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The J. Bolgiano Seed Company, Baltimore, Md. 



Mailing Weight 1 Lb. 



per Doz. k Lbs. 



per 100 



Gladiolus 



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Parcel Post Rates 



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White Glory 



White Glory. A most beautiful pure white ruffled variety 

 with delicate iris-blue markings in the throat of each flower. The 

 variety will grow over 5 feet tall with high culture. The flowers 

 are large and of fine substance. It is a winner of many awards. 

 30c each. $3.00 doz. 



Most Popular of all Summer Flowering Bulbous Plants. 

 All First Size Bulbs. Rare and Beautiful Varieties 



The interest developed in the Gladiolus during the past few year 

 has been tremendous. Their adaptability for garden decoration or us< 

 as a cut flower during the summer and fall months cannot be surpassec 

 by any other bulbous plant. 



Wonderful improvements are being made each year in the size, colo 

 and beauty of these flowers and our list comprises only the best both ii 

 mixture and named varieties. 



In cutting Gladiolus for the house, it is best to cut the spikes a' 

 soon as one of two lower flowers are open, the remainder will open ii 

 the house. Plant bulbs four inches deep, six inches apart and stake whei 

 two feet high. 



Bolgiano's Choicest Collection of Ruffled and Plain 

 Petaled Gladioli 



Orange Glory. This is a beautiful strain with ruffled petals. Th 

 flowers are unusually large and of a rich striking shade of orange witl 

 lighter markings in the throat. The Orange Glory variety has won mam 

 awards due to its gorgeous color, excellent substance and large flowers 

 30c each. $3.00 doz. 



Mary Pickf ord. An extraordinarily beautiful delicate creamy-whiti 

 variety with a soft sulphur-yellow throat. The stem and calyx are als( 

 white. This variety has been awarded Certificates of Merit by variou 

 Horticultural Societies abroati and at home. 25c each. $2.50 doz. 



Scarlano. Another beautiful ruffled variety with fine long spike: 

 and exceptionally large flowers. The color is a light, bright orange-red 

 35c each. $3.50 doz. 



Neutrality. This strain is similar to the America. It has a richer 

 purer pink color, larger flowers, showier and better form. A gorgeou; 

 pink variety. 25c each. $2.50 doz. 



Helga. A gorgeous salmon-rose variety deeper rose anc 

 cream on white ground. The spikes are tall and unusualh, 

 graceful. The flowers are large of excellent substance and mosi 

 delicate colorings. 25c each. $2.50 doz. 



Golden Measure. This is a very large dark golden yellov 

 variety. It is by far the most beautiful of all yellows. 35c each 

 $3.50 doz. 



Special Collection 



TWO EACH OF ABOVE— 14 Bulbs for $3.75 



FOUR EACH OF ABOVE — 28 Bulbs for $7.25 



SIX EACH OF ABOVE — 42 Bulbs for $10.50 



The Super Twelve Gladiolus 



America. A beautiful, soft, flesh-pink. The flowers are of 

 the largest size. The petals are round, thick and strong, and will 

 last at least 10 days in the house after being cut. Stalks 2 to 3 

 feet long. Mammoth Bulbs 7c each. 50c doz. $4.50 per 100. 



Alice Tiplady. Immense flowers of brilliant orange color, 

 with golden throats. The spikes are tall and straight and bear 

 ten to twelve blooms. This is a showy, magnificent flower. 

 Primulanus Hybrid. 15c each. $1.50 doz. $12.00 per 100. 



Chicago White. A gorgeous white variety with lavender 

 markings in the throat. A most excellent flower for cutting 

 purposes. 7c each. 75c doz. $5.00 per 100. 



Evelyn Kirtland. The flowers are a beautiful shade of rosy 

 pink, darker at the edges and fading to a delicate shell pink in 

 the centers. They are of large size and good substance, beautiful 

 form and exquisite color. 12c each. $1.25 doz. $9.50 per 100. 



Halley. Salmon-pink, shaded yellow. Very large, well- 

 expanded flowers. The predominating color of the flower is a 

 delicate pink, with a slight rose tinge. The lower petals bear 

 a creamy blotch with a bright red stripe through the center, 

 producing a superb effect. Mammoth Bulbs 7c each. 75c doz. 

 $5.00 per 100. 



Schwaben. Stalk produces about 20 very large flowers, 6 to 

 8 usually open at one time. The color is the best of clear canary 

 vellow, shading to a soft sulphury yellow when opening. Mam- 

 moth Bulbs 8c each. 85c doz. $6.00 per 100. 



Special Collection 

 TWO EACH OF ABOVE — 24 Bulbs for $2.00 

 FOUR EACH OF ABOVE — 48 Bulbs for $3.75 

 SIX EACH OF ABOVE— 72 Bulbs for $5.50 



Panama. Owing to its habit, color and form, it is sure t 

 become the most popular Gladiolus in the near future. It ha 

 all the desirable features of the variety America, but in colo 

 is a rich rose-pink. The stalks are tall and very robust, man 

 flowers appearing at one time. Mammoth Bulbs 8c each. 85 

 doz. S6.00 per 100. 



Baron Jules Hulot. The finest blue Gladiolus yet seei 

 Rich deep color of an indigo shade. Mammoth Bulbs 12c eacl 

 $1.25 doz. $9 .50 per 100. 



Peace. A grand white with pale featherings on interic 

 petals; large flowers correctly placed on a heavy straight stal 

 5 feet high. Peace is a wonderful variety, being a splendi 

 keeper when cut. Mammoth Bulbs 10c each. $1.00 doz. $81 

 per 100. 



Mrs. Francis King. A beautiful scarlet pink of recent intr< 

 duction, which has everywhere created wide comment for r 

 startling beauty. Immense flowers on spikes. growing 4 feet hig 

 The spikes are covered with a mass of blooms. Mammoth Bull 

 7c each. 75c doz. $5.00 per 100. 



Gretchen Zang. A beautiful rose pink shading scarlet c 

 the lower petals. Excellent substance, large size and exquisi 

 form. 12c each. $125 doz. $9.50 per 100. 



Herada. Immense blooms carried on long straight spike 

 Their color is a pure mauve, clear and glistening with deepi 

 markings in the throat. 15c each. $1.50 doz. $12.00 per 100. 



