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GLADIOLUS 



The Gladiolus is one of the most decorative plants in the garden, and as a cut flower lends itself readily to any arrangement. 

 If the spikes are cut when 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 public 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 stifE 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 Wie 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 

 pi-oducing 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 until 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 three to four feet high, the upper 

 two feet covered with flowers. 



America. Very light pink, exquisitely tinted 

 with lavender. Much valued for freedom 

 of bloom and size of flower spike. Each 

 5c; doz. 50c. 



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 type. One of the very 

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



Columbia. Very attractive, light orange- 

 scarlet blotched and penciled with bluish 

 purple. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 



Dawn. Flowers large, very beautiful shell 

 pink, slightly penciled in throat. Excellent 

 for cutting. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 



Jane Dieulafoy. Flowers creamy white, lower 

 petals stained maroon. Remains in bloom 

 a long time. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 



Niagara. Delicate creamy yellow shaded or 

 splashed with rosy carmine in the throat. 

 Each 15c; doz. $1.50 



Panama. Rich rosy pink. Large fine flowers. 

 Each 15c; doz. $1.50 



Sunlight. Light rosy crimson with canary 

 yellow throat; attractively blotched flowers. 

 Each 10c; doz. $1.00 



Giant Flowered, Fine Mixed. Each 5c; 

 doz. 50c. 



CHOICE NAMED VARIETIES 



These named varieties are selected with 



special reference to beauty of flower, range 



of color and habit of plant. 



Augusta. Pure white, with blue anthers. 

 Strong, straight spikes. Each 5c; doz. 50c. 



Brenchleyensis. Rich, brilliant, dark scarlet. 

 Much used on account of its brilliant color, 

 and distinct marking. Each 5c; doz; 50c. 



Ceres. Beautiful white flowers, spotted rose 

 on lower petals. Each 5c; doz. 40c. 



Eugene Scribe. Flowers very large and wide, 

 perfect, tender rose, blazed with carminate 

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



Kunderdi Glory (Ruffled) A very striking 

 variety with fluted or ruffled petals. Flow- 

 ers 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. 40c. 



Madam Monneret. Bright, clear pink. A 

 late variety and very popular. Each 6c; 

 doz. 60c. 



May. Pure M^hite, finely flaked with bright, 

 rosy crimson, superb spike. Fine for 

 forcing. Each 6c; doz. 60c. 



Shakespeare. A very delicate white, blazed 

 with rosy-carmine, large rose-colored stain. 

 Each 10c; doz. $1.00 



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. 



Scarlet 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 



EACH 



Extra Fine American Hybrids Mixed 5c. 



Groff's Hybrid Seedlings. A great variety 



of shades and markings 5c. 



Lemoine's Butterfly Varieties Mixed. 



Throats very distinctly marked 3c. 



DOZ. 



50c. 



40c. 

 25c. 



PER 100 



$3.00 



2.00 

 1.75 



