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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 anj*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 will thrive 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. Make an 

 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, earth and old bulbs can be removed. Store in a cool, dry place, secure from frost until spring. 

 Albania. Pure snow white, large open flowers with beautiful Orange Glory. Deep orange with carmine blotched throat, 

 round petals. 10c each; 80c per 10; $6.50 per 100. creamy white stripes on lower petals; heavily ruffled flowers 



America. Very light pink, exquisitely tinted with lavender. 



Much valued for freedom of bloom and size of flower spike. 



7c each; 50c per 10; $3.50 per 100. 

 Baron Hulot. Flowers dark velvety purple. One of the very 



best so-called blues. 13c each; $1.10 per 10; $9.00 per 100. 

 Captain Boynton. A beautiful shade of lavender with violet 



purple blotch on lower petals. The flowers are perfectly 



placed on tall strong stems. A good early forcer. 16c each; 



$1.40 per 10; $12.00 per 100. 

 Carmen Sylva. Snow white; largest flowers of any of whites. 



Stems perfectly straight and tall. An extra good variety for 



cut flowers, lie each; 90c per 10; $7.00 per 100. 



Chateau Thierry. Orange-cerise with red blotch having a 



yellow border on lower petals; tall spike with open, well 



formed flowers. 9c each; 70c per 10; $5.50 per 100. 

 Crimson Glow. Glowing velvety crimson shading to deeper color 



at center. Tall, strong grower with flowers well placed. Considered 



by many the best in its color. 9c each; 70c per 10; $5.50 per 100. 

 Early Sunrise. A very early variety; deep orange-salmon with 



yellowish blotch on lower petals. An excellent florist's variety 



and a good forcer. 10c each; 80c per 10c; $6.50 per 100. 

 E. J. Shaylor. Tall, vigorous growing plants, with large flowers of 



clear, deep rose pink color. 9c each; 70c per 10; $5.00 per 100. 

 Evelyn Kirtland. Shell pink at center shading to very warm rose-pink 



and deeper at edges of petals. Brilliant scarlet blotches on lower 



petals. Has strong stem and is very desirable for cutting. 9c each; 



70c per 10; $5.50 per 100. 

 Giant Nymph. Light rose-pink with creamy-yellow throat, very large 



open flowers well arranged on long stems. One of the tallest. 



lie each; 90c per 10; $7.00 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; $1.25 per 10; $11.00 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. 7c each; 50c per 10; $3.50 per 100. 

 Hereda. Flowers of largest size on tall, straight spikes. Pure glisten- 

 ing mauve with darker markings in throat. 9c each; 70c per 10; 



$5.00 per 100. 

 Jack London. Light salmon with vermilion stripes and canary-yellow 



throat. Flowers perfectly placed on long strong stems. A robust 



grower. 1 lc each; 90c per 10; $7.00 per 100. 

 Joe Coleman. Bright red with carmine blotchings in throat and on 



lower petals. Flowers large and ruffled. Strong growing and even 



blooming. 10c each; 80c per 10; $6.00 per 100. 

 Lily White. Creamy-wh ! te shading to cream at center; very early; 



good cut flowers. 9c each; 70c per 10; $5.00 per 100. 

 Los Angeles. A beautiful shrimp pink with showy orange carmine 



blotch in throat. Tall graceful stems with flowers well placed. 



13c each; $1.10 per 10; $8.00 per 100. 

 Louise. Orchid lavender with deeper blotch in throat, a refined color 



combination; wide open flowers on strong stem. 10c each; 80c 



per 10; $6.50 per 100. 

 Mrs. Francis King. A most effective variety for decorations. Spikes 



extra long; flowers brilliant pink, blazed with vermilion. 7c each; 



50c per 10; $3.50 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; $4.00 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, lie each; 90c per 10; $7.00 per 100. 

 Mrs. H. E. Bothin. Geranium pink with salmon tint; flaming scarlet 



center, making a very striking color combination. Heavily ruffled 



flowers well placed on strong stem. A leader. 10c each; 80c per 



10; $6.50 per 100. 

 Mrs. Leon Douglas. Begonia rose, striped with flame scarlet, lower 



petals pale lemon yellow flecked with ruby. Considered one of the 



largest gladioli. 15c each; $1.25 per 10; $11.00 per 100. 

 Niagara. Primrose-yellow striped and splashed with bright pink. 



Large flowers on good strong spike. A favorite sort. 10c each; 80c 



per 10; $6.50 per 100. 



on strong stem. Very vigorous, sturdy growth with broad 

 foliage. Extra desirable for landscape work. 12c each; $1.00 

 per 10; $8.00 per 100. 



Panama. Rich rosy pink. Large fine flowers. 9c each; 70c 

 per 10; $5.00 per 100. 



Peace. White with pale violet feathering on lower petals. Very 

 large flowers welfplaced on a tall graceful spike. Should be 

 planted early. 8c each; 60c per 10; $4.00 per 100. 



Peach Rose. Deep rose pink with rose red blotches in throat. 

 One of the finest in its color class. 12c each; $1.00 per 10; 

 $8.00 per 100. 



Persia. Deep mahogany red. One of the deepest of colors in 

 gladiolus. The buls and partly opened flowers are almost, 

 black. 13c each; $1.10 per 10; $9.00 per 100. 



Pink Wonder. La France pink blending with pale pink in 

 throat, with yellow reflex at base of lower petals. Im- 

 mensely large flowers. 10c each; 80c per 10; $6.50 per 100. 



Giant Nymp 



NOT LESS THAN 5 OF ANY ONE VARIETY SUPPUED AT THE 10 RATE 

 AND NOT LESS THAN 25 AT THE 100 RATE 



