78 The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa. 
Large Flowering 
y/ Hybrid 
Gladiolus 
We ask special attention to our splendid Hybrid Gladi- 
olus which have been constantly improved year after 
year, by discarding all undesirable flowers and develop- 
ing new shades and combinations of colors, and we feel safe in- 
.{@/ saying they now stand at the head of all Gladiolus offered in this 
.\ country, and are among the grandest of all Summer flowering 
Wf bulbs. They cost but little, are no trouble to grow and absolutely 
Yi suretobloom. They do well everywhere. The bulbs will keep in 
: Wy any warm dry place till wanted, and by planting at different times a 
VY, few days apart you can have a succession of grand flowers from June 
Hf; till November; when killed down by frost, lift the roots, cut off the 
4 / tops and store in cellar, and they will keep perfectly till time to plant 
again next season. Remember, we send choice selected bulbs only; 
/ such as are sure to produce large flowers of greatest beauty. 
NOTE—This illustration shows a single spike and part of a bed of our large flower- 
ing Gladiolus as they appear when in bloom. The bed has a border of Summer- 
flowering Oxalis which gives it a pretty finish (page 125.) 
yy C.& J. Superb Seedling Gladiolus 
- These are a very choice grade, and will produce grand flowers, many of them 
- fully equal to the best named sorts which cost several times as much. The colors 
include crimson, pink, yellow, buff, white, lemon, rose, scarlet, etc., with all interme- 
jj diate shades and markings; also beautiful striped, mottled and variegated varieties, 
vy’ every one a gem, and no two alike. Price, good, large bulbs, sure to bloom quickly and 
produce largest flowers of brightest colors. 3 for 10 cts.; 30 cts. per dozen; $2.00 per 100, 
@ postpaid. $1.50 per 100, express. 
C. & J. Large Flowering Mixed Gladiolus 
This is a very choice mixture carefully selected to give the finest flowers, and the greatest 
variety of colors for the least money; all colors are included same as above; their wonderful 
beauty surprises everyone, and our prices are very low, quality considered. Price, first size, selected bulbs, 
ali splendid colors mixed, 4 for 10 cts.; 25 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100, postpaid. $1.25 per 100 by express. 
Hardy Hybrid Gladiolus (Lemoine’s) The Butterfly Gladiolus 
Very beautiful and entirely different from the other kinds, blooms about two weeks earlier, and bulbs 
may be left in ground over Winter ; flower spikes twelve to fifteen inches long, large, very handsome 
flowers, orange, rose, buff, crimson, white, brown, salmon. pink, etc., all curiously marked with intensely 
brilliant contrasting colors, like the wings of gaily colored butterflies; they are so beautiful they ought to 
be better known; and we make prices very low so that all can have them. Price, good, blooming bulbs, 
3 for 10 cts.; 30 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100, postpaid. $1.50 per hundred, by express. 
7 Will send 13 fine mixed GLADIOLUS and 13 BUTTERFLY GLADIOLDS for 56 cts., 
pecia er postpaid; or 26 of each, 62 in all, for $1.10; or 52 of each, 104 in all, for $1.85. 
They will all bloom early this Summer, and makea grand display of splendid flowers. 
