R. & J. FARQUHAR CO., BOSTON. GLADIOLUS 



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NEW AND RARE GLADIOLUS 



The Gladiolus of today, for size of bloom, form, and beauty of color, far surpass the older varieties, with a few exceptions. 

 Their adaptabihty for garden decoration or as cut-flowers during the summer months is not excelled by any other bulbous plant 

 The Primuhnus group should not be overlooked as they are extremely attractive subjects for vase decoration, the colors in- 

 cluding various shades of yellow, orange, saffron, and salmon-pink tones. 



American Beauty. Nearly all the buds open at once forming a 

 large, beautiful bouquet of American Beauty rose-colored flow- 

 ers. 25c. each; $2.25 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Annie Laurie. White, flushed pink with ruffling of carmine- 

 pink. General effect is a dainty tone of pink. 40c. each; 

 $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. 



Dr. F. E. Bennett. An unusual red — the most fiery imaginable 

 — and very large flowers, many open. 35c. each; $3.50 per doz.; 

 $25.00 per 100. 



Duchess off Yori<. Tall, erect-growing variety similar in color 

 to Baron Hulot but somewhat lighter and with much larger 

 florets. 30c. each; $2.25 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. 



Eiff. Light yellow in bud, opemng to snowy white with canary- 

 yellow lip. 25c. each; $2.00 per doz.; $14.00 per 100. 



Fern Kyle. Kunderd's massive, creamy white, exhibition va- 

 riety. A beautiful and exceedingly refined flower. 35c. each; 

 $3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100. 



Geraidine Farrar. One of the finest blue Gladiolus. Pale 

 lavender-violet, with throat of deeper violet — splendid color 

 for vase decoration. 40c. each; $4.50 per doz. 



Giant Nymph. A giant in growth and flowers. Grows 6 feet 

 high and produces blooms over 6 inches in diameter, light rose- 

 pink in color, with creamy yellow throat. $1.75 per doz.; 

 $12.00 per 100. 



Golden Glory. A large, richly colored yellow with beautiful 

 throat blotched red; ruffled and very choice. $2.00 per doz.; 

 $14.00 per 100. 



Henry Ford. Dark rhodamine-purple, shading to a deeper tone 

 at throat. 30c. each; $2.25 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. 



Idamae. Very large, wide-open, ivory-white flowers, with lower 

 petals overlaid yellow and dehcate rose penciling in throat. 

 New and very popular. 30c. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 

 per 100. 



Longfellow. New, and one of the most beautiful varieties. The 

 entire flower is of the clearest La France-pink, with prominent 

 lighter midrib. The blooms are large, wide-open, of good form, 

 and perfectly placed on the tall, slender, straight spikes. 

 Fine for cutting. 50c. each; $4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



Los Angeles. Soft shade of pink, feathered cerise at throat. 

 25c. each; $2.00 per doz.; $14.00 per 100. 



Louise. Large, fully open, bright lavender blooms, with wine- 

 colored blotch in throat. $2.00 per doz.; $14.00 per 100. 



Marietta. Flowers of a delicate shade of light salmon, beauti- 

 fully blended with light orange, the lower petals shading to a 

 bright burnt orange. A marvelous Gladiolus of extra-large size 

 and splendid spike. 35c. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Minuet. New, self-colored, rich lavender, with very large flower 

 of heavy substance. It is believed by many that this variety 

 will become the leader in this color. $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



Miss T. Rose. A beautiful variety with wide-open flowers of an 

 exquisite blending of creamy yellow, gold, and pink. 35c. each; 

 $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Mrs. Ella G. Morrison. This very early variety has large 

 flowers that will measure over 7 inches under favorable condi- 

 tions, of a sheU-pink color with lighter throat. It produces 

 numerous side spikes, thus prolonging period of bloom. 35c. 

 each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Mrs. Leon Douglas. Ground color begonia-rose, striped with 

 briUiant scarlet; pale lemon lip, slightly speckled ruby. Grows 

 to a height of 5 feet and over. 25c. each; $2.25 per doz.; 

 $16.00 per 100. 



Muriel. An extra-good light blue with darker throat-blotch. The 

 large flowers are of good substance, borne on strong spikes. 



r $2.25 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. 



Nancy Hanks. Rich peach-orange-pink with prominent grena- 

 dine tongue. Tall, vigorous grower. 40c. each; $3.50 per doz.; 

 $25.00 per 100. 



Osalin. A lovely coral-pink, with soft orange markings in the 

 throat. One of the best of the newer introductions. 30c. each; 

 $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Pearl of California. A new introduction. It is a strong, up- 

 right grower, with flowers of excellent quality, measuring 5 

 inches in diameter. The long spikes contain 26 to 32 buds, 

 with 8 to 12 open at a time, appearing like a large bouquet. 

 The flower is of the clearest, softest La France-pink blending 

 to a rosy white throat. $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



Persia. A remarkably colored variety, having perfectly black 

 buds, and blooms extremely deep red of a mahogany tone, so 

 dark as to appear almost black. 30c. each; $3.00 per doz.; 

 $20.00 per 100. 



Pink Lily. Magnificently ruffled deep rose-pink blooms well 

 placed on sturdy spikes. 25c. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 

 per 100. 



Pollyanna. Almost a self-color of rich, clear, golden yellow. 

 The many finely waved blooms are wide open and finely placed. 

 A variety of great promise. 35c. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 

 per 100. 



Red Copper. Large flower of deep salmon-rose, flaked blue; 

 lower petals red, white and yeUow, penciled with blue. An 

 odd and decidedly distinctive combination of colors. 30c. each; 

 $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Saraband. Very large, wide-open flower of rich velvety bor- 

 deaux, with straw-yellow blotch feathered bordeaux. A fine 

 new variety of very unusual color. 35c. each; $3.50 per doz.; 

 $25.00 per 100. 



Scarlet Wonder. Giant, rich glowing scarlet-red, self-color 

 flowers. A new introduction of great merit. Few Gladiolus are 

 as vigorous in habit of growth as this variety, the plant reach- 

 ing a height of nearly 5 feet and the foHage being deep green 

 in color. 30c. each; .$3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Sweet Lavender. A lovely combination of light lavender-pink, 

 blending into creamy yellow, with very prominent magenta- 

 red blotch. An unusual color and very effective as a cut-flower. 

 This charming variety is perfect in every way, having no weak 

 points. 25c. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Vaughan's White. Large, well-expanded, pure white flowers of 

 great substance, with many open at one time on the strong 

 spike. Earlier and larger than Europa and a fine show flower. 

 A remarkably vigorous grower. 40c. each; $4.50 per doz. 



Gladiolus are unexcelled for cutting 



