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DREERS SELECT GLADIOLUS 



(SWORD LILY) 



veloped in the Gladiolus during the past few years has been tremendous, and 



s are now planted annually where dozens were used in the past. Their present 



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. 



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 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, 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. 



For complete cultural directions see our new book, Hints on the 

 Growing of Bulbs. Price 25cts. or free to customers who ask for it 

 when ordering. 



Gladiolus Mrs. Frank P3ndleton 



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 salmon-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. 15 cts. each: 

 $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Schwaben. A most meritorious imported variety of won- 

 derful 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. 15 cts. each: $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 

 per 100. 



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. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 

 100. 



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 old varieties. 

 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. 15 cts. each; $1.50 

 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

 Deuii de Carnot. A superb velvety crimson-maroon, shaded with 

 black; the richest colored of all. 25 cts. each; $2.50 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 combination. 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz. 

 EuchariS. Large well-opened flowers on long spikes, of a delicate blush- 

 white blotched slightly deeper; a charming, dainty coloring. 15 cts. 

 each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

 Eugene Lefebvre. Another of Lemoine' s newer giant varieties, beau- 

 tifully formed flowers of bright pink, throat spotted and dotted with 

 purplish amaranth and cream. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



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. 

 General Langlois. Enormous, wide-open amaryllis-like 

 flowers of rich cherry-rose or fuchsia color, suffused with deep 

 rosy- red in the throat and light cream markings on the lower 

 petals. Six to eight of these huge flowers are open at one 

 time on the tall spikes, making a most showy and attractive 

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

 La Couronne. A new and beautiful French variety with 

 flowers of largest size, of a creamy- white, the throat blotcbed 

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

 attractiveoftherecentintroductions. 35cts. each; $3. 50 per doz. 



COLLECTIONS OF SUPERB NEW AND RARE GLADIOLUS 



1 each of the above 12 sorts, 12 bulbs. $2.25 | 6 each of the above 1 2 sorts, 72 bulbs $11.00 



3 " " " 12 " 36 bulbs 6.00 



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Our Gold Medal Mixed Gladiolui offered on page 144 are extra fine 



