eneral Soist of Gladioli 
Abu Hassan Six $1.35, Doz. $2.25, 100 $14.00 
Clear dark violet that holds color to the tip bloom. Stems are very strong 
and a big improvement over older varieties in this color. Large flowers. 
Very popular. 
Aureole Six $1.35, Doz. $2.25, 100 $14.00 
Aureole is a very unusual richly ruffled medium yellow. The spike in 
bloom appears sturdy and upright, giving the entire plant an appearance 
of character and distinction. Destined to become a favorite of the con- 
noisseur. 
Beauty’s Blush Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 100 $11.66 
A delicate blush-pink with very large florets. Of vigorous growth habit 
and very resistant to disease and heat. Seven to eight florets open at 
one time. 
Birch Red Six $1.25, Doz. $2.00, 100° $12.50 
Perhaps the best medium red with no markings. The texture of the 
flower is excellent. This variety stands the heat very well and will open 
well when cut in tight bud stage. It is one of the finest for flower show 
exhibition. 
Black Opal Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 100 $11.00 
Sensational dark red. An excellent show variety. Flowers are a very 
deep maroon shaded black and of good substance. Strong vigorous flower 
spike. Beautiful in contrast with white. 
Blue Beauty Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 100 $11.00 
The color of this outstanding variety is light blue with the edges of the 
petals lined with violet-blue tones. Large size florets of fine form and 
heavy texture. This is an excellent exhibition variety and has taken 
many prizes. 
Burma Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 100 $11.00 
Very large heavily ruffled deep rose, shading to lighter in throat. One 
of the most outstanding and sensational Glads introduced to date. Ten 
florets open at one time. An excellent exhibition variety. 
Picardy 
Golden Arrow 
Carrara Six $1.10, Doz. $1.85, 100 $11.75 
Although not new, Carrara is considered by most people, the best all- 
round, pure white Gladiolus. This tall straight grower is an excellent 
long lasting cut flower. Used by florists and flower arrangers every- 
where and stands up well in the garden. 
Crystal Orchid Six $2.40, Doz. $4.25, 100 $27.50 
The substantial flowers are cream-white with lavender feather. Very 
heavily ruffled with needle-point petals and spikes straight as spires. 
Has won many top awards including grand championships. 
Elizabeth The Queen Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 100 $11.00 
Beautiful clear mauve, ruffled flowers with darker lines in the throat. 
Large, fine form and one of the best in its color. Seven to eight florets 
open at one time. Not an exceptionally tall growing variety but very 
desirable. One of the best sellers. 
Florence Nightingale Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 100 $11.00 
Clean white, shading into creamy throat. Straight ruffled florets of 
excellent substance perfectly placed on tall spikes. Fine new variety. 
Friendship Six $1.35, Doz. $2.25, 100 $13.50 
The handsome ruffled flowers are a clear pure pink. It is a very strong 
grower and one of the earliest to bloom. Stems are slender and very 
stiff. A beautiful variety that does well in either very hot or cool 
weather. 
Gail Six $1.75, Doz. $3.25, 100 $22.00 
Light lavender shading to a deeper shade at the edge of each petal with 
a light penciling of rose on the lower petals deep in the throat. Never 
crooks, opens to tip in water, an outstanding novelty. 
General Eisenhower Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 100 $11.00 
The exceptionally large deep rose florets of this variety often measure 
7 inches in diameter. This new Dutch variety is easily as large as Picardy 
but is entirely different in color. Well grown flower spikes command 
much attention at flower shows. 
Elizabeth the Queen 
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