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WARE VALLEY GARDENS

WARE, MASSACHUSETTS

GLADIOLUS

WARE VALLEY GARDENS

Spring 1939

We wish to take this opportunity to thank our customers for their past orders and hope that past expe¬ rience with our bulbs will warrant your confidence in placing your orders with us again this year. To those who receive our list this year and who have not given our bulbs a trial in the past, all we ask is that we be favored with a part of your bulb orders this season. You will find our stock healthy, clean and free from disease and gladiolus thrip. We feel you will be pleased with our stock and with the generous overcount and extras sent with each order.

In our list this year you will find many of the newer varieties and the best of the older ones, all of which are beautiful and worthwhile in their respective color class.

GUARANTEE — All stock is guaranteed true to name, any proving otherwise will be cheerfully replaced or the purchase price refunded.

TERMS — 25% with order, balance C. 0. D.

DISCOUNT — When cash in full is sent with your order you may deduct 15% cash discount or select extra bulbs for the same amount.

SHIPMENT — At prices given in the General List all bulbs are sent PRE-PAID by express or parcel post whenever wanted.

May we have the pleasure of serving you this year.

Ware Valley Gardens

R. W. WEST

Ware, Massachusetts

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GENERAL LIST

The size of bulbs is shown by letters, L meaning large bulbs 1 Va inch and up in diameter; M meaning medium bulbs from 3/a to 1 Va inch; S meaning small bulbs from % to 3/a inch; Bits meaning bulblets. Where price is given as 4- 1 Oc it means 4 bulbs of the size for 10c, etc.

AFLAME — Tall flame red spike. Strong grower and well liked. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c.

ALAYNE — New light rose. M 12c; S 2- 15c.

ALBATROSS — Large white with 6-8 blooms open on tall vigorous plant. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4-1 0c; S 10- 10c.

ALLEMANIA — A new large flowered bright scarlet. L 20c; M 1 5c; S 1 0c.

AMADOR — Popular brilliant red with 6-8 blooms open. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4-1 0c; S 10- 10c.

ANNA RAHMSTORFF — A fine dark red, long spike with 8-10 flowers open. L 15c; M 10c; S 2- 10c.

ARABELLA — Large glossy dark red flowers, almost black. L 25c; M 15c; S 10c.

AVE MARIE — Medium blue with deeper blotch. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c.

BAGDAD — Smoky old rose opening 6-8 large blooms at one time. L 5c, 3-1 2c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 10c.

BEACON — Bright scarlet with large cream blotch. Very showy. L 25c; M 18c; S 10c; Bits. 1 0-20c.

BERTY SNOW— Large lavender with lighter throat. L 4c, 3- 10c; M 5- 10c.

BEOWULF — Tall late lavender rose. Fine color. Good propagator. L $1.00; M 75c; S 50c; Bits 10-70c.

BLACK OPAL — New deep dark red on tall straight spike. L $1.50; M $1.00; S 60c; Bits 2-25c.

BLUE ADMIRAL — Straight spike of dark blue opening 5-6 flowers at a time. L 10c; M 2-1 5c; S 3- 10c.

BLUE BEAUTY or BLUE SCHONHEIT — Vigorous grow¬ ing large medium blue with wide open flowers. New and good. L 30c; M 20c; S 10c; Bits 10-25c.

BLUE PEACOCK — Violet blue with cream blotch. L 12c; M 2- 1 2c; S 4- 10c.

BOB WHITE— Good large white with rose lines on lower petals. Popular variety. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 10c.

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BRIGHTSIDE — Very early light yellow shading to orange at edges. Always tall and straight opening 4-6 blooms at a time. Popular and very pretty. L 5c,

3- 12c; M 4-1 Oc; S 10- 10c.

CARA MAI — Tall early pink. L 4c, 3-10c; M 5-10c; S 10- 10c.

CHRISTABEL — Large light pink with cream throat. Very vigorous grower. Bulbs rather poor looking. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 15c.

COMMANDER KOEHL — Very popular deep red. Many flowers open on tall straight spike. L 5c, 3- 12c; M

4- 1 0c; S 1 0-1 0c.

CONSTANCY — Beautiful clear rose with small throat blotch. L 5c, 3-12c; M 4-10c; S 10-10c.

CORONATION — Soft light salmon, cream throat. L 5c,

3 - 1 2c ; M 4- 10c; S 10- 10c.

DEBONAIR — Clear light pink sometimes flecked darker. Tall straight grower opening 6-8 flowers at once, one of the best pinks and very popular. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4-10c; S 1 0-1 5c.

DO X — A fine tall light yellow. L 10c; M 2- 15c; S

4- 15c.

DR. DURR — Large early cream white. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 15c.

DR. HOAG — A glistening dark red of medium size opening 4-6 flowers at a time. A popular variety. L 10c; M 2-1 5c; S 2- 10c; Bits 25- 10c.

DUNA — Soft light pinky buff. A very distinctive color, very popular. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 15c.

EARLY DAWN — Large early salmon rose. L 5c, 3-1 2c; M 4- 1 0c; S 1 0-1 0c.

EARLY MELODY — Tall light lavender pink. L 5c, 3- 1 2c; M 4- 1 0c; S 10- 10c.

EARLY PEACH — Early peach rose, tall strong grower.

L 5c, 3-1 2c; M 4-10c; S 10-1 5c.

EDITH ROBSON — Large salmon with, red blotch. Tall vigorous grower. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 15c.

E. I. FARRINGTON — Good light yellow, slightly ruffled. Very fine color and straight spikes. L 5c, 3-1 2c; M 4- 1 0c; S 10- 15c.

ELOISE — Nevv commercial lavender. 8 or more blooms open on tall spike. L 30c; M 20c; S 12c; Bits 5- 15c.

EMIL AUBRUN — Large smoky bronze. An old variety always in demand. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c.

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EVELYN STINTON — Blush pink overlaid deeper pink, opening 12-14 good sized flowers at once. L 25c; M 12c; S 2-15c; Bits 10-15c.

F. J. McCOY — Exhib ition type light rose pink. One of the best large pinks. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c.

GOLDEN POPPY — Tall golden yellow on long wiry stems. Rich deep self color. Well liked by florists. L 5c, 3 - 1 2c; M 4-10c; S 8- 10c.

GRAF ZEPPELIN — Early scarlet. Large flowers on good stems. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c.

HERCULES — Large clear buff. Tall heavy grower. Very fine and well liked. L 10c; M 2- 15c.

HERITAGE — Rich pure pink with lighter upper throat. Very large flowers with 10-12 open. L 10c; M 2- 1 5c ; S 2- 10c; Bits 25- 10c.

ISOLA BELLA — Light pinky lavender. Fine new variety.

L 35c; M 25c; S 15c; Bits 5-1 5c.

JUBILEE — Extra large light lavender. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c.

JOSEPH HAYDN — New large blue with deeper blotch. Good grower and propagator. L $2.00; M $1.50; S $1.00; Bits 1 -30c.

J. S. BACH — Eariy I arge light salmon red. Many open. An excellent large flowered variety. L 10c, M 2-1 5c; Bits 20- 10c.

LADY MARIE — Very early salmon, good spike. L 5c, 3- 1 2c; M 4-10c; S 10- 10c.

LA PALOMA — Large early orange. Tall wiry spike. L 5c, 3-1 2c; M 4-10c; S 10- 10c.

LONGFELLOW — Tall straight pink. L 4c, 4-1 2c; M 5- 10c.

LOTUS — Large creamy pink slightly ruffled. L 5c, 3-1 2c; M 4-10c; S 10- 15c.

LUCIFER — F ine orange with darker blotch. Tall grower and very showy. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 15c. MAID OF ORLEANS — Tall straight white with cream throat. Good commercial variety and in heavy demand. 6-8 open. L 5c, 3-1 2c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 10c.

MARGARET FULTON — Beautiful rich salmon. Good cut flower. One of the best all round Glads. Early. L 5c, 3-1 2c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 10c.

MARY ANSTEEN — Deep rose pink. A very beautiful flower and fine for florist use. M 10c; S 2- 10c; Bits 10-20c.

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MATTERHORN — Large snowy white of heavy substance. New and very beautiful. L $1.50; M $1.00; S 75c; Bits 1 5c each.

MAUNCA — Very large new white with good spike. M 10c; S 2- 10c; Bits 10-20c.

MAUVE MAGIC — Tall spike of mauve lavender. Strong grower. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 10c.

MAX REGER — Light lavender blue with darker throat.

6-8 flowers open. L 15c, M 10c.

MAXWELTON — Very fine large rose pink. Small bulbs only. S $2.50 each. Bits 25c each.

MIBLOOM — Early blush white with rose blotch. One of first to bloom making it a good commercial variety. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4-1 0c; S 10- 10c.

MILDRED LOUISE — Large strawberry pink. Soft yellow throat. Good cut flower. L 5c, 3-1 2c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 15c.

MINUET — F inest lavender. Always in demand. L 5c, 3-1 2c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 10c.

MISS DE MOINES — Lavender with light throat. Good stem with several open. M 4- 10c; S 10- 15c.

MISS ELEGANCE — Soft cream, light lines in throat. L 10c; M 2- 10c; S 4- 10c.

MISS GREELEY — Light salmon pink. Many open on tall spike. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 10c.

MONTENEGRO — One of the best dark reds, is almost black. Good stem and flowers of good size. L 5c, 3 - 1 2c; M 4-10c; S 10-10c.

MOTHER MACHREE — Lavender grey with salmon tints. Large flowers with 8-10 open. Always in demand. L 5c, 3-1 2c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 15c.

NERISSA — Large salmon pink with scarlet blotch. L 5c, 3 - 1 2c; M 4-10c; S 10-10c.

NETHERLAND PRINCE — Strong growing plant with large flowers of bright salmon pink. Many open. L 5c, 3-1 2c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 10c.

NEW ERA — Pure LaFrance pink, soft cream throat. Heavily ruffled with about 8 open on tall spike. A variety that will become very popular. L 75c; M 45c; S 20c; Bits 5-30c.

OEGANDA — Very dark red, almost a solid black color with a silky gloss. Supply limited. L 50c; M 25c; S 1 5c; Bits 5c each.

OLIVE GOODRICH — Delicate pink and white. Medium sized flowers on straight stiff stems. Good cut flower and for florists use. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 10c.

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ORANGE PRINCESS — Orange salmon with small crim¬ son marking. M 4- 10c; S 10- 10c.

PELECRINA — Early dark blue with 6 or more blooms open. A very popular variety. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 10c.

PICARDY — Shrimp pink flowers of great size. Tall grower and a real beauty. L 4c, 3- 10c; M 5- 10c; S 10- 10c.

PINNACLE — Tall rose pink on long straight spike. Opens 1 0 or more flowers at once. One of the best in this color. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 10c.

PIRATE — Dark rose shading lighter in upper throat. Becoming very popular. M 3- 10c; S 6- 10c.

POLAR ICE — Early white with several open on straight tall spike. Good shape and size. M 3-1 0c; S 10- 15c.

PRIMROSE PRINCESS — P rimrose yellow. Good com¬ mercial. L 5c, 3-1 2c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 10c.

QUEEN OF BREMEN — Tall early lavender. Medium size flowers on long wiry stem with 6-8 open. Fine for floral work. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c.

RADIANCE — A bright carmine red. Very attractive. L 5c, 3 - 1 2c; M 4-10c; S 10-15c.

RAPTURE — Tall late light salmon with creamy throat. Good cut flower. L 5c, 3-1 2c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 10c.

REAH — Deep wine red. Several open. M 4- 10c; S 10- 10c.

RED PHIPPS — Long spike of light red flowers. Good commercial red. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 10c.

RED RUFFLES — Large ruffled red. Beautiful color and good grower. L 20c; M 12c; S 10c; Bits 1 0-40c.

REFLECTION — White with cerise blotch. One of the older varieties but still very popular. Medium tall, always straight. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 10c.

RECENT — Clear scarlet shading darker in throat. Tall straight spike with 8-10 open. Considered one of the best newer light reds. L 1.00; M 60c; S 40c.

RESOLUTION — Rich scarlet red. Of good substance and ruffled. L 2.00; M $1.20; S 80c; Bits 10c each.

REVENNA — Large purplish red. Good. L 5c, 3-1 2c; M 4- 10c.

REWI FALLU — New extra large deep red. M 25c; S 15c; Bits 5-25c.

RIMA — Pale orchid with frosty sheen. Very beautiful and outstanding flower. L $1.20; M 60c; S 30c; Bits 5-40c.

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ROSE MARIE PFITZER — A large ruffled creamy white tinted pink. Color variable but always beautiful. L 8c, 2-1 5c; M 6c, 2- 10c; S 4- 10c.

RUFFLED COLD — A fine ruffled yellow. L 5c, 3- 12c M 4- 10c.

SAL6ACHS PINK — Lavender pink. Large flowers. Many open. L 3- 10c; M 6- 10c.

SANDRA — Light shrimp pink with small amber blotch. Small bulbs only. S 50c; Bits 5-25c.

SCHWABEN GIRL — Early pure pink. Strong grower with 6-8 large flowers open at a time. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 15c.

SEESTERN — Large salmon pink with many open. L 5c, 3- 1 2c; M 4-10c; S 10- 10c.

SHIRLEY TEMPLE — A beautiful ruffled cream. Large blooms with 6-8 open. M 40c; S 20c; Bits 5-20c.

SMILING MAESTRO— Deep salmon rose. Excellent variety with 6-8 large blooms open at one time. L 10c, 2- 1 6c; M 2-12c; S 3-1 0c; Bits 25- 10c.

SOUTHERN CROSS — Fi ne deep red. Strong grower and rapid multiplier. Does not burn in the hot sun. L 2- 10c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 10c.

STAR OF BETHLEHEM — A large new white with 6-8- blooms open. One of the best whites. L 10c, 2- 16c; M 3- 1 5c; S 1 0-30c; Bits 20- 10c.

SULTAN — A large velvety rose red. Nicely ruffled with many flowers open. L 2- 12c; M 3- 10c; S 5- 10c.

SWEETHEART — Light pink blending to white throat. Tall wiry stems. Extra good cut flower. Very early. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4-1 0c; S 10- 10c.

TOKEN— Tall early salmon with cream yellow throat. L 15c; M 10c; Bits 10- 15c.

TREVONIAN — A very I arge outstanding rose red. L 5c, 3-1 2c; M 4-1 0c; S 8- 10c.

TUNIAS TRIUMPH — New large orange red with 7-8 open. Small bulbs only. S $1.20; Bits 30c each.

VAGABOND PRINCE — Mahogany brown with scarlet blotch. L 20c; M 12c; S 2-1 5c; Bits 15- 15c.

VALERIA — New light red. Slightly ruffled opening 6-7 blooms at a time. L 70c; S 25c; Bits 3-1 5c.

WANITA — Pink shading darker at edge of petals. Good spike with many open. L 5c, 3- 12c; M 4- 10c; S 10- 15c.

WASAGA — Clear buff. Opens 4-5 blooms on good stem. L 2-1 0c; M 5-1 5c; S 10- 15c.

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WURTEMBERGIA — A very popular red with white blotch. Tall, strong grower. L 2- 10c; M 4-1 0c; S 8- 10c.

YVONNE — Large flowers of blush white with cerise blotch. Good cut flower. Always in demand. L 5c, 3 - 1 2c; M 4-10c; S 10-10c.

CHOICE COLLECTION

We list only one collection for those customers who do not wish to grow their gladiolus under name. This collection will contain 2 bulbs each of 50 different varieties in all colors and shades on each order for 100 bulbs. If these same varieties were bought under name at prices listed the cost would be several times the price of the collection. On orders for 50 bulbs the collection will contain 25 varieties.

100 Large Bulbs $3.00 PREPAID

50 Large Bulbs $1.50 PREPAID

The same collection in medium size bulbs

100 Medium size bulbs $2.00 PREPAID 50 Medium size bulbs $1.00 PREPAID

FREE — With each order for 100 large bulbs we will include free, 2 large bulbs of Smiling Maestro and 2 large bulbs of Heritage, both varieties, labeled. On orders for medium size bulbs the same free bulbs will be given in medium size, both labeled. On orders for 50 bulbs one-half the number of free bulbs will be given and labeled.