j GLADIOLUS. 



The Gladiolus Is one of the most popular 

 and beautiful of the summer tlowering bulbs, 

 _ with tall spikes of flowers, some two feet or 



,^ more in height. Of almost every desirable color, blotched and spotted in the 

 ^ most curious manner. I ort'er below 12 of the best new varieties. 



r PRIDE OF JAPAN.— One of the finest Gladiolus, and unapproached by any 

 5 other in color, which is a pure nankeen yellow; spike erect, compact and well 

 * filled with flowers. Entirely distinct. 10 cts. each; 8 for 25 cts.; 85 els. per dozen. 



)f EXQUISITE.— A new French variety of great merit, producing in abundance, 

 3 spikes of large white flowers, gracefully spotted with rose; elegant for cutting. 



a 10 cents each; i for 25 cents; 85 cents per dozen. 



" VENUS.— This fine variety is sure to please, owing to the purity of Its large, 



ig tender rose-colored flowers. 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 85 cents per dozen. 



i GOLDEN SCEPTRE.— Yellow Gladioli are always scarce and high-priced. 



S This one is perhaps the finest of all, being nearly a pure gold, making a brilliant 



S contrast among other varieties. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; jl.UO per dozen. 



fti BLANDINE. — Entirely distinct. The color is a pure white, slightly shaded 



^ with yellow; large bold spike. 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 85 cents per dozen. 



ce LORD BYRON. — The flowers are very large. Color a dazzling scarlet, 



■" greatly enhanced by a pure white blotch on each petal; very effective; fine large 



S stalks. 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 85 cents per dozen. 



fi AURORE. — Most beautiful to behold, the blending of the colors, almost Im- 



S possible to describe, being a combination of white, yellow, rose and carmine, 



&i streaked violet. 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 85 cents per dozen. 



^ VESUVIUS.— One of the brightest and best bloomers In my collection. Color 



JJ a beautiful orange red, frequently flamed carmine and spotted with white; well 



S expanded and very attractive. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; 81.00 per dozen. 



EUGENE RAMEY. — Certainly very handsome, not only In the size of the 

 5 flowers and spikes, but in the coloring, which is a purplish Amaranth with a 

 ^ lustre of ivory lilac, the edges slightly mottled with slate. Of French origin; 

 m" quite distinct. 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; So cents per dozen. 



J ROSE UNIQ,UE.— The spikes are long, close and compact, well filled with 

 ^ flowers which open well in water and last for a long time. The color is a deep, 

 ^ pure rose, distinct from any other pink variety. 10c. each; 3 for 25c.; 85c. per doz. 

 g MARIE LEMOINE.— A hardy hybrid Gladiolus. Long spikes of fine, well 

 expanded flowers; upper divisions pale creamy color, flushed salmon lilac, the 

 ^ lower divisions largely spotted purplish violet and bordered with deep yellow. 

 Bj 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 85 cents per dozen. 



g BRENCHLiEYENSIS.— Increases in popularity each year; the long spikes 

 ;j crowded with from 10 to 15 flowers all opened at one time and of the most daz- 

 j" zling vermilion, with a yellow throat and broad purple stripe. No collection 



_ Is complete without this variety. 5 cents each; 6 for 25 cents; 45 cents per dozen. 



S One of each of the above 12 best New Gladiolus, a collection unsurpassed 

 ^ In diversity of colors, shades and markings, only 75 cents, postpaid. 



5 MaCLE'S EXTRa FINE MIXED GLaDIOLCS. 



u Large bloooming size bulbs. Embracing many beautiful varieties. 6 for ao cts.; 



la for 35 cts.; $1.75 per lUO, postpaid. 



By express, $11.00 per 1,000. 



PRACTICAL FARMER'S 



YEAR BOOK free with 



every order for $1.50 or over. 



See second cover page. 



Manle's Extra Flue Mixed Gladiolus. 



TUBEROSES. 



Excelsior Double Peurl Tuberose. 



The ever popular Tuberose Is so well known that but little 

 description will be necessary. By many they have been 

 endorsed as the most fragrant of all "the sweet-scented 

 summer flowering bulbs, and rightly, too, for few flowers can equal the Tuberose In fragrance. 

 They produce long spikes of waxy-like pure white flowers, and to those who have never grown 

 this popular favorite would say, in my opinion no flower garden is complete without a few 

 stalks of Tuberoses, My stock of bulbs is very fine this year, and will bloom profusely. 

 EXCEL5I0R DWARF DOUBLE PEARL. 

 Do not grow as tall as the old double Italian, but spikes are longer, flowers large, full double 

 and sweet. 6 cts. each; (i for 25 cts.; -15 cts. per dozeu; 30 for Sl.OO, postpaid. By express, 81.25 per 100. 



NEW VARIEGATED LEAVED. 

 Leaves bordered creamy-white, flowers single, very large and extremely early, blooming 

 several weeks earlier than other single varieties, very fragrant, excellent bouquet flower. 

 8 cts. each, 4 for 25 cts.; 9 for 50 cts.; 65 cts. per 

 dozen, postpaid. By express, $3.50. per 100. 



HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM. 



Butterfly Lily. 



This magnificent tuberous rooted plant 

 flourishes best on low moist land, in half 

 shade, where it will form a dense clump 

 three or four feet higb, and from August on- 

 ward produces a mass of fragrant, pure 

 white flowers, looking almost like large 

 white butterflies; borne in large clusters, 

 terminal on every stalk. A splendid and de- 

 sirable plant, and an excellent companion 

 to Cannas. If grown as a pot plant, it can 

 be taken in the house before frost, where if 

 given a warm sunny situation and kept 

 moist, it will flower mostly all winter. 2(i 

 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for Sl.OO, postpaid. 



PASSIFLORA 



INCARNATA. 



The Rainbow or May Ap- 

 ple Passion Flower. A mag- 

 nificent hardy ornamental 

 trailing plunt'of great value. 

 If the winter is very severe 

 it will die down to thi' 

 ground but will shoot up 

 early in the spring and pui 

 forth blossoms in a lew 

 weeks. I can also ofl'er seed 

 of this most remarkalile 

 and valuable hardy Passion 

 Flower. Its fruit is claimed 

 (by botanists) to be edible. 

 {.See page 72 for full descrip- 

 tion.) Good strong roots, 25 

 cents each; 3 for 65 cents. 



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