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134 THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1906 
The Gladiolus. 
SANS MT 
Special atttention is given to gladioli on my 
two trial grounds, particularly at Panmure, in 
New Jersey, where the soil is a light loam. 
The size and brilliance of the flowers, and the 
profusion of bloom attract attention in sum- 
mer and autumn. The color range is endless. 
The gladiolus grows well in any good soil, and 
I am glad to note that it is again becoming 
universally fashionable, for nothing in my | 
catalogue gives more satisfactory results. I | 
can furnish strong bulbs of all the best varieties 
SOME NEW SORTS. 
America. Absolutely new and of sensa- 
tional size and beauty. Exquisite, soft, flesh 
pink, slightly tinged with lavender, an alto- 
gether novel color. Strong, healthy foliage; an 
ideal bedder. 25c. each; $2.50 per doz., postpaid. 
Princeps. This magnificent new hybrid 
gladiolus, of the giant amaryllis-flowered type, 
has created a sensation wherever exhibited, 
and has received a number of awards, both in 
this country and in Europe. It is an unusually 
healthy, robust and very fragrant variety, pro- 
ducing spikes over 8 feet long, carrying 20 to 22 
broad, round-petaled, immense flowers about 6 
inches across. 385c. each; $3.50 per doz., postpaid. 
Mad. Lemoiner. Handsome flowers of pure 
white, with lemon tinge, and large bright 
crimson centres. Wonderfully showy. For 
early outside flowering this gladiolus promises 
to be the most valuable sort grown. 10 cents 
each; 90 cents per dozen, postpaid. 
Entendard. A novel gladiolus, with flow- | 
ers of light, brick-red color, with canary and 
crimson blotches. Decidedly showy and inter- 
esting. 10 cts. each; 90 cts. per dozen, postpaid. 
Marie Lemoine. Large spikes of fine, well- 
expanded flowers. Upper divisions a pale, 
creamy color, flushed with salmon-lilac; lower 
divisions spotted violet and yellow. 10 cents 
each; 90 cents per dozen, postpaid. 
GROFF’S NEW AND RARE GLADIOLI. 
THE GOLD MEDAL COLLECTION. 
This collection is made up from choice, new 
varieties and contains such high-proven qual- 
ity that no grower, however critical, can wish 
for better value. In its preparation over 600 
named varieties have been discarded, and 
every desirable section known is represented— 
Gandavensis, Lemoine, Nanceianus, Blues 
and New Hybrids. In this collection the 
whites, lights and yellow shades are of the 
purest colors obtainable, relieved in many 
varieties by stains and blotches of most intense 
and decided contrast. The pinks, reds, scarlets, 
| crimsons and cerise shades are of the highest 
quality, with flowers of the largest size and 
greatest perfection. The new blues, including 
tints of lilac, heliotrope and clematis, were 
never before offered in mixture. The flowers 
are of the largest size in their respective types, 
the spikes of correct form, with plants of ex- 
ceptional vigor and vitality. 
1. Selected New Dark Hybrids. All shades 
and combinations of red, scarlet and crimson, 
of highest quality. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per dozen, 
postpaid. 
2. Selected New White, Light and Yel- 
low Hybrids. All shades in white, light and 
yellow. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz., postpaid. 
3. Selected New Blue Hybrids. All 
shades of blue, heliotrope, lilac and clematis of 
the highest quality. 30 cents each; $3.00 per 
dozen, postpaid. 
THE SILVER TROPHY STRAIN. 
1. 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. By express, not prepaid, 4.50 per 100. 
2. New White, Light and Yellow. All 
shades of white, cream and yellow, in many 
| combinations, relieved by stains and blotches 
of rich colors in most pleasing contrasts. 
10 cents each; 75 cents per dozen, postpaid. 
By express, not prepaid, $5.50 per 100. 
3. Rare Blues in Clematis, Lilac and 
Heliotrope Shades. All new hybrids, prac- 
tically unknown. 10c. each; $1.00 per doz., post- 
paid. By express, not prepaid, $6.50 per 100. 
GROFF’S HYBRID GLADIOLI. 
An unequaled strain, with very large flowers 
and unique and handsome markings. It is 
Newest and Best of the 
Giant-Flowered Types. 
a very beautiful and desirable gladiolus. Prize 
Strain, 5c. each; 35c. per doz.; $2.00 per 100, post- 
paid. By express, not prepaid, $1.75 per 10U. 
TEN NAMED LEMOINE GLADIOL 
One bulb of each of the 10 sorts for 45 cents. 
Admiral Pierre. Dark carmine red. 
Chas, Martel. A beautiful rosy blush. 
De Cheville, Salmon red. 
Ethel. A lovely blush pink. 
KF. Bergman. Orange pink, carmine strain. 
Edison. Rich combination of many colors. 
Emille Lemoine. Vermillion, dotted gold. 
Imcendiary. Fiery red, carmine blotch. 
Vashti. Creamy white, blotched. 
Bejazet. Light pink, shaded blush. 
Any of the above named Lemoine’s Glad- 
lioi, 5 ects. each; 59 ects. per dozen, postpaid. 
LEMOINE’S GLADIOLI, MIXED. 
Embracing the finest colors and types of this 
magnificent French variety, in mixture. 8 for 
10 cents; 40 cents per dozen; $2.25 per 100, post- 
paid. By express, not prepaid, $2.00 per 100. 
GLADIOLUS CHILDSII. 
This fine strain is famed for size of spike, 
flower and vigor of bloom. The colors are 
variedand brilliant. Mixed colors. 5 cts. each; 8 
for 15 cts.; 50 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100, postpaid. 
GLADIOLUS NANCEIANUS. 
A new and superb race of gladioli, excelling 
all others in range of colors and giant, well 
opened flowers. Very strong growing. Extra 
fine mixture. 5 cents each; 6 for 25 cents; 50 
cents per dozen; $4.00 per 100, postpaid. 
GLADIOLUS GANDAVENSIS. 
This group embraces the best forms of the 
old-time type of garden gladiolus, and must 
not be overlooked. The Gandavensis hybrids 
are very desirable and include all colors. Fine 
assortment in mixture. 5c. each; ¢0c. per doz., 
postpaid. By express, not prepaid, $1.50 per 100. 
PANMURE EXTRA FINE MIXED GLADIOLI. 
Iimport gladioli bulbs, as well as raise ther. 
The best growers of the world contribute to my | 
stock. At the end of every season there are 
some choice “left overs,’ including the rarer 
sorts. Last year I planted these desirable noy- 
elties at Panmure, and bloomed them. The 
rows were gloriously bright and beautiful, and 
I now offer these same bulbs in mixture to my 
friends at very low prices. They have been 
“proved at Panmure,” and I know every one 
to be a treasure. 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. 
ground. 
SUMMER-FLOWERING OXALI8. 
PHRYNIUM 
VARIEGATUM. 
| This interesting tender perennial 
A plant is somewhat like a canna in 
1 habit of growth. Leaves 6 to 10 inches 
long and 2 to 4 inches broad, of ob- 
long, lanceolate form. Color of leaf, 
clear pale green, beautifully varie- 
4 gated with white and pale gold. 
\| Markings much varied. It thrives & 
in sun or shade; in pots or open| bordered creamy white; flowers 
Single, very large and extremely 
early, blooming several weeks in 
2 for 25 cents, postpaid. advance of other single sorts. Very 
fragrant and excellent asa bouquet 
flower. 5 cts. each; 6 for 25 cts.; 45 cts. 
per dozen; 30 for $1.00, postpaid. By 
express, not prepaid, $1.50 per 100. 
SOLOMON’S SEAL. 
Polygonatum Majus. 
An exceedingly ornamental plant 
both in foliage and in flower. It 
grows from 2 to 3 feet high, and 
bears its pendant, cream-white flow- 
ersin MayandJune. 15 cents each; 
2 for 25 cts.; $1.50 per doz., postpald. 
NYMPHAEA ODORATA. 
The well-known fragrant water 
lily, whose white blossoms are so 
widely popular. Itisso easily grown 
that I urge its cultivation every- 
where. It is only necessary to set 
the roots in the mud, in similar situ- 
ations with other aquatic plants, } 
where the water is sluggish. The} 
roots will live over winter in the; 
mud. 15¢. each; 2 for 25c., postpaid. 
NYMPHAEA ZANZIBARENSIS. 
Z7 The tuber starts quickly, 
/| and the plants are very ornamental. 
1 15 cents each; 
SUMMER FLOWERING OXALIS. 
Unexcelled for borders and bas- 
jA kets. Set the bulbs about 3 inches 
apart, and the foliage will produce 
4} an unbroken mass, richly adorned 
with flowers. 
Dieppi. The genuine. Pure white, 
5 for 10¢.; 20c. per doz.; 25 for 40c.; 50 
for 75e.; 100 for $1.50, postpaid. 
Laseandria. Rose pink. 10 cents 
per dozen; 25 for 15 cents; 50 for 25 
cts.; 1CO for 40 cents, postpaid. , 
A superb water lily. 
NYMPHAA ODORATA. 
TUBEROSES. 
Excelsior Dwarf Double Pearl. 
The best sort; 24 to 80 inches high. 
Not as tall as the old double Italian, 
but yields longer spikes. The flowers 
are large, full double and extremely 
sweet. 5 cts. each; 6 for 25 cts.; 45 cts. 
per doz.; 30 for $1.00, postpaid. By 
express, not prepaid, $1.25 per 100. 
New Variegated Leaved. Leaves 
darkest blue or purple, 6 to 10 inches 
in diameter; leaves deep green. 
Very free flowering and deliciously : L 
fragrant. 75 cents each; 2 for $1.25. Excetsion Dwarr Dousle PEARL TUBEROSE | 
Flowers of 
