ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 



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GLADIOLI 



Their easy culture appeals to all, and the freedom from disease and insect 

 pests is another great asset. It associates so well with all garden flowers, 

 but above all is the decorative possibilities both as a cut flower subject 

 and also in the garden. Our collection we here offer are unsurpassed and 

 will be a source of great delight to all who plant them. The flowers last a 

 long time when cut. Do not be stingy in planting Gladioli, but plant by 

 the dozen, or even by the hundred. 



QnArial dfff^f The entire forty-one varieties of choicest Gladioli, 

 °K CW<U VUBI costing $3.52, sent for only $2.75. A great bargain, 

 and you cannot beat this set of Gladioli no matter from whom you buy. 



AMERICA — Too much cannot be said of this beautiful dainty pink, tinted 

 lavender. It is sold by the millions to florists who use it for cut flowers. 

 The flowers are of immense size and of wax-like texture. 6 cents each; 

 50 cents dozen. 



ANNIE WIGMAN — Light yellow, with pronounced dark crimson blotch; 

 superb. 6 cents each; 50 cents dozen. 



APOLIiO — A very large wide open flower. Color a deep begonia-rose, al- 

 most scarlet, with delicate white markings in the throat. New and fine. 

 15 cents each; $1.50 dozen. 



AUGUSTA — Opens delicate pink, changing to pure white. If cut just as the 

 first bud begins to open and kept inside it opens pure white with blue 

 anthers. Largely used by florists for cut flowers. 6 cents each; 50c dozen. 



BARON JOSEF HULOT — One of the finest deep violet-blue Gladioli, with 

 well opened flowers. 6 cents each; 50 cents dozen. 



BRENCHLEYENSIS — Intense vermilion-scarlet, very brilliant. 6 cents each; 

 50 cents dozen. 



CANARY BIRD — Fine lemon-yellow; strong spike. 10 cts. each; $1.00 dozen. 



CHICAGO WHITE — A fine white variety with lavender stripes on lower 

 petals. From seven to eight flowers open at one time. 7 cents each; 65 

 cents dozen. 



Gladiolus Mrs. Frank Pendleton. 



Gladiolus Europa. 



COLUMBIA — Light orange-scarlet 

 freely blotched and penciled with 

 blush-purple. Throat freely mot- 

 tled. 10 cents each; $1.00 dozen. 



ELECTRA — Bright and pleasing 

 brick-red; one of the earliest vari- 

 eties. 15 cents each; $1.50 dozen. 



EMPRESS OF INDIA— A rich dark velvety crimson, shaded royal pur- 

 ple. Certificate of merit from Haarlem and London. 8c each; 80c doz. 



EUROPA — A very fine snow white Gladiolus, of perfect form, with 

 many pure white blooms open at once. The formation is close 

 and compact, making a magnificent spike of wide open flowers. 

 12 cents each; $1.25 dozen. 



FAUST — Wine-red, immense flower; extra. 5c each; 50c dozen. 



FRED WIGMAN — Bright red with yellow throat. 6c each; 50c doz. 



GLORY OF HOLLAND— A new white with sligl.t tinting of blush- 

 pink and anthers of delicate lavender; blooms large and grace- 

 fully set on a tall spike. 6 cents each; 50 cents dozen. 



GOLDEN KING — A brilliant golden-yellow, with intense crimson 

 blotch in throat, making a striking contrast; one of the best. 

 15 cents each; $1.50 dozen. 



GOLDEN WEST — One of the best exhibition varieties on account of 

 its distinctive markings, the color being a clear orange-scarlet, 

 the lower petals blazed with golden-yellow faintly suffused with 

 violet shadings. The individual flowers are of large size and 

 seem to stand out boldly, making it very noticeable in any collec- 

 tion. 8 cents each; 80 cents dozen. 



HALLEY — A most attractive early blooming sort, with large well- 

 opened flowers of delicate salmon-pink, flowers well placed on 

 long graceful spikes; a most beautiful variety. 5c each; 50c dozen. 



HOLLANDIA — A dainty Gladiolus with beautiful shadings of apricot; 

 very fine in combination with Baron Josef Hulot. 5 cents each; 

 50 cents dozen. 



LE PACTOLE — A beautiful shade of yellow with large dark blotch. 

 5 cents each; 50 cents dozen. 



LILY LEHMAN — This is the lily-flowering Gladiolus because the 

 flowers resfrr ble the Lily. A pure glistening white with just the 

 faintest ti ting of pink on tips of the petals; matchless in form 

 and colori g. 7 cents each; 65 cents dozen. 



MAY — A n cable white variety, lightly -flecked crimson; fine for 

 forcing. 7 cents each; 65 cents dozen. 



MEADOW VALE — White with lilac throat, a very pretty white flow- 

 ering Gladiolus. 7 cents each; 65 cents dozen. 



MRS. FRANCIS KING — The most beautiful "Besnard shade" of 

 flame-pink, immense flowers on a spike growing four feet high, 

 with from eighteen to twenty flowers, six to eight of which are 

 open at one time; a magnificent variety. 6 cents each; 50 cts. doz. 



MRS. FRANK PENDLETON, JR. — Bright rose-pink on a pure white 

 ground. A giant blotch of richest blood-red on lower petals; as 

 showy as any Orchid. No grander variety in existence. Awarded 

 the highest honors of the American Gladiolus Society. Always 

 a prize winner. 15 cents each; $1.50 dozen. 



NIAGARA — A light Crocus or primrose-yellow, slightly tinted with 

 rose-pink in throat; large open flowers on a strong spike. For 

 color, texture and keeping qualities this Gladiolus is one of the 

 very best. 10 cents each; $1.00 dozen. 



ORION — Light rose with dark blotch; a superb variety. 5 cents 

 each; 50 cents dozen. 



PANAMA — The companion to America, which has become very pop- 

 ular. A perfect Hermosa-pink in color with wide open wax-like 

 flowers; one of the best of the clear pinks; many awards. 8 cents 

 each; 80 cents dozen. 



