76 The Conard & jones Company, Summer Flowering Bulbs. 
&y/ Hybrid 
Gladiolus 
We ask special attention to our splendid Hybrid Gladi- 
: olus which have been constantly improved year after 
pS 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 
bulbs. They cost but little, are no trouble to grow and absolutely 
sureto bloom. They do well everywhere. The bulbs will keep in 
any warm dry place till wanted, and by planting at different times a 
yg few days apart you can have a succession of grand flowers from June 
till November; when killed down by frost, lift the roots, cut off the 
tops and store in cellar, and they will keep perfectly till time to plant 
7 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 ita pretty finish. (page 89.) 
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- 
diate shades and markings; also beautiful striped, mottled and variegated varieties, 
every one a gem, and notwoalike. 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 I00, 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 wonderfu: 
beauty surprises everyone, and our prices are very low, quality considered. Price, first size, selected bulbs 
all splendid colors mixed, 4 for 10 cts.; 25 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100, postpaid. $1.25 per 100 by express 
Hardy Hybrid Gladiclus (Lemoine’s) The Butterfly Gladiolus 
Very beautiful and entirely different from the cther kinds, blooms about two weeks earlier, and bulbs 
may be left in ground over Winter; fiower 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 coiors, 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.; $2.60 per i00, postpaid. $1.50 per hundred, by express. 
Sp < cial Offer Will send 13 fine mixed GLADIOLUS and 13 BUTTERFLY GLADIOLUS for 55 ct-., 
postpaid; or 26 of each, 5% in all, for $1.10; or 52 of each, 104 in all, for $1.85. 
They will all bloom early this Summer, and make a grand display of splendid flowers. 
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