GREAT WESTERN GLADIOLUS CATALOGUE 2009

 

After yet another mainly disappointing 'summer' we hope we can cheer you up by offering a good selection of gladiolus to look forward to next year.

 

 If you are new to gladiolus growing or showing, may we suggest that you stick to Dutch varieties to begin with? Try a Big Guns or Polder collection to give you a varied selection, especially if you want to compete at your local show.  The North American varieties tend to be more challenging and are for the seasoned exhibitor.

 

The past couple of poor growing seasons seem to have caused problems everywhere.  We ourselves have had a very disappointing year with far too much rain and very strong winds blowing non-stop from the north east rather than  our usual 'sou-westers'.  The Dutch growers who supply the bulk of our stock have also struggled especially when it comes to harvesting the corms, as the wet conditions made it difficult to get on the fields.  Possibly in a rush to get it all done, some mistakes occurred, as there seem to have been a higher than usual proportion of rogue colours this year.  Unfortunately this is a problem outside our control as we can only believe what the labels on the boxes tell us.

 

We have done our usual round of shows and were pleased to meet many of you on our travels. It is always good to put a face to a name on an order form.  Thank you also to all our customers who have been in touch with us over the year to report back on results.  It helps us to get feedback, even if it is to try to sort out problems!  Keep up the contact either by phone, email or post.

Best wishes to you all and let's hope for better growing in 2009.

 

Gill & John Hazell

 

 

 

How to read the catalogue listings.

 

The name of the variety is preceded by a three figure number and then one or more letters. 

These refer to the classification (size of floret and colour) and to the flowering time.

For example 454M ‘RED HOT’ (Bloggs 1999) 8;23;30.

The 4 means that the flower is 400 size (large flowered:4.5 inches plus across bottom floret)

and the 54 means that it is red (54 is medium red). The M means that it flowers mid-season.

First digit = 5: 500 size (giant-flowered: 5.5 inches plus across)

First digit = 4: 400 size (large-flowered: 4.5 inches plus across)

First digit = 3: 300 size (medium-flowered: 3.5 inches plus across)

First digit = 2: 200 size (small-flowered: 2.5 inches plus across)

First digit = 1: 100 size (miniature-flowered: under 2.5 inches across)

The other two digits refer to the colour and shade as in the table below:

 

 

After the name of the variety is the breeder’s name and year of intro-duction, and three numbers (e.g. 8;23;30) which refer to the number of florets which will stay open together (8), the number of buds (23) and the length of the flower spike in inches (30). This information is only given for exhibition varieties.

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NB. Items marked 3 indicate introductions to this year's catalogue.

 

GIANT FLOWERED GLADIOLI

These corms make very big plants with flowers that are at least 5.5 inches (14-15 cms) across. They are very popular for backs of borders, displays in hotels and churches and for that special function as well as for exhibition work.

 

500's - Giant Flowered (USA etc)

These gladioli, mostly bred in America and Canada, are in great demand. They are nicely ruffled with a bottom floret at least 15cm wide.

If exhibited, they should be shown with the bottom 7 florets open.

 

THE TITAN COLLECTION

For Experienced Growers. 5 each of 4 non-Dutch 500 size cultivars - 20 named corms - our choice. £18.00 post free

 

3552 LM 'BIG BOSS' (Peeters 08) 9;24;30              £1.50 each3

This sturdy, solid, light salmon-red has beautiful formal placement.

568 M 'JIM S' (Peeters 01) 8;24;30                                               £1.00 each

A ruffled, giant, crimson rose beauty.

545 M 'LOU LOU' (Croteau 01) 8;26;30                           £1.00 each

A formal self dresser, salmon with a yellow throat and cherry and cream nectar guides.  It has lovely ruffling and excellent substance.

500 M 'OSB' (Welcenbach 92) 10;25;33                          £1.50 each

This is a very sought-after white grand champion.

534 M 'PARADE' (Larus 70) 10;27;32                                                £1.50 each

Sure to be popular for the show bench,  pink-salmon with a

cream throat.

520 LM 'SHARKEY' (Welcenbach 90) 9;25;30               £1.00 each

An excellent light buff that will perform well on the show bench.

573 M 'SHOW STOPPER' (Hartline 02) 11;33;33+        £1.50 each

A huge lavender blush giant with amazing bud count and holding ability with perfectly placed ruffled florets.

3525 LM 'TERRY' (Peeters 08) 8;25;30                   £3.00 each 3

A yellow throated apricot orange giant Canadian Grand Champion.

This healthy, lightly ruffled newcomer is surely one for the show bench.

 

 

500's - Giant Flowered (Dutch)

These are much cheaper than their New World counterparts and tend to

be not quite so ruffled.  They will generally flower earlier, so if you

need some for early shows, then try 'Amsterdam' or 'Oasis', which

planted in late April, will usually flower early August onwards.

Price per single variety: £1.50 for 5, £2.50 for 10, £4.75 for 20.

 

THE BIG GUNS COLLECTION

The Gentle Giants. 10 each of 5 Dutch 500 size cultivars

50 named corms - our choice. £18.00 post free

 

500 EM 'AMSTERDAM' (Snoek) 9;27;33                                   

This giant white still holds its own on the show bench after many years.

554 M 'BONFIRE' (Osselton) 8;24;34                                        

An outstanding red that is lighting up the local showbenches.

536 M 'CARQUEIRANNE' (Snoek) 8;26+;32

Deep salmon pink with a red flake, this is a long-flowering meaty plant.

584 EM 'COTE D'AZURE' (Pilbeam ) 8;21;30

Very popular blue giant bred by John Pilbeam. Always good for shows.

522 M 'ESTA BONITA' (Preyde) 8;23;30

This is a pastel apricot giant with a yellow blotch that is most

exhibitors' banker 500.  It has a huge list of show successes.

524 M 'FINISHING TOUCH' (UNK) 9;24;34

A seedling of Esta Bonita, this is more salmon but equally successful.

514 M 'FLEVO ECLIPSE' (Snoek) 9;23+;30

This ruffled, deep golden yellow is proving a real asset  for exhibitors.

562 M 'OASIS' (UNK) 9;24;37

This is a good early choice giant in light rose with a pale cerise blotch.

557 LM 'TRADERHORN' (K&M) 8;24;32                                                  

This huge red with white darts adds colour to any display.

 

LARGE FLOWERED GLADIOLI

These are a size down from the Giants above, with a floret size of at

least 4.5 inches or roughly 12 cm.  They are very popular as large cut

flowers and are used in large bedding displays in stately homes.  They

are the most popular size for growing for shows.

 

400's - Large Flowered (USA etc.)

These are the ultimate exhibition gladioli.  They should be shown with 8

florets open if possible.

 

THE SUPREME  COLLECTION

The Very Best Exhibition Gladioli. 5 each of 4 non-Dutch 400 cultivars

20 named corms - our choice. £18.00 post free

 

3425 M 'ALPEN GLOW' (Madeson 08) 8;23;29            £3.00 each  3

An intense, luminous, salmon orange with rose-red marks on lips. This

will really stand out , whether on the showbench or in the home.                                  

471 LM 'ANYU S' (Peeters 02) 10;26;32                           £1.50 each

A light rose-lavender flower with a cream throat. One for those of you

who want a large 400 for exhibition, it has nice ruffling and substance.

441 E 'BEAUTIFUL ANGEL'(Peeters 99) 9;24;29         £1.00 each

Straight exhibition spike. Ruffled pale pink with pale yellow lower

petals.  Grand Champion for Bill Sowman at Hartlepool.

401 EM 'BEAUTY BRIDE' (Peeters 99) 8;23;30                        £1.00 each

A very pretty white with rose tips to the petals and a rose/purple mark in

the throat. A good colour combination, making a nice show gladiolus.

480 M 'BLUE CLOUDS' (Adams 91) 8;24;30                 £1.00 each

Healthiest blue and white around. A must for breeders and exhibitors.

456 M 'BRITANNIA' (Grube 96) 8;24;30                          £1.00 each

A gorgeous deep burgundy red with just a little ruffle that grows

very straight and opens to show a very clean colour.  Excellent health.

443 M 'CONTESSA QUEEN' (Hartline 88) 10;26;30     £1.50 each

A very pretty pink and white ruffled beauty that has won many shows.

447 M 'CORAL DREAM' (Bates 98) 10;27;33                £1.00 each

A truly beautiful gladiolus that puts other corals in the shade.

3400 M 'COTTON QUEEN' (Frederick 06) 9;26;26      £1.50 each 3

This is a formal self dressing white with lovely medium ruffling and

substance. It consistently produces good straight spikes.

447 M 'DAY DREAMER' (Lull 92) 9;27;32                                   £1.00 each

Nearly giant-sized in deepest pink with a white centre and white

midribs. This formal self dresser has excellent attachment and ruffling.

435 M 'FELICITA' (Saran 04) 9;27;30                              £1.00 each

This deep red salmon with a dark cream throat did well for David

Chynoweth once again, this time at Ayr.

3 443 M 'FRANGINE' (D.Croteau 03) 9;29;30               £1.00 each 3

A new one for us with excellent show potential this has formally placed

light pink florets with cream throat and midribs.

401M 'FRENCH SILK' (Kochevar 93) 9;24;32                £1.00 each

A white and yellow version of 'Day Dreamer' that always looks fresh

and sharp.  Highly rated by professionals for its health and balance.

400 M 'FROSTY WHITE' (Turk 98) 8;23;32                     £1.00 each

A good all-purpose white with almost giant-sized florets

416 EM 'GOLD STRUCK' (Adams 91) 9;24;30              £1.00 each

A beautiful deep gold. One of the healthiest known to man.

3424 EM 'HURON COUNTY' (Peeters 08) 9;25;30     £3.00 each 3

This heavily ruffled salmon orange is another addition this year from

the  Peeters range. It holds its florets well in formal placement.

435LM 'HURON PLEASURE' (Peeters 03) 10;26;28   £1.50 each

A healthy ruffled salmon and cream that holds and shows well.

 441 M 'MARJ S' (Sprinkle 99) 9;27;32                             £1.00 each

The best pink picotee white around for later shows.

495 M 'MILEESH' (Koenig 89) 10;27;32                          £1.00 each

This is a really choice tan and cream smokey. Unbeatable colour range

434 LM 'MY TREASURE' (Hartline 2003) 8;26;32          £1.50 each

This coral salmon gem has a sparkling lighter throat creating an overall

pleasing colour.

434 M 'PHYLLIS M' (Lull 90) 9;29;34                                            £1.00 each

A banker salmon pink that is an easy grower and a good choice for those

new to showing.

443 LM 'PINK ELEGANCE' (Konicek 96) 11;27;30       £2.00 each

A great exhibiton variety. Lightly ruffled pink with a large white throat.

3 435 LM 'POWERFUL LADY' (Peeters 08)10;24;30  £3.00 each3

A heavily ruffled salmon with lighter throat and lips, this newcomer

received a Certificate of Commendation in the BGS trials.

3 453 M 'RED DEER' (Peeters 08) 8;24;30                   £3.00 each 3

We grew a few of these white throated medium red glads and were very

impressed with its ability to cope with this summer's poor weather.

467 M 'ROSE FLAME' (Gruber 03) 10;26;32                  £1.00 each

A tall, deep brilliant rose violet with shooting yellow flames in the throat

465 M 'ROYAL SPIRE' (Madeson 02) 12;26;32             £1.50 each

This is an outstanding deep purple rose with a creamy centre.

412 M 'SHOW STAR' (Hartline 97) 10;25;32                   £1.00 each

An absolutely outstanding ruffled light yellow.

413 EM 'SMOKE 'N MIRRORS' (Bates 05) 9;25;30      £1.75 each

A bright yellow centre shines from the most attractive heavily ruffled

smokey edged salmon florets.

461 M 'STIENA' (Peeters 07) 9;25;28                              £2.00 each

An elegant combination of a soft pastel rose blending to a cream

centre with a creamy green lip.

3 426 M 'VOLUNTEER' (Madeson 08) 9;22;29                        £3.00 each 3

This is a deep orange scarlet with formally placed ruffled florets. It

should stand out well especially on the show bench.

 

400's - Large Flowered (Dutch)

These are the most popular gladioli for exhibition purposes.  They can also make good flowers for cutting and arranging but we would recommend the 300 and 200 sizes for these purposes unless very large arrangements are contemplated.  It is not only local shows that feature these Dutch 400s, they are seen in quantity at big shows as well.

Price per single variety: £1.50 for 5, £2.50 for 10, £4.75 for 20.

 

THE POLDER COLLECTION

  For local shows and tall cut flowers. 10 each of 5 Dutch 400 cultivars  

50 named corms - our choice. £18.00 post free.

 

494 M 'ANTICA' (Markflower) 9;24;30     

A lovely Dutch smokey in dark tan with a golden red mark.

461 M 'BEAUTY OF HOLLAND' (Snoek) 9;26;30

Light rose picotee on white, at the top end of the 400 size. A very

popular exhibitors' choice.

3473 M 'COSTA' (Horizon) 9;24;28                                               3

New to us this year, we liked this light lavender when we saw it in Holland.

411 M 'CREAM PERFECTION' (Osselton) 10;25;32

Choice yellow and cream beauty of superb form. Has been outstanding on the show bench for many exhibitors.

454 M 'DRAMA' (MacKenzie) 9;25;30

A classic red and primrose yellow with lovely ruffling and excellent balance and formality. Bred in Canada now reliably available from Holland.

3444 E 'EXTASY'(Horizon)9;22;30                                                              3                     

This is a most attractive mid pink with a slightly darker centre.

401 M 'FLEVO EYES' (Snoek) 9;26;32

A lightly ruffled white with a lilac blotch. A very good show variety.

3445 M 'FLEVO LIBRE' (Snoek) 8;25;28                                  3

In the absence of 'Pink Lady' this year we offer you a pink Flevo variety. 

414 M 'FLEVO SOUVENIR' (Snoek) 10;24;28

A deep yellow that responds to feeding and likes plenty of water to

stretch the top. Mid season, 3rd week in August in a normal year.

425 M 'FLEVO SUNSET' (Snoek) 8;24;30

An aptly named buff flush orange with cerise spears. Shows well.

453 M 'HELVETIA' (Osselton) 9;23;30

A bright red with white markings which we are pleased to re-introduce.

3434 M 'IBADAN' (Horizon) 9;26;32                                         3

This tall mid salmon should be a good addition to our catalogue.

461 M 'LOWLAND QUEEN' (Snoek) 10;27;30

Most popular Dutch exhibition gladiolus, pale pink with raspberry blotch.

3463 M 'MON AMOUR' (Partners) 8;24;28                              3

This is an attractive two-tone pale lemon-rose, shown at Harrogate.

465 M 'MAGENTA QUEEN' (Challa) 8;24;28                                           

From Challa Glads, this is a bright mid rose with white throat and darts.

400 EM 'NEW WAVE' (Horizon) 8;26;30                                   

A smooth, pristine white, less ruffled than Sophie but with show potential.

3456 M 'ROMA' (Osselton) 9;24;30                                          3

Well placed buds on a good flowerhead should shine on any showbench.

442 LM 'SAN REMO' (Snoek) 9;24;32

One of the best Dutch pinks, producing straight formal spikes for

shows from late August onwards.

400 EM 'SOPHIE' (Horizon) 10;29;32

A white, sister to 'Meersen'.  A formal self dresser, a worthy winner

for many exhibitors at early shows.

474 M 'VIDEO' (Snoek) 9;27;32

Lush light lavender self with a very good bud count. Excellent

holding qualities and eminently suitable for August shows.

 

 

MEDIUM FLOWERED GLADIOLI

These are often the best balanced of all the spikes in a show and they

also make excellent cut flowers. More manageable than the giants and

superb value. The florets are about 3.5 to 4 inches (10cm) across.

 

 

300's - Medium Flowered (USA etc.)

 

THE TREASURE COLLECTION

The ultimate in medium flowered glads. 5 each of 4 non-Dutch 300

cultivars  - 20 named corms - our choice. £18.00 post free

 

356 M 'HURON JEWEL' (Peeters 03) 7;24;28               £1.50 each

A sparkling deep red with subtle little white arrows across the midribs.

310 M 'HURON SILK' (Peeters 01) 10;26;30                  £1.00 each

Now re-classified down to a 300  but one of the prettiest creams. Holds

up to 10 with loads of buds and produces a really neat chic spike.

300 EM 'HURON WHITE' (Peeters 01) 12;23;30           £1.00 each

Good white for cutting with holding qualities which are quite remarkable.

373 M 'INSPECTOR'S CHOICE' (Peeters 06) 8;20;30 £1.50 each

A striking light lavender with pale yellow lower petals.

345 M 'LADY LUCILLE' (Martin 96) 10;29+;32+                        £1.00 each

An awesome list of wins for this beautiful, healthy, pink and white 300

with excellent mechanics and holding ability.

310 M 'PERTH PEARL' (Peeters 01) 10;27;32              £1.25 each

This creamy white is a very pretty flower with choice ruffling and good

bud count. Always shows well.

335 M 'TANTE ANN' (Peeters 02) 9;24;30                                  £1.00 each

Salmon red with white darts, this formal 300 is an important member of

our medium flowered exhibition range.

 

300's - Medium Flowered (Dutch)

These are much cheaper than the American 300's but still make

excellent material for cut flowers, arrangements and the backs of

borders as well as for exhibitions.

Price per single variety: £1.50 for 5, £2.50 for 10, £4.75 for 20.

 

THE TRIUMPH COLLECTION

Easy gems for garden or show. 15 each of 4 Dutch 300 cultivars

60 named corms - our choice. £18.00 post free

 

3 300 E 'ESSENTIAL' (Horizon) 8;22;28                                   3

A white which should give body to our 300 range.

304 M 'GREEN STAR' (Partners) 8;22;28+

Eminently suitable for cut flowers and arrangements. This is a

useful Dutch lime green with just the right amount of ruffling. It is very

popular, especially with flower arrangers and garden designers.

3336 M 'LUCIFER' (Osselton) 8;24;29                                               3

This deep salmon red is well complimented by its beautiful foliage.

386 M 'PURPLE PRINCE' (Limflora) 9;24;30

This excellent inky violet self continues to impress. Buds in colour

appear black on these spikes. A very attractive gladiolus.

384 EM 'VIOLETTA' (Walker Moffatt) 8;25;28+

Excellent light violet with a silver wire edge picotee that makes a lovely

cut flower and still wins shows.

 

 

200's & 100's

 

Small and Miniature Flowered (USA etc.)

These Liliputian beauties are ideal for growing in tubs or towards the

front of the border. Ruffled gems, much loved by flower arrangers.

 

THE BIJOU COLLECTION

Daintiest Exhibition Collection. 5 each of 4 non Dutch 200 cultivars

20 named corms - our choice. £18.00 post free

 

256 EM 'ALLOSIUS' (Croteau 99) 9;24;24                                  £0.70 each

Deep red with a darker throat often seen on the show bench.  A beauty.

258 M 'BLACKBIRD' (Zakis 98) 8;22;25                         £0.70 each

A crimson that is still fairly new to the UK.

211 M 'CREAMY YELLOW' (Frederick 02) 8;24;26       £0.90 each

Well ruffled cream with a yellow throat exhibits well. Worth going for.

206 M 'EMERALD SPRING' (Konicek 95) 8;20;25        £0.70 each

A gently ruffled, smooth, deep rich green.

214 E 'JAY VEE' (Fairchild 81) 8;21;25                            £0.60 each

An excellent exhibition yellow.

271 M 'LAVENDER FLARE' (Gruber 95) 8;22;22          £0.60 each

This is a pale lavender, single lipped gladiolus.

271 EM 'MR CHRIS' (Frederick 98) 8;22;24                   £0.90 each

A popular double lipped lavender exhibition variety.

200 EM 'RUTH ANN' (Everson Sattler 00) 9;22;26        £0.90 each

An excellent pure white miniature. Top class, ruffled, formal placement.

225 M 'SLICK CHICK' (Frederick 00) 8;23;24                £0.90 each

A light orange salmon with a yellow lower throat petal. A show favourite.

200 EM 'WHITE WILLIE' (Gruber 94) 8;22;22                 £0.60 each

Nicely ruffled wide open white. A good exhibition type.

 

 

Small & Miniature Flowered (Dutch)

All the 200's below have at least 19 buds and hold at least 8 florets open. Perfect cut flower and border gladioli as well as being top show varieties and particularly easy to grow as they are not too tall.

Price per single variety: £1.50 for 5, £2.40 for 10, £4.50 for 20.

 

THE PAPILLON COLLECTION

Dainty Beauties. 10 each of 7 Dutch 200 cultivars - 70 named corms - our choice. £18.00 post free

 

201 EM 'FLEVO DANCER' (M.Snoek)                                      

White with red blotches, it proves to be a  winner over and over again.

284 EM FLEVO FOCUS (M.Snoek)

A very impressive medium violet with a darker blotch.

256 EM 'FLEVO JUNIOR' (M.Snoek)

A beautiful red velvety self.

3243 E 'FLEVO PRIMO' (M.Snoek)                                           3

A new, attractive, very early flowering  200 from Marchel Snoek, this is a mid pink with a darker centre blotch.
213 EM 'FLEVO SMILE' (M.Snoek)

Yellow with red blotches. This shows well.

3275 EM 'ZIPORRA' (A.Snoek)                                                   3

A new deep lavender with a pale throat.

 

113 EM 'FLEVO COSMIC' (M.Snoek)

A most popular little pale green and purple flower that is much sought

after by gardeners and exhibitors alike.

153 EM 'FLEVO VITO' (M.Snoek)                                             

Daintiest little florets of red with a yellow star centre for this

beautiful 100. Much admired on our Gold Medal winning stand

at Frome Cheese Show.

 

 

 

GARDENERS CHOICE (Dutch)

We have had so many enquiries from garden enthusiasts who don't

exhibit, asking for general purpose gems, that we are also listing

these here separately.

 

GARDENERS CHOICE COLLECTION

10 of each variety listed below  -  60 corms - £18.00 post free

 

494 M 'ANTICA' (Markflower)        

A lovely Dutch smokey in dark tan with a golden red mark.

113 EM 'FLEVO COSMIC' (M.Snoek)

A most popular little pale green and purple flower that is much sought

after by gardeners.

201 EM 'FLEVO DANCER' (M.Snoek)                                      

White with red blotches, it is a favourite choice.

256 EM 'FLEVO JUNIOR' (M.Snoek)

A beautiful red velvety miniature.

304 M 'GREEN STAR' (Partners)

Eminently suitable for cut flowers and arrangements. This is a

useful Dutch lime green with just the right amount of ruffling. Very

popular, especially with flower arrangers and garden designers.

386 M 'PURPLE PRINCE' (Limflora) 9;24;30

This excellent inky violet self continues to impress. Buds in colour

appear black on these spikes. A very attractive gladiolus.

 

EXOTIC GLADIOLI (USA etc.)

The ultimate in ornamentation, these gladioli were specifically bred for beauty.  Many are also very good exhibition cultivars and most are excellent material for flower arranging. They are in addition, the ultimate in cut flowers. They have super-ruffled, often needle-pointed florets with very heavy texture in exquisite colour combinations. If you are looking for

something different, this section is for you.  Some of these do not often appear in UK lists. They are very important glads for the hybridists and are easily capable of taking one's breath away.

Price: £0.90 each.

 

THE ELITE COLLECTION

The world's most unusual gladioli 5 each of 4 non-Dutch exotic cultivars -

20 named corms - our choice. £18.00 post free

 

3378 M 'AKUTA' (Konicek 04)                                                                 3

This is a heavily ruffled medium purple with heavy substance to the petals.

261 EM 'CHARTREUSE RUFFLES' (Verins 97)

A very ruffled, substantial, exciting, green-yellow with a pink picotee.

423 LM 'PEACH ROYALE' (Martin 98)

A very unusual colour - pinkish buff with a coppery overtone. Very

heavily textured, ruffled florets.

497 M 'SIREAL' (Konicek 95)

This smokey salmon is the best of it's kind, a truly beautiful flower,

blending salmon pink and light brown in the prettiest combination.

497 EM 'SMOKE STACK' (Everson 99)

An unusual colour combination of smokey, red and white with a deep

red blotch.

423 EM 'SOLVEIGA' (Lukosevicius 96)

A rare colouration of yellow with an orange centre and rosy marks on

the lower petals.

461 LM 'SPRING THAW' (Konicek 96)

A beautiful decorative type in palest lilac with a cream throat and the

typical ornate ruffling that is the hallmark of these exotics.

3410 M 'WAX RUFFLES' (Madeson 07)                                                            3

This thick creamy ivory is so heavily ruffled and of such substance that

it needs planting deeply to flower to its great potential.

 

PRIMULINUS GLADIOLI (UK)

We are pleased to be able to offer a number of British-grown primulinus varieties this year, following great demand again from our customers.

Price: £0.50 each

 

'LADY PENELOPE' (Snoek)

A good exhibition red-orange. A show winner for Keith Brand in Scotland.

'LITTLE WIGGY' (Anderton)

A red-brown with fine yellow lines.

'PEGGY' (Atkinson)

A lovely pink prim with a red blotched cream throat bred in Sussex by

Norman Atkinson.

'RUSTY RED' (Murray)

As its name suggests, this is a delightful rusty red prim.

'SCARLET LADY' (Fawcett)

A red and purple decorative beauty.

 

 

We have only one Dutch-grown variety of primulinus available again this year.

'ATOM' (Hedgecock)  Price: £1.50 for 5, £2.40 for 10, £4.50 for 20.

An American bred, Dutch grown red prim with a silver wire line picotee.

 

We also have a supply of English grown ' MIXED SEEDLING PRIMS' which we are pleased to offer at the same price as 'Atom'.

 

NANUS GLADIOLI

These dwarfs can also be grown in pots and tubs.  Height 2 to 3 feet. 

Plant early April for flowers from mid-July.  Excellent cut flowers.

Price: £2.00 for 10, £3.90 for 20.

 

THE NANUS COLLECTION

Dwarf Charmers. 25 each of 4 Dutch nanus types

100 named corms - our choice. £18.00 post free

 

 

'ALBA'

White. More reliable than 'The Bride'.

'CLAUDIA'

An orchidiola gladiolus in red with yellow darts.

'HALLEY'

A popular cream, white and red nanus.

'NATHALIE'