From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



139 



Henderson's 



"Brilliant" Collection of Ten M ° der " 



Gladiolus 



Illustrated in Colors on Opposite Page and Described Below 



All are of the modern large-flowering type, strong, healthy growing and free 

 The colored page opposite conveys an idea of the wide range of exquisite coloring, but it 



This is a Grand Collection of moderate priced Gladiolus 

 blooming. Every variety comprising the set is a gem. The col< 



does not begin to do the flowers justice: no brush can. They must be seen to be appreciated, and we hope a large number of our patrons will 

 avail themselves of opportunity to glorify their gardens the coming summer with this collection. Our leaflet "Garden Culture of Gladiolus" sent 

 with each collection. 



Prices for the "Brilliant" Collection of Gladiolus 



Delivered transportation paid in the United Stales 



Collection A 10 Bulbs, one of each variety .... $1.50 Collection B 60 Bulbs, six of each variety $7.50 



Albania, Pure glistening white flower, wide 

 open, over four inches in diameter, petals broad 

 with well rounded tips. The finely ruffled edges 

 of the petals give to the individual flower an ar- 

 tistic finish 



Anna Eberlus. 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 



Gold Drop (Primulinus) . Pure golden yellow 

 with carmine tracing at throat. Extremely 

 showy in the garden and ideal for exhibition. . . . 



Gretchen Zand. The color is rose pink, blend- 

 ing into scarlet on lower petals. Large blooms 

 of fine substance 



Herada. Massive large blooms of a pure glisten- 

 ing mauve with deeper markings at throat 



Prices 



Each Doz 



$0.20 



.15 



.15 



.15 

 .15 



$2.00 



1.50 



1.50 



1.50 

 1.50 



100 



$15.00 



12.00 



12.00 



12.00 

 12.00 



Mrs. H. E. Bothln. Flesh salmon pink, flame 

 scarlet center, heavy ruffled, strong spike; a fine 

 cut flower variety 



1910 Rose. Pure rose-pink of extra fine shade; 

 narrow white line through center of lower petals 



Pink Wonder. An exquisite pale pink with just 

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

 strong upright grower, flowers large and strong 



Salmon Beauty (Primulinus). Deep salmon 

 with rich salmon-yellow throat; very large 

 flower, fills the need for a sterling-yellow va- 

 riety 



Scarlet Prlnceps. Strong vigorous grower with 

 wonderful spikes, with six or more blossoms 

 open at a time. Brilliant scarlet, deeper in 

 throat ! 



Prices 



Each 



.20 

 .15 



.20 

 .15 



Doz. 



2.00 

 1.50 



2.00 

 1.50 



15 1.50 12.00 



100 



15.00 

 12.00 



15.00 

 12.00 



Gladiolus Primulinus Hybrids 



This beautiful type is a development of recent origin, being the result of crossing 

 the wild species of Gladiolus Primulinus discovered in South Africa, with many of 

 the various allied species and selected garden varieties. 



The predominating characteristics of these Hybrids are: extreme gracefulness, 

 and profuseness of Bloom, together with a most enchanting array of rich and 

 artistic colors. 



Our select list contains the cream of latest offerings in this class. 



Alice Tiplady. A grand Primulinus variety of a beautiful 

 orange-saffron color ...» 



Dorothy Wheeler. Same form and size as Alice Tiplady, 

 but taller. Superb shade of pink. Easy forcing variety . 



Flaming Sword. A beautiful bright red variety heavily 

 set with florets; four to six open at the same time 



Hermione. Hooded flower of saffron-orange tint. Five 

 or more good sized flowers open at once. Exceptionally 

 graceful long spike 



Maiden's Blush. Exquisite blush pink, finely formed 

 flowers on wiry stems. Very free flowering and exceed- 

 ingly early. Considered the best of all early pink 

 Primulinus 



Miranda. Same as Maiden's Blush, but pale sulphur 

 with a thin red line on lower petal. Turns almost white 

 when forced 



Myra. An aesthetic color combination that wins admira- 

 tion through its sheer beauty. The general effect is 

 salmon rose, lower petals yellow with claret feathering, 

 flowers open in fours and are very large for the Primu- 

 linus type 



Orange Queen. Large flowers of a uniform light orange 



Souvenir. Most superb deep yellow self. Tall-stemmed, 

 large hooded flowers facing forward, 4 to 6 open at the 

 same time. Early 



Mixture. A grand collection of popular tints; contains 

 valuable seedlings 



Each 



Doz. 



$0.12 



$1.25 



.12 



1.25 



.20 



2.00 



.12 



1.25 



.10 



1.00 



.12 



1.25 



.12 

 .20 



1.25 

 2.00 



.15 



1.50 



.06 



.60 



100 



$9.00 



9.00 



15.00 



9.00 



7.50 

 9.00 



9.00 

 15.00 



12.00 

 4.50 



Notes on the Culture of Gladiolus 



The Gladiolus is a bulbous plant, that is, it is perpetuated by a "bulb" {botanically 

 a"corm") which form underground between the plant and its roots. When top-growth 

 is developed it produces above it a new bulb to which it transfers its functions of storing 

 up in embryo and holding in reserve the next year's roots, foliage and flowers. The 

 new bulb after ripening off is taken up and stored away like a Potato for the next sea- 

 son's planting, thus continuing the annual cycle of the parent Gladiolus bulb. 



The bulbs may be planted (top up) as early in the spring as the ground is fit to 

 work. In the latitude of New York those planted in April will commence blooming 

 in July, and by successive plantings every 2 weeks into the middle of the summer, a 

 continuous succession of flowers may be enjoyed until frost. If the weather and ground 

 is very dry, water liberally, particularly when the Gladiolus are developing their buds 

 and flowers. 



The bulbs should be planted from 2 to 4 inches deep; in light soils 4 inches deep, 

 in heavy soils 2 inches, in medium heavy soils 3 inches deep. In groups or beds the 

 bulbs should be planted 4 to 6 inches apart. A good way to secure a long season of 

 bloom in a bed is to plant the bulbs 8 inches apart and then 2 weeks later fill in be- 

 tween with another lot of bulbs. If grown in rows the single rows should be 12 inches 

 apart or in double rows 18 inches apart. 



All Bulbs on thia page (excepting Gladiolus by the hundred) are delivered transportation paid in the U. S. 



Possessions. Order early 



