Will You Have a Garden of Gladioli Next Summer? 



W r Hybrids, Mixed, Half-hardy perennial, 



V Cl OCIItt usually treated as an annual. A flower of 

 delicate colors, suitable for bedding, borders or window- 

 boxes, of a trailing habit. Height, 1 foot. Colors in this 

 mixture. Blue, Lilac, Pink, Rose, and White. Sow in the 

 open ground in May. Soak seed in warm water before 

 planting. Transplant to 2 feet. Sunshine desirable. Season 

 of bloom, August, September, October. Price, pkt. 10 cts., 

 Vsoz^ 20 cts., Hoz. 35 cts., oz. $1.25. 



Mixed. Tender biennial, 

 in mild climate. A favorite 

 very 



Wallflower, 



in European gardens. Its fragrant, dwarfed spikes are v( 

 useful in making bouquets. Height, 1 lo feet. Sow seed 



in 



hotbed, transplant to pots. Colors in this rnixture. Yellow, 

 Orange, Purple, etc. If brought indoors in winter, the plants 

 will give continuous bloom. Wallflower is one of the loveliest 

 of the old-fashioned flowers. It will add a charm to any 

 garden. Price, pkt. 15 cts., J^oz. 65 cts., Moz. $1. 



7 {nnifk Sometimes called Youth and Old Age. Half- 

 c^llllltci. hardy annual. This flower is emblematic of the 

 fall of the year, with its richly, blending, autumnal colors. 

 It will still be in bloom when nearly all the other flowers have 

 been killed by frost. There is now a very wide range of color. 

 No garden should be without it. It is very easily grown. 

 Sow seed in the spring in the open ground, preferably in rows. 

 Thin to 6 inches. Blooms in August, September, and October. 



Elegans, Double, Mixed. This mixture contains a com- 

 bination of beautiful assorted colors ranging from bright 

 yellow to magenta. Height, 2 feet. It will prove an attractive 

 assortment. Price, pkt. 10 cts., Koz. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



Lilliput, Double, Mixed. The Lilliput is a miniature 

 Zinnia. It grows about 1 foot high, bearing a profusion of 

 small, double flowers about 1 inch in diameter. The range of 

 rich, soft colors is very beautiful. This mixture will make a 

 most fascinating garden bed, and is equally valuable as a 

 border. Price, pkt. 15 cts., ^oz. 20 cts., Moz. 35 cts., oz. $1.25. 



GLADIOLI 



Great attention has been paid to Gladioli of recent years, and they are coming to be con- 

 sidered our most valuable midsummer flower. The bright colors are very decorative in the 

 garden, and lend themselves very readily for decorative eff^ects. By cutting when the lowest 

 flower opens, the others open in succession and remain fresh for over a week. There is bloom the 

 first season from bulbs and the price now is within the reach of all. There are literally hundreds 

 of varieties under cultivation. The eight which we off"er are among the very finest that have so 

 far been produced and giving a wide variety of color. 



Gladioli are very simple of cultivation. They will do well in any except heavy clay soil. 

 The bulbs should be planted about 3 inches in the ground and 8 inches apart in the row. By 

 planting at intervals of two weeks during the spring a succession of blooms may be had from 

 August until frost. Water them freely during the period of their growth and particularly when 

 the buds begin to show color. Before the ground freezes in the fall, the bulbs should be dug up 

 and stored in a cool, dry, frost-proof place until spring. Don't fail to have a garden of Gladioli 

 next summer. 



America. Lavender-pink. The large flowers are almost 



orchid-like in color and texture. 

 Baron Hulot. Rich violet-blue. Valuable in contrast with 



Niagara and Yellow Hammer. 

 Mrs. Francis King. Vermilion-scarlet. The most eff'ective, 



decorative variety. 

 Mrs. Frank Pendleton. Salmon-pink with deep red blotches 



on three lower petals. Flowers very large. 

 Niagara. Cream-yellow with bright carmine markings in the 



throat. 



Peace. Pure white with pale violet on lower petals. Very 

 large flowers. Plant early. 



Peace Gladioli 



War. Blood-red, shaded crim- 

 son-black. 



Yellow Hammer. Pure yellow with light markings of red in 

 the throat. 



Prices for any of the above, delivered, 7 cts. each, 75 cts. 

 per doz., $5 per 100 



Super-Standard Gladiolus Mixture. This mixture is made 

 up largely of the above varieties and is off"ered as one that 

 is sure to bring the most charming results. Varieties have 

 been blended so that the lighter colors are predominant. 

 Price, delivered, 50 cts. per doz., $2 for 50, $4 per 100. 



DAHLIAS 



There is no autumn flower which has been developed to such high points of perfection as the Dahlia. For diversity of form and 

 color it is unsurpassed. The newer varieties stand out as a monument to the rare skill of the horticulturist. We ofl"er four varieties 



of each of the three main groups: the Cactus, Decorative, and Peony-flowered. 

 They are chosen literally from hundreds of varieties which are now ofl^ered. 

 Dahlias from bulbs are not difiicult to grow. They prefer a light loam. If 

 your soil is extra heavy, lighten it with coal ashes or sand. Frequent watering 

 is very desirable, especially during the hot days of summer. 

 Sunshine is desirable, and allow plenty of space between 

 the roots. Plant them horizontally, 2 or 3 inches deep, and 

 support the plants with stakes. Do not use fresh barnyard 

 manure. 



PEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS 



Of the three this type has the largest flowers, with grace- 

 ful and wavy petals. They are suited equally well for 

 garden decoration or for cut-flowers. 

 Avalanche. Pure white. 

 Princess Mary. Vivid rose-pink. 



Lady Penzance. Primrose-yellow, suff"used with salmon-red. 

 Orient. Orange-scarlet, flaked with yellow. 



DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 



This double type has broad, loose petals and the blooms 

 are almost invariably of a large size. 

 Souvenir de Gustave Douzon. Pure red. 

 Sylvia. Mauve-pink, changing to white in center. 

 Orange Beauty. Oriental red, shading to golden. 

 Hortulanus Fiet. Salmon, suff'used with amber and yellow. 



CACTUS DAHLIAS 



This charming and delicately shaded type is useful for the 

 open garden but is especially charming for house decoration. 

 F. W. Fellows. Intense coral-red. 

 Golden West. Rich golden yellow. 

 Floradora. Bright blood-red. 



Marjorie Castleton. Rose-pink with creamy white tips 

 and center. 



Price of any of the above, delivered, 35 cts. each, $1 for 3 



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Souvenir de Gustave Douzon Dahlia 



