94 D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



GLADIOLUS 



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 easy of cultivation and blooms the first season. Gladioli thrive in almost 

 any good soil except a stiff clay, 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. 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. 



GIANT FLOWERED VARIETIES 



A class of hybrids between Gladiolus Gande- 

 vensis and Gladiolus Saundersoni which for varied 

 and exquisite beauty has never been equaled. 

 The flowers are of gigantic size, frequently eight 

 inches across, borne on spikes four to five feet 

 high, the upper two feet covered with flowers. 

 America. Very fight pink, exquisitely tinted 



with lavendei. Unsurpassed in freedom of 



bloom and size of flower spike. A magnificent 



variety. Each 15c; doz. $1.25 

 Baron Hulot. Flowers rich, deep indigo blue. 



One of the very best blues. Each 20c; 



doz. $2.00 

 Dawn. Very beautiful shell pink, slightly pen- 

 ciled in throat. Large flowers, excellent for 



cutting. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 

 George Paul. Large flowers, deep crimson, 



slightly stained yellow, spotted with purple. 



Each 10c; doz. $1.00 

 Jane Dieulafoy. Flowers creamy white, lower 



petals stained maroon. Exceptionally fine. 



Each 15c; doz. $1.50 

 Mrs. Beecher. Beautiful, deep rosy crimson. 



Large well opened flower with pure white 



throat, freely marked and spotted. Each 10c; 



doz. $1.00 

 William Falconer. Spike of great length and 



flowers of enormous size. Beautiful clear 



light pink. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 

 Giant Flowered, fine mixed. Each 6c; doz. 60c. 



CHOICE NAMED VARIETIES 



These named varieties are selected with special 

 reference to beauty of flower, range of color and 

 habit of plant. 

 Augusta. Pure white, with blue anthers. Each 6c; 



doz. 60c. 

 Brenchleyensis. Rich, brilliant, dark scarlet. 



Each 5c; doz: 35c. 

 Barron Staffe. Clear lilac, stained pale violet 



and yellow. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 

 Ceres. White, spotted rose. Each 5c; doz. 35c. 

 Eugene Scribe. Flowers very large and wide, 



perfect, tender rose, blazed with carminate 



red, beautiful. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 

 Gil Bias. Early flowering plant of dwarf habit; 



flowers salmony rose with a fire-red blotch on 



straw colored ground. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 

 Madam Monneret. Bright, clear pink. Each 5c; 



doz. 40c. 

 May. A lovely pure white flower, finely flaked 



with bright, rosy crimson, superb spike. 



Each 5c; doz. 50c. 

 Reine Blanche. Pure white, dark carmine blotch. 



Each 10c; doz. 80c. 

 Shakespeare. White, blazed with rosy-carmine, 



large rose-colored stain. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 



GLADIOLUS MIXTURES 



These choice assortments must not be confounded with 

 the common mixed sorts. We recommend this stock with 

 perfect confidence, as it is composed only of choice varieties 

 and purchasers can depend upon having a magnificent 

 variety of colors. Single and dozen prices include postage. 

 The 100 rate is by express at purchaser's expense. 



EACH DOZ. PER 100 



Shades of Pink and Rose 5c. 40c. $2.00 



" Scarlet and Red 4c. 40c. 1.50 



" " Orange and Yellow 5c. 40c. 4.00 



White and Light Varieties 4c. 40c. 2.75 



Striped and Variegated Mixed 5c. 50c. 3.00 



Extra Fine American Hybrids Mixed. 5c. 50c. 3.00 



Grof Ps Hybrid Seedlings 5c. 40c. 2.00 



Lemoine's Butterfly Varieties Mixed. 



Throats very distinctly marked 3c. 25c. 1.75 



Gladiolus 



MADEIRA VINE 



Tuberous rooted climber with glossy green leaves and 

 delightfully fragrant, white blossoms. Sometimes called 

 Mignonette Vine. It is of rapid growth, and from a few 

 tubers vines will be produced sufficient to cover one side of 

 a cottage in a single season. The tubers are tender and 

 must be protected from frost during winter. Each 5c; 

 doz. 40c. 



TRITOMA 



Sometimes called Red Hot Poker. The handsome flowers 

 are produced in large spikes of rich orange-red tinted flower 

 tubes. Plant two feet apart. Tritomas are hardy south of 

 Cincinnati when well covered in winter. In the north, dig 

 up the plants in November, place in boxes with dry earth 

 and store in a cellar. In spring place in a warm, sheltered, 

 well drained spot, preferably with a background of shrub- 

 bery. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 



