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. 



Anniversary Offer 



Dawn (Tracy's). The most beautiful shell-pink Gladioli 

 ever offered. A long graceful spike of magnificently 

 formed flowers, all open at one time. The keeping 

 qualities of this variety are unsurpassed while 

 its color and texture make it indispensable as a 

 cut flower and for bedding. $2.00 per dozen, 

 $15 per hundred. 



Maize. A valuable addition to the list of 

 light colored Gladioli. A soft light corn 

 color, tinted rose, with slender tongue of 

 Fuchsia red on lower petals. Its dainty 

 coloring and especially long graceful spikes 

 make it most desirable. $3.50 per dozen, 

 $30 per hundred. 



Mrs. James H. Lancashire. The coloring in 

 this popular Gladiolus, a deep cream fad- 

 ing to a rose tinted flesh color, with 

 contrasting stripe of carmine on lower 

 petals. Invaluable for florists' use or 

 for home decoration. Many flowers 

 open at one time, excellent keeping ' 

 $3.50 per dozen, $30 per '■ 



qualities 

 hundred. 



McAlpin. Fine brilliant rose, with beau- 

 tifully marked throat. Flowers and 

 spike of great substance. $2.50 per 

 dozen, $20 per hundred. 



Niagara. A light crocus yellow, throat shaded 

 deeper. Large open flowers on a strong 

 spike. For color, texture, and keeping 

 qualities this Gladiolus is one of the very best. 

 $3.50 per dozen, $30 per hundred. 



Golden Queen. Bright cream color, tinted 

 yellow, clear cut, diamond shaped carmine 

 blotch on lower petals. $1.50 per dozen, $12 

 per hundred. 



Liberty. A bright red with strikingly marked 

 white throat. Strong habit and a favorite. $2 

 per dozen, $15 per hundred. 



Princeps (known as the thousand dollar flower). 

 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. 

 $1.50 per dozen, $12 per hundred. 



Sunrise. This exquisite canary yellow Gladiolus is 

 invaluable as a cut flower and for bedding. Long 

 spikes of dainty flowers clear color with no mark- 

 ing. As a cut flower, in combination with America 

 and Baron Hulot it is especially fine. $2 per 

 dozen, $15 per hundred. 



Awards 1912 



Cedar Acres Gladiolus blooms exhibited in London 

 May 22d-30th, 191 2, were awarded the Silver Cup of 

 the National Gladiolus Society and the Diploma of 

 Honor by the Royal International Horticultural Society. 

 The Gold Medal of the Massachusetts Horticultural 

 Society was awarded September 13 th, 191 2, for the ad- 

 vancement in culture and uses of the Gladiolus as 

 developed at Cedar Acres. 



The Gold Medal of the Societa Orticola at 



Varese, Italy, was awarded in September, 1912, 



to Gladiolus Blooms grown from Cedar Acres 



bulbs in the Society's Gardens at Varese, Italy. 



There is a reason why you should grow Cedar 



Acres Gladioli. 



My tenth anniversary catalogue tells you the 

 reason why, and it is free for the asking. 



SPECIAL OFFERS 



MIXTURES 



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 per thousand, express called. 



125 will plant a bed 4 feet square, giving a mass of color 



and bloom from July till frost. 



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. 45 for $1.00, 



100 for $2.00 express prepaid. 



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. 75 cents per dozen, $4. per hundred, twenty- 

 five at hundred rate. 



THE GIFT BOX 



Let us send it, with your curd, to a friend who loves 

 flowers and has a garden. It is ideal as a gift, because it 

 means months of beauty and enjoyment to the recipient. 

 50c box contains 12 selected bulbs 

 $1.00 " " 25 



Full cultural directions with each box. 



Roy ale. Dark velvety Petunia shade with deeper 

 throat. One of the best dark purples. $4 per dozen. 



Wild Rose. A remarkably fine delicate pink, with 

 wild rose tints. The foliage of this variety is es- 

 pecially beautiful, very graceful and having the 

 bronze tints on buds and leaves similar to that on 

 some rose foliage. One of the very best and a 

 great favorite. $2 per dozen, $15 per hundred. 



Willy Wigman. Large flowered bloom of a beau- 

 tiful blush tint, with long bright Tulipe 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 pleasing. $3.50 per dozen, $30 per 

 hundred. 



One each of the twelve named varieties for $2.00, two each for $3.50, six each for $10.00 prepaid 



WRITE FOR INFORMATION 



LET ME HELP YOU TO RAISE BETTER GLADIOLI 

 THAN ANY YOV 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 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. 



B. HAMMOND TRACY 



Cedar Acres, Box B, Wenham, Mass. 



IliE COUNTRY LIFE PRESS, GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK 



