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FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



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. 



Each 5c; doz. 50c. 

 Augusta. Pure white, with blue anthers. Strong, straight 



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 of the very best of this class. Each 



15c; doz. $1.50 

 Mrs. Francis King. A most effective variety for decorations. 



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 with 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 on a tall 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. 90c. 



Schwaben. Very vigorous and free flowering. Color clear 

 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 



Doz. 



Per 100 



51.00 



$7.00 



60c. 



4.50 



40c. 



2.25 



75c. 



5.00 



60c. 



4.00 



GLADIOLUS MIXTURES 



We recommend these choice mixtures with per- 

 fect confidence as they 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 Variegated 6c. 



Primulinus Hybrids Mixed. On account of their 

 slender and graceful habit, delicate colors and 

 attractive 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 borne 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 "ruffled type.' 1 Each 8c; 

 doz. 75c; 100 $5.00 



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 Gladiolus 

 obtainable and one that is sure to give satisfaction. 

 Each 5c; doz. 50c; 100 $4.00 



Tuberose 



The flowers of this well- 

 known tuberous rooted 

 plant are waxy-white, 

 double and exceedingly 

 fragrant. They are very useful in bouquets and house 

 decoration. 



If early flowers are wanted fill five-inch pots half 

 full of well-rotted cow manure and the remainder 

 with good, rich, sandy soil. Plant the bulbs in this 

 in March or April, water moderately and hasten 

 growth by putting in a warm, light place. When 

 weather has become warm, plunge the pots in the 

 earth out of doors. They will usually flower before 

 cold weather: if they do not. the pots can be brought 

 in and bulbs will bloom in the house. 



First Size Bulbs, 5c. each; 50c. per doz; $3.50 

 per 100. We will supply second size Tuberose 

 bulbs 3 for 10 cents, 30 cents per dozen. 



Single and dozen prices include postage. The 100 rate 

 is by express at purchaser's expense. 



Not less than six of any one variety supplied at dozen 

 rates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. 



Gladiolus, Mrs. Francis King 



