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Henderson's "International" Collection of Ten Modern Gladiolus 



Illustrated in Colors on Opposite Page and Described Below 



We are offering this Collection of Super-Gladiolus for the benefit of many of our customers who often ask for the best ten varieties for 

 exhibition and garden use. 



The varieties mentioned are among those indicated as favorites and the most popular by the votes of the members of the American 

 Gladiolus Society. All of these are prize winners and will be found in every Gladiolus Show. 



We hope our customers will avail themselves of this opportunity to beautify their gardens with this collection. 

 Collection A. 10 Bulbs, one of each variety, 75c. Collection B. 30 Bulbs, three of each variety, $2.00. 

 Collection C. 60 Bulbs, six of each variety, $3.75. Collection D. 120 Bulbs, twelve of each variety, $7.00. 



Key to 

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Prices — Transportation Paid 



A. Trevonian. This is a showy variety, between 

 pale red and pale violet-red in color, streaked 

 and flecked with darker color. Five-inch 

 florets at the base of a long, tapering spike. 

 Opens 5 or 6 in fine condition, with more buds 

 showing color. Good exhibition variety 



B. Minuet. Considered the best lavender in 

 existence; six blooms generally open at once; 

 strong spike and heavy foliage; a grand ex- 

 hibition sort 



C. Albatross. Unquestionably one of the best 

 and largest white gladiolus; flowers are ab- 

 solutely without blotches or throat-markings 

 and of good substance 



D. Red Lory. Tall, graceful spikes carrying 

 many flowers of a bright rose red, as high as 

 ten florets open at once 



E. Spray of Gold. Very bright shade of yellow. 

 Fine flowers placed on long stems 



Each 



Doz. 



100 



$ .12 



S1.25 



$9.00 



.08 



.80 



6.00 



.08 



.80 



6.00 



.10 



1.00 



7.50 



.08 



.80 



6.00 



Key to 

 Plate 



Prices — Transportation Paid 



Blue Danube. An exceptionally tall spike, 

 having flowers of a fine light blue; strong 



grower 



Picardy. This beautiful New Apricot pink 

 variety is conceded to be the best sort of its 

 color that has been introduced in recent years 

 and has created a sensation wherever shown, 



being a consistent prize winner 



Lucifer. An exceptionally tall spike, having 

 nine to eleven well placed flowers; color bright 



orange with amaranth blotch 



Pelegrina. Deep violet blue. Long, well- 

 formed flower spikes, several open and all 

 buds showing their velvety color clear to the 



top. Very striking 



Bagdad. A magnificent smoky old rose, 

 deeper to petal edges and lighter in throat. 

 Many large, unusual colored florets are open 

 at one time on the tall, straight, fine spike. . . 



Each 



S .08 



.08 



Doz. 



S .80 



.60 



.80 



.60 



100 



$6.00 



4.50 



6.00 



4.50 



HenderSOIl's Gladiolus Up-todate Named Varieties 



The list of named Gladiolus offered on this and the succeeding pages comprises our choice in the fields after studying and comparing 

 the merits of hundreds of varieties, consideration being given to healthy growth, size, form, coloring 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. All Gladiolus Bulbs Are Delivered Transportation Paid. 



Aflame. Begonia rose shading to bright orange 

 flame near edge; six well placed blooms open at 

 a time. One of the most popular exhibition 

 varieties 



Amador. A glowing red variety that glistens 

 and sparkles with spectacular brilliance 



Betty Nuthall. The color is coral pink with 

 light orange throat markings; several flowers 

 open at a time on strong spikes with heavy 

 foliage 



Berty Snow. Large flowers of a beautiful soft 

 lavender, of good substance, on strong spikes. 

 A prize winner wherever shown 



Blue Triumphator. Pale china-blue with silvery 

 sheen, lower petals with bluish purple markings. 

 Very large flowers and a real exhibition variety. 



Byron L. Smith. A beautiful variety, having 

 lavender-pink flowers with a creamy white 

 throat; a most dainty sort 



Charles Dickens. A European origination of 

 great merit. Very tall, straight spike with large 

 flowers of brilliant purple 



Commander Koehl. Dark scarlet blood-red, 

 tall spike, with several flowers open at the same 

 time. Considered as one of the very best dark 

 reds 



Dorothy Bishop. The flowers are very large, 

 well placed on tall, graceful spikes. The color is 

 white, striped, and splashed with tyrian rose, 

 a large rose-red blotch in the throat 



Dr. Frank E. Bennett. The best of its color; 

 flowers are very large, of a bright scarlet with 

 white lines in the throat; well placed on spike. 



Frank J. McCoy. Pure deep pink. Many large 

 flowers open on long, strong stems 



Gate of Heaven. The color is the deepest, richest 

 yellow of any variety we have seen. The florets 

 are large and well placed on long spikes 



Giant Nymph. Very large, light pink flowers with 

 a creamy throat, open flowers on strong stems . . 



Gold Eagle. A beautiful deep yellow sort, slight- 

 ly ruffled; early flowering 



Golden Dream. A vigorous grower; flowers 

 beautiful deep yellow. One of the best of its 

 color 



Golden Goddess. The first patented 

 gladiolus. Sold under the protection of U. S. 

 Patent No. 77. The best deep, rich golden yel- 

 low sort yet introduced. Ten to twelve ouc of 

 twenty-five florets open at once; tall, perfect 

 spike 



La Paloma. Early, brilliant orange of an un- 

 usually rich and attractive shade. Tall spike; 

 long flower head, with florets four and one-half 

 to six inches across. .' 





PRICES 



Each 



Doz. 



100 



$ .06 



$ .60 



S4.50 



.12 



1.25 



9.00 



.06 



.60 



4.50 



.06 



.60 



4.50 



.10 



1.00 



7.50 



.06 



.60 



4.50 



.06 



.60 



4.50 



.10 



1.00 



7.50 



.12 



1.25 



9.00 



.06 



.60 



4.50 



.12 



1.25 



9.00 



.12 



1.25 



9.00 



.06 



.60 



4.50 



.06 



.60 



4.50 



.06 



.60 



4.50 



.35 



3.50 





.06 



.60 



4.50 



Los Angeles. Beautiful shrimp pink with glow- 

 ing orange-carmine blotch in throat; tall and 

 graceful stems; most bulbs blooming with two 

 spikes 



Maid of Orleans. Milk-white with creamy throat. 

 Large flowers, perfectly placed on tall stems 



Marmora. A smoky lavender with deeper throat 

 blotch. Considered by authorities the best in 

 its color class 



Mildred Louise. Truly one of the most outstand- 

 ing newer varieties. The color, a warm salmon- 

 pink, is delightful. The spike and flowers be- 

 come tremendously large, but retain their grace 

 and beauty in spite of that fact. We predict a 

 great future for this variety as a commercial and 

 exhibition type 



Mother Machree. Beautiful lavender, overlaid 

 with shade of salmon-pink towards the edges; 

 difficult to describe, but very attractive; might 

 be called a smoky. Large, well-placed flowers 

 six to ten open at a time, borne on tall, strong 

 stems. Should be in every garden 



Mrs. F. C Hornberger. A large flowering, pop- 

 ular pure white variety and a big prize winner . . 



Mrs. Frank Pendleton. A gladiolus garden 

 would not be complete without this popular 

 variety. Tall spikes of rose-pink flowers with 

 carmine blotch on lower petals 



Mrs. Leon Douglas. Beautiful salmon-rose 

 flowers, striped scarlet. One of the most popular 

 sorts grown 



Pfitzer's Triumph. Enormous blooms of a bright 

 salmon-orange color, with small, deeper throat 

 blotch. It has created a great sensation in the 

 exhibitions 



Salbach's Pink. Glowing geranium pink with soft 

 carmine tongue and throat markings; petals 

 slightly recurved; large, wide open flowers; tall, 

 graceful spike, with six or eight open at a time. 



Star of Bethlehem. Snow-white with a tinge of 

 cream on the lower petals. Enormous flowers of 

 good substance and form, perfectly placed on 

 tall, strong stems 



Smiling Maestro.. One of the foremost of the 

 newer introductions. The color is a rich orange 

 salmon of unusual beauty. The spike is straight 

 and tall, and it carries many open flowers 



W. H. Phipps. La France pink, overlaid with 

 light rose-salmon. Lighter towards the center 

 and with lightly speckled ruby throat markings. 



Wasaga. A ruffled buff colored variety that is 

 very attractive. Grows tall and is going to be 

 in great demand 



Wuertembergia. Brilliant scarlet with creamy 

 white throat blotch. Very tall strong spikes 

 with many large flowers open 



Extra Choice Rainbow Mixture, a well- 

 blended combination of all colors and shades. 

 Per 1.000, S27.50 



PRICES 



Each 



S .05 

 .12 



.06 



.08 



.08 

 .06 



.05 

 .05 



.06 



.25 



.25 

 .06 

 .08 

 .10 



Doz. 



S .50 

 1.25 



.60 



.80 



.80 

 .60 



.50 

 .50 



.60 



.60 



2.50 



2.50 

 .60 

 .80 



1.00 

 .40 



$4.00 

 9.00 



4.50 



6.00 



6.00 

 4.50 



4.00 

 4.00 



4.50 



18.00 



18.00 

 4.50 

 6.00 

 7.50 

 3.00 



Six Bulbs of a Variety Sold at the Dozen Rate, 25 at the Hundred Rate. Our pamphlet "GARDEN CULTURE OF GLADIOLUS" 



free to customers on request. 



