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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



January, 1916 





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Bulbs That Bloom 



Gladioli have been developed and improved until now they are without exception the most useful and beautiful flower in the 

 garden. The richness of coloring, diversity of shadings and profusion of bloom have been secured without sacrificing the sturdi- 

 ness of the plant. 



Cedar Acres Gladioli — 



"The Orchid of the Garden" 



America. Too much cannot be said of this beautiful, dainty pink. The flowers are of 

 immense size and of wax-like texture, borne on a very strong spike. $1.50 per] hundred, 

 $12 per thousand. 



Halley. A most attractive early-blooming sort, with large well-opened flowers of delicate 

 salmon pink. Flowers well placed on long graceful spike. Similar in type to the popu- 

 lar Mrs. Francis King. $2 per hundred, $15 per thousand. 



Panama. The new pink that has created such a sensation on account of its large wide-open, 

 wax-like flowers of glowing mauve rose. $8 per hundred, $70 per thousand. 

 Mn. Frank Pendleton. A spectacular variety, producing large well-expanded flowers, 

 light pink, heavily blotched with blood red in throat. $7.50 per hundred, $70 per thousand. 

 Willie Wigman. Large, wide-open flower. Bloom of a beautiful blush tint, with long 

 bright Tulip blotch on lower petals. One of the most attractive Gladioli on the market. 

 Spike of very graceful habit, and the effect of the crimson on the cream petals is most pleas- 

 ing. $s per hundred, $40 per thousand. 



Princeps (known as the thousand dollar Gladiolus). Amaryllis-like flowers of a rich dark 

 scarlet, marked with white on the lower petals, The foliage of a beautiful dark green and 

 very attractive. $4 per hundred, $25 per thousand. 



Empress of India. A rich dark red — a rare and beautiful color. One of the best of recent 

 novelties. Certificates of merit from Haarlem and London in igi2. $5 per hundred, $40 

 per thousand. 



Lily Lehman. No white Gladiolus equals this variety. A lily in both name and form, of 

 a pure glistening white, with just a tinting of pink on tips of petals. Matchless in form and 

 coloring. $8 per hundred, $65 per thousand. 



Augusta. A beautiful white variety, with lavender anthers. Strong spike, often having 

 two or three branches. $2 per hundred, $15 per thousand. 



Baron Josef Hulot. One of the finest blue Gladioli. A deep violet blue with well-opened 

 flowers. $3 per hundred, $25 per thousand. 



Brenchleyensis. Brilliant vermilion-scarlet. Though inexpensive, one of the finest for 

 the garden and for massing. $r.so per hundred, $10 per thousand. 



Dawn. (Tracy's). The most beautiful coral pink Gladiolus ever offered. A long graceful 

 spike of magnificently formed flowers, all open at one time. The keeping qualities of this 

 variety surpass anything grown at Cedar Acres, while its color and texture make it indis- 

 pensable as a cut flower and for bedding. $15 per hundred, $125 per thousand. 



Spring Song. Pale Naples yellow, throat tinted pink, lower petals penciled pink. A very 

 dainty, delicate variety of graceful form. Excellent for garden effect and for cutting. $8 

 per hundred, $70 per thousand. 



Independence. A brilliant rose pink, with richly marked throat. A long spike of wax-like 

 flowers. One of the best for cut flowers and for massing, because of its color and the lasting 

 quality of the bloom. $3 per hundred, $25 per thousand. 



Primulinus Hybrids 



These hybrids, gained by crossing the 

 species Primulinus with the larger varieties 

 of the Gandavensis type, have retained all 

 the daintiness and graceful form of their 

 Primulinus parent, even to the "hood" 

 formed by the drooping of the upper petal, 

 and have an added beauty of exquisite color- 

 ing, from the softest primrose to a beautiful 

 rose. $10 per hundred, $80 per thousand. 



Novelties 



Pink Perfection. Apple blossom pink which is most distinct. The softness of coloring and 



magnificent texture of the blooms make it one of the choicest of the newer varieties. Large 



open flowers on a strong spike. $3.50 per dozen, $25 per hundred. 



Schwaben. A most attractive novelty. Color a clear canary yellow, with buds of sulphury 



yellow and a blotch of brownish carmine deep in the throat. The name "Schwaben" was given 



to this variety because the airship "Schwaben" passed over Paris the day the certificate of merit 



was awarded to it. $5 per dozen, $40 per hundred. 



Loveliness. This variety produces flowers of distinction indaintiness and beauty, as the name 



implies. Color pale creamy tone, soft and delicate. The flowers are large and well placed on the 



spike, nearly all being open at one time. $5 per dozen, $40 per hundred. 



All orders received before February 15th sent express prepaid. 



Lots of 25 or over at the regular 100 price rate. Lots of 250 or over at the 

 regular 1,000 price rate. 



Let me help you to raise better Gladioli than any you 

 have ever seen. 



For years I have devoted all my time and thought to improving the Gladiolus 

 and raising better bulbs. It is both my business and my pleasure. I will 

 gladly answer any questions in regard to the "Orchid of the Garden," its cul- 

 ture, the best varieties, etc. There will be no charge. 



Send for beautiful illustrated booklet, free, 



describing many new varieties and giving the real truth about each. 



B. Hammond Tracy 



Cedar Acres, Box 27, Wenham, Mass. 



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The Gift Box contains selection of 

 choice varieties for the purpose of 

 creating an increasing admiration 

 and appreciation of the most beau- 

 tiful garden flower — the Gladiolus. 

 The selection gives a pleasing assort- 

 ment of colors especially adapted to 

 the amateur's garden and makes a 

 most attractive gift for your subur- 

 ban friends — a lasting remembrance, 

 as it gives pleasure all through the 

 blooming season. With each box 

 are sent full cultural directions and 

 your card if so desired. 12 bulbs, 

 50c., 25 bulbs, $1, express prepaid. 



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