BULBS AND PLANTS. 



Lovett's Ne Plus Ultra Gladiolus. 



The Gladio 

 lus is the 

 brightest gem 

 in the galaxj- 



of summer flowers. In popularity it ranks with 

 the Rose and the Chrysanthemum, From its 

 v^^.. . great richness and brilliancy of color, of almost 



every shade, it is one of the most beautiful and 

 striking flowers in cultivation. No other plant is at once so 

 magnificent in effect, so easy to grow and so certain to bloom. 

 The flowering season extends from June to November, as the many 

 vai ieties have each their owni time to bloom. All may be grown in an}- 

 fairly rich garden soil. Plant in May, placing the bulbs four in- 

 ches deep and six or eight inches apart. After the first frost take U]) 

 the bulbs, dry thoroughly in the shade, cut off the tops and store in 

 baskets or paper bags in any dry place, where potatoes will not 

 freeze dui'ing winter. Gladiolus are admirably adapted for gi'oup- 

 ing among shrubbery, or ih mass, or for planting in the bordei-, 

 and make fine plants for the conservatory. Most of the varieties 

 may be forced slowly in winter. Thej^ are most valuable for cutting 

 for bouquets and vases ; every spike coming to its full development 

 to the last bud, when placed in water. This last feature is of the ut- 

 most importance as a home may be magnificently decorated with 

 cut bloom during a whole smnmer by means of an inconsiderable 

 outlay for a few dozen of our splendid bulbs. 



OUR GRAND OFFER. 



Twenty choicest named varieties by mail for $1.50. (Each variety 

 carefully labeled.) 



The offer of twenty superb named varieties of Gladiolus for only 

 11.50 postpaid is entirely unprecedented. To encourage one and all 

 to grow for themselves some of the really grand new^ Gladiolus we 

 have made the price thus low. These following are the cream of the 

 host of named varieties. Each one has been selected for some spe- 

 cial excellence in color, form and habit. A large, soimd blooming 

 bulb of each, correctly labeled wall be mailed for only $1.50, or three 

 of each for 14.00. 



Shades of Red. 



African. Entirely distinct and novel color, slaty brown and scar- 

 let, streaked with pure white. Large white blotch. Fine den.se 

 spike. Remarkable. 



Brenchylensis. Bright deep scarlet, brilliant bedder, long spike. 

 Flamboyant. Large flower, bright scarlet, shaded wnth fire red. 

 IM^teor. Brilliant dark red, large pure white blotch, $1.50. 

 Romulus. Very brilliant blackish red, white blotch and white 

 lines on lower petals. 



White and Very Light. 



Amalthee. Long spike, large flowers, pure white, large rich violet flakes, velvety violet throat. 

 Ansel,. White shghtly tinted flesh, blotched light carmine. 



Archduchess IMarie Christine. Very large flowers, pearly white, tinted rose, flamed lilac, darker in lower petals 

 Deficatissima. White, slightly tinged, margined and flamed soft csrmine and lilac. Very fine. 

 John Bull. White, slightly tinged with sulphur yellow. 



