D. M. > FERRY 8 -€O'S: DESCRIPTIVE GATALOGUIs 
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 @ week or ten days. 
No flower hasgained 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 first season from bulbs. 
Gladioli willthrive in almost any good soil except a stiff clay. They 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. 
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 dry down, after which 
the dry tops, earthand old bulbs can be removed. Store in a cool, dry place, secure from frost until spring. 
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America. Very light pink, exquisitely tinted with lavender. 
Much valued for freedom of bloom and size of flower spike. 
6c each; 50c per 10; $4.00 per 100. 
Baron Hulot. Flowers dark velvety purple. One of the very 
best so-called blues. 12c each; $1.00 per 10; $8.00 per 100. 
Carmen Sylva. Snow white; largest flowers of any of whites. 
Stems perfectly straight and tall. An extra good variety for 
cut flowers. 10c each; 80c per 10; $6.50 per 100. 
Chateau Thierry. Orange-cerise with red blotch having a 
yellow border on lower petals; tall spike with open, well 
formed flowers. 10c each; 80c per 10; $6.50 per 100. 
Crimson Glow. Glowing velvety crimson shading to deeper 
color at center. Tall, strong grower with flowers well placed. 
Considered by many the best in its color. 10c each; 80c per 
10; $6.50 per 100. - 
Early Sunrise. A very early variety; deep orange-salmon with 
yellowish blotch on lower petals. An excellent florist’s va- 
riety anda good forcer. 12c each; $1.00 per 10; $8.00 per 100. 
E. J. Shaylor. Tall, vigorous growing plants, with large flowers 
of clear, deep rose pink color. 10c each; 80c per 10; $6.50 
per 100. 
Evelyn Kirtland. Shell pink at center shading to very warm rose- 
pink and deeper at edges of petals. Brilliant scarlet blotches 
on lower petals. Has strong stem and is very desirable for 
cutting. 10c each; 80c per 10; $6.50 per 100. 
Mrs. Dr. Norton. Large white flowers, the edges suffused with 
soft pink. The lower petals have a blotch of sulphur yellow 
stained with fine specks of pink. 12c each; $1.00 per 10; $8.00 
per 100. 
Mrs. H. E. Botkin. _Geranium pink with salmon tint; flaming 
scarlet center, making a very striking color combination. 
Heavily ruffled flowers well placed on strong stem. A leader. 
10c each; 80c per 10; $7.00 per 100. 
Niagara. Primrose-yellow striped and splashed with bright 
pink. Large flowers on good strong spike. A favorite sort. 
10c each; 80c per 10; $6.50 per 100. 
1910 Rose. Pure deep rose-pink with white center lines on 
lower petals; strong vigorous grower and veryearly. Good 
cut flower, 10c each; 80c per 10; $6.00 per 100. 
Orange Glory. Deep orange with carmine blotched throat, 
creamy white stripes on lower petals; heavily ruffled fiowers 
on strong stem. Very vigorous, sturdy growth with broad 
foliage. Extra desirable for landscape work. 12c each; $1.00 
per 10; $8.00 per 100. 
Panama. Rich rosy pink. 
Large fine flowers. 8c each; 60c 
per 10; $4.50 per 100. 
Peace. White with pale violet feathering on lower petals. Very 
large flowers well placed on a tall graceful spike. 
planted early. 
Should be 
8c each; 60c per 10; $4.50 per 100. 
Giant Nymph. Light rose-pink with creamy-yellow 
throat, very large open flowers well arranged on 
long stems. One of the tallest. 15c each; $1.20 
per 10; $10.00 per 100. 
Gold. Self colored clear golden-yellow, with large 
tlowers. By many considered the best pure yellow. 
12c each; $1.00 per 10; $8.00 per 100. 
Golden Measure. Very large, golden-yellow flowers 
of fine substance; strong, vigorous grower and 
considered by many the best yellow on the market. 
16c each; $1.40 per 10; $12.00 per 100. 
Halley. Salmon pink with a slight tinge of rose. 
Creamy blotch on lower petals with bright red 
stripe through center. One of the most popular 
sorts. 8c each; 65c per 10; $5.00 per 100. 
Hereda. Flowers of largest size on tall, straight 
spikes. Pure glistening mauve with darker mark- 
ings in throat. 10c each; 80c per 10; $6.50 per 100. 
Jack London. Light salmon with vermilion stripes 
and canary-yellow throat. Flowers perfectly 
placed on long strong stems. A robust grower. 
11c each; 90c per 10; $7.00 per 100. 
Joe Coleman. Bright red with carmine blotchings 
in throat and on lower petals. Flowers large and 
ruffled. Strong growing and even blooming. 10c 
each; 80c per 10; $6.50 per 100. 
Le Marshal Foch. Rose-pink flowers of exceptionally 
large size. 8c each; 60c per 10; $4.50 per 100. 
Lily White. Creamy-white shading to cream at 
center; very early; good cut flowers. 6c each; 
50c per 10; $4.00 per 100. 
Louise. Orchid lavender with deeper blotch in 
throat, a refined color combination; wide open 
tlowers on strong stem. 12c each; $1.00 per 10; 
$8.00 per 100. 
Mary Pickford. An extraordinary flower of the 
most delicate white with throat of soft sulphur 
yellow. 10c each; 80c per 10; $6.50 per 100. 
Mrs. Francis King. A most effective variety for 
decorations. Spikes extra long; flowers brilliant 
pink, blazed with vermilion. 8c each; 60c per 10; 
$4.50 per 100. 
Mrs. Frank Pendleton. Of the largest size and 
most exquisite color. Delicate flushed salmon 
pink with rich maroon blotch on the three lower 
petals. 8c each; 60c per 10; $5.00 per 100. 
Giant FLOwERED GLaDIOLUS 
NOT LESS THAN 5 OF ANY ONE VARIETY SUPPLIED AT THE 10 RATE 
AND NOT LESS THAN 25 AT THE 100 RATE 
