92 D. M. FERRY & CO’S. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
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 willthrive 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. Makean 
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, earthand old bulbs can be removed. Store in a cool, dry place. secure from frost until spring. 
America. Very light pink, exquisitely tinted with lavender. Much valued for freedom of bloom and size of flower spike. 
6c each; 50c per 10; $4.00 per 100. 
Anna Eberius, Magenta at center shading to soft rhodomine purple at margin, with Bordeaux throat. A warmer, brighter color 
than Hereda. Flowers large on long stems. Quite early. 15c each; $1.25 per 10; $8.00 per 100. 
Baron Hulot. Flowers dark velvety purple. One of the very best so-called blues. 10c each; 80c per 10; $6.00 per 100. 
E. J. Shaylor. Tall, vigorous growing plants, with large flowers of clear, deep rose pink color. 8c each; 60c per 10; $5.00 
per 100. 
Golden Measure. Very large, golden-yellow flowers of fine substance; strong, vigorous grower and considered by many the 
best yellow on the market. 15c each; $1.30 per 10; $12.00 per 100. 
Halley. Salmon pink with a slight tinge of rose. Creamy blotch on lower petals with bright red stripe through center. One of 
the most popular sorts. 10c each; 65c per 10; $5.00 per 100. 
Hereda. Flowers of largest size on tall, straight spikes. Pure glistening mauve with darker markings in throat. 10c each; 
80c per 10; $6.50 per 100. 
Joe Coleman. Bright red with carmine blotchings in throat and on lower petals. Flowers large and ruffled. Strong growing 
and even blooming. 15c each; $1.25 per 10; $8.00 per 100. 
Le Marshal Foch. Rose pink flowers of exceptionally large size. 8c each; 60c per 10; $5.00 per 190. 
L’Immaculee. A tall growing, early, very even blooming sort. Long, graceful spikes of pure white flowers with the faintest 
tint of primrose in throat and lower petals and a small, soft purple area at base of throat. A most attractive white. 10c each; 
80c per 10; $7.00 per 100. 
Mary Pickford. An extraordinary flower of the most delicate white with throat of soft sulphur yellow. 15c each; $1.00 per 10; 
$8.00 per 100. 
Mrs. Francis King. A most effective variety for decorations. Spikes extra long; flowers brilliant pink, blazed with vermilion. 
6c each; 50c per 10; $4.00 per 100. ; 
Mrs. Frank Pendleton. Of the largest size and most exquisite color. Delicate flushed salmon pink with rich maroon blotch on 
the three lower petals. 8c each; 60c per 10; $5.00 per 100. 
Mrs. Dr. Norton. Large white flowers, the edges suffused with soft pink. The lower petals have a blotch of sulphur yellow 
stained with fine specks of pink. 10c each; 90c per 10; $7.00 per 100. 
Myrtle. Tender and delicate rose pink. One of the most beautiful pink varieties yet introduced. 10c each; 90c per 10; 
$7.00 per 100. s 
Panama. Rich rosy pink. Large fine flowers. 8c 
each; 60c per 10; $5.00 per 100. 
Peace. White with pale violet feathering on lower 
petals. Very large flowers well placed on a tall 
graceful spike. Should be planted early. 8c each; 
60c per 10; $5.00 per 100. 
Princeps. Brilliant scarlet crimson with blotch of 
white in throat of the three lower petals. 12c each; 
$1.00 per 10; $8.00 per 100 
Prince of Wales. The flowers are large and well placed 
and the color a charming shade of coral-pink. 9c 
each; 70c per 10; $6.00 per 100. 
Procerpine. Deep rose or winered. A very striking 
color. 14c each; $1.10 per 10; $9.00 per 100. 
Schwaben. Very vigorous and free flowering. Color 
clear canary yellow shading to sulphury yellow when 
open. 6c each; 50c per 10; $4.00 per 100. 
Virginia. A very showy scarlet; large, massive 
flowers, even in blooming and makes a gorgeous 
display. One of the best of the red shades. 15¢ 
each; $1.20 per 10; $10.00 per 100. 
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 PE 
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 
= “* Pink and White Mixed. 7c. 55c. 4.50 
on “* Scarlet and Red Mixed. 6c. 50c. 4.00 
os ““ Yellow Mixed...... ..- 8c. 60c. 5.00 
Striped and Variegated ........... Y tafe 4.50 
Primulinus Hybrids Mixed. The flowers range in color 
from the purest and lightest of yellows to the deep- 
est orange and from the softest shade of pink to 
scarlet. The flowers are borne on tall, vigorous, 
branching stems and for graceful and artistic ar- 
rangement in vases are unsurpassed. 7c each; 50c 
per 10; $4.00 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 the 10 
rate and net less than 25 at the 100 rate. G.apioLus 
