M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 



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GLADIOLUS 



The Gladiolus is one of the most decorative plants in the garden, and as a cut flower lends itself readily to any arrangement. 

 If the spikes are cut when the lowest flower is in blooin, 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. 



Gladioli will 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. Make 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 nnd particularly as the buds begin to show color will be beneficial in 

 producing fine 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. 



America. Very li'Ait pink, exquisitely tinted with 



lavonder. Much valued for free Torn of bloom and 



size of flower spike. Each 5c; doz. 50c. 

 Augusta. Pure white, with blue anthers. Strong, 



strai^^ht spikes. Each 5c; doz. 50c. 

 Baron Hulot. Flowers dark velvety purple. One of 



the very best so-called blues. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 

 Europe. Pure white. One cf t'-;e vci-y best of this 



class. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 

 Mrs. Francis King. A most effective variety for deco- 

 rations. Spikes extra long; flowers brilliant pink, 



blazed with vermilion. Each 5c; doz. 50c. 

 Mrs. Frank Pendleton. Of the largest size and most 



exquisite color. Delicate flushed salmon pink Tith 



rich maroon blotch on the three lower petals. Each 



15c; doz. $1.25 



Myrtle. Tender and delicate rose pink. One of the 



most beautiful pink varieties yet introduced. Each 



15c; doz. $1.50 

 Panama. Rich rosy pink. Large fine flowers. Each 



10c; doz. $1.00 

 Peace. White with pale violet feathering on lower 



petals. Very large flowers well placed o:i a t ill 



graceful spike. Should be planted early. Each 10c; 



doz. $1.00 

 Princeps. Brilliant scarlet crimson with blotch of 



white in throat of the three lower petals. Each 10c; 



doz. $1.00 

 Schwaben. Very vigorous and free flowering. Color 



cl ar canary yellow shading to sulphury yellow when 



open. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 

 War. Deep blood red shaded crimson black. Each 



15c; doz. $1.50 



GLADIOLUS MIXTURES 



We reconamend these choice mixtures with per- 

 fect confidence as tin y are composed of only the most 

 desirable varieties and can be depended upon to pro- 

 duce a most satisfactory display of magnificent flow- 

 ers in many shades and colors. 



Each 



Shades of Blue and Violet Mixed . 10c. 



" " Pink and White Mixed. 6c. 



" Scarlet and Red Mixed. 5c. 



" Yellow Mixed 10c. 



Striped and Veiriegated 6c. 



Primulinus Hybrids Mixed. On account of their 

 slender and graceful habit, delicate colors and 

 attraclive shape we believe these new hybrids will 

 be much appreciated for indoor decoration. They 

 range in color from the purest and lightest of 

 yellows to the deepest orange and from the softest 

 shade of pink to scarlet. The flowers are borna on 

 tall, vigorous, branching stems and for graceful and 

 artistic arrangement in vases are unsurpassed. 

 Each 10c; doz. $1.00; 100 $7.00 



Ruffled Mixed. A comparatively new class of Gla- 

 diolus with beautifully ruffled and fluted petals. The 

 flowers are large and borne on tall, vigorous stems 

 and are most attractive for cutting. The mixture 

 we offer is a combination of several of the most de- 

 sirable shades of this new "i-uffled type." Each 10c; 

 doz. $1.00; 100 $7.50 



Giant Flowered Mixed. A mixture of the best Giant 

 Flowered sorts in a wide range of shades and colors, 

 and includes many naiued varieties of special merit. 

 Oneof the most satisfactory mixtures of Gladiolus 

 obtainable and one that is sure to give satisfaction. 

 Each 6c; doz. 60c; 100 $5.00 



Single and dozen prices include postage, lite 100 rute 

 is by express at purchaser's expense. 



Not less than six of any one variety sup-plied at dozen 

 rates and not less than S5 at the 100 rate. 



Doz. 



Per 100 



$1.00 



$7.00 



60c. 



4.50 



40c. 



2.25 



75c. 



5.00 



60c. 



4.00 



Gladiolus 



