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The list of named Gladiolus offered on this and the succeeding pages comprises our choice ir the fields after studying and 
comparing the merits of hundreds of varieties, consideration being given to healthy growth, size, form, coloring and substan: 
of flowers, properly spaced and faced on strong, straight, upright spikes, etc. We therefore believe that this selection of 
Sections. All old “‘runout”’ inferior and “‘too-near-alike’’ varieties have been eliminated. A fair sized collection of these 
modern Gladiolus will afford a continuous succession of delightful surprises to the grower. 
NOTE.—The Section or Type to which the varieties belong is indicated by the letters (C) for Childsii, (G) for Gandavensis 
(Gf.) for Groff’s, (H) for Hybrid, (L) for Lemoine’s, (K) for Kunderi. The earliness or lateness of varieties is indicated 1 
succeeding numbers, 10, 11, 12, etc. Those marked ‘10’ bloom in ten weeks from bulb planting. Those marked ‘'12’ 
in twelve weeks. Those marked ‘‘14”’ bloom in fourteen weeks. Those marked ‘16’’ bloom in sixteen weeks, etc. 
If by Parcel Post, add postage at Zone Rates, 1 Prices 
(average weight 10-Lbs. per 100). 
Single Bulbs and Dozens Postpaid in U.S Each | Doz. | 100 
All-a-Glow (C-11). Large, rich, blood scarlet flowers, 
having a long, narrow throat flame of ruby on two 
lower petals. A free bloomer and a showy bedder./$0.30 |$3.00 ss 
America. (C-12). Perhaps the most popular Gladio- 
lus grown, immense flowers of, exquisite soft pink, 
glistening in the sunlight as if sprinkled with dia- 
mond dust. A touch of tyrian-rose ornaments the 
throat. Strong grower, free bloomer, tail, well 
furnished spike. $335.00 per 1,000.........:.-...- .08 .80 
Attraction (C-10). (See colored plate and description, 
pages 140 and 141)....... Fo ee ae a2 ie 
Augusta (G-15). Pure white with lavender anthers; 
strong straight spike oftem having branches...... 68 
Baron Hulot (L-13). Full round flowers of rich vel- 
vety purple-violet, lighter in the throat, a smali 
golden rib through the lower petals is contrastingly 
effective; splendid tall, well furnished spike...... ~12 | 2225 
Blue Jay (L-15), Largest Lemoinei shaped flowers 
of rich brilliant blue, marked with violet blotches 
on lower petals; tall vigorous grower............ .50 
Brenchleyensis (G-15). Vermilion-scarlet; an old 
variety, but one of the most brilliantly effective for 
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Canary Bird (G-14). One of the best yellows; clear 
light yellow flowers on a well furnished spike...... .20 
Captivation (C-13). Large, cream-colored flowers 
with throat tintings of garnet, and a large, light 
yellow blotch on the lower petals................ .40 
Cardinal (C-17). Large perfect flower of intense car- 
dinal-scarlet; very rich and showy............... .25 | 2.50 
€harmer (C-12). Large, broad-petalled flowers of 
soft mauve-pink blending off lighter in the throat, 
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Cracker Jack (L-13). Dark, rich velvety-red, throat 
spotted yellow and maroon..............4-.-...- -10 | 1.00 
Cynosure (C-13). Immense flowers of exquisite deep 
rose-pink marked on the lower petals with a throat 
blotch of crimson-lake; tail, sturdy well-filled spike.| .25 
Dawn (T-i2). (See colored plate and description pages 
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Empress of India (H-12). Brilliant scarlet suffused 
Tich maroon-red with white throat............... -10 
Enchantress (C-12). Bluish-white lightly faked with 
lake-pink toward the margins; throat encircled on 
the lower petals with carmine-lake blotch; a dust- 
ing of golden-bronze zoning the blotch is unique... 
Fascinator (C-12). Splendid large flowers of a warm 
salmon-pink, lighter in the throat which is lined 
on the lower petals with carmine-lake; fine tall 
Spike. A HeAwuir i VACIELY: tonics ore a Bente 05 -15 | 1.50 
Fire King (C-12). Grand large flowers of vivid scar- 
let with garnet throat blotch on lower petals; spark- 
ling in the sunlight as if sprinkled with gold dust. 
Splendid tall, straight, well filled spike........... .08 .80 
F. L. Oakley (C-14). Bright salmon-pink tinted 
with scarlet; pure white center; very showy...... -08 .80 
Flambeau (C-12). Immense flowers of vivid orange- 
scarlet with an effective throat-blotch of white 
shaded and marked with tyrian-lake on the lower 
petals; strong grower and free bloomer........... 
Florence (G-13). Very large flower of helictrope, 
lightening to lilac at throat with white blotch...... .50 
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“Was delighted with my Gladioli, which I bought of you last year. Although 
I only had six bulbs the flowers were so large and such lovely colorings”. : 
Miss V. L. SPERRY, 
69 Fremont Si., Meriden, C 
‘*We ordered several dozen mixed Gladiolus from you last year and we surely 
were pleased with them. The flowers were beautiful.” 
Large, round flowers, the edges of the petals being THE EDWARD EDINGER CO. 
daintily frilled or ruffled; the coloring is creamy- Cedar Rapids, Iowa 
blush, lightly tinted carmine rose; throat yellowish “I wish you-might have seen the beautiful Gladiolus which were raised -tre 
overlaid with purplish-carmine blotches on lower a the bulbs bought from you. All who saw them said thev were by far the largest 
petals; fine straight spike. (See engraving)....... <h2zh 128 9.00 and most perfect flowers they have ever seen.” 
Glory of Holland (H-12). Large pure white tinted GERTRUDE F. MITCHELL, 
rose; strong, healthy grower and free bloomer.....| .10 7.00 2609 Garfield Ave., Minneapolis, Mi 
Gorgeous (H-13). Immense flowers of vivid scarlet “7 sent an order to you this spring for Gladiolus bulbs. JI never saw 
with large, strongly contrasting silvery-white throat beautiful ones and would like some more next spring.”’ 
biotch on the three lower petals, tall, upright, well- Mrs. C. H. COLE, Portland, Maine. 
filled spike...... fare esac reece ces esene stew ewes -12.| 1.25 9.00 *‘My Gladiolus were gorgeous and I regret I did not buy more than I did.” 
as Gladiolus continued on page 138 F. HIER, Norwood, Ohio. 
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