GLADIOLUS 



HENDERSON'S ^^ UP-TO-DATE" NAMED VARIETIES 



This list of nomed Gladiolus 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 is unsurpassable. First size number 

 one bulbs. 



Every precaution is taken to supply clean stock; all of our bulbs are thoroughly cleaned, fumigated, and dipped to destroy 

 thrip and other insects. 



If by Parcel Post, add postage at zone rates 

 (average weight 1 V2 it), per doz.; 10 lbs. per 100). 



Aflame. Begonia rose with orange flame near edge 



Albatioss. Pure while 



Amador. A new glowing red gladiolus that glistens and 

 sparkles with spectacular brilliance 



Bogdad. A magnificent smoky .old rose, deeper to petal edges 

 and lighter in throat ^ 



Berty Snour. Large flowers of a beautiful soft lavender, of 

 good substance on strong spikes 



Betty Nuthall. A new variety popular wherever shown, the 

 color is coral pink with light orange throat markings, several 

 flowers are open at a time on strong spikes with heavy foliage 



Byron L. Smith. A beautiful variety having lavender pink 

 flowers with a creamy white throat. 



Champlain. Light blue with darker throat markings 



Charles Dickens. Very tall straight spike with large flowers 

 of brilliant purple 



Com, Koehl. Dark scarlet red 



Dorothy Bishop. White, striped tyrian rose 



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 



Gate of Heaven- Rich pure yellow, beautifully ruffled 



Giant Nymph. La France pink 



Gold Eagle. Pure yellow 



Golden Dream. Beautiful deep yellow 



King Arthur. Large rosy lavender, ruffled blooms 



La Paloma. Brilliant shade of orange 



Los Angeles. Beautiful shrimp pink with glowing orange car- 

 mine blotch in throat, tall and graceful stems 



Marmora. Beautifully smoky lavender 



May Dovidson. Soft rose overlaid gray 



Mildred Louise. Truly one of the most outstanding newer 

 varieties. The color, a warm salmon pink is delightful. The 

 spike and flowers become tremendously large 



Minuet. Considered the best lavender in existence, six blooms 

 generally open at once, strong spike and heavy foliage, a 

 grand exhibition sort 



Mother Machree. Large smoky lavender 



Mrs. F. C. Hornberger. A large flowering popular pure 

 white variety and a big prize winner 



Mrs. Frank Pendleton. Salmon-pink with blood-red throat 

 blotches on lower petals 



Mrs. Leon Douglas. Beautiful rose, striped and speckled ruby 



Pelegrina. The best dark purple variety 



Pfitzer's Triumph. Enormous blooms of a bright salmon- 

 orange color, with small deeper throat blotch. Two to four 

 blooms open at once 



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 



PRICES 



Doz. 



.50 

 .50 



1.00 



.50 



.40 



.40 



.60 



.60 

 .50 



.40 



.40 

 .40 



.60 



.40 



.40 



100 



3.50 

 3.50 



7.00 



3.50 



3.00 



3.00 



.50 



3.50 



.80 



6.00 



.40 



3.00 



.60 



4.50 



.00 



7.00 



.40 



3.00 



.70 



5.00 



.40 



3.00 



.40 



3.00 



.40 



3.00 



.60 



4.50 



.40 



3.00 



.40 



3.00 



.40 



3.00 



.80 



6.00 



4.50 



4.50 

 3.50 



3.00 



3.00 

 3.00 

 4.50 



3.00 



3.00 



If by Parcel Post, add postage at zone rates 

 (average weight 1 1/2 lb. per doz.; 10 lbs. per 100). 



Rapture. Light salmon, yellow blotch 



Salback Pink. Large geranium pink. 



Spray of Gold. Deep clear yeUow 



Star of Bethlehem. Beautiful white blooms, cream tint on 

 lower petals 



Wosaga. Beautiful iridescent buff 



W. H. Phipps. La France pink, overlaid with light rose-salmon. 

 Lighter towards the center and with lightly speckled ruby 

 throat markings 



Wuertembergia. Bright scarlet with cream blotch . . . 



Henderson's Extra Choice Rainbowr Mixture. Our best 

 mixture. A well blended combination of all colors. Per 

 1,000 $20.00 



PRICES 



Doz. 



.60 

 .60 

 .60 



1.25 

 .60 



.50 

 .60 



.30 



100 



4.50 

 4.50 

 4.50 



9.00 

 4.50 



3.50 

 4.50 



2.25 



Gladiolus Primulinus Hybrids 



Flowers of medium size, borne profusely; colors, bright and varied with an under- 

 tone of yellow — as pure yellow, chamois, orange, buff, copper, yellow shot with 

 orange, buff with orange-rose, orange-red, some with soft orange or golden throats, 

 ®tc.; growth vigorous, from 3 to 5 feet high; spikes long, graded and well furnished; 

 most graceful and beautiful for vases. 



SELECT NAMED VARIETIES 



Alice Tiplady. A grand primulinus variety of a beautiful 

 orange saffron color 



Annie Laurie. Lovely, delicate ruffled pink 



Apricot Glow. Very tall apricot 



Copper Bronze. Old copper and bronze; very rich color. . . . 



Ming Toy. A fine large primulinus of a buff hue, with buff 

 yellow throat. Very tall and highly prized for indoor decor- 

 ation 



Mrs. Colvin Coolidge. Light salmon-rose 



Orange Queen. Purest apricot of a very warm tint; large, 

 open flowers on good stem; justly considered one of the very 

 choicest grandiflora primulinus 



Souvenir. Most superb deep yellow self. Tall-stemmed large 

 hooded flowers facing forward, 4 to 6 open at the same time. 

 Early 



Mixture. A grand collection of popular tints. Per 1,000 $20.00 



PRICES 



Doz. 



.30 

 .40 

 .30 

 .40 



.40 

 .50 



.40 



.40 

 .30 



100 



2.25 

 3.00 

 2.25 

 3.00 



3.00 

 4.00 



3.00 

 2.25 



MISCELLANEOUS SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS 



If wanted by Parcel Post add postage at zone 

 rates (see Parcel Post weight column). 



Parcel post 

 packed 

 weight 



Doz. 



100 



If wanted by Parcel Post add postage at zone 

 rates (see Parcel Post weight column). 



Parcel post 

 packed 

 weight 



Doz. 



100 



Caladiuin Esculentum (Elephant's Ear). 



Extra size bulbs, 11 to 12 inches in circ 



Cinnamon Vine (Dioscorea batatas). 2 year 



1 lb. ea. 

 1/2 lb. doz. 



1 1/4 lb. doz. 



2 lb. doz. 



3 lb. doz. 

 2 lb. doz. 



21/4 lb- doz. 



2.50 



1.50 



1. 00 

 1.50 



2.50 

 3.00 



2.50 



20.00 



12.00 



7.50 

 12.00 



20.00 

 22.50 



20.00 



LILIUM— Continued. 



Speciosum Album. White 



" Rubrum Magnificum, spotted 



rose and red 



" Melpomone, rich red, spotted . 

 Tigrinum Splendens (Improved Tiger Lily). 



Orange-red flowers spotted with black 



Tigrinum Flora Plena (Double Tiger Lily). 



Orange-red flowers, spotted black 



Madeira Vine (Climbing Mignonette) 



TUBEROSES, Dwarf Double Pearl, 4 to 6 

 inch bulbs Per 1 000 $32 50 



3 lb. doz. 



4 lb. doz. 

 4 lb. doz. 



1 lb. doz. 



1 lb. doz. 

 1 lb. doz. 



1 1/2 lb. doz. 



1 lb. doz. 

 1 lb. doz. 



3.50 



3.00 

 3.00 



2.00 



2.00 

 1.00 



.50 



.60 

 .60 



25.00 

 22.50 



Hyacinthus Candicans. White bell-shaped 



22.50 



15.00 



15.00 

 7.50 



3.50 



Ismene Calothinum. White 



LILIUM. 



Auratum (The Golden-rayed Japan Lily). 



Pure white, with crimson spots and golden 

 band 9 to 1 1 inch bulbs 



Henryi. Apricot yellow, spotted brown. .... 



Longiflorum Giganteum. White, fragrant 



9 to 10 inch bulbs 



Silver Leaf. Variegated foliage, single flow- 



4.50 



Albino. Early single flowering 



4.50 



Six Bulbs of a Voriety Sold at the Dozen Rate. 25 at the Hundred Rate. 



WHOLESALE CATALOG FOR MARKET GROWERS AND FLORISTS— PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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