BULBS THAT BLOOM 



Cedar Acres Gladioli are as Beautiful as 

 Orchids and as easy to Grow as Potatoes 



DO YOU know that the Gladiolus has been developed and improved until now it is, without exception, the most 

 useful and beautiful flower in the garden? Richness of coloring, delicacy of shading and profusion of bloom 

 have been secured without sacrificing the sturdiness of the plant. At Cedar Acres we have contributed much to 

 the work of making the modern Gladiolus the superb flower that has justly been called the "orchid of the garden." 

 Some of the finest varieties have been originated at Cedar Acres, and for these and for our simple and effective 

 methods of culture many awards have been made, as mentioned below. 



Cedar Acres Gladioli 



command in the cut flower market a 

 plant in the garden that v || J§ price ^ times ag high as ^ prevaiUng 



market rates, because the flowers are 

 larger and finer. These flowers are 

 raised in our fields from Cedar Acres 

 bulbs, without stakes or watering, by 

 the same cultural methods we give to 

 our customers. 



As a Cut Flower 



there is no plant in the garden that 

 deserves comparison with the Gladiolus. 

 If the spike is cut when the first flower 

 begins to open, it gradually unfolds, 

 flower after flower, and gives a suc- 

 cession of surprises for a week or 

 ten days. And you can grow them 

 easily — as easily indeed as 

 potatoes. It is simply a mat- 

 ter of buying good, strong- 

 bulbs and following our in- 

 structions. 



SPECIAL 

 OFFERS 



Dawn (Tracy's). The most beautiful '^* i ' - 

 shell 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 

 and its color and texture make it indispen- 

 sable as a cut flower and for bedding. 25 cts. 

 each, $2.50 per doz. 



Liberty. A bright red with strikingly marked 

 white throat. Strong habit and a favorite. 

 25 cts. each, #2. 50 per doz. 



Independence. A brilliant rose pink, with 

 richly marked throat. A long, strong spike 

 of wax-like flowers; one of the best. 10 cts. 

 each, 81.00 per doz. 



Princess Sandersoni, Certificate. The finest 

 white variety, slightly pencilled crimson. A 

 beautiful variety for the home garden and for 

 commercial use. Flowers very graceful and 

 open. S2.00 per doz. 



America. Too much cannot be said of this 

 beautiful dainty pink. The flowers are of im- 

 mense size and of wax-like texture borne on a 

 very strong spike. $ 1.00 per doz. 



Baron Hulot (Blue Jay). One of the finest 

 blue Gladioli. A deep violet blue with finely 

 shaped flowers. $2.00 per doz. 



Augusta. A very fine paper white, with lavender 

 anthers. Strong spike, often having two or 

 three branches. 50 cts. per doz. 



Sunrise. The finest clear canary yellow variety, with 

 no markings. Long spike of dainty flowers, making 

 an excellent combination with America or Baron 

 Hulot. Fine for table decoration. $2.00 per doz. 



AWARDS 



Broil; 



THE GIFT BOX 



Just the thing to send to your suburban friend 

 to stimulate the love of the beautiful. 

 Box of Bulbs in two sizes, 50c. and $1.00 



Express Prepaid 



With each box is sent full cultural directions, 

 and your card if so desired. 



Mrs. Francis King (The Original). A most beauti- 

 ful flame pink. Immense flowers on a spike grow- 

 ing 4 feet high with 1 8 to 20 flowers, C to 8 open at 

 one time. A magnificent variety. #1.00 per doz. 



Klondike. Clea r pri mrose yellow with cri mson 

 markings on the lower petals. Large open 

 flowers. $2.00 per doz. 



One each of the twelve named varieties for $1.50, two each for $2.75, post-paid ; 



■ Medal, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, for superior culture. 

 Gladiolus fields. 

 Silver Medal, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, for artistic display of 



Gladioli. 

 Silver Medal, Newport Horticultural Society, for best display of Gladioli. 

 Certificate of Merit, New London Horticultural Society, largest and best 



display of Seedling Gladioli. 

 Silver Medal, North Shore Horticultural Society, best display of Gladioli. 

 Silver Medal, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, display of Gladioli Seedlings. 

 Certificate of Merit, Melrose Horticultural Society, best display of Gladioli. 

 Silver Gilt Medal North Shore Horticultural Society, largest and best display of 

 Gladioli. 

 Certificate of Merit and First Prize, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, best 



display of ioo vases Gladioli. 

 Silver Medal, Vaughans, best vase Mrs. Francis King, Society of American 

 Florists, Rochester, 19x0. 

 Silver Medal, Rawsons, best basket of America, Society of American Florists, 

 Rochester, ioio. 



SPECIAL OFFERS 



MIXTURES 



Orchid Flowered Seedlings. Seedlings giving a wide range 

 of color at a reasonable price. To see them blooming is the only 

 way to give them adequate description. 50 for $1.00, 125 for 

 i 2.00, express prepaid. 

 The famous Cedar Acres Mixture gives a great variety of wide 

 open flowers of exquisite colors and marking and should be planted in 

 large quantities. 50 for $1.00, 125 for $2.00 prepaid. $12.00 per thou- 

 sand, express collect. 125 will plant a bed 4 feet square, giving a mass 

 of color and bloom from July to frost. 



1911 NOVELTIES 

 Sanguine. A brilliant bright red, with stippled throat. A tall grower with im- 

 mense wide open flowers, from 5 to 8 being open at one time, splendid foli- 

 age, making it an unusually attractive variety. 50 cts. each, $5.00 per doz. 

 Mrs. James H. Lancashire. Large flowers, exquisite cream color, with car- 

 mine stripes on the lower petals. One of the most 

 pleasing of the light-colored varieties of the Ganda- 

 vensis type. 50 cts. each, $5.00 per doz. 

 Niagara. Large flowers, color delicate cream, well ar- 

 ranged on a long spike, with very attractive foliage. 

 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 

 Dawn (Tracy's). See description opposite. 25 cts. 

 each, $2.50 per doz. 

 One each of these four named varieties, $1.00 postpaid. 



Jean Dieulafoy. A lovely cream color with carmine 

 blotch. Superb for bouquets. $2.00 per doz. 



Harvard. My introduction of 1907. A perfect 

 "Harvard" crimson in color. Very popular as a 

 cut flower and especially effective for table decor- 

 ation with green foliage, because of its long grace- 

 ful spike of wide open flowers. Many open at 

 one time. $t .00 per doz. 

 six each for $7.50, express collect. 



WRITE FOR INFORMATION 



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, 

 gladly answer any questions in regard to the "Orchid of the Garden," its culture, the best varieties, etc. There will be no charge. 



Send for beautiful illustrated booklet, describing many varieties and giving the real truth about each. The picture shows actual Cedar Acres Gladioli. 



I will 



Cedar Acres 



B. HAMMOND TRACY 



Box 195 



Wenham, Mass. 



THE COUNTRY LIFE PRESS. GARDEN CITY. NEW YORK. 



