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 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. 



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 and 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 light pink, exquisitely tinted with lavender. Much valued for freedom of bloom and size of flower spike. 



7c each; 55c per 10. 

 Baron Hulot. Flowers dark velvety purple. One of the very best so-called blues. 12c each; $1.00 per 10. 

 Chicago White. White with lavender markings in the 



throat. 7c each; 55c per 10. 

 Empress of India. Deep mahogany red. One of the 



darkest varieties grown. 12c each; $1.00 per 10. 

 Europe. Pure white. One of the very best of this 



class. 15c each; $1.25 per 10. 

 Le Marshal Foch. Rose pink flowers of exceptionally 



large size. 12c each; $1.00 per 10. 

 Mary Pickford. An extraordinarv flower of the most 



delicate white with throat of soft sulphur yellow. 



20c each; $1.75 per 10. 

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

 rations. Spikes extra long; flowers brilliant pink, 



blazed with vermilion. 7c each; 55c per 10. 

 Mrs. Frank Pendleton. Of the largest size and most 



exquisite color. Delicate flushed salmon pink with 



rich maroon blotch on the three lower petals. 10c 



each; 80c per 10. 

 Mrs. Dr. Norton, Large white flowers, the edges suf- 

 fused with soft pink. The lower petals have a blotch 



of sulphur yellow stained with fine specks of pink. 



25c each; $2.00 per 10. 

 Myrtle. Tender and delicate rose pink. One of the 



most beautiful pink varieties yet introduced. 15c 



each; $1.25 per 10. 

 Panama. Rich rosy pink. Large fine flowers. 8c 



each; 60c per 10. 

 Peace. White with pale violet feathering on lower 



petals. Very large flowers well placed on a tall 



graceful spike. Should be planted early. 8c each; 



60c per 10. 

 Princeps. Brilliant scarlet crimson with blotch of 



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



80c per 10. 

 Prince of Wales. The flowers are large and well placed 



and the color a charming shade of coral-pink. 15c 



each; $1.20 per 10. 

 Procerpine. Wine red. A very striking color. 20c 



each; $1.70 per 10. 

 Schwaben. Very vigorous and free flowering. Color 



clear canary yellow shading to sulphury yellow when 



open. 10c each; 80c per 10. 

 War. Deep blood red shaded crimson black. 10c 



each; 80c per 10. 



GLADIOLUS MIXTURES 



We recommend these choice mixtures with per- 

 fect confidence as they are composed of outy 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. 7c. 



**i " Scarlet and Red Mixed- 6c. 



" Yellow Mixed .. 8c. 



Striped and Variegated 7c. 



Primulinus Hybrids Mixed. The flowers range in color 

 from the purest and lightest of yellows to the deep- 

 est orange and from the softest shade of pink to 

 scarlet. The flowers are borne on tall, vigorous, 

 branching stems and for graceful and artistic ar- 

 rangement in vases are unsurpassed. 10c each; 80c 

 per 10; $7.00 per 100. 

 Giant Flowered Mixed. A mixture of the best Giant 

 Flowered sorts in a wide range of shades and colors, 

 and includes many named varieties of special merit. 

 One of the most satisfactory mixtures of Gladioli 

 obtainable and one that is sure to give satisfaction. 

 6c each; 50c per 10; $3.50 per 100. 



Single and ten prices include postage. The 100 rate 

 is by express at purchaser's expense. 



Not less than 5 of any one variety supplied at 10 



rates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. Gladiolus 



10 



100 



80c. 



$7.00 



55c. 



4.50 



50c. 



3.50 



60c. 



5.00 



55c. 



4.50 



