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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 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 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 IV2 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." 



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



10 NEW AND RARE 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. 10 ets. each, $1.00 per doz., §7.00 per 100. 



DR. F. E. BENNETT. Peach red, overlaid with flame scarlet 

 throat speckled ruby and creamy white; very large flowers 

 of great substance, on strong stems. 10 ets. each, 90 ets. 

 per doz., $6.00 per 100. 



CHARLES DICKENS. Purple violet, similar to Anna Eberius, 

 but taller spikes and more flowers on the stem. A very 

 good grower and choice variety. 10 ets. each, $1.00 per doz., 

 $7.50 per 100. 



EIROPA. Splendid pure white; the large, well shaped flowers 

 all open at a time, making it a gorgeous display of 

 the purest white; absolutely the best white in existence, 

 but very poor propagator. 10 ets. each, $1.00 per doz., $7.50 

 per 100. 



GERALDINE FARRAR. Beautiful pale lavender blue, with 

 deep violet spot on lower petals; a beautiful variety, 

 though not quite as good as Mrs. Van Konynenburg, 

 which is a little darker in color. 10 ets. each, $1.00 per 

 doz., $7.50 per 100. 



VELLOW WONDER. Pure soft yellow, large flowers with- 

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

 $1.00 per doz., $7.00 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. 15 ets. each, $1.40 per doz., 

 $10.00 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. 



PURPLE GLORY. Deepest velvety maroon with almost 

 black blotches; large, ruffled flowers on very tall, sturdy 

 stems; a real giant in all respects. 10 ets. each, 90 ets. per 

 doz., $6.00 per 100. 



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

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

 10 ets. each, $1.00 per doz., $8.00 per 100. 



(!ptnp»n 13 a good disinfectant for all Bulbs and 

 oeme&dn Tubers. Dust your Gladiolus with it at plant- 

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

 50 ets., lb. $2.75, 5 lbs. $13. 



A few of Beckert'a New Varieties. 



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