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DREER'S SELECT GLADIOLUS ^ord ui y) . 



The interest developed in the Gladiolus during the past few years has been Iremendous, 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 attractive 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. 



For best results they should have a sunny position. A good sandy 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, the large bulbs being covered about six inches deep, smaller ones from three to four inches. 



They are very effective in lines or beds or when planted among Roses, Pseonies, Shrubbery, etc. 



In cutting Gladiolus for the house, it is best to cut the spikes as soon as the first one or two lower flowers are open. The remain- 

 der 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, and as a rule the colors are more refined when developed in the house. 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. 



DREER'S "BLUE AND GOLD" GLADIOLUS. 



The two varieties, Baron Hulot and Sulphur King, shown in colors on the plate opposite, make what is perhaps one of the most 

 effective color combinations possible when planted together in the garden, and particularly so when cut and a few spikes placed to- 

 gether in a vase, and we feel sure that anyone who grows these two beautiful sorts will be more than pleased with them. 



BARON HULOT. 



A really fine blue Gladiolus, in color a rich, royal violet-blue, 

 a good grower with well expanded flowers, very effective when 

 cut and used in conjuction with Sulphur King or other yellow 

 varietv. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 

 per 1000. 



SULPHUR KING. 



This splendid variety is generally conceded to be the finest 

 clear yellow yet introduced. It produces extra long spikes well 

 filled with its attractive .flowers which are of good size. 15 cts. 

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



3 each of the Blue and Gold Gladiolus for $ .50 



12 

 25 

 50 



for. 

 for, 

 for 



1.85 

 3.50 

 6.50 



SUPERB NEW AND RARE GLADIOLUS. 



The twelve sorts offered below are all extra high grade and will be a real surprise to those who are only familiar with the older 

 varieties. 



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 colored of all. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



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 com- 

 bination. 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. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 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. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 

 $10. 0C per 100. 



Golden West. We are glad to be able to again offer this fine 

 American introduction. Its well rounded flowers of unusual 

 substance are of a bright orange-scarlet overlaid with a golden 

 suffusion, the lower petals spotted with yellow and faintly 

 traced with violet. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 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.; $18.00 per 100. 



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.; $18.00 per 100. 



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 combination rivalling many of the finest 

 Orchids in its richness, exquisite in every way. 20 cts. each; 

 $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Pink Perfection. This magnificent imported sort has 

 attracted great attention at the exhibitions both in this coun- 

 try and in Europe, the color is a soft appleblossom pink with 

 chamois suffusion that is very attractive, and is considered one 

 of the choicest of the recent introductions. 15 cts. each; $1.50 

 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Schwaben. A most meritorious imported variety of wonderful 

 vigor, with strong erect spikes and large well expanded flowers 

 of a clear canary yellow with a small blotch of deep garnet in 

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



COLLECTIONS OF SUPERB NEW AND RARE GLADIOLIS. 



1 each of the above 12 sorts $2 00 



3 " " " 12 " 5 n0 



6 each of the above 12 sorts for. 

 12 " " " 12 " . 



.$10 00 

 . 19 00 



Choice Named and Mixed Gladiolus are offered on pages 161 and 162 



