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M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



GLADIOLUS 



The Gladiolus is one of the most decorative plants in the garden, and as a cut flo'n-er lends itself readily to any arrangement. 

 If the spikes are cut \vhen the lowest flower is in bloom, the others will open in succession and remain fresh a week or ten days. 

 No flower has gained more rapidly in pubhc 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 will thrive 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, earth and old bulbs can be removed. Store in a cool, dry place, secure from frost vmtil spring. 



GIANT FLOWERED VARIETIES 



A class of hybrids between Gladiolus Gandevensis and Gladiolus Saundersoni which for varied and exquisite beauty has never 

 been equaled. The flowers are of very large size, frequently eight inches across, borne on spikes four to five feet high", the upper 

 two feet covered with flowers. 

 America. The finest of the light colored 



sorts. Very light pink, exquisitely tinted 



with lavender. Unsurpassed in freedom of 



bloom and size of flower spike. A magnifi- 

 cent variety. Each 10c; doz. 75c 

 Attraction. Bright deep rich crimson with 



large white center and throat. One of the 



most pleasing sorts. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 

 Baron Hulot. Flowers dark velvety purple 



and of the Lemoine tj^e. One of the very 



best so-called blues. Elach 10c; doz. $1.00 

 Columbia. Very attractive, liglit orange- 

 scarlet blotched and penciled with bluish 



purple; throat freely mottled. Each 7c; 



doz. 70c. 

 Dawn. Strong, straight and vigorous plant. 



Flowers large, very beautiful sheU pink, 



slightly penciled in throat. ExceUent for 



cutting. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 

 Jane Dieulafoy. Flowers creamj' white, lower 



petals stained maroon. Remains in bloom 



a long time; exceptionally fine for bou- 

 quets. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 

 Sunlight. Light rosy crimson with canary 



vellow throat; attractively blotched flowers. 



Each 10c; doz. $1.00 

 Giant Flowered, tine mixed. Each 5c; 



doz. 50c. 



CHOICE NAMED VARIETIES 



These named varieties are selected with 

 special reference to beautj' of flower, range 

 of color and habit of plant. 

 Augusta. Pure white, with blue anthers. 



Strong, straight spikes. Each 6c; doz. 60c. 

 Baron Staffe. Clear lilac, stained pale violet 



and yellow. Each 15c; doz. SI. 50 

 Brenchleyensis. Rich, brilliant, dark scarlet. 



Jluch used on account of its brilhant color, 



and distinct marking. Each 5c; doz: 40c. 

 Ceres. Beautiful white flowers, spotted rose 



on lower petals. Each 5c; doz. 35c. 

 Eugene Scribe. Flowers very large and wide, 



perfect, tender rose, blazed w ith carminate 



red; beautiful. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 

 Kunderdi Glory. A very strildng variety 



with fluted or rulfled petals. Flowers very 



large, delicate cream pink with a crimson 



stripe on each lower petal; fine spike. 



Each 15c; doz. $1.50 

 Mrs. Francis King. A most effective variety 



for decorations. Spikes extra long; 



flowers brilliant pink.blazed with vermilion. 



Each 5c; doz. 50c. 

 Madam Monneret. Bright, clear pink. A 



late variety and very popular. Each 5c; 



doz. 50c. 

 May. Pirre white, finely flaked -with bright, 



rosy crimson, superb spike. Fine for 



forcing. Each 5c; doz. 50c. 

 Shakespeare. Flowers well opened on long 



spike; a very delicate white, blazed with 



rosy-carmine, large rose-colored stain. 



Good for forcing. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 



Gladiolus 



GLADIOLUS MIXTURES 



These choice assortments must not be confounded with the common mixed sorts. We recommend this stock with perfect 

 confidence, as it is composed only of choice varieties and purchasers can depend upon having a magnificent variety of colors. 

 Single and dozen prices include postage. The 100 rate is by express at purchaser's expense. 



EACH 

 Shades of Pink and Rose 5c. 



Sccirlet and Red 4c. 



Orange and Yellow 6c. 



White and Light Varieties 4c. 



Striped and Variegated Mixed 5c. 



DOZ. 



PER 100 



40c. 



$2.00 



40c. 



1.50 



60c. 



4.00 



40c. 



2.75 



50c. 



3.00 



E-4CH 



Extra Fine American Hybrids Mixed 5c. 



Groffs Hybrid Seedlings. A great variety 



of shailt'S and markings 5c. 



Lemoine's Butterfly Varieties Mixed. 



Throats very distinctly marked 3c. 



DOZ. 



PER 100 



50c. 



$3.00 



40c. 



2.00 



25c. 



1.75 



