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WM. HENRY MAULE. Inc., PHILADELPHIA, PA., 1924 



Maule's Select Gladioli 



First Size Bulbs 



The gladiolus is one of the most popular and beautiful of the summer flowering bulbs with tall spikes of flowers, some 2 feet or more in 

 height. Of almost every desirable color, blotched and spotted in the most curious manner. They have absolutely no insect enemies and no 

 diseases, and best of all, they will grow and bloom In any soil. We have never known any one to fail with them. Try them and be convinced. 



Illustration of types to be found in 



Maule's Extra Fine Mixed Gladioli 



A superior selection of the best large flowering varieties; many of which are high priced 

 varieties which, if sold under name, would cost many times what we are charging for them 

 In mixture. We know this to be the best mixture you can buy, assuring a wide range of 

 colors from the richest red to the most delicate white and pastel shades. We offer these 

 bulbs at very moderate prices, so that you maj' obtain a large quantity of them in order to 

 get a greater variety of colors. Plant at intervals for a succession of bloom. 

 3 for 25 cciits; 85 cents per doxen; 35 for $1.60; 50 for $3.00; $5.50 per 100, postpaid. 

 By express, not prepaid, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. 



Maule's Choice Mixed Gladioli 



A splendid, well balanced mixture containing a marvelous variety of bright colors, many 

 charmingly blended, striped and blotched. For brilliancy these gladiolus cannot be sur- 

 passed. Those who wish a wide variety of colors for garden decoration or cut-flowers should 

 plant liberally of this choice mixture. 

 3 for 80 ceiits; 75 cents per dozen; 35 for SI. 40; 50 for $2.75; $5.00 per 100, postpaid. 

 By express, not prepaid, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 



8 Choice Named Gladioli 



From a large list of named gladioli, we have selected 24 varieties, which we consider the 

 best as to color, form and [size of flowers. We ofl"er 8 varieties on this page and 16 on the 

 opposite one. Many prefer named sorts, which allows them to have just the colors they 

 most desire. 



America 



A beautiful soft shell-pink color, tinged lavender; growth and habit 

 perfect . Too well known to need comment. Fine for cut flowers. 

 10 cents eacli; 3 for 35 cents; 00 cents per dozen; 25 for SI. 75, postpaid. 



Halley 



Enormous open flowers of a delicate salmon pink shading lighter to 

 the centre, with a cream yellow and carmine blotch. Very early. 

 10 cents eacti; 3 for 25 cents; 90 cents per dozen; 25 for SI. 75, postpaid. 



Mrs. Francis King* 



Large flowers of a light scarlet color, or better described as flame 

 pink, are about 4}^ Inches across. Spikes always have 5 to 6 flowers 

 open at one time. For^garden effect or cut flowers it is one of the best. 

 10 cents each; 3 tor 35 cents; 90 cents per dozen; 35 for S1.75, postpaid. 



Mrs. W. E. Fryer 



A gorgeous orange scarlet, rich and showy. Finest bedding variety 

 of its color, a leading cut flower of striking beauty and appearance. 

 30 cents eaali; 3 for 50 cents; SI. 75 per dozen; 25 for S3.35, postpaid. 



For 



$1.00 



we will send, 

 postpaid, 

 one each of 

 the 8 Choice 

 Named 

 Gladioli. 



Niagara 



Large, well opened flowers on long, straight spikes; the color is a rich 

 cream, while the lower petals blend to canary yellow. Free flowering. 

 15 cents each; 3 for 40 cents; SI. 50 per dozen; 35 for S3.75, postpaid. 



Panama 



The best rose colored gladiolus. Very long spikes of large, deep rose 

 self colored flowers. Always attracts attention wherever grown. 

 15 cents eaoli; S for 40 cents; SI. 50 per dozen; 35 for 83.75, postpaid. 



Peace 



Grand white flowers, very large, with pale lilac feathering and claret 

 blotch on lower petals. Tall graceful spikes with flowers nicely placed. 

 15 cents each; 3 (or 40 cents; $1.50 per dozen; 35 for S3.75, postpaid. 



Schwaben 



One of the very finest pale yellow varieties; 

 shading to a soft sulphur yellow when opening. 

 30 cents eaeli; 3 for 50 cents; S1.50 per dozen; 



I clear canary yellow 

 Very attractive. 

 35 for S3.75, postpaid. 



