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GLADIOLUS, continued. THE BEST STANDARD VARIETIES 



Anna Eberius. Unusual and most artistic in color — clear rosy 



purple with a smoky suffusion. 6 cts. each, 65 cts. per doz., $4.75 



per 100. . 

 Baron Hulot. Dark violet-blue flowers of medium size on good, 



straight spikes. 10 cts. each, 90 cts. per doz., $6.50 per 100. 

 Crimson Glow. A perfect scarlet of a deep type. Large, open 



flowers, well placed on a tall spike. 10 cts. each, 90 cts. per doz., 



$6.50 per 100. 



Early Sunrise. The largest Gladiolus grown. Strong spikes 4J^ 

 to 5 feet high, with flowers of bright orange-red, marked with golden 

 yellow in the throat. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., $7.25 per 100. 



E. J. Shaylor. Ruffled; rose-pink, tall; many flowers; good keeper. 

 6 cts. each, 65 cts. per doz., $4.75 per 100. 



Evelyn Kirtland. Light rose, darker at the edges, fading to shell- 

 pink at the center, with scarlet blotches. Very tall spikes. 6 cts. 

 each, 65 cts. per doz., $4.75 per 100, $40.00 per 1,000. 



Goliath. Dark maroon-purple. Tall-growing and very large-flow- 

 ered variety. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., $7.25 per 100. 



Gretchen Zang. An exquisite shade of salmon-pink, blending into 

 scarlet on lower petals. 5 cts. each, 55 cts. per doz., $4.15 per 100. 



Halley. Bright orange-pink, with white throat. One of the first to 

 bloom. 5 cts. each, 45 cts. per doz., $3.75 per 100, $28.00 per 1,000. 



Herada. Immense flowers of pure, glistening mauve — an unusual 

 and striking color. 6 cts. each, 65 cts. per doz., $4.75 per 100. 



Le Marechal Foch. One of the earliest of all Gladiolus to bloom. A 

 charming shade of light pink without any markings. 5 cts. each, 

 45 cts. per doz., $3.00 per 100. 



Lily White. Fine early white, slightly tinted ivory; free flowering 

 and excellent forcing variety. 5c. each, 55c. per doz., $3.85 per 100. 



L'Immaculee. Pure white flowers of medium size. 7 cts. each, 

 75 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100, $47.50 per 1,000. 



Louise. A real orchid-colored Gladiolus. The flowers are of largest 

 size, placed on strong spikes, and the color is a clear rich lavender, 

 like a Cattleya orchid. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., $7.25 per 100. 



Mrs. Dr. Norton. Fresh clear apple-blossom-pink; large flowers on 

 long, slender spikes. 7 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100. 



Mrs. Francis King. Large light scarlet flowers on tall spikes. 



5 cts. each, 45 cts. per doz., $3.45 per 100, $29.50 per 1,000. 

 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr. Large, wide-open flowers of vivid 



blush-pink, with a brilliant scarlet blotch in the throat. 5 cts. each, 



55 cts. per doz., $3.85 per 100, $32.50 per 1,000. 

 1910 Rose. Pure deep rose pink with white center lines on lower 



petals. Good cut-flower. 5 cts. each, 55 cts. per doz., $3.85 per 100. 

 Peace. Flowers of the largest size on straight, heavy spikes; white, 



feathered lilac. 5 cts. each, 55 cts. per doz., $3.85 per 100, $32.50 



per 1,000. 



Pink Perfection. Large, open flowers of true La France pink. Fine 

 for cutting. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., $7.25 per 100. 



Rose Glory. Purest rose-pink, with deeper throat; splendidly 

 ruffled flowers on good spike. 10 cts. each, 90 cts. per doz., $6.50 

 per 100. 



Ruffled Glory (Kunderd's). Large cream-colored flowers, striped 



with crimson, on strong, compact spikes. Each petal is elegantly 



fluted and ruffled. 10 cts. each, 90 cts. per doz., $6.50 per 100. 

 Schwaben. Clear, light yellow with carmine-purple blotch. A 



strong grower. Considered the best cheap yellow. 5 cts. each, 



45 cts. per doz., $3.45 per 100, $29.50 per 1,000. 

 War. Deep blood-red, shaded with blackish crimson; very tall and 



showy. 10 cts. each, 90 cts. per doz., $6.50 per 100, $55.00 per 1,000. 

 Wilbrinck. Flesh-pink, with yellowish blotch on lower petals. 



Good cut-flower and forcer. 5 cts. each, 45 cts. per doz., $3.45 



per 100. 



BECKERT'S PAN-AMERICAN MIXTURE 



An unexcelled blend of the largest possible number of fine and 

 distinct varieties of Gladiolus. This is a specialty of ours and not 

 to be compared with ordinary mixtures. Selected bulbs. 25 cts. 

 for six, 45 cts. per doz., $3.00 per 100, $26.50 per 1,000. 



Good Mixture. Grown for those who want a mixture of only the 

 cheaper and commoner sorts. 20 cts. for six, 35 cts. per doz., 

 $2.50 per 100, $22.00 per 1,000. 



THE BEST EIGHT PRIMULINUS HYBRID GLADIOLUS 



These new varieties, gained by crossing the large-flowered Gladiolus with the yellow African species, Gladiolus primulinus, are wonder- 

 fully artistic in form and dainty in color. They are early bloomers, so can be planted later in the season than the varieties described on the 

 preceding page. The first hybrids produced were rather small-flowered and distinctly hooded, but the newer hybrids which we offer are 

 nearly as large as the ordinary Gladiolus while the tendency of the upper petal to droop has been eliminated to a considerable extent. They 

 still retain, however, the graceful form of their Primulinus parent. The bulbs are small, but will produce 2 or 3, and often as many as 5 

 fully developed spikes. On account of their tall, slender growth they are not well adapted for massing, but are unsurpassed for cutting and 

 as specimen plants scattered in the border. 



Alice Tiplady. Clear orange-saffron. The best-known variety and 



one of the largest. Early and vigorous. 7 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., 



$5.50 per 100, $47.50 per 1,000. 

 Butterfly. Lemon-yellow, slightly tinged with salmon. Ruffled 



petals. Large and most attractive. 7 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., 



$5.50 per 100, $47.50 per 1,000. 

 Jewell. Light salmon-pink, with beautiful golden yellow throat. 



12 cts. each, $1.15 per doz., $8.00 per 100. 

 Maiden's Blush. Dainty pink; strong, slender spikes. Blooms the 



first week in June. 5 cts. each, 55 cts. per doz., $3.85 per 100. 

 Myra. Deep salmon on primrose ground. Very large and showy. 



6 cts. each, 60 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100, $38.50 per 1,000. 



Orange Queen. New. Large-flowering, orange-yellow, tinted 

 apricot. 25 cts. each, $2.35 per doz., $18.00 per 100. 



Rose Luisante. Beautiful light pink, lower petals a shade lighter. 

 12 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $9.00 per 100. 



Souvenir. The newest and finest deep yellow. Tall with extra-large 

 flowers. Early and a good shipper. 7 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., 

 $5.50 per 100, $47.50 per 1,000. 



Primulinus Hybrids Mixed. All colors in this fine new class, but 

 especially rich in shades of yellow, salmon, and orange. Will pro- 

 vide quantities of the very finest cut-flowers during July and 

 August. We suggest that you try some. 25 cts. for six, 45 cts. 

 per doz., $3.00 per 100, $26.50 per 1,000. 



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Get acquainted with the dainty Primulinus Hybrids this year, 

 above, special for 



One bulb each of the 



65c. 



MISCELLANEOUS BULBS AND ROOTS 



APIOS tuberosa (Tuberous-rooted Wisteria). A vigorous climber 

 with clusters of deep purple flowers, delightfully fragrant. 10 cts. 

 each, $1.00 per doz. 



BEGONIA, Tuberous-rooted. A complete assortment of all colors. 

 Single or Double. 30 cts. each, $3.00 per doz. 



CALADIUM esculentum (Elephant's Ear). Grown for its impos- 

 ing leaves, which are shield-shaped, bright green in color, and often 

 measure 3 feet or more in length and breadth. Requires a rich soil 

 and an abundance of water. 



Each Doz. 



Medium $0 07 $0 70 



Small 04 40 



Each Doz. 



Mammoth $0 60 $6 00 



Extra-Large ... 30 3 00 



Large 12 1 25 



CALADIUM, Fancy-Leaved. Leaves marbled, veined, and striped 

 with white, pink, and red. 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., $18.00'per 100. 

 CINNAMON VINE. Of rapid growth, with dense foliage and 

 white, cinnamon-scented flowers. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., 

 $7.50 per 100. 



HYACINTHUS candicans. Spreads 2 to 3 feet, throwing up great 

 tall spikes 4 to 5 feet in height, each bearing 20 to 30 large white 

 bell-shaped flowers. 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 



ISMENE (Peruvian Daffodil). Large, pure white, fragrant flowers, 

 resembling amaryllis. Plant the bulbs in June and take them up 

 in the fall; after a period of rest, they may be potted up for 

 winter blooming indoors. Mammoth bulbs, 25 cts. each, $2.50 

 per doz. 



MADEIRA VINE. A rapid-growing climber which quickly covers 

 porch trellises, etc. Graceful racemes of white flowers. 10 cts. each, 

 $1.00 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 



OXALIS, Summer-blooming. White and shades of pink. 3 cts. 

 each, 25 cts. per doz., $1.60 per 100. 



TUBEROSE, Excelsior Pearl. The best variety; creamy white, 

 very fragrant, double flowers. Start in March in the greenhouse 

 for early flowers. Plant about the middle of May in the open. 

 Mammoth Bulbs (6 to 8 inches). 10 cts. each, $1 per doz. 

 First-Size Bulbs (3 to 4 inches). 3 cts. each, 25 cts. per doz. 



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