
Dreer’s Select GLADIOLUS—Continued 

Dreer’s Popular Gladiolus 
46-123 Albatros. A tall snow white 
without a trace of any other color. 
46-147 Bagdad. Very pleasing smoky 
old rose blooms of large size. 
46-171 Betty Nuthall. A _ universal 
favorite with magnificent blooms of rich 
coral-pink shaded with yellow. A 
picturesque variety. 
46-231 Coronation. A soft salmon 
shading to cream and with creamy 
yellow throat. Very beautiful. 
46-236 Creve Couer. A very unusual 
burnt-orange color, tinted slate gray and 
with rich throat markings. Tall, straight 
spikes. 
46-243 Debonair. La France pink 
shading to shell pink with creamy throat 
blotch, lightly peppered pink. 
46-255 Dr. F. E. Bennett. A most 
dependable variety with bright scarlet 
blooms having white spearhead mark- 
ings. 
46-267 Duna. Soft light pinkish buff 
shading to pale yellow at the base. 
46-279 Excellence. A deep orange- 
vermilion; almost a self-color. 
46-285 Flaming Sword. Bright scar- 
let-red flowers which bloom quite early. 
Forms a gorgeous flower spike. 
Any of the above: 10c each; 3 for 
Aristocrats 
46-159 Beacon. Clear bright rose- 
scarlet with large creamy blotch in the 
throat. Exceptionally showy. 15c each; 
3 for 35c; 12 for $1.10; 25 for $2.00. 
46-327 Golden Chimes. An exhibition 
variety with densely ruffled light yellow 
flowers. 15c each; 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.10; 
25 for $2.00. 
46-341 Golden Goddess. Plant Pat- 
ent No. 77. Deep rich yellow. 20c each; 
3 for 45c; 12 for $1.40; 25 for $2.50. 
46-417 Margaret Beaton. Large pure 
white flowers with small orange-scarlet 
blotch in throat. 30c each; 3 for 75c; 
12 for $2.50; 25 for $4.50. 
46-447 Milford. Very large spikes with 
slightly ruffled, azure blue flowers. 15c 
each; 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.10; 25 for $2.00. 
46-471 Miss New Zealand. Salmon- 
apricot suffused rose. Peach blotch. 20é 
each; 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.50. 
46-525 Myrna. A tall, heavily ruffled 
variety of ivory white. A grand exhibi- 
tion variety. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 
12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.00. 
46-648 Rosa von Lima. A _ sensa- 
tional light rose with attractive throat 
markings. 15c each; 3 for 35c; 12 for 
$1.10; 25 for $2.00. 
46-660 Shirley Temple. Creamy white 
with rich cream throat. 12c each; 3 for 
30c; 12 for $1.10; 25 for $1.75. 
46-714 Vagabond Prince. Iridescent 
garnet-brown; lighter throat with glow- 
ing scarlet spot on lower petals. 12c 
each; 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00; 25 for 
$1.75. 
46-750 Yellow Emperor. A splendid 
clear light yellow exhibition sort. 12c 
each; 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.75. 


46-315 Giant Nymph. Large blooms of 
light salmon-rose with a luminous sheen. 
An exceptionally pretty variety. 
46-330 Golden Dream. Rich golden 
yellow flower spikes on tall, straight 
stems. Beautifully formed. 
46-412 Mammoth White. Imposing 
spikes with very large, pure white 
flowers. 
46-483 Mrs. Frank Pendleton. An 
exquisite pale salmon-pink with dark 
markings in the throat. Forms a 
gorgeous flower spike. 
46-495 Mrs. Leon Douglas. Huge 
salmon-rose flowers often heavily splash- 
ed with scarlet. Develops truly sensa- 
tional spikes of artistic proportion. 
46-578 Picardy. The most outstanding 
Gladiolus of recent introduction. Giant 
shrimp pink blooms arranged in glorious 
spikes. 
46-600 Pride of Wanakah. Very at- 
tractive, free growing Gladiolus with 
well-formed large blooms of an exquisite 
lavender-rose color. 
46-612 Primrose Princess. A very 
fine light yellow of a beautiful primrose 
shade. Tall and sturdy. 
25c; 12 for 75c; 25 for $1.25, prepaid. 

Dreer’s Superior 
Mixed Gladiolus 
These mixtures are made up of innumer- 
able giant-flowering sorts of all colors. 
The larger sizes will quite naturally pro- 
duce somewhat larger spikes than the 
smaller ones, and the latter should not 
be planted too late in the season. 
46-805 Jumbo Size (diameter of 137 
inches and over) 12 for 70c; 25 for $1.25; 
100 for $4.50; 250 for $10.00, prepaid. 
46-807 No. 1 Size (diameter of 13 inches 
and over) 12 for 50c; 25 for 85c; 100 for 
$3.25; 250 for $7.50, prepaid. 
45-810 No. 2 Size (diameter 14-13 inches) 
12 for 40c; 25 for 70c; 100 for $2.50; 
250 for $5.50, prepaid. 
46-813 No. 3 Size (diameter 1-1 inches) 
12 for 30c; 25 for 50c; 100 for $1.75; 
250 for $3.75, prepaid. 
With each. shipment of Gladiolus we 
shall enclose the Dreer leaflet on the 
control of Gladiolus thrips in the gar- 
den. The bulbs supplied have been 
treated and are entirely thrips-free. 

The Gladiolus sy 4. c. Beale 
The gardener interested in successful 
Gladiolus culture will find many help- 
ful suggestions in this splendid book 
which includes the culture in the gar- 
den as well as under glass. $1.25, post- 
paid. 

Fall Blooming Bulbs 
Order Your Bulbs of these Now 
for delivery in July or August 
which is their proper planting 
season. 
Colchicum 
Meadow Saffron 
Plant bulbs when received and cover 5 
to 6 inches deep with rich sandy soil. They 
will bloom this fall and make foliage next 
spring. Fine for the garden or for growing 
in saucers without water. After blooming 
indoors transplant the bulbs to the garden. 
40-072 Autumnale Major. Exquisite 
large Crocus-like flowers of an appealing 
bright lavender color. Blooms during 
the month of October. 40c each; 
3 for $1.10; 12 for $4.00. 
40-070 Bornmuelleri. This is the giant 
among the autumn flowering Colchicum 
bearing extra-large and well-formed cup- 
shaped blooms of a lovely rosy lilac color 
giving a splendid effect during October. 
Perfectly hardy and long lived. 50c each; 
3 for $1.35; 12 for $5.00. 
40-071 Lilac Wonder. 
uniform shade of lilac-mauve. 
An appealing 
Very 
large and extremely free flowering. 
60c each; 3 for $1.65; 12 for $6.00. 

Lycoris radiata 
40-630 Lycoris radiata 
September Spider Lily 
Order now for July delivery and plant 
upon receipt to secure flowers this year. 
Place three bulbs in a five-inch pot. If 
planted after August they will develop 
foliage only. Keep foliage growing during 
the winter and spring. The leaves develop 
after the showy salmon-rose flowers which 
appear from September to November. The 
long protruding stamens add considerable 
interest. This often is erroneously called 
Nerine or Guernsey Lily. Mammoth Bulbs: 
3 for 36c; 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.00; 
100 for $7.50. 
Sternbergia 
Autumn Daffodil A 
40-885 Lutea. Very pretty, dwarf 
autumn-flowering bulbs with blooms 
like a glorified yellow Crocus. Should 
have a rather dry sunny position and 
well drained lime soil. Cover 4 inches 
deep. Provide a layer of leaves for 
winter protection. July delivery. 3 for 
50c; 12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.00. 

All Bulbs offered in this catalog are sent ‘‘PREPAID’’ : 77 
