M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 



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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 stiff 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 the small ones two inches deep. :\Iake 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 

 producing 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 c.in be removed. Store in a cool, dry place, secure from frost until spring. 



America. Very light pink, exquisitely tinted with 



lavender. Much valued for free lom of bloom and 



size of flower spike. 7c each; 55c per 10. 

 Augusta. Pure white, with blue anthers. Strong, 



straight spikes. 8c each; 65c per 10. 

 Baron Hulot. Flowers dark velvety purple. One of 



the very best so-called blues. 12c each; $1.00 per 10. 

 Chicago White. White with lavender markings in the 



throat. 7c each; 55c per 10. 

 Europe. Pure white. One of tlie very best of this 



class. 15c each; $1.25 per 10. 

 Mary Pickford. An extraordinary flower of the most 



delicate white with throat of soft sulphur yellow. 



A variety worthy of a great name. This variety was 



awarded a Certificate of 3Ierit bv the Roval Hort. 



Society. London, August 10th, 1920. 25c each; $2.00 



per 10. 

 Mrs. Francis King. A most effective variety for deco- 

 rations. Spikes extra long; flowers brilliant pink, 



blazed with vermilion. 7c each; 55c per 10. 

 Mrs. Frank Pendleton. Of the largest size and most 



exquisite color. Delicate flushed salmon pink with 



rich maroon blotch on the three lower petals. 12c 



each; $1.00 per 10. 



Myrtle. Tender and delicate rose pink. One of the 



most beautiful pink vaerieties yet introduced. 15c 



each; $1.25 per 10. 

 Panama. Rich I'osy pink. Large fine flowers. 10c 



each; 80c per 10. 



Peace. White with pale violet feathering on lower 

 petals. Very large flowers well placed on a tall 

 graceful spike. Should be planted early. 10c each; 

 80c per 10. 



Princeps. Brilliant scarlet crimson with blotch of 

 white in throat of the three lower petals. 10c each; 

 80c per 10. 



Schwaben. Very vigorous and free flowering. Color 



clear canary yellow shading to sulphury yellow when 



open. 15c each; $1.25 per 10. 

 War. Deep blood red shaded crimson black. lOc 



each; 80c per 10. 



GLADIOLUS MIXTURES 



We recommend these choice mixtures with per- 

 fect confidence as they are composed of only the most 

 desirable varieties and can be depended upon to pro- 

 duce a most satisfactory display of magnificent flow- 

 ers in many shades and colors. 



Each 10 100 



Shades of Blue and Violet Mixed • 10c. 80c. $7.00 



" Pinkand White Mixed. 7c. 55c, 4.50 



" Scarlet and Red Mixed. 6c. 50c. 3.50 



" Yellow Mixed 8c. 60c. 5.00 



Striped and Vsudegated 7c. 55c. 4.50 



Primulinus Hybrids Mixed. On account of their 



slender and graceful habit, delicate colors and 



attractive shape we believe these new hybrids will 



be much appreciated for indoor decoration. They 



range in color from the purest and lightest of 



yellows to the deepest orange and from the softest 



shade of pink to scarlet. The flowers are borne on 



tall, vigorous, branching stems and for graceful and 



artistic arrangement in vases are unsurpassed. 



10c each; 80c per 10; $7.00 per 100. 

 Giant Flowered Mixed. A mixture of the best Giant 



Flowered sorts in a wide range of shades and colors, 



and includes many named varieties of special merit. 



One of the most satisfactory mixtures of Gladioli 



obtainable and one that is sure to give satisfaction. 



7c each; 50c per 10; $4.00 per 100. 

 Single and ten prices include postage. The 100 rate 

 is by express at purchaser's expense. 



Not less than 5 of any one variety supplied at 10 

 rates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. 



