Gladiolus in Mass Planting 
HALLEY. Delicate salmon-pink with creamy yellow blotch 
on lower petals; very early and great favorite as a com- 
mercial cut flower. 
HERADA. Clear mauve, shaded with deeper markings in the 
center; large flowers, many open at a time; very attractive. 
LE MARECHAL FOCH. Clear, light pink, a shade brighter 
than America; very large, wide open flowers on’ strong, stiff 
stem; very early and useful cut flower. 
LOS ANGELES. Shrimp pink with orange-carmine throat. 
Famous as a “cut and come again” variety, as it will send 
up numerous side spikes if properly grown. 
MARY PICKFORD. Lovely creamy white, with soft sulphur- 
yellow throat; stem also creamy instead of green, giving the 
whole a delicate, unique appearance. 
MR. MARK. Light blue suffused violet, with amaranth pur- 
ple blotch, very unusual and attractive. 
MRS. DR. NORTON. Silvery white base, tinged with pink, 
deeping towards the edges of the petals, creamy blotches in 
throat on lower petals; tall vigorous grower, splendid cut 
flower. 
MRS. FRANCIS KING. Brilliant flame red, shaded salmon 
toward throat; very tall, strong spike; an old favorite flor- 
ist variety. 
MRS. FRANK PENDLETON. Deep rose-pink, shading to 
pale pink in throat, large bright crimson blotches on lower 
petals, giving it a striking appearance; tall, vigorous grow- 
er; extra cut flower sort. . 
MRS. H. E. BOTHIN. Geranium pink, tinted salmon,’ flam- 
ing searlet center, a very striking color combination; well 
placed, heavily ruffled flowers’on strong stem; a leader. 
MURIEL. True lilac, slightly darker at the tips of the 
petals, with dark blotch on lower petals. 
PANAMA. Rich rose-pink, self color; very large, wide open 
flowers on stiff stems; many open at a time. 
PEACE. One of the best, pure white with lilac feathering 
on lower petals; large flowers on long, strong stem, many 
open at a time; great variety for late blooming. 
PERSIA. Glossy, velvety purplish maroon, almost black. 
PRINCE OF WALES. Delicate salmon-pink, lighter toward 
the center; well shaped flowers on long stems; the earliest 
on the market. One of the very best for forcing. 
SCHWABEN. Light yellow with little red stripes on lower 
petals; strong grower, with large flowers and sturdy stem; 
an old favorite and always dependable. 
VIRGINIA. Flaming scarlet; large, massive flowers, many 
open at a time, making a gorgeous display of dazzling red; 
good forcer. 
WILBRINK. Flesh pink with yellow blotch on lower petals; 
large well placed flowers on tall, strong stems; the first pink 
to bloom, together with Halley of which it is a sport; extra 
fine cut flower. 
J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
BULBS AND ROOTS 
GLADIOLI 
Plant Manns’ Gladicli Bulbs. They are strictly 14% inch 
or more in diameter, sound, true to name, and can be abso- 
lutely depended upon to produce large, beautiful well-formed 
blooms. 
Cultural Suggestions: Set bulbs 4 -inches deep and 6 
inches apart, either in rows or massed in beds, borders or 
among shrubbery. Successive plantings from April to July 
will bloom from July until frost. They will thrive in any 
good garden soil, but a sunny location is best. Cultivate 
frequently and water freely while blooms are forming. 
ALICE TIPLADY. Primulinus hybrid type of much beauty, 
rich saffron orange. 
ANNA EBERIUS. Beautiful deep rhodamine-purple, with 
amaranth purple center, the whole a warm, velvety color, 
large slightly ruffled flowers on strong stem. 
CAPTAIN BOYNTON. Massive lavender with maroon spot 
in the throat. A large show flower, tall spike, very choice. 
Midseason. 
CRIMSON GLOW. Rich glowing velvety crimson, shaded 
deeper in the center; tall, strong grower; flowers well! 
placed; considered the best in its color. 
EARLY SUNRISE. Deep orange-salmon, with yellowish 
blotch on lower petals; very early, excellent forcing variety. 
E. J. SHAYLOR. Splendid deep rose-pink; one of the Kun- 
derd’s best ruffled varieties; good cut flower. Very popular 
with florists. 
FLAMING SWORD. A new Holland variety. 
red, vigorous grower, early. 
GOLDEN MEASURE. Finest and most vigorous pure golden 
yellow in existence; very large flowers of good substance; 
robust grower and considered the best yellow on the mar- 
ket; a superior quality Gladiolus. 
Choice deep 
PRICES 
: Variety Each Doz. 100 
MicexzDipladyaance een eee $ .05 $ .50 $3.25 
Anna th Derilssia eee ae eer eee .06 -60 4.00 
Capt: Boynton: 2-4. Faroe ee 12 1.25 =9.50 
Crimson Glow....................... 06 -60 4.00 
Barly Sunrise) ee 07 -70  ~=—-5.00 
HSShaylorseste cee ee ene 65 50 3.50 
Blaming 7 Swondsniecises in ornate 07 75 5.50 
Golden Measure..................... 10 8.09 
LospAngeless Scene kt ea ee 07° -70 
Mary “Pickford geet e see ee 06 -60 
Mrs. Francis King................... ‘04 40 
3.00 
Mrs. Frank Pendleton................ 05 50 3.50 
Mrs; He Bs Bothingis sie eee 07 -70 5.00 
Schwaben so): We eo ee) Signe ers on aaatrs 
Virginia? (eee ea aaa 06°60). 2200 
MAUL Sat SORE conten Gu ees : 2.75 
GLADIOLUS, by F. F. Rockwell. 
Recommended as “the best brief 
guide on gladiolus growing.” 
It tells how to plant, fertilize, 
and cultivate; how to grow. 
from seed or bulblets; how to 
harvest and cure; how to 
handle for cut flowers; and 
every other detail needed for 
success with this popular flow- 
er. 45 illustrations, 79 pages. 
$1.00. 
GLADIOLUS MIXTURES 
MANNS’ SPECIAL VARIETY MIXTURE: 25 named varie- 
ties, mixed to serve our customers who want variety of 
colors with the highest quality sorts included. 
25 Bulbs (one each of 25 varieties) $1.25 
100 Bulbs (four each of 25 varieties) 4.50 
MANNS’ SUPERIOR RAINBOW MIXTURE: Made up of 
varieties which because of their commercial value and 
reliable flowering qualities are being produced in such 
large quantities that low prices are made possible, 
35c per doz.; $2.50 per 100 
