Henderson s "Metropolitan" Collection of Ten Modern Gladiolus 



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Illustrated in Colors on Opposite Page and Described Below 



We are offering this Collection of Super-Gladiolus for the benefit of many of our customers who often ask for the best ten varieties for 

 exhibition and garden use. 



The varieties mentioned are among those indicated as favorites and the most popular by the votes of the members of the American 

 Gladiolus Society. All of these are prize winners and will be found in every Gladiolus Show. 



We hope our customers will avail themselves of this opportunity to beautify their gardens with this collection. 



Collection A. 10 Bulbs, one of each variety, $1.00 Collection B. 60 Bulbs, six of each variety, $5.00 



Collection C. 120 Bulbs, twelve of each variety, $9.00. 



Key to 

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Prices — Transportation Paid 



A. Wuertembergia. Brilliant scarlet with 



creamy white throat blotch. Very tall strong 

 spikes with many large flowers open 



B. Bagdad. A magnificent smoky old rose, 



deeper to petal edges and lighter in throat. 

 Many large unusual colored florets are open 

 at .one time on the tall, straight, fine spike. . 



C. Wasaga. A ruffled buff colored variety 



that is very attractive. Grows tall and is 

 going to be in great demand 



D. Pelegrina. Deep violet blue. Long, well- 



formed flower spikes, several open and all 

 buds showing their velvety color, clear to 

 the top.- Very striking 



E. Albatross. Unquestionably one of the best 



and largest, white gladiolus; flowers are ab- 

 solutely without blotches or throat-markings 

 and of good substance 



Each 



Doz. 



100 



$ .15 



§1.50 



$10.00 



.10 



1.00 



7.50 



.12 



1.25 



9.00 



.12 



1.25 



9.00 



.10 



1.00 



7.50 



Key to 

 Plate 



Prices — Transportation Paid 



F. Spray of Gold. Very bright shade of yellow. 



Fine flowers placed on long stems 



G. Ave Maria. Light violet blue, color good. A 



popular variety. Will open six or more well 



placed blooms on a stem 



Picardy. This beautiful New Apricot pink 

 variety is conceded to be the best sort of its 

 color that has been introduced in recent years 

 and has created a sensation wherever shown, 

 being a consistent prize winner 



Minuet. Considered the best lavender in ex- 

 istence; six blooms generally open at once; 

 strong spike and heavy foliage; a grand ex- 

 hibition sort 



Commander Koehl. Dark scarlet blood-red 

 tall spike, with several flowers open at the 

 same time. Considered as one of the very 

 best dark reds 



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Each 



$ .12 



.10 



.10 

 .10 

 .10 



Doz. 



$1.25 

 1.00 



1.00 



100 



$9.00 

 7.50 



7.50 



7.50 



7.50 



Henderson's Gladiolus Up-to-date Named Varieties 



The list of named Gladiolus offered on this and the succeeding pages comprises our choice in the fields after studying and comparing 

 the merits of hundreds of varieties, consideration being given to healthy growth, size, form, coloring and substance of flowers, properly 

 spaced and faced on strong, straight, upright spikes, etc. We therefore believe that this selection of up-to-date named Gladiolus is 

 unsurpassable. All Gladiolus Bulbs Are Delivered Transportation Paid. 



Aflame. Begonia rose shading to bright orange 

 flame near edge, six well placed blooms open at 

 at time. One of the most popular exhibition 

 varieties 



Amador. A glowing red variety that glistens 

 and sparkles with spectacular brilliance 



Betty Nuthall. The color is coral pink with 

 light orange throat markings; several flowers 

 open at a time on strong spikes with heavy 

 foliage 



Bleeding Heart. Fine light pink with large red 

 blotch. To those fanciers of blotched gladiolus 

 Bleeding Heart will be a delightful acquisition. . 



Berty Snow. Large flowers of a beautiful soft 

 lavender, of good substance, on strong spikes. 

 A prize winner wherever shown 



Byron L. Smith. A beautiful variety, having 

 lavender-pink flowers with a creamy white 

 throat ; a most dainty sort 



Charles Dickens. A European origination of 

 great merit. Very tall, straight spike with large 

 flowers of brilliant purple 



Dorothy Bishop. The flowers are very large, 

 well placed on tall graceful spikes. The color is 

 white, striped, and splashed with tyrian rose 

 a large rose-red blotch in the throat 



Dr. Frank E. Bennett. The best of its color; 

 flowers are very large, of a bright scarlet with 

 white lines in the throat; well placed on spike. . 



Giant Nymph. Very large light pink flowers with 

 a creamy throat, open flowers on strong stems. . 



Gold Eagle. A beautiful deep yellow sort, slight- 

 ly ruffled; early flowering 



Golden Dream. A vigorous grower; flowers 

 beautiful deep yellow. One of the best of its 

 color 



Golden Measure. Pure golden yellow, very large 

 flowers of good substance; robust grower and 

 considered one of the best yellows on the market 



La Paloma. Early, brilliant orange of an unus- 

 ually rich and attractive shade. Tall spike ; long 

 flower head, with florets four and one-half to six 

 inches across 



Los Angeles. Beautiful shrimp pink with glow- 

 ing orange-carmine blotch in throat; tall and 

 graceful stems, most bulbs blooming with two 

 spikes 



Mammoth White. Giant flowering purest white 



Marmora. A smoky lavender with deeper throat 

 blotch. Considered by authorities the best in its 

 color class 



PRICES 



Each 



Doz. 



100 



$ .06 



$ .60 



$4.50 



.15 



1.50 



12.00 



.OS 



.50 



4.00 



.10 



1.00 



7.50 



.06 



.60 



4.50 



.06 



.60 



4.50 



.06 



.60 



4.50 



.15 



1.50 



12.00 



.06 



.60 



4.50 



.05 



.50 



4.00 



.05 



.50 



4.00 



.05 



.50 



4.00 



.06 



.60 



4.50 



.06 



.60 



4.50 



.05 



.50 



4.00 



.08 



.80 



6.00 



.06 



.60 



4.50 



Mildred Louise. Truly one of the most outstand- 

 ing newer varieties. The color, a warm salmon- 

 pink, is delightful. The spike and flowers be- 

 come tremendously large, but retain their grace 

 and beauty in spite of that fact. We predict a 

 great future for this variety as a ">mmercial and 

 exhibition type 



Mme. Van Konynenburg. A _,lar shade of 

 light blue; large flowers well placed on strong 

 spikes 



Mother Machree. Beautiful lavender, overlaid 

 with shade of salmon-pink towards the edges; 

 difficult to describe, but very attractive; might 

 be called a smoky. Large, well-placed flowers 

 six to ten open at a time, borne on tall, strong 

 stems. Should be in every garden 



Mrs. F. C. Hornberger. A large flowering, pop- 

 ular pure white variety and a big prize winner. . 



Mrs. Frank Pendleton. A gladiolus garden 

 would not be complete without this popular 

 variety. Tall spikes of rose-pink flowers with 

 carmine blotch on lower petals 



Mrs. Leon Douglas. Beautiful salmon-rose 

 flowers, striped scarlet. One of the most popular 

 sorts grown 



Paul Pfitzer. Glowing, deep violet purple; beau- 

 tiful color; large blooms on tall, sturdy spikes. 

 Flowers nicely ruffled 



Pearl of California. Clear La France pink, 

 blending to a rosy white throat; as many as ten 

 to twelve large flowers Open at a time, making 

 a bouquet in itself 



Persia. Deep mahogany red, almost black 



Pfitzer 's Triumph. Enormous blooms of a bright 

 salmon-orange color, with small, deeper throat 

 blotch. It has created a great sensation in t he 

 exhibitions 



Salbach's Pink. Glowing geranium pink with soft 

 carmine tongue and throat markings; petals 

 slightly recurved; large, wide open flowers; tall, 

 graceful spike, with six or eight open at a time. . 



Scarlet Wonder. Grows 4 to 5 feet high, with 

 broad, stalky, dark green foliage, and compact 

 truss of great, rich fiery crimson flowers 



Veilchenblau. Violet-blue with a darker blotch 

 on the lower petals, which adds to the beauty of 

 t he flower. Color suggests that of the Iris 



W. H. Phipps. La France pink, overlaid with 

 light rose-salmon. Lighter towards the center 

 and with lightly speckled ruby throat markings. 



Extra Choice Rainbow Mixture. A well-blended 

 combination of all colors and shades. . Per 1,000, 

 $27.50 



PRICES 



Each Doz 



10 



$1.00 



06 



.60 



.10 



1.00 



.06 



.60 



05 



.50 



05 



.50 



08 



.80 



.08 



.80 



.05 



.50 



.06 



.60 



.08 



.80 



.06 



.60 



.08 



.80 



.06 



.60 





.40 1 



100 



$7.50 

 4.50 



7.50 

 4.50 



4.00 

 4.00 

 6.00 



6.00 

 4.00 



4.50 



6.00 

 4.50 

 6.00 

 4.50 



Six Bulbs of a Variety Sold at the Dozen Rale, 25 at the Hundred Rale 



