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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



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GLADIOLI THE PEOPLES ORCHIDS 



This is what an admirer has aptly termed these superb flowers. Why? 

 Because not even those almost priceless products of the greenhouse surpass 

 the gladioli in range of colors or in exquisite markings. And they are the 

 people's — for everyone's garden — for yours. No flower is of easier cul- 

 ture, few so easy. No exacting soil requirements. No enemies to combat. 

 No special care required. You can grow just as handsome blossoms as 

 those pictured herewith, even handsomer. 



I Will Teach You How to Grow Them 



I will do more — I will show you how they can be used most effectively 

 outdoors and in. On my Meadowdale farm I grow many acres of gladioli 

 and I have found many uses for them. I have grown them under all con- 

 ditions and I have selected the very best of over 15,000 varieties. From 

 what I have learned by years of living with and study of these beautiful 

 flowers, I know they will pro.ve satisfactory in your garden. 



I Have Ready a Little Book for You 

 "The Uses of the Modern Gladiolus" 



It is beautifully illustrated. Many of the choicest new sorts are repro- 

 duced in their exquisite natural tints by the wonderful new French color 

 process. The little book tells just how and when to plant. It shows how 

 Gladioli may be used for decorative effect in the garden. It suggests many 

 ways of using the cut flowers. It also fully describes my famous Cowee 

 collections, made after discarding hundreds of varieties of real merit. If 

 you are interested in this twentieth century flower write me, that I may 

 send you a copy of this little book free. 



Arthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farms 



Box 81, BERLIN, N. Y. 



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