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WM. HENRY MAULE, Inc., PHILADELPHIA, PA., 1925 



Maule's Select Gladioli 



First Size Bulbs 



The gladiolus is one of the most popular and beautiful of the summer flowering bulbs with tall spikes of flowers, some 2 feet or more in 

 height. Of almost every desirable color, blotched and spotted in the most curious manner. They have absolutely no insect enemies and no 

 diseases, and best of all, they ■will grow and bloom in any soil. We have never known any one to fall with them. Try them and be convinced. 



Illustration of types to be found in 



Maule's Extra Fine Mixed Gladioli 



A superior selection of the best large flowering varieties; many of which are high priced 

 varieties which, if sold tinder name, would cost many times what we are charging for 

 them in inixture. We know this to be the best mixture you can buy, assuring a wide range of 

 colors from the richest red to the most delicate white and pastel shades. We oflTer these 

 bulbs at very moderate prices, so that you may obtain a large quantity of them in order to 

 get a greater variety of colors. Plant at intervals fi)r a succession of bloom. 

 3 for 35 cents; 75 cents per dozen; 25 for $1.40; 50 for $3.75; $5.00 per 100, postpaid'. 

 By express, not prepaid, $4.25 per 100; 200 for $8.00; 500 for $18.50. 



Maule's Choice Mixed Gladioli 



A splendid, well balanced mixture coutaiuing a marvelous variety of bright colors, many 

 charmingly blended, striped and blotched. For brilliancy these gladiolus rfannot be sur- 

 passed. Those who wish a wide variety of colors for garden decoration or cut- flowers should 

 plant liberally of this choice mixture. 



3 for 30 cents; 65 cents per dozen; 35 for SI. 25; 50 for $3.25; $4.25 per 100, postpaid. 

 By express, not prepaid, $3.50 per 100; 200 for $6.50; 500 for $15.00. 



8 Choice Named Gladioli 



From a large list of named gladioli, we have selected 24 varieties, which we consider the 

 best as to color, form and size of flowers. We ofifer 8 varieties On this page and 16 on the 

 opposite one. Many prefer named sorts, so as to have the colors they most desire. 



America 



A beautiful soft shell-pink color, tinged lavender; growth and habit 

 perfect. Too well known to need comment. Fine for cut flowers. 

 10 cents each; 3 for 35 cents; 85 cents per dozen; 35 for SI. 50, postpaid. 



Halley 



Enormous open flowers of a delicate salmon pink shading lighter to 

 the centre, with a cream yellow and carmine blotch. Very early. 

 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 90 cents per dozen; 35 for SI. 75, postpaid. 



Mrs. Francis King 



Large flowers of a light scarlet color, or better described as flame 

 pink, are about 4}^ inches across. Spikes always have 5 to 6 flowers 

 open at one time. For garden efTect or cut flowers it is one of the best. 

 10 cents each; 3 for 35 cents; 90 cents per dozen; 35 for S1.75, postpaid. 



Mrs. Frank Pendleton 



One of the finest varieties Introduced. Delicate salmon pink with 

 brilliant, deep red blotches in the throat rivaling many of the finest 

 orchids in richness of colors. One of the best decorative varieties. 

 15 cts. each; 3 for 35 cts.; $1.25 per dozen; 25 for $2.25, postpaid. 



For 



85 cts. 



we will send, 



postpaid, 



one each of 



the 8 Choice 



Named 



Gladioli. 



Niagara 



Large, well opened flowers on long, straight spikes; the color Is a rich 



cream, while the lower petals blend to canary yellow. Free flowering. 



15 cents each; 3 for 35 cents; SI. 35 per dozen; 35 for S3.35, postpaid. 



Panama 



The best rose colored gladiolus. Very long spikes of large, deep rose 

 self colored flowers. Always attracts attention wherever grown. 

 13 cents each; 3 for 30 cents; SI. 00 per dozen; 35 for S1.75, postpaid. 



Peace 



Grand white flowers, very large, with pale lilac feathering and claret 



blotch on lower petals. Tall graceful spikes with flowers nicely placed. 



15 cents each; 3for 35 cents; S1.35per dozen; 35 for S3.35, postpaid. 



Schwaben 



One of the very finest pale yellow varieties; a clear canary yellow 

 shading to a soft sulphur yellow when opening. Very attractive. 

 15 cents each; 3 for 35 cents; S1.35 per dozen; 35 for S3.35, postpaid. 



