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Henderson's Gladiolus 



Up-to-date Named Varieties 



Some of these are illustrated in Colors on page 126 



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

 paring 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 beheve that this selection of up-to-date named 

 Gladiolus is unsurpassable. All Gladiolus Bulbs are Delivered Transportation Paid. 



Prices 



Albania. Pure glistening white flower, wide open, 

 over four inches in diameter, ruffled edges of the 

 petals give to the individual fiower an artistic 

 finish 



America. Perhaps the most popular Gladiolus 

 grown, immense flowers of exquisite soft pink, 

 glistening in the sunlight as if sprinkled with 

 diamond dust. A touch of Tyrian rose orna- 

 ments the throat. Strong grower, free bloomer, 

 tall, well furnished spike 



Anna Eberius. A vigorous growing variety pro- 

 ducing well set spikes 3 to 4 feet high. The color 

 is rich, deep claret with cardinal shading on lower 

 lip. An outstanding variety 



Attraction. Very large Amaryllis-like flowers of 

 rich crimson having a large white throat blotch on 

 the three lower petals, making a striking contrast; 

 tall, strong, well furnished spike 



Baron Hulot. Full round flowers of rich velvety 

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

 rib through the lower petals is contrastingly ef- 

 fective 



Betty Nuthall. This is an extremely popular new- 

 variety wherever shown, the color is coral pink 

 with light orange throat markings, several flowers 

 open at a time on strong spikes with heavy foliage. 

 (,See color plate, page 126) 



Byron L. Smith. A beautiful variety having 

 lavender pink flowers with a creamy white throat; 

 a most dainty sort. {See color plate, page 126) . . . • 



Captain Boynton. Beautiful lavender with deeper 

 blotch on lower petals; perfectly placed, large 

 flowers on tall, strong stem; an excellent variety 

 and early forcer 



Caruso. Orange red. Earliest of all red Gladiolus. 

 Large flowers, fine spike, strong stem. A real good 

 one 



Catherine. Considered by fanciers to be the finest 

 lavender Gladiolus grown. The large showy 

 flowers are further enhanced by the purplish 

 maroon blotches at throat 



Crimson Glow. The flowers of this vivid scarlet 

 red Gladiolus are produced on full, long spikes and 

 develope wide open. An exhibition and garden 

 variety 



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. (See 

 color plate, page 126) 



E. J. Shaylor. A very popular variety, strong 

 grower producing flowers of a beautiful rose-pink, 

 lower petals pencilled rose-red. Considered one 

 of the best varieties ever produced. (See color 

 plate, page 126) 



Elizabeth Tabor. The first to bloom. Flowers 

 large, petals rosy pink on white ground, lower 

 ones bearing a dark crimson blotch, a very desirable 

 sort 



Empress of India. Rich, dark maroon, one of the 

 darkest colored varieties 



Evelyn Kirtland. A rare shade of rosy pink, darker 

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

 brilliant scarlet blotches on lower petals. Very 

 tall spike. Extra fine form and color 



Fay Lanphier. Color, a warm watermelon pink 

 suffused coral, often having a crystalline texture 

 on the petals as if frosted, with flowers, often 

 4 or 5 inches broad. It has tall, strong spikes on 

 which many flowers open at one time 



Fern Kyle. Creamy white; large, heavily ruffled 

 flowers, many open at a time on long, strong 

 stem; a wonderful refined variety 



Giant Nymph. Very large light pink flowers with 

 a creamy throat, open flowers on strong stems. . . . 



Oolden Dream. A vigorous grower, flowers beau- 

 tiful deep yellow, one of the best of its color. (See 

 color plate, page 126) 



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Golden Measure. Pure golden yellow, very large 

 flowers of good substance; robust grower and con- 

 sidered one of the best yellows on the market .... 



Halley. Immense flower of bright orange-rose and 

 having a softer yellowish tint in the throat 



Herada. Pure glistening mauve with deeper mark- 

 ings in throat 



Joerg's White. Beautiful large flowers, the finest 

 of the pure white pettalled varieties, lower petal 

 shaded creamy yellow in the throat. A wonderful 

 exhibition flower measuring five inches across. 

 (See color plate, page 126) 



Le Marechai Foch. A recent introduction having 

 enormous flowers of a beautiful delicate pink, the 

 finest variety of its color in existence 



Los Angeles. Beautiful shrimp pink with glowing 

 orange carmine blotch in throat, tall and graceful 

 stems. One of the best forcing varieties for florists, 

 most bulbs blooming with two spikes 



Minuet. Considered the best lavender in existence, 

 six blooms generally open at once, strong spike and 

 heavy foliage, a grand exhibition sort. (See color 

 plate, page 126) 



Mrs. Dr. Norton. La France pink, shading to very 

 pale pink at throat. Lower petals have deep 

 cream bases with carmine pencilings 



Mme Van Konynenburg. One of the best varieties 

 originating in Holland. A popular shade of light 

 blue, large flowers well placed on strong spikes. 

 (See color plate, page 126) 



Mrs. Francis King.* j\ most beautiful and vivid 

 pink; 18 to 20 immense flowers borne on a long, 

 strong spike 



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. (See color plate, page 126) 



Mrs. Leon Douglas. Beautiful salmon-rose flowers, 

 striped scarlet. A wonderful sort with tall showy 

 spikes, blooms often, 4 to 5 inches in diameter and 

 one of the most popular sorts grown. (See color 

 plate, page 126) 



Orange Glory. A beautiful new "Ruffled Glory' 

 Gladiolus, having large waved flowers of rosy- 

 orange color, lighter in throat distinct 



Peace. Grand large flowers, white with claret 

 blotch on lower petal and pale lilac featherings . 



Persia. Deep mahogany red, almost black 



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Pink Wonder. An exquisite pale pink with just a 

 trace of rose feathering in the throat. It is a strong, 

 upright, flowers large and strong 



Purple Glory. Deep velvety maroon red with 

 almost black blotches. Ruffled 



Rose Ash. Beautiful large flowers of old rose shad- 

 ing to ashes of roses on outer edges, lower petals 

 light yellow, spotted ruby 



Scarlet Wonder. This is without doubt the most 

 beautiful scarlet variety yet introduced. Grows 

 4 to 5 feet high, with broad stalky dark green 

 foliage, and compact truss of great rich fiery crim- 

 son flowers 



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Schwaben. Light yellow with small red blotch. 

 The best flowering sort of this color 



War. A magnificent variety of rich ox-blood red; 

 shaded with darkest crimson 



White Wonder. A large perfect white exhibition 

 Gladiolus. The reflex of petals shows a delicate 

 trace of pink 



W. H. Phipps. La France Pink, overlaid with light 

 rose-salraon. Lighter towards the center and 

 with lightly speckled ruby throat markings. From 

 twelve to twenty florets open at a time. A novelty 

 which will cause you to exclaim with wonder. . . . 



Henderson's Extra Choice Rainbow Mixture. 



Our best mixture. A well blended combination of 

 all colors and shades. Per 1,000, S3S.00 



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Six Bulbs of a Variety Sold at the Dozen Rale. 25 at the Hundred Rale 



