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1 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 use- 

 ful of all 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. 

 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. 



A FEW CULTURAL NOTES. 



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, pro- 

 vided 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 suc- 

 cession of bloom may be had from July to Octolier by making plant- 

 ings 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. 



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

 which is usually along about the beginning of Octolier, lift the bulbs, 

 cutting off the stems, placing them in trays or shelves in an airy cel- 

 lar or some such place, where the temperature will not fall below 45 

 degrees, or over 60 degrees. In such a position they will keep per- 

 fectly 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 remainder 

 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 

 ten days. 



If Gladiolus are wanted hy mail, add 10 cts. per dozen for posfinje. Sinf/le bulbs 

 mailed free at prices given. 



Superb New and Rare Gladiolus. 



Gladioli 

 Deuil dk Carnot. 



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

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

 15 cts. each; $1.-50 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100. 



Cardinal. The most brilliant cardinal-scarlet yet introduced. 

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

 each; $1.25 per doz.; irS.OO per 100. 



Charlemagne. A French introduction of the Giant type, 

 with very large, open flowers on massive spikes; color de- 

 scribed 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. 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. 15 cts. each; $1.,50 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100. 



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 eigh'. of these huge flowers are open at one 

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

 display. 12 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



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

 shaded with pansy-purple; rich and novel. 20 cts. each; 

 $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Princeps. Immense wide-open amaryllis-like flowers of a 

 rich, dazzling scarlet, marked with white on the lower por- 

 tion, which serves to intensify the brilliancy of the scarlet. 10 

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



Niagara. A charming American variety, with all the good 

 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 as a cut- 

 flower. 25 cts. each; $-2..50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Sulphur King. The finest clear yellow yet introduced. A 

 bunch of this and Heliotrope together form one of the most 

 striking color combinations that can be imagined. 20 cts. 

 each; .'};2.00 per doz.; $1.5.00 per 100. 



Triomphe de Caen. Large flowers, with slightly frilled or 

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

 ing to pale rose. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per ]00. 



White Lady. We are fortunate in being able to ofier clean, 

 healthy American-grown bulbs of this grand variety, which is 

 still considered by the leading experts as the best white. 25 

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



COI.I.ECTIONS OF SUPERB NE^V AXO RARE GI.AmOI.US. 



1 each •f the akove 12 sorts $2 00 



3 " " " 12 " '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.v. 5 00 



6 each of the above 12 sorts for $9 50 



12 " " " 12 " 18 00 



Cliaice Named and Mixed Gladiolus are offered on pages 144 and 145. 



