utenoenons ^Modern C/laalolus 



A Select List of Recently Introduced Sorts and the Better Standard Varieties 



The list oi named Gladiolus offered on this and the preceding pages comprises our choice m the fields after studying and comparing 



the merits of hundreds of varieties, consideration being given to healthy growth, size, form, coloring and substance of flowers, properly 



spaced and faced on strong, straight, upright spikes, etc We believe that this selection of up-to-date named Gladiolus is unsurpassable. 



Every precaution is taken to supply clean stock; all of oar bulbs are thoroughly cleansed, fumigated, and dipped to destroy 



thrip and other insects. . 



HENDERSON'S "QOIlyujs of victory" COLLECTION 



OF NINE NEW GLADIOLUS 



Illustrated in Colors on Opposite Page and Described Below 



Many of our customers frequently ask us to select a list of the best Gladiolus and never in our experience have we been in position 

 to make a better selection than the group described here and shown in colors on the opposite page. We consider these the best not 

 only ior the garden but also for cutting and for exhibition purposes. The varieties included are among those indicated as favorites. 

 and the most popular by the votes of the members of the New England Gladiolus Society. All are prize winners and -will be found on exhibi- 

 tion in every Gladiolus Show during the coming year. 



We hope our customers will avail themselves of this opportunity to beautify their gardens with this group of outstanding Gladiolus. 



Price of the Collection 



A. 9 Bulbs, one oi each variety, $1.50. 



B. 27 Bulbs, three oi each variety, $4.25. 



Key to 

 Plate 



1. Lavender Queen. A magnificent sort. Color, soft lavender. 

 Strong grower. Price 15c each; $1.50 doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



2. Pearl Harbor. A beautiful pure white variety, free bloomer with 

 6 to 7 flowers open at one time. 



Price 35c each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



3. Sandra. One of the finest light pink varieties. 



Price 15c each; $1.50 doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



4. Barcarolle. Ruffled flowers of a rich orange color, considered 

 the most beautiful orange sort. 



Price 20c each; $2.00 doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



5. Alchemist. Pure yellow without markings; ruffled flowers, 4 to 

 5 open at one time. Price 20c each; $2.00 doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



C. 54 Bulbs, six oi each variety, $8.00. 



D. 108 Bulbs, twelve oi each variety, $15.00. 



Key to 

 Plate 



6. King Lear. A hne deep purple, beautiful ruffled flowers. 5 to 

 6 blooms open at one time. 



Price 15c each; $1.50 doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



7. Bingo. Beautiful huge flowers, cream tinted rose, strong spikes 

 6 to 7 blooms open at one time (Picardy seedling ). 



Price 15c each; $1.50 doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



8. American Commander. Tall growing, color rich deep red. one 

 of the best of its class. 



Price 25c each; $2.50 doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



9. Camellia. Blush white with scarlet feather, a fine cut flower 

 variety Price 15c each: $1.50 doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



GLADIOLUS— Modern and Best Standard Sorts 



PRICES 



Aflame. Begonia rose shading to bright orange flame near edge; six well- 

 placed blooms open at a time. A popular exhibition variety 



Albatross. Unquestionably one ol the best and largest white gladiolus; flowers 

 are absolutely without blotches or throat-markings ... 



Beacon. A very tall brilliant variety, color bright scarlet with creamy throat .. 



Doz. 100 



Ber+y Snow. Large flowers of a beautiful soft 

 lavender, oi good substance, on strong spikes. 

 A prize winner wherever shown $1.00 $ 7.50 



Bleeding Heart. A striking sort; color, white tinted 



light pink -with large red blotch 1.25 9.00 



Blue Admiral. Large blooms of a deep violet blue; 

 5 to 6 open on tall spikes 1.50 12.00 



Blue Beauty- Tall spikes having large flowers of a 

 pleasing shade of light blue with darkei 

 markings 2.00 15.00 



Blue Danube. An exceptionally tall spike, having 



flowers of a fine light blue; strong grower 1.50 12.00 



Charles Dickens. A European origination ot great 

 merit. Very tall, straight spike with large flow- 

 ers of brilliant purple 1-00 7.50 



Commander Koehl. Dark scarlet blood-red. tall 

 spike, with several flowers open at the same 

 time. Considered as one of the very best dark 

 reds 1-50 12.00 



Dr. Frank E. Bennett. The best of its color; flow- 

 ers are very large, of a bright scarlet with 

 white lines in the throat; well placed on spike 1.25 9.00 



Dream O' Beauty. A strong grower, large bloom 

 having the color of the American Beauty Rose 



Doz. 



100 



$1.00 $7.50 



1.00 

 1.00 



7.50 

 7.50 



GLADIOLUS 

 CHOICE RAINBOW 



MIXTURE 



A superb combi- 

 nation of all colors, 

 tints and shades, in- 

 cluding many unus- 

 ual colors not found 

 in named sorts. 

 Price, Dozen, 75c 

 Hundred, $5.00 

 Thousand, $47.50 



Continued on Page 102 



Individual Bulbs Supplied at One-Tenth of the Dozen Rate; Six Bulbs of a Variety Sold at 

 the Dozen Rate. 25 at the Hundred Rate. 

 Gladiolus Bulbs Are Delivered Transportation Paid in the U. S. A. 

 Our pamphlet "GARDEN CULTURE OF GLADIOLUS" free to customers on request 



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