EVER-POPULAR GLADIOLUS 



Constant improvement in Gladiolus has greatly increased the interest in them, and they are being planted in greater numbers each season. 

 For cutting purposes, the bulbs may be planted in rows 12 to 18 inches apart, setting the bulbs 3 to 4 inches apart and planting to a depth 

 of 6 inches. The flowering spike should be cut just as soon as the lower flowers open; the remaining buds will open if kept in fresh water and 

 the open flowers removed as they fade. The stems should be clipped when the water is changed. Treated thus, a spike will last over a week. 



For garden planting, they appear to best advantage in groups or masses and are best used in conjunction with some annual or bedding 

 subject where they can be timed to flower in late summer when garden color is most desired. Groups can also be used effectively in the peren- 

 nial border. A more continuous effect can be had by making successive plantings, beginning as soon as the ground can be worked, in early 

 spring, and planting at intervals until June. 



The prices named below are for the largest size bulbs — the only size we offer. They average 1 inches or more in diameter, and are sound, 

 vigorous, and free from disease. Such bulbs are sure to bloom, and will produce the longest, strongest spikes and the largest flowers. They 

 are not to be compared with the smaller bulbs commonly offered and often incorrectly named "first-size." 



Prices on Gladiolus include delivery. 6 bulbs of a variety at dozen rate; 25 bulbs at 100 rate 



12 NEWER GLADIOLUS 



BETTY NUTHALL. A warm, light coral 

 with pale orange throat and a light feather- 

 ing of carmine; flowers are often 6 inches 

 across, of splendid substance, and well 

 placed on tall, strong spike. One of the 

 best Gladiolus of later introduction. 7 cts. 

 each; 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 

 COMMANDER KOEHL. Brilliant scarlet- 

 blood-red with large flowers on a tall, 

 strong stem. A recent introduction which 

 is considered one of the finest and sturdiest 

 of the dark reds. 11 cts. each; $1.10 per 

 doz.; $8.00 per 100. 

 LOYALTY. Large flowers of a deep shade 

 of golden yellow with many blooms open 

 at a time. Grows tall and straight on a 

 strong spike. Wonderful for exhibition. 

 15 cts. each; $1.35 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



MAMMOTH WHITE. As far as we know, 

 this has the largest flower of any Gladiolus 

 grown — it measures 7 inches in diameter. 

 The color is pure white; the spikes 5 feet 

 high. 15 cts. each; $1.35 per doz.; $10.00 

 per 100. 



MARMORA. One of the finest Gladiolus 

 ever introduced. Lavender to lavender- 

 gray with petunia-colored blotch. Tall, 

 strong stems with from 8 to 12 very large 

 flowers open at once. 9 cts. each; 85 cts. 

 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 

 MINUET. A beautiful clear, light lavender; 

 4 to 6 large, heavily textured blooms open 

 at once on a good, strong stem. This is 

 the lavender by which all other lavenders 

 are judged. Considered by most growers 

 as the last word in a light lavender Gladio- 

 lus. 11 cts. each; $1.10 per doz.; $8.00 

 per 100. 



MR. W. H. PHIPPS. La-France-pink over- 

 laid with salmon-rose, lower petals faintly 

 striped and speckled with ruby; has enor- 

 mous flowers and spike. 7 cts. each; 70 

 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 

 MRS. F. C. HORNBERGER. A beautiful 

 snow-white without any markings, but 

 occasionally showing a faint flush of pink. 

 Flowers nicely ruffled, wide open, per- 

 fectly placed on a strong sturdy spike. 

 9 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 

 MRS. VAN KONYNENBURG. A match- 

 less aniline-blue, considered the finest of 

 its color in Gladiolus. Grows 5 feet in 

 height on erect stems with beautifully 

 formed flowers, well placed on the stem. 

 9 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 

 PICARDY. Considered by many as the 

 best pink Gladiolus in existence. Large, 

 beautiful, light pink florets, 4 to 5 inches 

 across, edges feathered Iightlv with rose. 

 15 cts. each; $1.35 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

 RED GLORY. Rich fiery red sport of 

 Purple Glory, which it resembles in every- 

 thing but the color. A real beauty. 9 cts. 

 each; 85 cts. per doz.; S6.00 per 100. 

 YELLOW WONDER. Large, pure soft yel- 

 low flowers without any markings. Strong, 

 healthv grower. 9 cts. each; 85 cts. per 

 doz.; S6.00 per 100. 



Gladiolus, Mr. W. H. Phipps 



Gladiolus, Picardy 



Semesan is a good disinfectant for all 

 Bulbs and Tubers. Dust your Gladiolus 

 with it at planting-time. It protects 

 against fungus and disease. 2 ozs. 50 cts. ; 

 lb. $2.50; 5 lbs. $11.75. 



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