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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



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. The Gladiolus is one of the easiest 

 flowers to grow and will thrive in almost any good soil except a stiff clay. It requires full sunlight and is 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 tlie ground is sufficiently dry and warm. Continue to plant at in- 

 tervals 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 flue 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 four to five feet high, the upper 

 two feet covered with flowers. 

 America. The finest of the light colored 



sorts. A^ery light pink, exquisitely tinted 



with lavender. Unsurpassed in freedom of 



bloom and size of flower spike. A magnifi- 

 cent variety. Each 15c; doz. $1.25 

 Baron Hulot. Flowers dark velvety purple 



and of the Lemoine tjTje. One of the very 



best so-called blues. " Each 20c; doz. $2.00 

 Dawn. Strong, straight and vigorous plant, 



over four feet high. Flowers large, very 



beautiful shell pink, slightly penciled in 



throat. Excellent for cutting. Each 20c; 



doz. $2.00 

 George Paul. Large flowers, deep crimson, 



slightly stained yellow, spotted with pur- 



^e. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 

 Jane Dieulafoy. Flowers creamy white, lower 



petals stained maroon. Remains in bloom 



a long time; exceptionally fine for bou- 

 quets. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 

 Mrs. Beecher. Beautiful, deep rosy crimson. 



Large well opened flower with pure 



white throat, freely marked and spotted. 



Each 10c; doz. $1.00 

 William Falconer. Spike of great length and 



flowers of exceptionally large size. Beauti- 

 ful clear light pink. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 

 Giant Flowered, fine mixed. Each 6c; 



doz. 60c. 



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, -ivith blue anthers. 



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

 Brenchlejrensis. Rich, brilliant, dark scaiift. 



Much used on account of its brilli;i[it tvlcr 



and distinct marking. Each 5c; doz. 35c. 

 Barron Staffe. Clear lilac, stained pale violet 



and yellow. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 

 Ceres. Beautiful white flowers, spotted rose 



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

 Eugene Scribe. Flowers very large and wide, 



perfect, tender rose, blazed with carminate 



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

 Gil Bias. Early flowering plant of dwarf 



habit; flowers salmony rose with a fire-red 



blotch on straw colored ground. Each 10c; 



doz. $1.00 

 Madam Monneret. Bright, clear pink A 



late variety and very popular. Each 5c; 



doz. 50c. 

 May. A lovely pure white flower, finely 



flaked with bright, rosy crimson, superb 



spike. This variety is fine for forcing. 



Each 5c; doz. 50c. 

 Reine Blanche. Pure white, dark car min e 



blotch. Each 5c; doz. 50c. 

 Shakespeare. Flowers well opened on long 



spike; a very delicate white, blazed ^yith 



rosy-carmine, large rose-colored stain. 



Good for forcing. 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 DOZ. 



Shades of Pink and Rose 5c. 40c. 



" " Scarlet and Red 4c. 40c. 



*' " Orange and Yellow 6c. 60c. 



White and Light Varieties 4c. 40c. 



Striped and Variegated Mixed 5c. 50c. 



PER 100 EACH 



$2.00 Extra Fine American Hybrids Mixed 5c. 



1.50 Groff's Hybrid Seedlings. A great variety 



4.00 of shades and markings 5c. 



2.75 Lemoine's Butterfly Varieties Mixed. 



3.00 Throats very distinctly marked 3c. 



DOZ. 



50c. 



40c. 

 25c. 



PER 100 



$3.00 

 2.00 

 1.75 



