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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 thev 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 perennial border. A more continuous effect can be had by making successive plant- 

 ings, 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 commonlv offered and often 

 incorrectly named "first-size." 



If wanted by mail, add 8 ets. per dozen bulbs 



10 NEWER VARIETIES 



BETTY NUTHALL. A warm, light coral with pale orange 

 throat and a light feathering of carmine; flowers are 

 often six inches across, of splendid substance and well 

 placed on tall, strong spike. One of the best gladioli of 

 later introduction. 12 ets. each, $1.25 per doz., $8.00 per 1O0. 



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. 18 ets. each, $1.75 per doz. §12.00 per 100. 



MARMORA. One of the finest Gladiolus ever introduced. Lav- 

 ender to lavender-gray with petunia-colored blotch. Tall 

 strong stems with from eight to twelve very large flowers 

 open at once. 18 ets. each, $1.75 doz., $12.00 per 100. 



MINUET. A beautiful clear, light lavender, four to six 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 gladiolus. 12 ets. each, $1.25 per doz., 

 $8.00 per 100. 



MR. W. H. PHIPPS. La France pink overlaid with salmon- 

 rose, lower petals faintly striped and speckled with ruby: 

 has enormous flowers and spike. 10 ets. each, 90 ets. per 

 doz., $6.00 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, perfectly placed 

 on a strong sturdy spike. 12 ets. each, $1.25 doz., $8.00 per 

 100. 



MRS. P. W. SISSON. Outstanding clear cameo-pink variety: 

 large flowers well placed on strong vigorous stems. 10 ets. 

 each, 90 ets. doz., $6.00 per 100. 



MRS. VAN KONYNENBURG. A matchless aniline-blue, con- 

 sidered the finest of its color in Gladiolus. Grows five feet 

 in height on erect stems with beautifully formed flowers, 

 well placed on the stem. 12 ets. each, $1.25 doz., $8.00 per 

 100. 



RED GLORY. Rich fiery red; a sport of Purple Glory, which 

 it resembles in everything but the color. A real beauty. 

 12 ets. each, $1.25 per doz., $8.00 per 100. 



YELLOW WONDER. Pure soft yellow, large flowers with- 

 out any markings. Strong, healthy grower. 10 ets. each, 

 90 ets. per doz., $6.00 per 100. 



Beckert's Large Flowering Gladiolus 



o is a good disinfectant for all Bulbs and 



oemesan Tubers. Dust your Gladiolus with it at plant- 

 ing time. It protects against fungus and disease. 2 ozs. 

 50 ets., lb. $2.50, 5 lbs. $11.75. 



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