F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 5] 
Bolgiano’s Magnificent Gladioli 
Plant groups of Gladioli Bulbs every two weeks from April 15 until July 1, and you will have 
bright masses of color all summer Plant the bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep and 6 inches apart. : 
BLOOMING DATES—(E) Very early, (EM) Early Midseason, (M) Midseason, (LM) Late Mid- 
season, (L) Late to very late. 
Postage Paid to First, Second and Third Zones 
ALL NO. 1 FIRST SIZE BULBS 
TEN SUPERFINE GLADIOLUS 
Two of Each for $1.00, Postpaid 
AFLAME (E). A begonia rose shading to bright orange flame near the edge. B 
brighter than the front. Very large, 6 inches or more across, 6-8 open at a time. 
variety either for garden or exhibition. 
BAGDAD (LM). Smoky old rose somewhat darker toward the edge and with a lighter throat. 
Immense blooms—6 to 8 open at one time. As an exhibition variety it cannot be surpassed. 
BETTY NUTHALL (VL). A sparkling, iridescent orange-pink deepening to coral on the petal 
reverse. Golden orange, throat lined carmine—rose. Enormous flowers often 6 inches across. 
CARMEN SYLVA (M). This occupies a universal place as the best pure white gladioli. 
flowers are extra large. They are well placed on a tall slender stem. 
GLORIANA (M). Golden salmon, clear yellow throat. Very tall. 
wonderfully well. Don’t fail to try this one as it is a rare beauty. 
GOLDEN DREAM (L). Clear deep yellow. No markings. Several blooms open. 
best yellows. 
HALLEY (E). 
to bloom. 
MAID OF ORLEANS (EM). Beautiful milky white with light cream throat. 
straight. Has 7 to 8 well-placed blooms open at once. 
MINUET (LM). Wonderfully beautiful clear light pinkish 
heavily textured blooms open at once, 
MRS. P. W. SISSON (LM). Cameo pink. 
fectly placed blooms on tall, willowy shafts with many open at one time. 
ful charm. 
PRICES, ALL THE ABOVE, 8 CTS. EACH; 3 FOR 20 CTS.; 6 FOR 35 CTS.; 12 FOR 60 CTS.; 
$4.00 PER 100. 
Back of petals even 
A wonderful 
The 
Beautiful color and grows 
One of the 
Deep pink. Very beautiful and one of the earliest of all. In fact it is the second 
Stands tall and 
5-6 and sometimes 7-9 
lavender ; 
Immense flowers, delicate creamy pink to throat. Per-— 
A show winner of delight- 
PICARDY—THE MOST OUTSTANDING GLADIOLI TO DATE. A sensation wherever 
shown since its introduction, winning awards at practically all domestic and foreign exhibi- 
tions. Color, soft apricot pink with silvery sheen, featherings of slightly deeper color in 
throat. Usually 7-8 open with as many as 12-13. Blooms have been grown up to nearly 
7 inches across. A wonderful strong grower. No garden is complete without Picardy. If 
you have not seen this variety you have no idea how beautiful a glad can be. 10 cts. each; 
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BEST STANDARD VARIETIES 
ALICE TIPLADY (M). A lovely blend of salmon-apricot and orange. 
DR. F. E. BENNETT (E). A vivid fiery scarlet, so bright one cannot imagine anything more 
brilliant. Throat finely stippled ruby and white. Tall, heavy spikes closely set with large massive 
blooms. 
EVELYN KIRTLAND (LM). Vivid rose-pink shading to pale pink. 
liant scarlet. An unusually beautiful variety. 
FLAMING SWORD (E). The well-known red. Produces well on tall spikes. 
GIANT NYMPH (EM). Very large light salmon rose with creamy yellow throat. 
open flowers. Tall spike. 
HELGA (E). Clear shade of salmon rose. 
throat. Straight spike. 
LOS ANGELES (E). Lovely peach colored blooms opening on tall, 
rugged spikes. A real beauty. 
NANCY HANKS (EM). Apricot shading to orange pink. Heavy red 
penciling on the lip. Several large well placed blooms. Open. Very showy. 
WILBRINK (E). One of the earliest; very delicate lilac pink, with 
deeper lilac marking on throat. A good grower. 
Lower petals blotched bril- 
Ape 
Gladioli 
Flowers very early. 
Large wide 
Large flowers. Cream 
Calladium (&LEPHANT EARS) 
: Wonderful plants for lawns, borders or backgrounds. They will grow 
in any garden soil and are no trouble at all. To obtain the maximum 
growth they should be planted in rich soil where they will get plenty 
of water. A full-size plant will stand six feet high and bear immense 
leaves three to four feet long by twenty-seven inches wide. They should 
a 2) ALL THE ABOVE, 5 CTS. EACH; 50 CTS. DOZ.; $3.25 
CAPITOL CITY MIXTURE 
In our Capitol City Mixture which contains most all of the above varie- 
ties, we have also included a large number of other varieties of Gladiolus 
and have produced a mixture which can not fail to satisfy. The color 
range is very wide and is composed of large flowered varieties. 5 CTS. 
EACH; 40 CTS. DOZ.; $2.75 PER 100. 
Tube Roses 
EXCELSIOR DOUBLE PEARL—LARGE BULBS. Delightfully fragrant 
white flowers. Plant in the garden as soon as all danger from frost is 
past. 10 cts. each; 6 for 40 cts.; 60 cts. per doz., postpaid. 5 cts. each; 
50 cts. per doz.; 25 for 95 cts.; $3.50 per 100, not postpaid. 
Cinnamon Vines 
The foliage is bright green 
A hardy climber which grows very rapidly. 
10 cts. each; 6 for 
in color and the white flowers are cinnamon-scented. 
50 cts.; 12 for 90 cts., postpaid. 
Maderia Vines 
A very quick-growing vine, bearing graceful feathery white flowers of a 
delightful fragrance. 10 cts. each; 6 for 50 cts.; 12 for 90 cts., postpaid. 
not be planted outdoors until May 1, but to get them into early growth 
they can be started in pots in the house. 
MAMMOTH BULBS. .25 cts. each; $2.50 doz. 
LARGE BULBS. 15 cts. each; $1.50 doz. 
Add 5 cents each for postage, or 25 cts. per doz. 
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Calladium or Elephant Ears 
