GLADIOLUS 
FALL AND WINTER, 1955-1956 
Once again we present our Fall List of choice modern glads for those of our cus- 
tomers who wish to buy a part or all of their bulb requirements in the fall. Note the 
large cash discounts we offer (on the order blank) and you will see one of the big 
reasons why the number of fall and early winter orders increases yearly. Another reason 
is that some varieties and sizes sell out early, and those who wait for our January 
catalog to order may be disappointed in some cases. 
Would you like to receive a bulb or two of a choice new variety at little extra cost? 
With your order of $5.00 or more, if you will agree to send us (after you receive your 
order) the amount of postage shown on the package, we will include with your order a 
new 1955 or 1956 introduction (our choice) valued at two or three times the postage 
cost. This is in addition to our usual extras. If you wish to refund the postage to us 
and receive this special new bulb, just check the space provided on the order blank. Of 
course, you may include extra for postage when sending in your order, if you wish. 
However, we cannot keep books on postage or refund for any overpayment, but will try 
to balance any overpayment by sending something extra in bulbs. 
A WORD ABOUT PRICES 
Our fall list is printed before prices have been established on all varieties. 
If some are too low, it is your gain. If we are too high on any varieties, we 
will add extra bulbs to make up the difference. Just leave it to us—we guarantee 
your satisfaction. 
ABLAZE (Roberts 754) 351 (E). Medium-sized bright red with a flashy yellow throat. 
A larger and even more brilliant version of Flashlight. Does not like extreme heat very 
well. 
L $1.00, M .75, S .50, Bulblets 3-.30, 10-.75 
ACE OF SPADES (Sisson ’50) 454 (EM). A very large and tall midnight maroon with 
a glossy texture. Buds are coal black. Takes heat quite well. 
L .25, M 2-.30, S 2-.20, Bulblets 40-.25 
ANGEL’S SERENADE (White 55) 406 (EM). Lovely ruffled light cream with deeper 
cream throat. 
L $1.50, M $1.00, S .50, Bulblets 2-.25 
ANGEL WINGS (Kolb 754) 300 (EM). Very nice creamy white of medium size. It seems 
to be a reliable grower and opens quite a lot of florets at once. 
L .60, M .40, S .30, Bulblets 10-.35, 100-$3.00 
ARGENTINE (Roberts ’55) 410 (M). Possibly the best yellow; we have had some 
wonderful reports on Argentine this year. Makes massive spikes with up to 9 or 10 large 
florets open at a time. 
L $3.00, M $2.50, S $2.00, Bulblets .40 each, 10-$3.00 
BENGAL ROSE (Butt ’55) 562 (M). A fairly deep lavender rose with a deeper rose 
feather. Quite a colorful and interesting glad. 
L $1.50, M $1.00, S .60, Bulblets 2-.25 
BERGEN (Van Voorhis ’54) 470 (E). Huge tall red-toned purple with violet-red lip. 
Misplaces florets frequently but a wonderful grower. 
L $1.00, M .65, S .35, Bulblets 2-.25, 10-$1.00 
BERMUDA (Roberts ’52) 531 (M). Light salmon pink with white center. One of the 
most sought-after glads because of its extremely ruffled florets, of which 8 or more 
are open at once. 
L $2.00, M $1.50, S $1.00, Bulblets .20 each, 10-$1.50 
BLUE RADIANCE (Clarke-Tyndall ’55) 477 (EM). Not as close to true blue as Sailor 
Boy but makes better spikes. Good grower and quite attractive. 
L $1.50, M $1.00, S .60, Bulblets 2-.25 
BLUE DEVIL (Larus ’51) 479 (EM). Novelty blue that we like very much and so do 
most other garden visitors. Throat is oddly marked with red-violet and white. 
L .75, M .50, S .25, Bulblets 4-.25, 10-.50 
