness to 
a soft creamy throat. But, in the nobility of its form 
and perfection of its ruffling lie much of its beauty, 
Orchid Frills has good field performance. 
Orchid Frills was awarded a Silver Medal by the 
Canadian Gladiolus Grower’s Council. 
Any size, each, $1; 6 for $5; 12 for $10 
1L, 1M, 1S, 10 Blbts. for $3 
1% Pint Bulblets for $40.00 
wk Kk 440) (Fis- 
Ruffled Dream *~*—** Se tee 
(85 days) (Friendship x Evangeline) (Seedling No. 
1000-50) In choosing the names for our new introduc- 
tions we like those which suggest some characteristic 
of the variety—most often describing the color. No 
one, we are sure, ever heard of a dream being ruffled, 
but when you see this gorgeous “dream pink,” with its 
pearly lustre, heavy substance, perfect ruffling, and 
finely sculptured form, you will understand our dilem- 
ma. We have from the first sight, considered this 
seedling as something so ethereally beautiful that it 
could only exist in some far off celestial realm. It 
Seems a miracle to us that this bit of heavenly beauty 
has been entrusted to our care. We are now happy 
to be able to share with you this “dream come true.” 
Like its parent, Friendship, Ruffled Dream is a 
