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R. & J. FARQUHAR CO., BOSTON. GLADIOLUS 



GLADIOLUS 



The Gladiolus of today, for size of bloom, form, and beauty of color, 

 far surpass the older varieties with a few exceptions. Their adaptabiUty 

 for garden decoration or as cut-flowers during the summer months is not 

 excelled by any other bulbous plant. The Primuhnus group should not 

 be overlooked as they are extremely attractive subjects for vase decora- 

 tion, the colors including various shades of yellow, orange, saffron, and 

 salmon-pink tones. 



Farquhar's Super-Collection off Nine 

 Grand Gladiolus 



The varieties offered in this Collection are all of the newer in- 

 troductions, and for vigor, size, and beauty of bloom they are 

 unsurpassed. A splendid collection for exhibition purposes. 

 Shasta Mrs. Ella G. Morrison Richard Diener 



Rosenel Kirchoff's Apple-blossom Dr. F. E. Bennett 



Ethelyn Kirchoflf's Violet Pollyanna 



ALL THE ABOVE VARIETIES FULLY DESCRIBED ON PAGES 100-102 



5 bulbs each of the above 9 varieties ( 45 bulbs in all), $15 ppd. 

 10 bulbs each of the above 9 varieties ( 90 bulbs in all), $28 ppd. 

 25 bulbs each of the above 9 varieties (225 bulbs in all), $65 ppd. 



Farquhar's Rainbow Collection of Twelve 

 Choice Gladiolus 



All well-known, moderately-priced sorts that can be relied upon 

 to produce quahty blooms. Each variety is a gem in its color. 

 Carmen Sylva Crimson Glow Mrs. Frank Pendleton 



Gold Byron L. Smith Anna Eberius 



Pink Wonder Scarlet Princeps Mary Pickford 



Mrs. Dr. Norton Scarlano Souvenir 



ALL OF THE ABOVE VARIETIES ARE DESCRIBED ON PAGES 100-102 



5 bulbs each of the above 12 varieties ( 60 bulbs in all), $8 ppd. 

 10 bulbs each of the above 12 varieties (120 bulbs in all), $15 ppd. 

 25 bulbs each of the above 12 varieties (300 bulbs in all), $25 ppd. 



NEW AND RARE GLADIOLUS FOR 1928 



"American Beauty. Nearly all the buds open at once, forming a 

 large, beautiful bouquet of American Beauty rose-colored flow- 

 ers, with yellow throats. 30c. each; $3.00 per doz.; $22.00 

 per 100. 



Dr. F. E. Bennett. An unusual red — the most fiery imaginable 

 — and very large flowers, many open. 50c. each; $5 50 per doz., 

 $45.00 per 100. 



Elora. Originated by Luther Burbank. Creamy white blooms, 

 with rich cream spots in throat on lower petals, overlaid with 

 dainty feathering of American Beauty pink. Spikes over 4 feet 

 tall and flowers 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Very early. 20c. 

 each; $2.00 per doz.; $14.00 per 100. 



Fern Kyle. Kunderd's massive, creamy white, exhibit'on va- 

 riety. A beautiful and exceedingly refined flower. 50c. each, 

 $5.00 per doz. ; $40.00 per 100. 



Giant Nymph. A giant in growth and flowers. Grows 6 feet 

 high and produces blooms over 6 inches in diameter, hght rose- 

 pink in color, with creamy yellow throat. 30c. each; $3.50 

 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Golden Glory. A large, richly colored yellow with beautiful 

 throat blotched red; ruffled and very choice. 20c. each; $2.00 

 per doz.; $14.00 per 100. 



Idamae. Very large, mde-open, ivory-white flowers, with lower 

 petals overlaid yellow and dehcate rose pencihng in throat. 

 New and very popular. 40c. each; $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 

 per 100. 



Kirchoff's Apple-Blossom. Picture the variety Mrs. Dr. 

 Norton with its coloring more subdued, and you will have a 

 suggestion of this beautiful new variety. It has tall, slender 

 stems, large flowers always facing front, and color just what the 

 name impHes, center being pinkish white shading to apple- 

 blossom. This variety must not be confused with another 

 American and a Holland variety by the same name. 75c. each; 

 $7.50 per doz.; $50.00 per 100. 



Kirchoff's Violet. A deep rich violet, the largest and most vel- 

 vety of all the blues. Wonderfully attractive. 60c. each; 

 $6.00 per doz.; $45.00 per 100. 



Longfellow. New, and one of the most beautiful varieties. The 

 entire flower is of the clearest La France-pink, with prominent 

 Ughter midrib. The blooms are large, wide-open, of good form, 

 and perfectly placed on the tall, slender, and always straight 



- spikes. Fine for cutting. 60c. each; $6.00 per doz, 



Louise. Large, fully open, bright lavender blooms, with wine- 

 colored blotch in throat. 20c. each; $2.00 per doz.; $14.00 

 per 100. 



Marietta. Flowers of a delicate shade of light salmon, beauti- 

 fully blended with hght orange, the lower petals shading to a 

 bright burnt orange. A marvelous Gladiolus of extra-large size 

 and splendid spike. 50c. each; $5.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. 



Minuet. New, self-colored, rich lavender, with very large flower 

 of heavy substance. It is believed by many that this variety 

 will become the leader in this color. $5.00 each. 



Mme. Mounet-Sully. A handsome French variety with very 

 conspicuous fiery red blotch. A beauty and in great demand. 

 60c. each; $6.00 per doz. 



Mrs. Ella G. Morrison. This very early variety has large 

 flowers that will measm-e over 7 inches under favorable condi- 

 tions, of a sheU-pink color with fighter throat. It produces 

 numerous side spikes, thus prolonging period of bloom. 40c. 

 each; $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. 



Mrs. Leon Douglas. Ground color begonia-rose, striped with 

 brilhant scarlet; pale lemon fip, slightly speckled ruby. Grows 

 to a height of 5 feet and over. We believe it to be the largest, 

 showiest, and most vigorous variety in existence. 40c. each; 

 $4.00 per doz.; $32.00 per 100. 



Muriel. An extra-good fight blue with darker throat-blotch. The 

 large flowers are of good substance, borne on strong spikes. 

 One of the most satisfactory varieties in this color. 20c. each; 

 $2.25 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. 



Osalin. A lovely coral-pink, with soft orange markings in the 

 throat. One of the best of the newer introductions. Very beau- 

 tiful on exhibition and as a cut-flower. 50c. each; $5.50 per doz. 



Pearl of California. A new introduction that we offer for the 

 first time. It is a strong, upright grower, with flowers of excel- 

 lent quafity, measuring 5 inches in diameter. The long spikes 

 contain 26 to 32 buds, with 8 to 12 open at a time, appearing 

 hke a large bouquet. The flower is of the clearest, softest La 

 France-pink blending to a rosy white throat. $5.00 each. 



Persia. Great interest was displayed wherever this Gladiolus was 

 exhibited. It is a remarkably colored variety, having perfectly 

 black buds, and blooms extremely deep red of a mahogany 

 tone, so dark as to appear almost black; and added to this is a 

 wonderful over-spread of the most velvety sheen that glistens 

 like the sparkling dew. 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. 



