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Ten Peerless Gladioli 



Those who are interested in a list of the very best Gladioli will find 



here 10 varieties each of which is in a class by itself. 



Carmen Sylva. This occupies a universal place as the best pure 

 white Gladiolus. The flowers are extra large. They are well placed 

 on a tall slender stem. 3 for 25c; 80c per doz.; S4.50 per 100. 



Dr. F. E. Bennett. A vivid fiery scarlet so bright that one cannot 

 imagine anything more brilliant. Tall, heavy spikes closely set with 

 large massive blooms. 3 for 20c; 6Sc. per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 



Golden Measure. The giant flowers are the pure yellow of refined 

 gold. They are slightly ruffled with a petal te.xture and substance that 

 holds up well under the hottest sun. Forms splendid free blooming 

 spikes. 3 for 20c; 65c per doz.; S3. 50 per 100. 



Minuet. Clear light lavender with just a hint of opalescent shading. 

 In our opinion this is still the finest of all lavender varieties. 12c each; 

 Sl.OO per doz.; S7.00 per 100. 



Mrs. Frank Pendleton. Satiny salmon-pink flowers which flare wide 

 open and show a large blotch of velvety crimson in the throat. The 

 combination is most pleasing and harmonious. A very robust variety. 

 3 for 20c; 65c per doz.; S3. 50 per 100. 



Mrs. Leon Doug^las. This is really a ven,- lovely variety of e.xception- 

 ally strong growth. A most pleasing luminous coral rose flaked with 

 ruby red. 3 for 25c; 75c per doz.; S4.00 per 100. 



Panama. A deep rich pink free from any markings. It is a very 

 beautiful shade. 3 for 20c; 65c per doz.; S3.50 per 100. 



Scarlet Wonder. Immense flowers of glowing brilMant pure scarlet. 

 When well grown it is hard to believe that any variety can be larger or 

 more vividly striking in either flower or spike. 3 for 20c; 65c per doz.; 

 S3. 50 per 100. 



Veilchenblau. The most rugged of the blues forming a most sturdy, 

 upright spike well filled with fine large flowers. It is a true mid-blue 

 with just a faint suggestion of Iris coloring. A lovely sort. 12c each; 

 Sl.OO per doz.; S7.00 per 100. 



W. H. Phipps. A really novel Gladiolus with clear pink blooms over- 

 laid with a warm glow of salmon rose. The lower petals are faintly 

 flecked ruby red. Manv gardeners consider this the finest of all 

 Gladioli. 3 for 25c; 75c per doz.; S4.00 per 100. 



Collections of Ten Peerless Gladioli 



3 each of the above 10 sorts, 30 bulbs S2 00 



6 each of the above 10 sorts, 60 bulbs 3 75 



12 each of the above 10 sorts, 120 bulbs 7 00 



25 each of the above 10 sorts, 250 bulbs 11 00 



Dreer's Gold Medal Blends 



Mixtures of Gladioli can never represent what the gardener expects from 

 tliem unless they have been blended from named varieties that have been grown 

 separately. Only in this way is the gardener sure to receive a well-balanced color 

 representation combined with the size and strong habit as found only in the 

 better sorts offered separately. These Gold Medal blends are therefore just the 

 thing for the gardener who is through with the ordinary general mixtures. 



Gold Medal Section No. 1. For 



this we have chosen from a wide 

 range of varieties the warmer colors 

 such as scarlet, bright red, crimson, 

 garnet, maroon, and amaranth to- 

 gether with certain of the deeper 

 shades of tyrian rose. Only large 

 flowered sorts are represented. 3 

 for 15c; 55c per doz.; $2.75 per 100; 

 $25.00 per 1000. 



Gold Medal Section No. 2. This 

 includes lighter colors such as white, 

 cream, yellow, and the many deli- 

 cate shades of pink and salmon-rose. 

 This section is very valuable for cut- 

 ting. 3 for 15c; 55c per doz.; S2.75 

 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 



Gold Medal Section No. 3. Com- 

 prises many hue shades of blue, 

 running from light lilac to velvety 

 purple. There are splendid shades 

 of amethyst and mauve besides 

 velvety purple and heliotrope. It 

 represents a complete range of what 

 may be called pansy colors. 3 for 

 20c; 70c per doz.; $4.00 per 100; 

 $35.00 per 1000. 



Gold Medal Blend. And here we 

 have a carefully composed blend 

 of all colors represented by a good 

 color balance which gives full con- 

 sideration to the marvelous diversity 

 of tints, shades, and markings. 3 for 

 15c; 55c per doz.; $2.75 per 100; 

 $25.00 per 1000. 



Mrs. Frank Pendleton 



Primulinus Hybrid 

 Gladioli 



For graceful form and brilliance of colors the 

 Primulinus Hybrid Gladioli are in a class by them- 

 selves. They have proved to do well even during 

 the hot and dry weather. The well-shaped blooms 

 are artistically arranged on long, slender, but 

 strong spikes. It is, however, their range of colors 

 that is valued by most gardeners above all other 

 characteristics. It runs from the palest cream, 

 through primrose and saffron, to deep golden 

 yellow; from salmon and apricot to shades of 

 orange, copper, and bronze; and there are also 

 splendid pinks, scarlets, and crimsons. This is 

 made up from named, large flowered varieties and 

 greatly superior to the general mixtures. 3 for 15c; 

 50c per doz.; 82.75 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. 



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