160 — Bulbs, Roots, etc. 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1913 



MAULE'S SELECT GLADIOLUS 



The gladiolus is one of the most popular and beautiful of the Bummer I most curious manner. They have absolutely no insect enemies and no 

 flowering bulbs with tall spikes of flowers, some 2 feet or more in diseases, and best of all, they will grow and bloom in any soil. I have 

 height. Of almost every desirable color, blotched and spotted in the ] never known any one to fail with them. 



Gladiolus, Brenchleyensh. 



Standard Sorts 



The following well-known sorts are useful for bedding purposes, and 

 are very low in price, quality considered. 



Ausiusta. Pure white flower; spotted and flaked light lavender. 



Breiichleyeusls. Vermilion scarlet; a great favorite for growing in 

 masses. The standard cut flower sort. 



Ceres. "White, spotted rose purple. Splashes in the throat. 



Columbia. Light orange-scarlet, blotched and penciled bluish pur- 

 ple: throat mottled. Handsome; elegant for cutting. 



Emma Thursby. White; marked carmine. Brilliant and beautiful. 



Henry Gllman. Orange-scarlet, with pure white bands. 



Jessie. Rich velvety red; long spike. Makes a fine bouquet flower. 



I^amarclc. Cherry, tinted orange red. A beautiful combination. 



DIadame Monneret. A delicate pink; tall and free blooming. 

 Sometimes slightly marked VTith carmine. Indispensable for effect. 



Marie Iicmolne. Upper divisions a pale, creamy color, flushed 

 salmon-lilac; lower divisions spotted violet and yellow. 



Dime. Jjemolmler. 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. 10 cts. each; 90 cts. per dozen, postpaid. 



Wm. Falconer. Spike of great length and flowers of Immense size. 

 Light pink and bluish mottled. Resembles a rare orchid. 



10 cents eacli; 3 for 35 cents; 90 cents per dozen, postpaid. 

 Any of above except vFliere noted 5c. eacii; 45c. per doz., postpaid. 



One o! each of the 12 Standard Gladlolos, only 50 cents, postpaid. 



Glory, New Ruffled Gladiolus 



Handsome, large, broad flowers, petals being ruflled and frilled at 

 the edges. Colori" pinkish-cream with a crimson stripe in the centre of 

 each lower petal. A robust grower; tine tall sjjikes. 



%0 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



Gladiolus, Princeps. 



New Prize Show Sorts 



The following varieties are selected froni a long list of named 

 Gladiolus, and are without exception large flowering sorts. These bulbs 

 will all bloom this coming season. Producing large, handsome spikes. 



Princeps. Rich, dazzling scarlet, marked with white on the lower 

 portion. It I3 of the giant amaryllis-flowered type, and has received 

 many prizes. A healthy, robust variety, producing spikes over 8 feet 

 long, carrying 2t) to 22 broad, round-petaled, immense flowers about 6 

 inches across. 20 cents eacb; SI. 75 per dozen, postpaid. 



Mrs. Francis King. In color a light scarlet, which attracts atten- 

 tion at once. The expanded flower is from 4 to 5 Inches across, and 4 to 

 6 flowers are open at one time. 10c. each; 90c. per doz., 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; SI. 35 per dozen, postpaid. 



Canary Bird. The fine flowers are large in size, pure canary yellow 

 in color. Wonderfully showy, and without exception the finest yellow 

 flowering gladiolus. 10 cts. each; 90 cts. per dozen, postpaid. 



Blae Jay. The finest blue gladiolus yet introduced; color rich, deep 

 violet blue. Flower of good size, and of good substance. 



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



Blanche. Large pure white flowers, with but faint markings. Plant 

 of medium height a strong robust grower. The best I know of for 

 purity of blooms. 30 cents each; §1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



Attraction. A very large flower of deep rich crimson, with large 

 white centre. 10 cents each; SO cents per dozen, postpaid. 



Kezzeuscott. Bright blood scarlet with deep velvety crimson, 

 mottled black and white In the throat. Curious and distinct. 



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



One oi each of the above eight New Prize Show Giadiolns, 

 only 75 cents, postpaid. 



Gladiolus, Mrs. Francis Kinq 



Gladiolus, Canary Bird. 



Gladiolus, America. 



