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GLADIOLUS. 



For the past five years the demand for Gladiolus has doubled itself 

 each year, and there is no reason why it should not continue to do so, as 

 they are the most attractive, and useful of summer-flowering bulbs, and 

 as a cut flower all through the summer months and well into the autumn 

 they hold a place that cannot be taken by any other flower. Wonder- 

 ful improvements are being made each year in the size, color and beauty 

 of these flowers, and our list comprises only the best both in mixture and 

 in named sorts. 



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

 Pseonies, 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 remainder will open in 

 the house. Remove the faded flowers, cut a little off" che stem, and 

 change the water every day; treated in this way, a spike will last a week 

 or ten days 



The culture of Gladiolus is included in our new book, " Dreer's Hints 

 on the Growing of Bulbs." Price, 50 cts., or free to customers when 

 asked for when ordering. 



SUPERB XEW AND RARE 

 GLADIOLUS. 



The fourteen sorts offered below are, we believe, the choicest and 



most exclusive collection oflered, a number of them unprocurable from 



any other source, either here or in Europe. 



Cardinal. The most brilliant cardinal-scarlet yet introduced. Flowers 

 large, in fine spikes; very rich and showy. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per 

 doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



Charlemagne. A French introduction of the Giant type, with very 

 large, open flowers on massive spikes; color described by introducer 

 as sunrise-red, flaked darker, and marked with large creamy-white 

 blotches, densely dotted with purple-carmine. 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 col- 

 ored of all. 25 cts. each; ji2. 50 per doz. ; $18.00 per 100. 



Etendard. One of the choicest introductions of the famous French 

 Hybridiser, Lemoine, with immense Orchid-like flowers four inches and 

 over across. Upper petals rich cream tinted rose, lower petals marked 

 with large fiery-red blotches, clearly margined with bright yellow. 

 An exceedingly rich color combination. 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. 

 12 cts. each; .$1.25 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Europa. This magnificent European variety has been on the market 

 for several years, but is still scarce. It is considered by many experts 

 to be the best pure white yet introduced, having the finest spikes, the 

 best individual flowers, and the purest in its snowy whiteness. 20 cts. 

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



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

 pansv-purple; rich and novel. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 

 $12.00 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. 30 cts. 

 each; $3.00 per doz. 



La Couronne. A new and beautiful French variety with 

 flowers of largest size, of a creamy white, the throat blotched 

 with dark maroon bordered with pale yellow; one of the most 

 attractive of the recent introductions. 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz. 



Mrs. Frank Pendleton. All experts agree that this is one 

 of the finest varieties yet introduced. The flowers are of 

 largest size, borne on strong, straight spikes. In color a 

 lovely salmony-pink with brilliant deep, red blotches in the 

 throat. A color coml)ination rivalling many of the finest 

 Orchids in its richness, exquisite in every wav. 30 cts. each; 

 $3.00 per doz. 



A Spike of Gladiohis. 



Niagara A charming -American variety, with all ihe gocxT 

 qualities of America, but of a delicate cream yellow, lightly 

 marked and splashed with rosy carmine in the throat; very 

 large, open flowers on tall, straight spikes; beautiful asacut- 

 flower. 12 cts. each; $1.25 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 



Panama. An American introduction of sterling merit; is a 

 favorite wherever high grade varieties are grown. It is sim- 

 ilar to and lias all the good qualities of America, but in color 

 is a rich rose-pink. Unquestionably one of. the finest. 15 

 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



Peace. Immense pure white flowers with a touch of carmine 

 in the lower petals. These are borne on tall, graceful spikes; 

 a beautiful and exceedingly refined varietv. 15 cts. each; 

 $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



Sulpiiur King. The finest clear yellow yet introduced. A 

 bimch of this and Heliotrope together form one of the most: 

 striking color cohihinations that can be imagined. 15 cts. 

 each; $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



COLLECTIONS OF SUPERB NE1!V AND RARE GLADIOLUS. 



1 each of the above 14 sorts $2 50 I 6 each of the above 14 soits for $12 00' 



3 " " " 14 " 6 50 12 " " " 14 " 23 OO. 



Choice Named and Mixed Gladiolus are offered on pages 154 and 155. 



