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MAGNIFICENT GLADIOLUS 



Best Varieties at Lowest Prices ^ 



Sure to Grow and as Sure to Bloom 



©NE'S collection of fl nvers is indeed deficient without G 

 they are the popular Summer flower and among th 

 brilliant and gorgeous decorative plants now known. We offer 

 the best of all the varieties no.v in cultivation, and our prices arc the 

 lowest to be found anywhere. We send out nono but first cla-s, 

 blooming bul' s, ture to give perfect eatisfaction. 



CU LTU RE.— Plant in open ground, after all dargerof frost is 

 past, in a position fully exposed to the sun, in well-enricned garden 

 soil. Avoid contact with ma- ure, which should never be fresh, aid 

 ] lant from 2 to 4 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart. Bring buibs 

 indoors before the ground freezes, cutting the staik oil close, and ttore 

 in a dry, cool place. 



NOTE.— For best results from blooms, cut the spikes when the first 

 flowers open, and finish blooming indoors. This^s also a great benefit 

 to the bulbs. 



GROFF'S HYBRID SEEDLINGS 

 The Most Popular Strain in Existence 



H MIXTURE of the choicest new varieties of the highest possible 

 excellence, showing the most exquisite shades and combination:, 

 of rare and beautiful colors, and producing an efi'tct that is in- 

 describable. 'J hey surpass all other varieties in s:ze of flower and 

 beautiful color combinations, and are recommended by growers a- 

 the most superbly beautiful Gladiolus yet introduced. This mixture 

 will produce the purest and most delicately tinted flowers, as well as 

 the most briltiant and striking contrasts of intense, vivid colors. B y 

 all means include some of this strain in your order. Prkeof firs:- 

 cla-s blooming bulbs, 6 cts. etch ; 5 for 25 cts. ; 50 eta. per dozenc 

 S4: per 100, postpaid ; S3. 50 per 100, by express, at purcL^r h 

 expense. 



NEW GIANT GLADIOLUS 



jpNORMOCS flowers, 7 to 9 inches aero*? ; magnificent color; 

 J& spikes of bloom over 2 feeet in leugth. The color effects 

 are simply gorgeous. 6 cts. each ; 5 for 25 cts. ; 12 for 

 50 cts. ; S4 per 100, postpaid. 



LEMOINII OR BUTTERFLY GLADIOLUS 



^HIS strain is known as Orchid-flouerinq Gladiolus, owing to 

 w the odd and fantastic marking and beauti ful shape. All 

 shades of crim-on, white, brown, pink, etc., are blended 

 together, producing an effect seen in no other flower. They 

 bloom earlier than other varieties and are hardier. 4 for lO 

 cts. ; 12 f^r 30 cts. ; S3 per 100. p^stnaid. 



NEW GLADIOLUS SNOW WHITE 



7THE famous and long-looked-for cdor among Gladiolus; 

 w large spikes set 6olidly with flowers from bottom to top ; 

 exquisitely shaped ; color snow white. 20 cts. each : 3 

 for 50 cts. ; 7 for SI. 



NEW GLADIOLUS AUGUSTA 



H LOVELY pure white variety with blue anthers. Next to 

 Gladiolus Snov: White, the nearest pure white variety yet 

 introduced. A strong and thrifty grower and splendid 

 bloomer, producing large spikes of the most beautiful flowers. 

 10 cts. each ; 3 tor 25 cts. ; 7 for 50 cts. 



lO NEW AND RARE NAMED Z(\ n f c 

 LL GLADIOLUS FOR ™ ^^ 



SELECTED from hundreds of the best varieties. In size of flowers, 

 blooming capacity and diversity of color no collection now 

 offered will compare with this. "Remember we send out only 

 strong blooming bulbs. 



MAD. MONERET- Delicate rose : rich deep shadings ; beau- 

 tiful. 



LA MARCK. — Cherry-scarlet, shaded orange ; bold white 

 center. 



GLORY OF BRIGHTWOOD. Scarlet, with lemon 

 throat. 



NAPOLEON III.— Bright scarlet; white line in each petal. 



BRENCHLEYENSIS.— Bright, scarlet vermilion; old, but 

 popular. 



CERES. — Large, pure white, flamed with lilac. Splendid. 



JOHN BULL.— White slightly tinged with sulphur. Very 

 aainty. 



HENRY GILLMAN. — Deep salmon-scarlet, pure white bands 

 through each petal : mottled throat. 



EMMA THURSBY.— White ground with well-defined car- 

 mine stripes. 



MME. LEMOINER.— White tinged salmon; violet maroon 

 blotches. 



COLUMBIA.— Light orange-scarlet, blotched and penciled 

 with bluish-purple. 



MAY. — A magnificent novelty ; large. Rosy pink, splashed 

 and striped carmine. 



SPECIAL (The above collection of 12 varieties, blooming 

 \ bulbs, all labeled, postpaid for 40 cts., single 

 OFFER (varieties, 5 cts. each. 



OUR NEW AMERICAN SEEDLING GLADIOLUS 



The most celebrated strain of Gladiolus in existence. 

 Each bulb will bloom after plant ir g for ten weeks to 

 three months. It embraces the widest range of colors. 

 4 for 10 cts. ; T2 for 2s cts. ; $1.73 j>er hundred, by Mail, 

 By Express, $i.soper hundred; $ia per thousand. 



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