138—Bulbs, Roots, ete. 
THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1908 
PANMURE 
ExTRA FINE 
MIXED 
GLADIOLI. 
Panmure 
Bxtra Fine Mixed 
Gladioli. 
In handling gladioli, I import bulbs as well 
asraise them. The best growers of the world 
contribute to my stock. It is impossible to sell 
out all the stock which | carry, but at the end of 
every season there are many choice odds and 
| let, which attracts attention at once. 
| panded flower is from 4 to5 inches across, and 
| 4 to 6 flowers are open atone time. The growth 
| is vigorous and the bloom brilliant. 
| each; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
| duced; color rich, deep violet blue. 
| stained yellow, spotted with purple, 
| each; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
known favorite. 
to bloom this coming season. 
Mrs. Francis King. In colora light scar- 
The ex- 
lu cents 
Blue Jay. The finest blue gladiolus yet intro- | 
Flower of 
good size, and of good substance. 20 cents each; | 
$2.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
George Paul. Large flowers; deep crimson. 
10 cents 
White Lady. The finest entirely white glad- | 
iolus I have ever seen. Flowers of large size. 
The -Gladioli has my personal attention on the trial grounds in both New Jersey and 
Pennsylvania, and I feel confident that the following list will please all lovers of this well- 
The quality of the bulb is excellent and without exception all will be sure 
NEW PRIZE SHOW VARIETIES. 
splendid as a cut flower, it can be kept for a 
long time in water without wilting. 20 cents 
each; $2,00 per dozen, postpaid. 
America. A beautiful soft shell pink color, 
tinged lavender; growth and habit perfect; an 
ideal bedder. Flowers large and spreading, all 
facing one way. 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen, 
postpaid. 
Princeps. Rich, dazzling scarlet, marked 
with white on the lower portion. It is of the 
giant amaryllis-flowered type, and has received 
many prizes. A healthy, robust variety, pro- 
ducing spikes over 3 feet long, carrying 20 to 22 
broad, round-petaled, immense flowers about 6 
inches across. 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen, 
postpaid. 
One of each of the above Siz New Prize Show Gladiolus, only 75 cents, postpaid. 
THE EASTER GLADIOLUS. 
Mme. Lemoinier. This variety is well 
| adapted to pot culture, and may be in bloom by 
Easter. The color is white with a lemon tinge, 
and bright crimson centre. It is easily grown 
and in all respects a desirable gladiolus. In 
the open garden it is a very early bloomer. 
| 10c. each; 3 for 25c.; 90c. per doz., postpaid. 
ends, or left-overs, including great numbers of | 
high priced varieties. Each season I plant these | 
desirable novelties at Panmureand bloom them. 
In the rich, well tilled soil they make rows of 
bloom that are bright and beautiful, and the 
following spring I offer these same bulbs in 
mixture to my friends. They have been ‘proved 
at Panmure,” andI know every one to be a 
treasure. Thesorts can no longer be sold un- 
der separate names, but that fact merely low- | 
ers the price without affecting the real value and 
beauty of these handsome flowers. The bulbs 
are strong and healthy, 4 for 10 cents; 25 cents 
per dozen; 50 for $1.00; $1.75 per 100, postpaid. 
By express, not prepaid, $1.25 per 100. 
| only 50 cents, postpaid. 
| and penciled bluish purple; throat mottled. 
NEW YELLOW GLADIOLUS, 
CANARY BIRD. | 
The fine flowers are large in size, pure canary | 
yellow in color, and generally 4 to 6 blooms 
open at one time. Wonderfully showy, and | 
| without exception the finest yellow flowering | 
gladiolus. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
STANDARD SORTS. 
The following well-known standard sorts are | 
useful for bedding purposes, and are very low | 
in price. 
Augusta. 
Brenchleyensis. Vermillion scarlet; a great | 
favorite for growing in masses. | 
Ceres. White, spotted rose purple. | 
Columbia. Light orange-scarlet, blotched | 
Pure white flower; blue anthers. 
W hite; marked carmine. 
Orange-scarlet, with pure | 
Emma Thursby. 
Henry Gillman. 
white bands. 
Lamarck. Cherry, tinted orange red. 
Madame Monneret. Delicate rose. 
Napoleon III. Scarlet with white throat. 
Marie Lemoine. Upper divisions a pale, | 
creamy color, flushed salmon-lilac; lower divis- | 
ions spotted violet and yellow. 
Nezzenscott. Bright blood scarlet with deep | 
velvety crimson, mottled black and white in | 
the throat. 
Wm. Falconer. Spike of great length and | 
flowers of immense size. Light pink and bluish | 
mottled. 
One of each of the 12 Standard Gladiolus, 
Any of the above, 5 cents each; 45 
dozen, postpaid. 
CHILDSII, MIXED. 
This fine strain is famed for size of spike, | 
flower and vigor of bloom. The colors are) 
variedand brilliant. Mixed colors. 5 cts. each; | 
50 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100, postpaid. 
GANDAVENSIS, MIXED. 
This group embraces the best forms of the 
old-time type of garden gladioli, and must 
not be overlooked. The Gandavensis hybrids | 
are very desirable and include all colors. Fine | 
assortment in mixture. 5 cents each; 30 cents | 
per dozen; $1.75 per 100, postpaid. By express, | 
not prepaid, $1.50 per 100. 
cents per | 
| Stains and blotches of rich colors. 
| avery beautiful and desirable mixture. 
| fine mixture. 
GROFF’S CELEBRATED 
GLADIOLI. 
This most magnificent strain represents the 
very best of the Groff’s gladioli, and possesses 
a world-wide reputation. itis the most popu- 
lar strain‘in existence. 
GOLD MEDAL AND SILVER 
TROPHY STRAIN. 
l. Newest Reds, Scarlets and Crimsons. 
The world’s commercial strains offer few 
equal and none better. They should be largely 
planted: 7 cents each; 60 cents per dozen, post- 
paid. 
2. New White, Light and Yellow. All 
shades of white, cream and yellow, relieved by 
10 cents each; 
75 cents per dozen, postpaid. 
8. Rare Blues in Clematis, Lilac and 
Heliotrope Shades. All new hybrids, prac- 
ically unknown. 10c. each; $1.00 per doz., post- 
paid. 
GROFF’S HYBRIDS, MIXED. 
An unequaled strain, with very large flowers 
and unique and handsome markings. It is 
5 cts. 
each; 35¢. per doz.; $2.00 per 100, postpaid. By 
express, not prepaid, $1.75 per 100. 
LEMOINE, MIXED. 
The gorgeous colorings and gay markings of 
this renowned French strain have caused it to 
be known as the Butterfly Gladioli. The large 
flowers are brilliant and effective. They are of 
perfect form, and great substance. The spikes 
are inclined to bend over with the weight of 
flowers carried. This year I sell only in mix- 
ture. 4 for 10 cts.; 25 cts. per dozen; $1.75 per 100, 
postpaid. By express, not prepaid, $1.25 per 100. 
NANCEIANUS, MIXED. 
A new and superb race of gladioli, excelling 
all others in range of colors and giant, well 
opened flowers. Very strong growing. Extra 
5 cents each; 6 for 25 cents; 50 
cents per dozen; $4.00 per 100, postpaid. 
Laura A.Shomaker, Butler, Ky. — My flower seeds 
and begonia bulbs were fine; my begonias bloomed 
until the last of October. 
Mrs. Levi Shinn, Grandin, Mo. — The begonias you 
sent me the past spring were the most beautiful I have 
ever seen. My flower and garden seed were also fine. 
All my neighbors envied my beautiful flowers. 
