DREER'S SELECT GLADIOLUS 



The interest developed in the Gladiolus during the past few years has been tremendous, 

 and thousands of bulbs are now planted annually where dozens were used in the past. Their 

 present popularity is sure to continue and increase, as they are, without doubt, the most at- 

 tractive and useful of all summer-flowering bulbs, and, as a cut flower through the summer 

 and autumn months, hold a place that cannot be taken by any other flower. 



Wonderful 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. 



Note. We supply all varieties in strictly select No. 1 bulbs. 



GLADIOLUS in Mixture 



Our mixtures offered below are made up of fine varieties, not the common 

 sorts, which produce themselves so freely, and are all strictly selected 

 — - first size bulbs, and sure to give satisfactory results. 



Gold Medal Gladiolus 



We grow this magnificent strain for the express "purpose of being able to 



supply many of our customers who want something decidedly better than 



the usual run of mixtures and who do not care for the named sorts. When 



Gladiolus are grown in mixture they are liable to deteriorate, and finally 



contain only a few colors. To avoid this we grow small blocks of a large 



number of exquisite colors, many of them high-priced sorts, from which these 



mixtures are made, which insures results which cannot be had in any other way, 



and if you wish something really extra fine, these are sure to please you. 



Gold Medal Section No. 1. This contains all the scarlet, blood-red, garnet, 

 amaranth, and similar rich shades of color in great diversity. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per 

 doz.; $5.50 per 100. 



Gold Medal Section No. 2. This is composed of the white, yellow, and delicate 

 shades of pink, rose, etc., and is especially valuable for cutting. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. 

 per doz.; $5.50 per 100. 



Gold Medal Section No. 3. In this section are included the blue, heliotrope, lilac, 

 mauve and similar tints. A lady customer on seeing a bunch of these, called them 

 "pansy colors," which aptly describes them. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 



Gold Medal Hybrid Gladiolus 



Primulinus Hybrids Mixed 



This mixture is certain to produce some beautiful flowers mostly 

 in tones running from light yellow to orange, apricot and crimson; 

 for description of this type see page 123. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00 

 per 100; $28.00 per 1000. 



Gold Medal Mixture. This contains some each of the above 

 sections, a wonderful diversity in color; by far the finest mixture 

 of Gladioli ever offered. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 

 100; $45.00 per 1000. 



GENERAL COLLECTION CHOICE NAMED GLADIOLUS 



In addition to the Peerless Named sorts and the Twelve Superb sorts offered on the following pages, we offer below a very select 

 list of named varieties, each one quite distinct and first class in every way. 



Alice Tiplady. This fine variety is classed as a Primulinus 

 hybrid, in color, rich orangy saffron. A very popular sort. 

 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 



Anna Eberius. Rich, warm rhodamine purple with dark 

 Bordeaux centre; large flowers on strong stems. 10 cts. each; 

 $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 



Gretchen Zang. A lovely tone of soft pink with scarlet mark- 

 ings on the lower petals. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 

 per 100. 



Le Marechal Foch. This might briefly be described as an im- 

 proved America, having the same soft flesh-pink color, but with 

 much larger blooms and coming into flower two weeks earlier. 

 Of unusually strong, vigorous growth with splendid straight, 

 well-filled spikes. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



Mrs. Dr. Norton. A dainty "peaches and cream" color com- 

 bination of white, soft pink and primrose yellow. Exquisite for 

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



Mrs. Francis King. A striking shade of light scarlet or flame 



color; one of the most effective. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; 



$6.50 per 100. 

 Odin. Deep salmon-pink with carmine blotch on lower petals, 



a warm color combination, large flowers on strong stems. Very 



early. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 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 variety. 10 cts. each; $1.00 



per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 

 Rose Ash. A very strong grower with long spikes of large flowers 



of a smoky old-rose color. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 



per 100. 

 Schwaben. This is considered one of the best and freest growing 



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

 Virginia or Scarlet Princeps. Rich, dazzling scarlet, makes 



a gorgeous display. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 

 Wilbrink. A favorite variety for cutting; very early flowering, 



color delicate pink. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 



Collections of Choice Named Gladiolus 



1 each of the above 12 sorts, 12 bulbs $1 15 I . 6 each of the above 12 sorts, 72 bulbs $5 00 



3 each of the above 12 sorts, 36 bulbs 3 00 | 12 each of the above 12 sorts, 144 bulbs 9 00 



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