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FERRY & GO'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 fii'st season from bulbs. 



Gladioli will thrive in almost any good soil except a stiff clay. They require full sunlight and are hable to injm-y only from 

 rank manure. Plant the bulbs six t"o nine inches apart, the large ones four inches and the smaU ones two inches deep. 3Iake 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 midsu7nmer 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 drj^ down, after which 

 the dry tops, earth and old bulbs can be removed. Store in a cool, dry place, secure from frost until spi'ing.' 



GIANT FLOWERED VARIETIES 



A class of hybrids between Gladiolus Gandevensis and Gladiolus Saundersoni which for varied and exquisite beauty has never 

 been equaled. The flowers are of very large size, frequently eight inches across, borne on spikes four to five feet high, the upper 

 two feet covered \\-ith flowers. 



America. One of the very best of the light 

 colored sorts. Very light pink, exquisitely 

 tinted with lavender. 31uch valued for 

 freedom of bloom and size of flower spike. 

 A magnificent variety for cut fiowers. 

 Each 5c; doz. 50c. 



Attraction. Bright deep rich crimson with 

 large white center and throat. One of the 

 most pleasing sorts. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 



Baron Hulot. Flowers dark velvety purple 

 and of tlae Lemoine tj"pe. One of the very 

 best so-called blues. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 



Columbia. Very attractive, fight orange- 

 scarlet blotched and penciled with bluish 

 purple: throat freely mottled. Each 10c; 

 doz. $1.00 



Dawn. Strong, straight and vigorous plant. 

 1 lowers large, very beautiful sheU pink, 

 slightly penciled in' throat. Excellent for 

 ctitting. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 



Jane Dieulafoy. Flowers creamy white, lower 

 petals stained maroon. Remains in bloom 

 a long time: exceptionally fine for bou- 

 quets. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 



Sunlight. Light rosy crimson with canary 

 yellow throat; attractively blotched flowers. 

 Each 10c; doz. $1.00 



Giant Flowered, Fine Mixed. Each 5c; 

 doz. 50c. 



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. 

 Strong, straight spikes. Each 5c; doz. 50c. 



Brenchieyensis. Rich, brilliant, dark scarlet. 

 31ucli used on account of its brilliant color, 

 and distinct marking. Each 5c; doz. 50c. 



Ceres. Beautiful white flowers, spotted rose 

 on lower petals. Each 5c; doz. 40c. 



Eugene Scribe. Flowers very large and wide, 

 perfect, tender rose, blazed with carminate 

 red: beautiftfi. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 



Kunderdi Glory (Euffled) A very striking 

 variety wiih fluied or ruffled petals. Flow- 

 ers very large, delicate cream pink with a 

 crimson stripe on each lower petal; fine 

 spike. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 



Mrs. Francis King. A most effective variety 

 for decorations. Spikes extra long; 

 flowersbrilliant pink, blazed with vermilion. 

 Each 5c; doz. 40c. 



Madam Monneret. Bright, clear pink. A 

 late variety and very popular. Each 6c; 

 doz. 60c. 



May. Pure white, finely flaked vrith bright, 

 rosy crimson, superb spike. Fine for 

 forcing. Each 6c; doz. 60c. 



Shakespeare. Flowers weU opened on long 

 spike: a Tery delicate white, blazed with 

 rosv-carmine' large rose-colored stain. 

 Good for forcing. 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 onlj^ 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 



Shades of Pink and Rose 5c. 



" Scarlet and Red 4c. 



" " Orange and Yellow 6c. 



White and Light Varieties 4c. 



Striped eind Variegated Mixed 5c. 



DOZ. 



PER 100 



40c. 



$2.00 



40c. 



1.50 



60c. 



4.00 



40c. 



2.75 



50c. 



3.00 



EACH 



Extra Fine American Hybrids Mixed 5c. 



Groff s Hybrid Seedlings. A great variety 



of shades and markings 5c. 



Lemoine's Butterfly Veirieties Mixed. 



Throats very distinctly marked 3c. 



DOZ. 



50c. 



40c. 

 25c. 



PER 100 



$3.00 

 2.00 

 1.75 



