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GLADIOLUS. 



The most attractive of all summer-flowering bulbs are the Gladioli. 

 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 mixtures 

 and in named sorts. 



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 stablemanure 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 sub- 

 stitute, 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, 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 October, lift the 

 bulbs, cutting off the stems, placing them in trays or shelves in 

 an airy cellar or some such place, where the temperature will 

 not fall below 45 degrees, or over 60 degrees. In such a posi- 

 tion they will keep perfectly 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 re- 

 xnainder will open in the house. Remove the faded flowers, cut 

 3. little off the stem, and change the water every day; treated in 

 this way, a spike will last a week or ten days. 



If Gladiolus are wanted by mail, add 10 cts. per dot. for 

 postage. Single bulbs mailed withozti additional charge. 



^ " ^ Gladiolus America. 



FOURTEEN FINEST NEW AND RARE GI.ADIOI.lTS. 



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



able from any other source, either here or in Europe. 



America. Conceded to be one of the finest varieties for cutting 

 or bedding ever sent out; color a beautiful soft flesh-pink; 

 orchid-like in its coloring and texture; growth and habit per- 

 fect. 10 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz. ; $5.50 per KlO. 



61anche. This is the finest white of the Giant type, immense 

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

 12 cts. each; $1-25 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100. 



Blue Jay (Baron Hulot). Rich, royal violet-blue. This, 

 when cut in combination with Sulphur King, is truly exquisite. 

 10 cts each; $1.00 per doz.; §6.50 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.; $8.00 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-car- 

 mine, offered in France this season at 2 francs (40 cts.) each. 

 A good stock enables us to supply them at 20 cts. each; $2.00 

 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Dawn. A beautiful soft shell-pink, slightly pencilled in throat; 

 exquisite as a cut flower, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



Oeuil de Carnot. A superb French introduction, with large, 

 open flowers of velvety crimson-maroon, shaded with black; 

 the richest colored of all. (See illustration on page 162. ) 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



One each of the above 14 new and rare 



and most exclusive collection offered, a number of them unprocur- 



Eucharis. Large well -opened flowers on long spikes, of a 

 delicate blush-white, blotched slightly deeper; a charming, 

 dainty coloring. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 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. 



La Candeur. Of special value, owing to its being the latest 

 of all to flower. Large, well-rounded flowers of creamy-white, 

 with rosy markings in spikes 4 to 5 feet high. 12 cts. each; 

 $1.:J5 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



Niagara. A charming new Americaii variety, with all the good 

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

 marked and splashed with rosy-carmine; very large, open 

 flowers on tall, straight spikes; beautiful as a cut-flower. 25 

 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



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

 rich, dazzling scarlet, marked with white on the lower portion, 

 which serves to intensify the brilliancy of the scarlet. 20 cts. 

 each; $1.75 per doz.; $12.50 per 100. 



Sulphur King. The finest clear yellow yet introduced. A 

 bunch of this and Klue Jay together form one of the most 

 striking color combinations that can be imagined. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 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. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. ; $::0 00 per 100, 

 sorts for $2.25, Three of each for $6.00 



Gladiolus Choice Named sort* and mixed varieties are offered on pages 162 and 163. 



