30 /. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 



GLADIOLUS. 



The most satisfactory, the most desirable and the most popular 

 of all summer-flowering bulbs, and, from its great richness and 

 brilliancy of color, of almost every shade, it is one of the most 

 beautiful and striking flowers in cultivation. It is so easy to 

 grow, in any ordinary good garden soil, and so sure to bloom, 

 from July to November, that everyone should plant them. For 

 cutting they are unsurpassed, being very enduring, and will open 

 out to the last bud when placed in water. Plant from middle of 

 April to June, putting the bulbs about four inches deep and six 

 or eight inches apart. By planting at different times, ten days 

 or two weeks apart, a desirable succession of bloom will be 

 obtained throughout the season. To encourage all my patrons to 

 grow for themselves some of the really grand new Gladioli, I have 

 made the prices very low. These here offered are the cream of 

 the finest Gladioli now before the public, all of them the very 

 best of their class and thoroughly reliable. 



MON^Otrn MIXTURE. 



This is composed entirely of superb named varieties, and 

 embraces all colors, such as white, pink, reds of all shades, 

 yellow, striped and variegated, and is, I believe, the finest strain 

 of mixed Gladiolus offered. Particularly valuable for bedding 

 and massing, and sure to give great enjoyment. The bulbs are 

 all first-class and superior every way, and will produce a vast 

 amount of large and beautiful flowers. Those \vho are desirous 

 of making an effective display at little cost should certainly 

 plant them. 



Pirst-class size, 4 for 10c. ; doz., 25c. ; 100, $1.75, hy mail/ 

 by express, 100, $1.25; 1000, $10.00. 



OROFr'5 HYBRID 8EEDLIN0S. 



The star attraction of the Horticultural Building at the Pan- 

 American Exposition last year was Groff's Hybrid Gladiolus ; the 

 winners of Sixteen First Awards and the Gold Medal and Silver 

 Trophy. This magnificent collection is made up from the choice 

 varieties exhibited, presenting a size of bloom and range of color 

 never before seen, from the purest and most delicate tints to the most brilliant and strikingly vivid of 

 intense colors and including rare blues of such shades as lilac, clematis and heliotrope, practically 

 unknown and not offered elsewhere in the world. 



rirst-class Blooming Bulbs, each, 3 for 25c.; doz., 75c.; 100, $5.00 (by mail). 



CHILDSII, SUPERB MIXED. 



This magnificent Giant-flowering type of Gladiolus produces flowers of wonderfully varied and 

 peculiar beauty, and are of much stronger growth than others, with erect stems often four to five feet 

 and spikes of bloom fully two feet in length. They branch freely, so that many have three or four sep- 

 arate spikes. The flowers are very large, very enduring and perfect in form ; of the most beautiful 

 coloring imaginable, from the most delicate shades to the deepest and most showy of colors, including 

 markings and blendings of all colors, a combination and variety not even surpassed by Orchids. 

 {See Illustration.) Tirst-class Blooming Bulbs, each, 5c. ; doz., 40c. ; 100, $3.00 (6^/ maiZ). 



TWELVE riNE8T AND MO&T DISTINCT NAHf D GLADIOLUS. 



This selection is made up of the grandest named varieties, without exception, thus far introduced 

 to commerce. It has been made with great care, every variety in the collection having been selected by 

 reason of some special excellence in color, form or habit ; and of all the vast number of varieties of 

 Gladioli that has been offered these are the very best. It covers almost the entire range of color known 

 to this flower, and the varieties are the very finest for cutting. 



Augusta. Lovely pure white with blue anthers, Marie Lemoine. Creamy white, shaded lilac. 



Gladiolus. 



exceedingly chaste and delicate. Each, 5c. ; 

 doz., 50c. 



Brencbleijensis. Intense vivid scarlet, very bril- 

 liant and showy, extra long spikes ; an old 

 favorite. 



Ceres. Pure white with a silvery gleam, splashed 



or spotted with soft purplish rose. 

 Isaac Buchanan. A beautiful rich, clear yellow; 



very vigorous, and perfect spike. The best of 



its color. Each, 5c, ; doz., 50c. 

 John Bull. White, tinged with sulphur-yellow; 



very fine, 



Madame Monneret. A beautiful delicate rose; 



magnificent spikes, 

 Mai|. Lovely pure white, flaked with bright rosy 



crimson at the edges ; indescribably beautiful. 



Each, 5c, ; doz., 50c. 



lower petals showily marked with purple and 

 yellow ; strongly resembles a butterfly and is 

 exceedingly pretty. Each, 5c.; doz., 50c. 

 NIezinscott. Brilliant blood-red with rich, vel- 

 vety, very dark crimson blotches, and white 

 mottling at the throat. Each, 5c. ; doz., 50c, 

 Na|)oleon III. Deep rich scarlet with w^hite line in 



each petal and pure white throat, 

 8hakest)eare. Pearly wdiite, slightly flushed wath 

 carmine-rose and with a large rosy blotch ; 

 very beautiful. Each, 10c, ; doz,, SI. 00, 

 Wm. Falconer. Delicate pale pink and blush ; 

 extra tall spikes and immense flowers. Each, 

 5c, ; doz,, 50c, 

 Prices, excejjt as noted. Tirst-class blooming 

 bulbs, each, 3c.; doz., 25c. (hy mail). 



Rates per 100 and 1000 of any variety upon appli- 

 cation. 



