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The most attractive of all summer- flowering bulbs are the 

 gladioli. Wonderful improvements are being made each year 

 in the size, color and beauty of these flowers, and our list com- 

 prises only the best both in mixtures and in named sorts. 



For best results they should have a sunny position. A large, 

 isandy loam suits them best, but they do equally as well in heavy 

 /soil provided there is perfect drainage. Well-rotted stable 

 manure is the very best fertilizer, and where convenient it should 

 be spread over the land in the fall, and dug in the following 

 spring. Sheep manure is an excellent substitute, and can be 

 applied in the spring. The best time to plant is about the first 

 of May, putting in the smallest bulbs first, and reserving the 

 larger bulbs for later planting. A succession of bloom may be 

 had from July to October by making plantings two weeks apart 

 up to the end of June. To make a good show they should be 

 planted from three to four inches apart each way. The depth 

 to plant is regulated by the size of the bulb, large bulbs being 

 covered about six inches deep, smaller ones from three to four 

 inches. 



After they have flowered and the foliage begins to turn yellow, 

 which is usually along about the beginning of October, lift the 

 bulbs, cutting off the stems, placing them in trays or shelves in 

 an airy cellar or some such place, where the temperature will 

 not fall below 45 degrees, or over 60 degrees. In such a posi- 

 tion they will keep perfectly until time for resetting the following 

 season. 



They are very effective in lines or beds or when planted among 

 Roses, Paeonies, Shrubbery, etc. 



In cutting Gladioli for the house, it is best to cut the spikes as 

 soon as the first one or two lower flowers are open, The re- 

 mainder will open in the house. Remove the faded flowers, cut 

 a little off the stem, and change the water every day; treated in 

 this way, a spike will last a week or ten days. 



If Gladiolus are wanted by mail, add 10 cts. per doz. for 

 postage. Single bulbs mailed without additional charge. 



Gladiolus America. 



Fourteen Finest New and Rare Gladiolus. 



The fourteen sorts offered below are, we believe, the choicest and most exclusive collection offered in this country this season, 

 a number of them unprocurable from any other source, either here or in Europe. 



America. Conceded to be one of the finest varieties for cutting 

 or bedding ever sent out; color a beautiful soft flesh-pink; 

 orchid-like in its coloring and texture; growth and habit per- 

 fect. 10 cts each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



Blanche. This is the finest white of the Giant type, immense 

 flowers of pure white, lightly marked with pale rose; a gem. 

 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 



Blue Jay (Baron Hulot). Rich, royal violet-blue. This, 

 when cut in combination with Sulphur King, is truly exquisite. 

 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 



Cardinal. The most brilliant cardinal-scarlet yet introduced. 

 Flowers large, in fine spikes; very rich and showy. 12 cts. 

 each; $1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



Dawn. A beautiful soft shell-pink, slightly pencilled in throat; 

 exquisite as a cut flower. 20 cts, each; $2.00 per doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



Deuil de Carnot. A superb French introduction, with large, 

 open flowers of velvety crimson-maroon, shaded with black; 

 the richest colored of all. (See illustration on page 162.) 

 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Eucharis. Large well opened flowers on long spikes, of a 

 delicate blush- white, blotched slightly deeper; a charming, 

 dainty coloring. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Heliotrope. Fine large flowers of velvety bishop's- violet, 

 shaded with pansy-purple; rich and novel. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Henri Lemoine. Immense orchid-like flowers, with wavy, 

 frilled petals, color rich chrome-yellow with a large blotch of 

 fiery crimson, the finest rich yellow yet introduced. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



La Candeur. Of special value, owing to its being the latest 

 of all to flower. Large, well-rounded flowers of creamy- white, 

 with rosy markings in spikes 4 to 5 feet high, 12 cts. each; 

 $1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



Princeps. An especially fine variety, with immense wide-open 

 amaryllis-like flowers of a rich, dazzling scarlet, marked with 

 white on the lower portion, which serves to intensify the bril- 

 liancy of the scarlet. 20 cts. each; $2,00 per doz.; $15.00 

 per 100. 



Sulphur King. The finest clear yellow yet introduced. A 

 bunch of this and Blue Jay together form one of the most 

 striking color combinations that can be imagined. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 11 0. 



Triomphe de Caen. Large flowers, with slightly frilled oi 

 wavy petals, color almost pure white, centre clear yellow, pass 

 ing to pale rose. 25 cts. each; $2. 50 per doz.; $20.00 per 10(1 



White Lady. We are fortunate in being again able to offer 

 this, the finest of all white varieties, unsurpassed for size, sut- 

 stance and purity. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $20- 00 pel 

 100. 



One each of the above 14 new and rare sorts for $2.25. Three of each for $6.00. 



Gladiolus Choice Named sorts and mixed varieties are offered on pages 162 and 163' 



