THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA. 



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TWELVE FINE 

 EXHIBITION GLADIOLI 



Each year we are rpqui'stcil to prepare a list of the be^t Gladioli 

 Sowin"e Jwevp vIJh'VT of ^'-'r"" covering all distinct color^ The 

 fn in=^^.,i,^ "f ^">r"^"r,'""'^ ^''"'^ s<'"«ted by us after a very care- 

 er. ^MnV^!) ,„H o" '"'''^t'ns sorts: and where distinct, large flowers 

 sf;o,^l"*ro';.on;':^eml'?h°?s llsl'' °' """'^'"^ '°""^ """^ ^'""^^^- ^' «"■ 



America. :f?,!?,SS''i«,'".f,-, «■Srl„'■dYng^%° ^''^'' '^^ '"" 



hibitious, wli.ic it has invarlablv been an "easy 



thp peer of the flcsh-plnk sorts, needs 



ption. It is of vigorous habit. 



but littl „^ ..^ „^ 



fasily grown : long sp'ike, large flowers "werr°placed 

 lionutiful green foliage that adds an attractiveness to 

 the already alluring and positively beautiful soft 

 lavender-pink flowers ; 



Attraction. 



Baron Hulot. 



Deep, dark, rich crimson with a 



very conspicuous, large, pure white 



It. A most beautiful and attractive sort 



Rich, royal violet-blue ; one of 



the finest in its color. When 



. , ,'j1'|''i"'"-' is cut and arranged in combination with 



tMilpiiir King, the contrast is truly exquisite, and It 



should be in every collection 



• This beautiful Ruflled 

 Gladiolus is a distinct 



ii'lv.iii.^ Ill ilh ( iilture of this flower. The flowers arc 

 lu.Ni.lly . \|,:ii..l. .1. borne in twos, all face the same direc- 

 tion, .-lu.l ar.. rarried on straight, stout stalks, having 

 Irom three to eight of these handsome flowers open at a 

 time. The color is a delicate creamy pink, with a most 

 attractive crimson stripe in the center of each lower 

 petal 



jo A fantastic mottling of pinkish white and 

 deep, rich crimson, in some flowers the white 



15 1 ,".0 10 00 



Kunderdi "Glory. 



nating. and in others the crimson, no two spikes 

 being exactly alike, A charming variety that can be used 

 for contrasting with the scarlet and red sorts 



1 50 10 00 



Mrs. Francis King. 



Peace Gladiolus 



s a strong grower, 



igorous and healthy. 



iia~ i.iii'.-, stiMiiL' i.iliM-.- .111.1 iiTcctive flower spikes, with 



■I - il.v niiiiil'rr (.1 r.v,i\, buds continually opening. 



The maKiiili. .lit il..\v,rs in._asure 4% inches across, and 

 there are five to si.N Mowers well spread out on the spike 

 at the same time, givins for vases in hotel lobbies and 

 dinning rooms, parlor decorations, etc.. an effect not 

 produced by any other Gladiolus. The color, brilliant 

 flamingo-pink, blazed with vermilion-red, is most effect- 

 ive both in daylight and under nrtiflcial light. -As a 

 seller in flower stores it has brought better prices than 

 any other kind except America, which, with its soft pink 

 flowers, excels Mrs. Francis King for floral design work 

 and for that only , . 



Peace *-'°^ ^f the grandest white introductions of last year, that will retain its place among the best white 



varieties for some time to come. The pale lilac feathering on the inferior petals, together with Its 



strong, broad, rich green foliage and spike make it a most desirable Gladiolus in any collection 



Prinrpns ''''''^ Amarullia-llonered Oladiolus.) Considered the best of its color. Wonderful-sised flower. 



'■ ^ J"»-^V'J» perfect shape, biilliant coloring, and artistic form of flower-spike are each a notable Improvement 

 Color is brilliant scarlet-crimson, carrying mostly three broad white blotches on the lower 

 I to 1 ^4 inches 



Rn<i\7 SnfJiv Beautiful large flower of good habit; white, exquisitely sprayed rose; one of the best; magnif- 

 i-\\jsy JiJL ay. j^^m strong and erect spike 



Scribe. 



iliful. large, well-opened flower, borne on an enormous spike; 

 tinted white, freely striped carmine 



color like the flue old ICiigene 



Sulphur King. 



iMir size of flower and keeping qualities, this Gladiolus Is considered as being t'.,e liest of the 

 yellows, A few blooms cut and arranged in vases in combination with Uaron Hulot will 



WiM Drte^ -^ remarkable Gladiolus, and one that will gain piestlge as it is known, as it ranks 

 TV iiu i-\L>3C. ^.p,.J, ^pjjf Color bright rose or blush-tint. This was rightly named, and the wild 



■J 00 1-2 



1 r.u 10 



1 r.u 10 



!• no l.'i 



iif color is strongly pronounced. 



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DELIVERED ANYWHERE IN UNITED STATES 



I bulb each, 12 varieties (12 bulbs) 

 5 bulbs each, 12 varioCies (60 bulbs) 

 10 bulbs each, 12 varieties (120 bulbs) 



$I..SO 

 6 0<) 

 10.00 



III nir.' inlroduc 



We arc pr.'iiared t.. fiiriiisli aliih.st aiiv known vari.tv ..f (.;iailioliis. oiir .atah.g contains a . I...i. ■ 

 tions. Have you looked it .ivitV Vvf ..n r.Hju.'st. 



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