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



G L A D I O L I-Continued 



♦L'IMMACULEE — Undoubtedly the best commercial 

 white Glad in existence. Very tall spike well set 

 with large flowers of great substance. Each, 10c; 

 dozen, $1.00; hundred, $7.00. 



♦LOUISE — Clear pure lavender of a bluish tinge; 

 has no magenta or purple in it, and this makes it 

 the finest lavender yet produced, nearly the same 

 shade as Iris Pallida Dalmatica, which is enough 

 said. Big flowers and a good grower. Each, 

 $1.00; dozen, $10.00. 



LOVELINESS — As its name implies this variety pro- 

 duces flowers of distinction in daintiness and 

 beauty. The color is of pale creamy tone, soft 

 and delicate, with a roseate tinge in the center. 

 The flowers are large and well placed on the 

 spike; and as a major part of these splendid blos- 

 soms are open at one time they make this variety 

 superior for decorative effect. Each, 10c; dozen, 

 $1.00; hundred, $7.00. 



MADAME MONNET SULLY — Cream-white with red 

 center. Extra fine. Each, $1.00. 



MAINE — A variety long looked for by both florist 

 and grower. Its color is pure white; not the 

 faintest spot or blemish, can be traced on petals, 

 throat, or the inside of flower. When in full 

 bloom, the petals curl backward, reminding us of 

 the lovely form that characterizes the Easter 

 Lily. There are many flowers open at one time, 

 and these blossoms, correctly placed on the stem, 

 widely expended, tend to touch each other in the 

 acme of blossoming, giving the impression as 

 though this full row of snow-white cups were 

 one long pyramidal flower. Unlike so many 

 white Gladioli, Maine is an extremely strong 

 grower and rapid multiplier, all first size corms 

 producing two or three robust spikes with deep, 

 green, healthy foliage. In conclusion, we wish to 

 state that Glad. Maine is a crossing between 

 Glad. Europe and Glad. Lily Lehman. Each, $5.O0. 



♦MAJESTIC — Here is an orange shade that is new. 

 It is not the orange of Alice Tiplady. This is 

 wonderful, but a shade that has a tinge of salmon 

 in it. Very difficult to describe, but a grand, re- 

 fined color. Each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. 



MARY FENKELL — One of the patricians of the 

 garden. Beautiful light lavender flowers on a 

 tall, slender spike, lower petals primrose-yellow 

 with penciling of lavender, perfectly exquisite 

 and distinct. Especially recommended. Each, 20c; 

 dozen, $2.00; hundred, $12.00. 



MARY PICKFORD — A flower of extraordinary 

 beauty; color a delicate creamy-white, throat 

 soft yellow. Each, 50c; dozen, $5.00. 



MASTER WEITSE — Rich deep dark velvety purple 

 of branching habit; tall, slender and graceful 

 spike. Each, 7c; dozen, 75c; hundred, $5.00. 



♦MAY — An old favorite. White, heavily striped and 

 splashed pink. Fine for forcing. Each, 6c; dozen, 

 60c; hundred, $4.00. 



MEADOWVILLE — White with lilac throat, a very 

 pretty white flowering Gladiolus. Neat and prime 

 in appearance. Petals reflex at edges. Each, 6c; 

 dozen, 60c; hundred, $4.00. 



MISS CHRISTINA TREUER (New) — Sport of Halley. 

 Has retained the earliness of this famous vari- 

 ety with this difference: It gives a soft rose col- 

 ored flower without stripes or blotches. This is 

 a wonderful flower of great beauty and we be- 

 speak for it a glorious future. Each, $4.00. 



♦MISS MAUD FAY — Clean Cattleya-pink, a light 

 stripe running through the middle of each petal. 

 Flowers very open, averaging six inches in di- 

 ameter. Spikes never straight, but curved in 

 various directions; are three to four' feet long. 

 Exceptionally suitable for cut flowers. A fine 

 production. Each, $2.00. 



MR. MARK — There are a number of new blues on 

 the market and good ones, but none that can 

 take the place of Mr. Mark. This variety is a 

 charming blue color that does not wilt in the 

 brightest sunlight, being a strong, vigorous 

 grower and a wonderful color. Each, 35c; dozen, 

 $3.50. 



MRS. DR. NORTON — Very large and well open 

 flowers, well set on a tall and graceful spike, 

 four to eight flowers in bloom at one time. Color, 

 ■white, the edges suffused with soft La France 

 pink. The three lower petals have a blotch of 

 sulphur-yellow, stained at the base with fine 

 specks of Tyrian-pink. Strong and vigorous 

 grower and very free flowering. Highest awards 

 wherever shown. The flowers remind one of the 

 rare and beautiful Regal Lily. The growth is 

 tremendously tall and strong, and flowers are of 

 extremelv open form. Each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. 



MRS. FRANCES KING — Could we grow but a few 

 varieties, Mrs. Frances King would be one of 

 them. A most beautiful "Besnard shade" of 



flame-pink. Flowers of giant size on a spike 

 growing four feet high with from eighteen to 

 twenty flowers. Six to eight open at one time. 

 Beautiful under artificial light. A magnificent 

 variety. Each, 5c; dozen, 50c; hundred, $3.50. 

 ♦MRS. FRANK PENDLETON — The new sensational 

 beauty, winner of awards and prizes everywhere. 

 The petals show beautiful bright rose-pink on a 

 pure white ground, contrasting in a most striking 

 way with the deep rich velvety blood-red blotch 

 on the lower petals. As showy as an orchid. The 

 most perfect and delicate coloring is produced 

 when the spikes are cut and carried indoors as 

 soon as the first blossoms open. No grander va- 

 riety in existence. Each, lOc; dozen, $1.00; hun- 

 dred, $7.00. 



♦MRS. JAMES LANCASHIRE — The coloring of this 

 popular Gladioli is a deep cream fading to a rose 

 tinted flesh color, with contrasting stripe of car- 

 mine on lower petals. Invaluable for florists' use 

 or for home decoration. Many flowers open at 

 one time; excellent keeping qualities. Each, 35c; 

 dozen, $3.50. 



♦MRS. "WATT — Glowing American Beauty shade of 

 wine-red; self color; well opened flower, nearly 

 all flowers open at one time; spike very erect and 

 not too stiff. Very distinct variety. Created a 

 lot of comment at recent exhibitions. Each, 15c; 

 dozen, $1.50; hundred, $10.00. 



MRS. W. E. FRYER — Lincoln-red, almost without 

 markings. Deep in throat, some crimson lines 

 alternating with white. Petals broad and round- 

 ed, flowers nicely opened a splendid red. Each, 

 35c; dozen, $3.50; hundred, $25.00. 



♦MRS. WILLIAM KENT — Light fawn to light ashes 

 of roses; old rose in throat, sometimes lightly 

 striped 'with rose-pink. The color of this variety 

 is so exquisite and suitable for cut flowers that 

 we predict that it will soon be more grown than 

 America ever was. Flowers are six inches in di- 

 ameter and spikes four to five feet high. Each, 

 75c; dozen, $7.50. 



♦MURIEL — The most delicate shaded grayish-blue 

 with eight to ten very fine formed flowers open 

 at one time on a slender stalk, exceptionally 

 placed. This is without question the very best 

 blue Gladioli to date. The color is so pleasing 

 and the refined grace of the flower so enchant- 

 ing as to please everybody. An extra choice and 

 rare variety. Each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. 



♦MYRTLE — The most beautiful pink yet produced in 

 a Gladiolus. Clearest dainty ruffled rose-pink, 

 softly dissolving into a throat of clear creamy- 

 white, its cool angelic beauty is most entrancing. 

 Early flowering; in perfect alignment on straight 

 spikes, the opening buds very closely resemble 

 creamy-pink tinted rosebuds with slightly flaring 

 petals. Distinctive in form and color and of good 

 size. "Myrtle" stands among the very elite of 

 "Wizard" Kunderd's many exquisite productions. 

 Each, 15c; dozen, $1.50. 



NEGERFURST — Brilliant velvety blood-red, flaked 

 with black, inflamed with white and flaked lilac- 

 rose, a very odd beautiful color. Long graceful 

 spike. Best of the dark varieties. This variety 

 must please. Each, 25c; dozen, $2.50. 



♦NIAGARA — A light Crocus or Primrose-yellow 

 faintly touched with lilac-rose lines; faintly suf- 

 fused lilac-rose by reflection from outer walls of 

 petals. For color, size, texture and keeping 

 qualities this Gladioli is one of the very best. 

 Splendid. Each, 7c; dozen, 70c; hundred, $5.00. 



ORION — Light rose with dark blotch; a superb va- 

 riety. Each, 6c; dozen, 60c; hundred, $4.50. 



♦PANAMA — The companion to America, which has 

 become very popular. A perfect Hermosa-pink 

 in color with wide open wax-like flowers; one of 

 the best of the clear pinks; many awards. Each, 

 7c; dozen, 75c; hundred, $5.00. 



♦PEACE — Giant white flowers with lilac feathering 

 in throat of two of the petals: flowers correctly 

 placed on a tall, graceful spike. An extra fine 

 varietv. Each, 7c; dozen, 75c; hundred, $5.00. 



♦PINK BEAUTY — Pale carmine-lake, three lower 

 petals forming rather large Geranium-red blotch. 

 Orchid type. Ten days earlier than any other 

 Gladiolus; invaluable for this reason for cut 

 flowers and in great demand. Never can supply 

 the demand. Each, 10c; dozen, $1.00; hundred, 

 $7.O0. 



♦PINK PERFECTION — A true apple-blossom pink 

 with immense flowers. The buds are so many and 

 crowded so close together on the stalk that when 

 it blooms is one mass of light delicate pink. The 

 softness of coloring and the magnificent texture 

 of blooms make it one of the choicest of the new- 

 varieties. Each, 15c; dozen, $1.50; hundred, 

 $12.00. 



