WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



Bulbs, Roots, etc. — 161 



MAULE'S SELECT GLADIOLUS 



Gladiolus, America. 



Gladiolus, Princeps. 



Gladiolus, Canary Bird. 



New Prize Show Sorts 



The following varieties are selected from a long list of named 

 Gladiolus, and are without exception large flowering sorts. These bulbs 

 will all bloom this coming season. 



Mrs. Francis King. In color a llg-ht scarlet, which attracts atten- 

 tion at once. The expanded flower is from 4 to 5 inches across, and 4 to 

 6 flowers are open at one time. 10c. each; 90c. per doz., postpaid. 



America. A beautiful soft shell pink color, tinged lavender; growth 

 and habit perfect; an ideal bedder. Flowers large and spreading, all 

 facing one way. 15 cents each; $1.35 per dozen, postpaid. 



Blue Jay^. The finest blue gladiolus yet introduced; color rich, deep 

 violet blue. Flower of good size, and of good substance. 



15 cents each; 'Z for 35 cents; $1.35 per dozen, postpaid. 



Blanche. Large pure white flowers, with but faint markings. Plant 

 of medium height a strong robust grower. The best I know of for 

 purity of blooms. 30 cents each; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



Attraction. A vei'y large flower of deep rich crimson, with large 

 white centre. 10 cents each; 90 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



Princeps. Rich, dazzling scarlet, marked with white on the lower 

 portion. It is of the giant amaryllis-flowered type, and has received 

 many prizes. A healthy, robust variety, producing spikes over 3 feet 

 long, carrying 20 to 22 broad, round-petaled, immense flowers about 6 

 Inches across. 30 cents each; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



One of each of the above Six New Prize Show Gladiolns, 

 only 60 cents, postpaid. 



Standard Sorts. 



The following well-known sorts are useful for bedding purposes, and 

 are very low in price, quality considered. 



Angnsta. Pure white flower; spotted and flaked light lavender. 



Brenchleyensls. Vermilion scarlet; a great favorite for growing in 

 masses. The standard cut flower sort. 



Canary Bird. The fine flowers are large in size, pure canar.y yellow 

 in color. Wonderfully showy, and without exception the finest yellow 

 flowering gladiolus. 10 cts, rach; 90 cts. per dozen, postpaid. 



Ceres. White, spotted rose purple. Splashes in the throat. 



Colombia. Light orange-scarlet, blotched and penciled bluish pur- 

 ple; throat mottled. 



Emma Thursby. White; marked carmine. 



Henry Gllman. Orange-scarlet, with pure white bands. 



Jessie. Rich velvety red; long spike. 



liamarck. Cherry, tinted orange red. 



Mai-le Liemolne. Upper divisions a pale, creamy color, flushed 

 salmon-lilac; lower divisions spotted violet and yellow. 



Mme. Lemolnler. This variety is well adapted to pot culture, and 

 may be in bloom by Easter. The color is white with a lemon tinge, and 

 bright crimson centre. 10 cts. each; 90 cts. per dozen, postpaid. 



Nezzenscott. Bright blood scarlet with deep velvety crimson, 

 mottled black and white in the throat. 



10 cents each; 90 cents per dozen, postpaid. 

 Any of above except where noted 5c. each; 45c. per doz., postpaid. 



One of each of the 12 Standard Gladiolus, only 50 cents, postpaid. 





Gladiolus, Panmure, Extra Fine Mixed. 



Panmure Extra Fine 

 Mixed 



In handling gladiolus, I Import bulbs as well 

 as raise them. The best growers of the world 

 contribute to my stock. It is impossible to sell 

 out all the stock which 1 carry, but at the end of 

 every season there are many choice odds and 

 ends, or left-overs, including great numbers of 

 high priced varieties. Each season I plant these 

 desirable novelties at Pan mure and bloom them. 

 In the rich, well tilled soil they make rows of 

 bloom that are bright and beautiful, and the 

 ■following spring I olTer these same bulbs in 

 mixture to my friends. They have been "proved 

 lat Panmure," and I know every one to be a 

 treasure. The sorts can no longer be sold un- 

 der separate names, but that fact merely low- 

 ers the price without affecting the real value and 

 beauty of these handsome flowers. Strong and 

 bealthy bulbs. 3 for lOc; 30c. per doz.; 50 for 

 iBl.OO; $3.00 per 100, postpaid. By exp., not 

 ^prepaid, $1.60 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. 



Gladiolus, Childsii, Mixed. 



CHILDSII, MIXED 



This fine strain is famed for size of spikes 

 flower and vigor of bloom. The colors are 

 varied and brilliant. Mixed colors. 5c. each; 

 35c, per doz.; $3.50 per 100, postpaid. Bv 

 express, not prepaid, $3.35 per 100; $30.00 

 per 1000. 



GROPF'S HYBRIDS, MIXED 



An unequaled strain, with very large flowers, 

 with unique and handsome markings. It is 

 indeed a very beautiful and desirable mixture. 

 5c. eacli; 30c. per doz.; $3.35 per 100, post- 

 paid. By exp., not prepaid, $1.75 per 100; 

 $16.00 per 1000. 



GANDAVENSIS, MIXED 



This group embraces the best forms of the 

 old-time type of garden gladiolus. The Ganda- 

 vensls hybrids are very desirable and include 

 all colors. Fine mixture. 3 for 10 cents; 

 30 cents per dozen; 50 for $1.00; $3.00 per 

 100, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, 

 $1.50 per 100; $14i.00 per 1000. 



Gladiolus, Lemoine s Butterfly Hybrids Mixed 



Lemoine's Butterfly Hybrids 

 Mixed 



The gorgeous colorings and gay markings of 

 this renowned French strain have caused it to 

 be known as the Butterfly Gladiolus. The large 

 flowers are brilliant and effective. They are of 

 perfect form, and great substance. The spikes 

 are inclined to bend over with the weight of 

 flowers carried. Mixed colors. 4 for 10 cents; 

 30 cents per dozen; 50 for $1.00; $3.00 per 

 100, postpaid. Br express, not prepaid, 

 $1.50 per 100; $14.00 p< r 1000. 



NANCEIANUS, MIXED 

 A new and superb race of gladiolus, excelling 

 all others in range of colors including the 

 brightest hues and most curious designs. Many 

 having beautifully mottled and spotted throats. 

 The flowers are of enormous size on long stifl' 

 stems, very strong growing. Extra fine mix- 

 ture. 5 cts. ea«h; 6 for 35 cts.; 45 cts. per 

 doz.; $3.35 per 100, postpaid. By express, 

 not prepaid, $3.75 per 100: 834.O0 per 1000. 



