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HENDERSON'S 

 UP-TO-DATE VARIETIES OF 



NAMED GLADIOLUS 



The list of named Gladiolus offered on this and the succeeding pages com- 

 prises our choice in the fields after studying and comparing the merits of hun- 

 dreds of varieties, consideration being given to healthy growth, size, form, color- 

 ing and substance of flowers, properly spaced and faced on strong straight, 

 upright spikes, etc. We therefore believe that this selection of up-to-date 

 named Gladiolus^ is unsurpassable, containing as it does the best of Childiii, 

 Gandavensis, GrofE's, Lemoines' and Hybrid Sections. All old "runout" 

 inferior and "too-near-alike" varieties have been eliminated. A fail sized 

 collection of these modern Gladiolus will afford a continuous succession of 

 delightful surprises to the grower. 



NOTE. — The Section or Type to which the varieties belong is indicated by 

 the letters (C) for Childsii, (G) for Gandavensis, (Gf ) for GrofTs, (H) for Hybrid, 

 (L) for Lemoine's, (K) for Kunderi. (P) Primulinus 



GROFFS HYBRID GLADIOLUS. 



Ifhy Parcel Post, add postage at Zone Rates, (^average weight 



lOlis. per 100). Single Bulbs and Dozens Postpaid in U. S. 



Alice Tiplady (P) . A grand Primulinus variety of a beautif u' 

 orange-saffron color {see description and colored plate. 

 Pages 134 and 135) 



America (C). Perhaps the rnost popular Gladiolus grown, 

 immense flowers of exquisite soft pink, glistening in the 

 sunlight as if sprinkled with diamond dust. A touch of 

 tyrian-rose ornaments the throat. Strong grower, 

 free bloomer, tall, well furnished spike. 



Attraction (C). Very large Amaryllis-like flowers of rich 

 crimson and having a large white throat blotch on the 

 three lower petals, making an effective and striking 

 contrast; tall, strong, well furnished spike 



Augusta (G). Blush white with lavender anthers; strong 

 straight spike often having branches 



Autumn Queen (L)- Cream yellow, upper petals suffused 

 pink, lower petals striped carmine red 



Baron Hulot (L). Full round flowers of rich velvety 

 purple-violet, lighter in the throat, a small golden rib 

 through the lower petals is contrastingly effective 

 splendid tall, well furnished spike. {See aescription 

 and colored plate pages 134 and 135) 



Brenchleyensis (G1. \ ermilion-scarlet; an old variety, 

 but one of the most brilliantly effective for bedding in 

 quantity 



Charmer (C). Large, broad-petalled flowers of soft 

 mauve-pink blending off lighter in the throat, which is 

 penciled carmine-lake with a large blotch ox same color 



on the central lower petals 



-Cracker Jack (L). Dark, rich velvety-red throat spotted 

 yellow and maroon 



Dawn (T). A fine erect sort, color salmon carmine 

 throat amber white, penciled amaranth red 



Empress of India (H). Brilliant scarlet suffused rich 

 maroon- red with white throat 



Evelyn Kirtland (Austin). The flowers, of strong sub- 

 stance, are beautiful shade of rosy pink, darker at the 

 edges, fading to shell-pink at the center with brilliant 

 scarlet blotches on lower petals; the entire flower show- 

 ing a glistening, sparkling lustre. Very tall spike. 

 Extra fine form and color. {See description and colored 

 plate pages 134 and 135) 



Fascinator (C). Splendid large flowers of a warm salmon- 

 pink, lighter in the throat which is lined on the lower 

 petals with carmine-lake; fine tall spike. A beautiful 

 variety 



Fire King (C). Grand large flowers of vivid scarlet 

 ■with garnet throat blotch on lower petals; sparkling in 

 the sunlight as if sprinkled with gold dust. Splendid 

 tall, straight, well filled spike 



Glory (K). The Giant "Ruffled" Gladiolus Large, 

 round flowers, the edges of petals being daintily frilled 

 or ruffled; the coloring is creamy-blush, lightly tinted 

 carmine rose; throat yellowish overlaid ^\'ith purplish- 

 carmine blotches on lower petals; fine straight spike. 

 {See engraving) 



Glory of Holland (H). Large pure white tinted rose; 

 strong, healthy and free bloomer 



Halley (L). Immense flowers of bright orange-rose and 



having a softer yellowish tint in the throat 



Herada. Pure glistening mauve with deeper markings in 

 throat. {See description and colored plate, pages 134 

 and 135) 



Ida Van (H). A beautiful deep rich red 



Independence (G). Very large wax-like flowers of vivid 

 orange-rose color with ricJily marked throat 



Le Marechal Foch. A recent introduction having enor- 

 mous flowers of a beautiful delicate pink, the finest 

 variety of its color in existence. {See description and 

 colored plate, pages 134 ajid 135) 



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