Dreer's Select Gladiolus 



Gladiolus need no introduction. They are universally appreciated as one of the most useful and 

 satisfactory pt all summer flowering plants for garden display and for cutting. By starting some bulbs 

 early in April after danger of severe frost is past and making successive plantings at intervals of about 10 

 days until early Juiy gorgeous blooms may be had from June until October. 



Our bulbs are all of the largest size. They are free from disease and infestation. Thrips which are 

 present in some localities sometimes attack the plants but they are easily controlled. Instructions for 

 thrips control will be included with every shipment of Gladiolus bulbs. 



Ten Gladiolus Aristocrats 



The ten varieties offered below are the best and most popular of all large-flowerLng 

 varieties. They lead the field with their color and excellent habit of growth. 

 Albatros. A very large and massive pure white variety with tall stems and well developed 



large florets of exceptional grace. 12c each; $1.25 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. 

 4ve Maria. Splendid substantial flowers of a light blue color with a contrasting purple 



blotch. A great favorite. 8c each; 8Sc per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 

 Commander Koehl. Huge spikes set with magnificent massive crimson-red blooms 



which often measure 6 inches in diameter. 10c each; $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 

 Minuet. A model of form and placement with large, well formed flowers of an appealing 



bright lavender color. 8c each; 90c per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 

 Mother Machree. A deser\'e;lly popular Gladiolus of a beautiful golden lavender with a 



smoky veil that makes it unique. Yellow throat. 12c each; $1.25 per doz. ; $9.00 per 100. 

 Mrs. Leon Douglas. Luminous coral-rose beautifully flaked with ruby red. Very 



large and exceptionally \-igorous. 5c each; 50c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 

 Pfitzer's Triumph. Gorgeous Amar>'llis-like flowers of a brilliant luminous scarlet 



with salmon shadings. A sensational variety. 6c each; 65c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 

 Picardy. Clear flesh pink without any markings. Unusually wide and well opened 



flowers arranged in magnificent spikes. Enjoys the greatest favor. 20c each; $2.00 



per doz.: $12.00 per 100. 

 Primrose Princess. A rich amber combined with delicate primrose. Stately, strong 



spikes and large wide open flowers. The most satisfactory yellow Gladiolus. 6c each; 



65c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 

 W. H. Phipps. Ranks next to Picardy as the most popular pink variety. Clear pink 



blooms overlaid with salmon-rose. 5c each; 50c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 



Special Collection Offers of the Ten Aristocrats 



10 bulbs, 1 of each $ 85 60 bulbs, 6 of each $4 75 



30 bulbs, 3 of each 2 50 120 bulbs, 12 of each 9 00 



250 bulbs, 25 of each $17 50 



Dreer's Gold Medal Blends 



Mixtures of Gladiolus can never represent what the gardener expects from them unless 

 they have been blended from named varieties that have been grown separately. Only 

 in this way is the gardener sure to receive a well-balanced color representation combined 

 with the size and strong habit as found only in the better sorts offered separately. These 

 Gold Medal blends are therefore just the thing for the gardener who is through with the 

 ordinarj' general mixtures. 



Gold Medal Section No. 1. For this 

 we have chosen from a wide range of 

 varieties the warmer colors such as scar- 

 let, bright red, crimson, garnet, maroon, 

 and amaranth together with certain of 

 the deeper shades of tyrian rose. Only 

 large flowered sorts are represented. 

 3 for 15c; 5Sc per doz.; $2.75 per 100; 

 $25.00 per 1000. 



Gold Medal Section No. 2. This in- 

 cludes lighter colors such as white, 

 cream, yellow, and the many delicate 

 shades of pink and salmon-rose. This 

 section is very valuable for cutting. 

 3 for 15c; 55c per doz.; $2.75 per 100; 

 $25.00 per 1000. 



Gold Medal Section No. 3. Com- 

 prises many fine shades of blue, running 

 from light lilac to velvety purple. 

 There are splendid shades of amethyst 

 and mauve besides velvety purple and 

 heliotrope. It represents a complete 

 range of what may be called Pansy 

 colors. 3 for 20c; 70c per doz.; $4.00 

 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 



Gold Medal Blend. And here we 

 have a carefully composed blend of 

 all colors which gives full considera- 

 tion to the marvelous diversity of 

 tints, shades, and markings. 3 for 15c; 

 55c per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 

 per 1000. 



Primulinus Hybrid Gladiolus 



For grace of form and brilliance of color the Primulinus Hybrid Gladiolus are in a 

 class by themselves. They have proved to do well even during the hot dry weather. 

 The well-shaped blooms are artistically arranged on long, slender, but strong spikes. 

 The colors run from pale cream through primrose and saffron, to deep golden yellow, 

 salmon, apricot, orange, copper, bronze, pink, scarlet, and crimson. 3 for 15c; 50c per 

 doz.; $2.75 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. 



Dreer's Gladiolus 

 Bulbs arenot only 

 of largest size but 

 they are strong, 

 vigorous, and 

 healthy. 



Mrs. Leon Douglas 



// Gladiolus Bulbs are wanted by 

 mail please add to your remittance 

 10% (15% west 0] the Mississippi) 

 of their value for postage and special 

 packing. Minimum charge 10 cents. 



The Gladiolus (A. C. Beal). A good book on their successful culture 

 in the home garden and under glass. $1.25 per copy postpaid 



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