GLADIOLUS 



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



This list ot named Gladiolus comprise* 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! 

 ■prignt 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 

 end other insects. 



x . W l n * n .P' onWn 9 •«« sections where Thrip is/prevalent we recommend as an extra precaution, soaking the bulbs for six hours in a solution 

 of Lysol disinfectant, mixing four tear, us** . to one gallon of water. 



AN EFF'J /£ METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THRIP ON GROWING PLANTS 

 Moke careful examinations t^3JkH when 5 to 6 inches high. If silvery spots are noticed on the foliage spray with the following 

 solution: two ounces of Tartor Erne' .< yight ounces brown sugar, honey or syrup in three gallons of woter, apply every ten days if necessary. 

 Another effective remedy is to spra> the plants with D.D.T. (5%) when the foliage is 5 to 6 inches high 

 the lower bud on each plont shows the first sign of color. Directions on eoch container. 



and continue every 1 2 days until 



If by Parcel Post, add postage at zone rates PRICES 



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



If by Parcel Post, add postage at zone rates 

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



PRICES 

 Doz 100 



Algonquin. Brilliant scarlet 



Barcarolle. Ruffled flowers of a rich orange color, consid- 

 ered the most beautiful orange sort 



Beacon. Bright scarlet, cream blotch 



•erty Snow. Large flowers of a beautiful soft lavender, of 

 good substance on strong spikes 



Bit O' Heaven. Color, deep orange. The spike is well 

 formed and as many as ten flowers open at a time 



■tee B#oury. Light blue with darker markings 



Charles Dickens. Very toll straight spike with large flowerrs 

 of brilliant purple 



Com. Kothl. Dark scarlet red 



Corona. Beautiful creamy flesh with picotee edge 



Of. Frank E. Bennett. The best of its color flowers are very 

 large, of a bright scarlet with white lines in the thoat, 

 well placed on spike 



Dream O' Beauty. A strong grower, large bloom having 

 the color of the American Beauty Rose.. 



Elizabeth the Queen. Considered one of the most beautiful 

 lavenders, with a few darker lines in the throat. Ruffled 

 flowers of fine form and six to seven open at a time 



Europe. A beautiful large red sort produced on strong 

 spikes. ... 3 



Giant Nymph. La France pink 



Golden Dream, clear deep yellow 



Greta Garbo. Rosy buff tinted pink 



Jeanie. Beautiful rich pink with white markings and a 

 creamy throat. Tall growing with a graceful stem 



King Arthur. Large rosy lavender, ruffled blooms 



King Lear. Ruffled purple 



Leading Lady. A sport of Picardy, a grand exhibition va- 

 riety and consistent prize winner. The flowers are 

 creamy white with a light yellow throat, the general 

 effect being white. They are well placed on long straight 

 spikes with many open blooms, measuring four to five 

 inches acrov 



Maid of Orleans. Milky white with cream throat Tall 

 straight plant with up to 8 large well placed blooms open 

 Generally considered the best commercial white 



Margaret Beaton. Large flowered white, with small orange 

 scarlet blotch 



Minuet. Considered the best lavender in existence, six 

 blooms generally open at once, strong spike and heavy 

 foliage, a grand exhibition sort 



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Moorish King. A large flower, color mahogany red 1.25 9.00 



Morocco. Glistening deep dark red, almost black with a fiery 



sheen 6-8 good size well placed blooms open at a time.... 1.25 9.00 



Mother Machree. Large smoky lavender 1.35 10.00 



Oregon Gold. A tall growing, large flowering, light yellow 



sort on strong stems, six to seven flowers open at a time. 1.35 10.00 



Peggy Lou. Light rose 1.00 7.50 



Pelegrina. The best dark velvety blue 1.25 9.00 



Phyllis McQuiston. Pure pink, tall spikes 1.00 7.50 



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 sensatio-i wherever 

 shown, being a consistent prize winner 1.00 7.50 



Rewi Fallu. Giant deep red 1.00 7.50 



Rosa Von Lima. Light rose, tall spike 1 00 7.50 



Shirley Temple. Deep cream with darker throat 1.00 7.50 



Snow Princess. Large flowering milky white 1.00 7.50 



Star of Bethlehem. Beautiful white blooms, cream tint on 



lower petals 1.25 9.00 



Vagabond Prince. A gorgeous variety, unusual iridescent 

 garnii crown, lighter in upper throat and with a small 

 hlotrh of growing flame scarlet on lip petal. 8-10 or more 



well placed medium large blooms open at a time 1.25 9.00 



Vredenburg. Considered the largest pure white of good 

 substance 



Wanda. Large cream white 



Wasogo. Beautiful irridescent buff 



Henderson's Extra Choice Rainbow Mixture. Our best mix- 

 ture. A well blended combination of all choice colors 



per 1000, $55.00 75 6.0C 



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Gladiolus Primulinus Hybrids 



SELECT NAMED VARIETIES 



PRICES 

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Flaming Sword. A beautiful bright red 1.00 7.50 



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

 open flowers on good stem; justly considered one of the 

 very choicest grandiflora primulinus 1.00 7.50 



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

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

 time. Early 1.00 7.50 



Mixture. A grand collection of popular tints. 



Per 1000, $55.00 75 6.00 



MISCELLANEOUS SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS 



zon^Tatel fcfpSSLipSt^.SS* ?' °\ ^Packed* Doz. 100 If wanted by Parcel Post add postage at ^ed^ 



zone rates (see Parcel Post weight column) ^ eight ^ zone rates (see Parcel Post weight column) ^ghT 



Cinnamon Vine (Dioscorea batatas) Vi lb. doz. 2.00 15.00 



Hyacinthus Candicans. White bell-shaped Tigrinum Splendens (Improved Tiger Lily), 



flowers n/, iu j-, o fy> 1 ^ no 



Ud.ln vi.. ( ni m hi«. u'- .1 \ ZT f'Z, T« Orange-red flowers spoted with black 1 lb. doz. 



Msceire vine (Climbing Mignonette) 1 lb. doz. 1.25 9.00 



LILIUM. 



Regale ("A Royal Beauty"). The flowers 



with^eoS ^hacte^or'cana^ «■*■* Fl "° "«" <«*>*'• ^ioer Lily,. 



yellow at the center, flowers in July.... 3 lb. doz. 5.00 40.00 Orange-red flowers, spotted block 1 lb. doz. 



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



1949 CATALOG FOR MARKET GROWERS AND FLORISTS— PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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