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The Gladiolus is one of the most popular and beautiful of the Summer flower: 
ing bulbs, with tall spikes of flowers, some 2 feet or more in height. Of almos 
every desirable color, blotched and spotted in the most curious manner. 
GLADIOLUS NANCEIANUS. 
This new strain of Gladiolus is the greatest achievement of theage. Notonly do ! 
they combine the hardiness of the Lemoinei type as wellas the beautiful mark- = 
ings, but they also surpass in size all the largest flowering varieties, reaching @ 
enormous dimensions, single flowers often measuring 5to 6 inches across, The | 
spikes are larger, more erect and more branching; the flowers are more open, and | 
faciug towards you—and of such immense size and beautiful colorings, and bright 
and curious markings, as to remind one of rare exotic Orchids, and royal 
Amaryllis. All colors of the rainbow are here represented, from almost pur 
white delicately spotted with rose, to deepest crimson, blotched and splashed wit 
many other colors—in fact hundreds of colors are represented. Even a close ap- 
progeny to the blue Gladiolus will be found among them. Innumerable awards 
ave been conferred on the New Nanceianus Gladiolus in Europe, while in this 
country, owing to the high price (some costing as much as $8 each), they have 
scarcely been grown. It therefore gives me much pleasure to be able to offer to § 
my customers a grand mixture of many of the very best varieties, at prices with- 
in the reach of all. They will be found equal, if not superior, to many named * 
sorts, the prices of which range from $1.00 to $3.00 each. Good strong bulbs, 
80 cents each; 4 for $1.00; postpaid. : 
LEMONEI HYBRIDS, or BUTTERFLY GLADIOLI. 
The odd and fantastic markings of these Gladiolus, and their beautiful shape, 
resemble the fascinating beauty of that rarest of all flowers, the Orchid. Yellow, 
crimson, white, brown, green, pink, etc., are blended together, producing an ef- § 
fect seen in no other flower. They are of recent introduction, therefore new and §& 
quite unknown. It is useless to attempt to describe their real beauty, for it can- 
not be done. They must be seen. Besides their gay colors and odd markings, 
they have two very important points of superiority over other sorts. First, they © 
bloom two or three weeks earlier, and are in full perfection before others appear. 
And secondly, they are hardy, and may be left in the ground over winter, from 
year to year, without lifting in autumn; yet we do not advise this plan, as we = 
think it better to lift them in the fall and store them in the cellar, that they may 4 
be planted out in fresh mellow soilin spring. They, however, do well either way. 
10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 7 for 50 cents; 75 cents per dozen. 




Mrs. Jas. B. Bowen, Providence, R. I.: ‘‘The bulbs and plants arrived in excellent condition 
and I wish to thank you for the liberal extras. They were more and of a better quality than 
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GLADIOLUS NANCEIANUS. 
Maule’s Extra Fine Mixed Gladioli. 
First size Bulbs, 5 cents each; 85 cents per 
dozen; $2.00 per 100, postpaid; 1000 by express, 
$11.00. Second size, equal almost to any one 
else’s first size, 25 cents per dozen; $1.75 per 
100, postpaid; 1000 by express, $9.00. 

REMEMBER, these are not the seedling bulblets sold by so 
many dealers, but full-size bulbs. Special prices given by 
letter for Gladioli in separate colors when wanted by the 
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A FEW OF THE BEST NAMED GLADIOLI. 
GEN. PHIL. SHERIDAN.—Fire-red, white line running through 
each petal, a large white blotch on lower division. 10c. each; 75c. per doz. 
SHAKESPEARE.— White suffused carmine-rose, large rosy blotch, 
fine large stalk, handsome. 10 cents each; 75 cents per dozen. SiN 
SNOW WHITE.—Three upper divisions pure white, lower divisions 
cream white, nearest approach to a white variety. 25c. each; $2.25 per doz. 
BRENCHLEYENSIS.—Bright vermilion scarlet, fine. 5 cents each; 
35 cents per dozen. 
STELLA.— White, slightly tinged with yellow and rose. Produces a 
grand effect in the sunlight. 10 cents each; 75 cents per dozen. 
CERES.— White, spotted rose, handsome. 5c. each: 40c. per doz. 
SAUNDERSONI.—Rich orange-scarlet, very scarce. 30 cents each; 
$3.00 per dozen. 4 
MARTHA WASHINGTON. — Light yellow, lower petals tinged 
with rose, very large flower. 10 cents each; 75 cents per dozen. 
A THURSBY.— White, striped carmine. 10c. each; 75c. per doz. 
MARIE DUMORTIER.-White, blotched violet. 10c. each; 75c.per doz. 
_ EUGENE SCRIBE.—Tender rose,variegated. 10c. each; 75c. per doz. 


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bulb of Gladiolus Nanceianus, making twelve in all, for 5 
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