FOUNDEI 

 1850 



DiNGEE Guide To Rose Cuuture 



"OUNDED 

 1850 



Dingee Gladioli 



New and Rare Varieties 



The following varieties are the choicest of the newer sorts. The 

 beauty of the bloom must be seen to be appreciated. 

 Mrs. Frank Pendleton — In color a lovely salmony-pink with brilliant 



deep, red blotches in the throat. 20c each; 6 for $1.00. 

 Kunderdi "Glory". The New Ruffled Gladiolus — Petals ex- 

 quisitely ruffled and fluted. Delicate cream-pink, with crimson stripe 



i n cfenter of lower petals. 15c each, 7 for §1.00. 

 Niagara — Cream and yellow; throat splashed carmine. 20c each; 



6 for §1.00. 

 Panama — A seedling of the famous America, with the same splendid 



form and substance, but is a richer, deeper pink. 15c each; 7 for 



§1.00. 

 War — Flowers deep brilliant crimson, large size and great substance. 



20c each; 6 for §1.00, postpaid. 

 Peace — The large flowers are almost pure white; there is ?l trace of 



lilac on the lower petals. Fine for bedding and cutting. 15c each; 



§1.50 per dozen. 

 Jane Dieulafoy — The Superb. A large, fine, creamy-white flower, 



with large salmon-maroon stains. 20c each; §2.00 per dozen. 

 Schwaben — The Primrose. Delicate primrose with yellow and 



crimson center. Magnificent large flower and spike. 25c each; 



5 for §1.00. 

 Pink Perfection — A soft apple blossom pink with chamois suffusion 



that is very attractive. 15c each; §1.50 dozen. 



Special Offer of New Varieties 



One each of the nine new and rare varieties, all labeled, 

 sent postpaid for §1.35; two of each, 18 in all, for §2.60. 



Dingee Summer 

 Flowering Gladioli 



Among the most popular summer-flowering bulbs, and of high 

 decorative value, either in the garden or as a cut flower. All bulbs 

 sent out by us are first class, sure to bloom. They should be planted 

 in a sunny position about May 1. 



12 Choicest Named Gladioli, $1.25 



Any 6 for 75c, postpaid. 



Selected from hundreds of the best varieties. In size of flowers, 



blooming quality and diversity of color, none will compare with these. 



America — The most beautiful variety in cultivation. Soft flesh-pink, 

 slightly tinged with lavender. 



Augusta — Pure white; blue anthers. 



Attraction — Deep, dark crimson-pink, with large pure white center, 

 free from mottling or spots, making a most conspicuous and attrac- 

 tive contrast. 



Baron Hulot — Rich, royal violet-blue. This when cut in combina- 

 tion with one of the yellow varieties, is truly exquisite. 



Brenchleyensis — Bright scarlet-vermillion. 



Halley — The Early Giant. Salmon-pink, immense size, early. 



Independence — Color varies from deep rose pink to orange-scarlet, 

 but always brilliant and rich. An excellent cut-flower variety, as 

 the blooms hold their color for a long time. 



Crackerjack — Rich, velvety red. 



Klondyke — A clear yellow, with a vivid crimson-maroon blotch in 

 throat; a splendid free grower. 



Mrs. Frances King — .A. striking shade of light scarlet or flame color; 

 one of the most effective both in the border and when cut. 



Princeps — Brilliant scarlet-crimson, with three broad white blotches 

 on the lower petals. 



Victory — Clear sulphur-yellow, the ends of the petals slightly suffused 

 pink. Spike tall and erect. 



Special Offer 



The above collection of 12 choice varieties, blooming 

 bulbs, all labeled, postpaid for §1.25; 2 of each, 24 in all, 

 postpaid, for §2.40; single varieties, 123/^c each; §1.25 per 

 dozen. 



Groff^s Hybrid Gladioli 



To our customers who want something decidedly better than the 

 usual run of mixed varieties and who do not care to grow them under 

 name we offer below Groff's Hybrids or Silver Trophy Section sorts in 

 separate colors or all colors mixed. These are extra fine kinds and are 

 sure to please. 

 GroflF's Silver Trophy No. 1 — In this collection you have the scarlets 



reds and crimsons. , 



Groff's Silver Trophy No. 2 — In this collection are the light colors 



such as white and light pink, yellows. 

 Groff's Silver Trophy No. 3 — The best of the blues and purples in 



this section. 

 Groff's Silver Trophy. Mixed — All colors of above varieties. 



Price of Groff's Hybrids, 6c each; 65c per dozen; §5.00 per 100, 

 postpaid. 



Large Flowering Mixed Gladioli 



White and light shades mixed, 50c per dozen, postpaid. 

 Pink and Rose shades mixed, 50c per dozen, postpaid. 

 Scarlet and Crimson shades mixed, 50c per dozen, postpaid. 

 Yellow and Orange shades mixed, 70c per dozen, postpaid. 

 Striped and "Variegated mixed, 60c per dozen, postpaid. 

 All Colors mixed, 45c per dozen; §2.50 per 100, postpaid. 



Dingee Excelsior Tuberoses 



Dwarf Excelsior Pearl — Flowers pure white, very double, of immense 



size and sweetly scented. 6c each; 60c per dozen, postpaid. 

 Orange-Flowered — Bears single snow-white flowers, resembling 



orange blooms and delightfully fragrant. 6c each; 60c per dozen, 



postpaid. 

 Albino — Early bloomer, dwarf branching habit; flowers waxy white 



and single; very fragrant. 6c each; 60c per dozen. 



C«-»ppJra1 C\ffcxr We send, postpaid, 6 Excelsior Pearl Tube- 

 opc^..iai V/lXCl jogeg^ 3 Orange-flowered and 3 New Varie- 

 gated-Leaved — 12 in all — for 60c. 



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