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M. FERRY k GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



GLADIOLUS 



The Gladiolus is one of the most decoratiTe plants in the garden, and as a cut tlower lends itself readily to any arrangement' 

 If the spikes are cut when the lowest flower is in bloom, the others will open in succession and remain fresh a week or ten days. 

 No flower has gained more rapidly in public favor than the Gladiolus; this could not well be otherwise, for in addition to the 

 great intrinsic merit of the flower, it is hardy and blooms the first season from bulbs. 



Gladioh wUl thrive in almost any good soil except a stiff clay. They require full sunlight and are liable to injury only from 

 rank manure. Plant the bulbs six to nine inches apart, the large ones four inches and the small ones two inches deep. Jiake an 

 early planting of the smallest bulbs first as soon as the ground is sufficiently dry and warm. Continue to plant at intervals of 

 two weeks during the spring and early summer; in this way a succession of bloom may be had from midsummer until frost 

 A free use of water during the season of active growth and particularly as the buds begin to show color will be beneficial in. 

 producing floe blossoms. In the autumn, before freezing, they should be dug up and the tops allowed to dry down, after which 

 the dry tops, earth and old bulbs can be removed. Store in a cool, dry place, secure from frost until spring. 



exquisite beauty has never 

 to five feet high, the upper 



GIANT FLOWERED VARIETIES 



• A class of hybrids between Gladiolus Gandevensis and Gladiolus Saundersoni which for varied and 

 been equaled. The flowers are of very large size, frequently eight inches across, borne on spikes four 

 two feet covered with flowers. 

 America. The finest of the light colored 



sorts. Very light pink, exquisitely tinted 



with lavender. Unsurpassed in freedom of 



bloom and size of flower spike. A magnifi- 

 cent variety. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 

 Attraction. Bright deep rich crimson with 



large white center and throat. One of the 



most pleasing sorts. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 

 Baron Hulot. Flowers dark velvety purple 



and of the Lemoine type. One of the very 



best so-called blues. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 

 Columbia. Very attractive, light orange- 

 scarlet blotched and penciled with bluisti 



purple; throat freely mottled. Each 7c; 



doz. 70c 

 Dawn. Strong, straight and vigorous plant. 



Flowers large, very beautiful sheU pink, 



slightly penciled in throat. Excellent for 



cutting Each 15c; doz. $1.50 

 Jane Dieulafoy. Flowers creamy white, lower 



petals stained maroon. Remams m bloom 



a long time; exceptionally fine for bou- 

 quets. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 

 Sunlight. Light rosy crimson with canary 



yellow throat; attractively blotched flowers. 



Each 10c; doz. $1.00 

 Giant Flowered, fine mixed. Each 5c 



doz. 50c. 



CHOICE NAMED VARIETIES 



These named varieties are selected with 

 special reference to beauty of flower, range 

 of color and habit of plant. 

 Augusta. Pure white, with blue anthers. 



Strong, straight spikes. Each 6c; doz. 60c. 

 Baron Staffe. Clear lilac, stained pale violet 



and yellow. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 

 Brenchleyensis. Rich, brilliant, dark scarlet. 



.Much used on account of its brilliant color 



and distinct marking. Each 5c; doz; 50c. 

 Ceres. Beautiful white flowers, spotted rose 



on lower petals. Each 5c; doz. 30c. 

 Eugene Scribe. Flowers very large and wide, 



perfect, tender rose, blazed with carminate 



red: beautiful. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 

 Kunderdi Glory. A very striking variety 



with fluted or ruffled petals. Flowers very 



large, delicate cream pink with a crimson 

 . stripe on each lower petal; fine spike. 



Each 15c; doz. $1.50 

 Mrs. Francis King. A most effective variety 



for decorations. Spikes extra long: 



flowers briUiant pink, blazed with vermilion. 



Each 5c; doz. 50c. 

 Madam Monneret. Bright, clear pink. A 



late variety and very popular. Each 5c; 



doz. 50c. 

 May. Pure white, finely flaked with bright, 



rosy crimson, superb spike. Fine for 



forcing. Each 5c; doz. 50c. 

 Shakespeare. Flowers well opened on long 



soike; a very delicate white, blazed with 



rosy-carmine, large rose-colored stain. Ghojolus 



Good for forcing. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 



GLADIOLUS MIXTURES 



These choice assortments must not be confounded ^^^th the common mixed sorts. We recommend this stock with perfect 

 confidence, as it is composed only of choice varieties and purchasers can depend upon having a magnificent variety of colors. 

 Single and dozen prices include postage. Tlie 100 rate is by express at purchaser's expense. 



DOZ. PER 100 



EACH 



Shades of Pink and Rose 5c. 



" "^ .Scarlet and Red 4c. 



Orange and Yellow 6c. 



White and Light Varieties 4c. 



Striped and V ariegated Mixed 5c. 



40c. $2.00 Extra Fine American Hybrids Mixed 5c. 



40c. 1.50 Groffs Hybrid Seedlings. A great variety 



60c. 4.00 of shades and markings 5c. 



40c. 2.75 Lemoine's Butterfly Varieties Mixed. 



50c. 3.00 Throats very distinctly marked 3c 



50c 

 40c. 



25c. 



PER 100 



$3.00 

 2.00 

 1.75 



