Dingee Summer Flowering Gladioli 



Among the most popular summer-flowering bulbs, 

 and of high decorative \alue, 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. 



ISChoicestNamed Gladioli $1.25 



Any 7 for 60c, postpaid. 



Selected from hundreds of the best varieties. In 



size of flowers, blooming quality and diversity of 



color, none will compare with these. 



America — The most beautiful variety in cultivation. 

 Soft flesh-pink, slightly tinged with lavender. 



Aug^usta — Pure white; blue anthers. 



Attraction — Deep, dark crimson-pink, -with a large 

 pure white center free from mottling or .spots, 

 making a most conspicuous and attractive con- 

 trast. 



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

 cut in combination with one of the yellow varie- 

 ties, is truly exquisite. 



Brenchieyensis — Bright scarlet-vermilion. 



Halley — The Early Giant. Salmon-pink, immense 

 size, \ ery 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. 



Jessie — Rich, velvety red. 



Klondyke — A clear yellow, with a vivid crimson- 

 maroon blotch in throat; a splendid free grower. 



Mad. Lemoine — ^T^'hite tinted lemon, large crimson 

 center. Verj' early. Fine for pots to bloom at 

 Easter. 



May — White, flaked rosy crimson. 



Mrs. Frances King — A striking shade of light scar- 

 let or flame color; one of the most efEective both 

 in the border and when cut. 



Meadowvale — One of the purest white grounds, with 

 a touch of vivid crimson in the throat with a line 

 of delicate pink. 



Princeps — 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. 



^r»<ar»i5ll Off<^r»^*^^ above collection of 15 

 O^CV^ldl vyiXCl rhoice varieties, blooming 

 bulbs, all labeled, postpaid, for S1.25: 2 of each, 

 30 in all. postpaid, for §2.40; single varieties, 10c 

 each; .$1.00 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. 

 GrofF's Silver Trophy Xo. 1 — In this collection you have the 



scarlets, reds and crimson. 

 Groff's Silver Troph.v >'o. 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 purples 



in the section 

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



Price of Groff^s Hybrids, 6c each; 60c per dozen; S4..50 per 

 100, postpaid. 



Large Flowering Mixed Gladioli 



White and light shades mixed. 40c per dozen, postpaid. 

 Pink and Rose shades mixed, 40c per dozen, postpaid. 

 Scarlet and Crimson shades mixed. 40c per d«t/.en. postpaid. 

 Yellow and Orange shades mixed. 60c per dozen, po>tpaid. 

 Striped and Variegated, mixed, .jOc per dozen, postpaid. 

 .Vll Colors Mixed, 35c per dozen; >>1.00 per 100, postpaid. 



Special Offer of New Varieties 



One each of the nine new and rare varieties aU labeled, 

 sent postpaid for §1.35; two of each, 18 in all. for .S2.60. 



Gladiolus. 



New and Rare Varieties 



The following varieties are the choicest of the newer sorts. 



The beauty of the bioom must be seen to be appreciated. 



Mrs. lYank Pendleton — In color a lovely salmonv-pink with 

 brilliant deep, red blotches in the throat. 20c each. 6 for $1. 



Kimderdi **Glory.*' The New Ruffled (iladiolus — Petals ex- 

 quisitely ruflled and fluted. Delicate cream-pink, with 

 crimson stripe in center of lower petals. 15o eaoh. 7 for SI. 



Niagara — Cream and yellow; throat splashed carmine. 20c 

 each. 6 for $1,00. 



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

 splendid form and substance, but is a deeper, richer 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 Dieulafo.v, The .^uperb. A large, fine, creamy-white 

 flower, with large salmon-maroon stains. 20c each. $2 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. SL.'iO dozen. 



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