DiNGEE Guide To Rose Culture 



Dingee Gladioli 



New and Rare Varieties 



The following varieties are the choicest of the newer eorts. 

 The beauty of the bloom must be seen to be apipreciated. 



Mrs. Frank Pendleton — In color a lovely salmony-pink with 

 brilliant deep, red blotches in the throat. 20c each; 6 for 

 $1.00. 



Kunderdi "Gloo'." The New Ruffled Gladiolus — Petals ex- 

 quisitely ruffled and fluted. Delicate cream-pink, with 

 crimson stripe in center of lower petals. 15c each, 7 for !gl. 



Niagara — Cream and yellow; throat splashed carmine. gOc 

 each; 6 for $1.00. 



Panama — A seedling- of the famous America, with the same 

 splendid form and substance, but is a richer, deeper pink. 

 15c each; 7 for «1.00. 



War — Flowers deep brilliant crimson, large size and great 

 substance. 20c each; 6 for $1.00, postpaid. 



Peace — The large flowers are almost pure white; there is a 

 trace of lilac on the lower petals. Fine for bedding and' 

 cutting. 15c each; $1.50 per dozen. 



Jane Dieulafoy — The Superb. A large, fine, creamy-white 

 flower, with large salmon-maroon stains. 20c each; $2.00 

 per dozen. 



Schwaben — The Primrose. Delicate primrose with yellow and 

 crimson center. Magnificent large flower and spike. 25c 

 each, 5 for $1.00. 



Pink Perfection — A soft apple blossom pink with chamois suf- 

 fusion that is very attractive. 15c each; $1.50 dozen. 



Special Offer of New Varieties 



One each of the nine new and rare varieties, all 

 labeled, sent postpaid for $1.35; two of each, 18 in all, 

 for $2.60. 



Dingee Summer 

 Flowering Gladioli 



Among the most popular summer-flowering bulbs, and of 

 high decorative value, either in the garden or as a cut flower. 

 All bulbs sent out by us are first class, sure to bloom. They 

 should be planted in a sunny position about May 1. 



12 Choicest Named Gladioli, $1.25 



Any 6 for 75c. postpaid 



Selected from hundreds of the best varieties. In size of 



flowers, blooming quality and diversity of color, none will 



cornpare with these. 



America — The most beautiful variety in cultivation. Soft 

 flesh-pink, slightly tinged with lavender. 



Augrusta — Pure white; blue anthers. 



Attraction— Deep, dark crimson-pink, with large pure white 

 center free from mottling or spots, making a most con- 

 spicuous and attractive contrast. 



Baron Hulot — Rich, royal violet-blue. This when cut in com- 

 bination with one of the yellow varieties, is truly exquisite. 



Brenchleyensis — Bright scarlet- vermilion. 



Halley — The Early Giant. Salmon-pink, immense size, early. 



Independence — Color varies from deep rose pink to orange- 

 scarlet, but always brilliant and rich. An excellent cut- 

 flower variety, as the blooms hold their color for a long 

 time. 



Crackerjack — Rich, velvety red. 



Klondyke — A clear yellow, with a vivid! crimson-maroon 

 blotch In throat; a splendid free grower. 



Mrs. Frances King — A striking shade of light scarlet or flame 

 color; one of the most effective both in the border and when 

 cut. 



Prineeps — Brilliant scarlet-crimson, with three broad white 

 blotches on the lower petals. 



Victory — Clear sulphur-yellow, the ends of the petals slightly 

 suffused pink. Spike tall and erect. 



Special Offer 



The above collection of 12 choice varieties, blooming: 

 bulbs, all labeled, postpaid, for $1.25; 2 of each. 24 in 

 all, postpaid, for $2.40; single varieties, 12%c each; 

 $1.25 per dozen. 



Groff's Hybrid Gladioli 



To our customers who want something decidedly better than 

 the usual run of mixed* varieties and who do not care to 

 grow them under name we offer below Groff's Hybrids or 

 Silver Trophy Section sorts in separate colors or all colors 

 mixed. These are extra fine kinds and are sure to please. 

 Groft"'8 Silver Trophy No. 1 — In this collection you have the 



scarlets, reds and crimsons. 

 Groff's Silver Trophy No. 2 — In this collection are the light 



colors, such as white and light pink, yellows, 

 Groff's Silver Trophy No. 3 — The best of the blues and purplea 



in this section. 

 Groff's Silver Trophy, Mixed — All colors of above varieties. 



Price of Groff's Hybrids, 6c each; 65c per dozen; $5.00 per 

 100, postpaid. 



Large Flowering Mixed Gladioli 



White and light shades mixed, 50c per dozen, postpaid. 

 Pink and Kose shades mixed. 50c per dozen, postpaid. 

 Scarlet and Crimson shades mixed, 50c per dozen, postpaid. 

 YeUow and Orange shades mixed. 70c per dozen, postpaid. 

 Striped and Variegated mixed, 60c per dozen, postpaid. 

 All Colors mixed, 45c per dozen; $2.50 per 100, postpaid. 



Dingee Excelsior Tuberoses 



Dwarf Excelsior Pearl — Flowers pure white, very double, of 

 immense size and sweetly scented. 6c each; 60c per dozen, 

 postpaid. 



Orange-Flowered — Bears single snow-white flowers, resem- 

 bling orange blooms and delightfully fragrant. 6c each; 

 60c per dozen, postpaid. 



Albino — Early bloomer, dwarf branching habit; flowers waxy 

 white and single; very fragrant. 6c each; 60c per dozen. 



Qr»*:ir.i«il Cifff^f We send, postpaid, 6 Excelsior Pearl 

 jpeeiai wucr Tuberoses. 3 Orange-flowered and 3 

 New Variegated-Leaved — 12 in all — for 60c. 



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