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Beckert's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



GLADIOLI 



Constant improvement ill the Gladioli has greatly increased 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 1 H i nches apart , setting 1 he bulbs 5 to 4 i nches apart and plant ing to a 

 depth of 6 inches. The llowcring spike should be cut lust as soon as the lower flowers open; 

 the remaining buds will open if kept in fresh water and the open llowers removed as thej 

 fade. A little of the stem should be removed when the water is being changed. Treated 

 tkus, a spike will last over a week. 



For garden planting, they perhaps 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. Croups can also be used effec- 

 tively in the perennial 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 bulbs, which increase from year to year, can be carried over winter in a cellar that 

 is kept above a freezing temperature, much as potatoes are stored. 



FANCY VARIETIES 



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

 brilliant scarlet blotches on lower petals. Very tall spike. This variety wins the highest 

 approval wherever shown. IS cts. each, SI. 50 per doz., $12 per 100. 



Goliath. Very large, dark purple flowers. An excellent variety. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., 

 $12 per 100. 



Gretchen Zang. Enormous flowers of exquisite salmon-pink. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., 

 $12 per 100. 



Liebesfeuer. Brilliant scarlet; undoubtedly one of the finest and richest colors. 20 cts. each, 



$2 per doz., S16 per 100. 

 LTmmaculee. Undoubtedly the best commercial white Gladiolus in existence. Very tall 



spike, well set with large flowers of great substance. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $16 per 100. 

 Loveliness. A beautiful cream-colored variety with darker markings. Stately spike with 



immense flowers. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100. 

 Mrs. Dr. Norton. New. This novelty has a distinct new form which is impossible to 



describe. Like a waxy cattleya, it resembles the finest orchid. Its stem is slender but 



tall, and its greatest charm is its color — a pale apple-blossom-pink, so fresh that it seems 



as if the blossom is just opening. We consider this the most exquisite Gladiolus today. 



SI each. 



Pink Perfection. In color a true LaFrance pink. Its soft colorings and magnificent bloom 



make it one of the choicest of the newer varieties. Large, open flowers on a strong spike. 



15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100. 

 Prince of Wales. A clear grenadine-pink or deep buff with throat-markings of a deeper 



tone; the tips of petals shaded darker or apricot-buff. A novelty of great value. Eight 



or ten blooms open at one time on a long, graceful spike. 20c. each, $2 per doz., $16 per 100. 

 Schwaben. This is the largest and strongest-flowered yellow Gladiolus. A clear citron- 



vellow with aster-purple tongue on lower petals; buds sulphury yellow. 10 cts. each, 



SI per doz., $7.50 per 100. 

 War. Crimson-blood-red, with deeper shadings; very tall and striking. Massive spikes of 



flower. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100. 

 White Giant. Pure white, enormously large flower; strong grower. First class certificate, 



Haarlem. 50 cts. each. 



OTHER CHOICE VARIETIES 



America. Exquisite, soft, pale pink, tinted lavender. Most popular Gladiolus in existence. 



6 cts. each, 65 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100 

 Attraction. Deep crimson with large white blotch. 6 cts. each, 65 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100. 

 Baron Hulot. Flowers of medium size on good, straight spikes; in color a dark violet, 

 bordering on purple. The finest of its color and a very attractive and showy variety. 

 10 cts. each, SI per doz., S7.50 per 100. 

 Chicago White. The earliest white, blooming about July 18. The spike is slender and the 

 flowers are only medium in size, but owing to the splendid habit of showing eight flowers 

 open at one time it is an effective sort. The blooms are of purest white with a slight pencil- 



America Gladiolus 



mark of violet in the center of each lower petal. 7 cts. each, 

 75 cts. per doz., S5.50 per 100. 

 Glory of Holland. New. Of purest white, wit h anthers of delicate 

 lavender; very early and good for forcing. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., 

 $7.50 per 100. 



Halley. Clear orange-pink, white throat; very early in bloom and a 



gem. 7 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100. 

 Lily Lehman. Blush-white; splendid flowers irregularly set on the 



spike, which gives it the appearance of a lily. 10 cts. each, $1 per 



doz., S7.50 per 100. 

 Mrs. Francis King. Large flowers; tall spike; brilliant flame-pink. 



6 cts. each, 65 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100. 

 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr. The richest orchid cannot boast of a 



more delightful coloring. The wide-open flowers are of a most 



vivid blush-pink, a blush which extends even to the back of the 



Eetal on a ground of waxy white. The throat is illumined with 

 rilliant scarlet blotch. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 

 Mrs. Watt. American Beauty rose color; extremely handsome 

 flowers. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., S7.50 per 100. 



Niagara. A companion to America, which it resembles in form, but 

 the flowers are somewhat larger and the spike is taller. Our con- 

 ception of the color is clear nankeen, with a fine pencil-mark of 

 crimson in the throat. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 



Panama. Large, wax-like flowers; clear pink; large spike. 10 cts. 

 each, $1 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 



Peace. The gigantic flowers are borne on a magnificent tall spike, 

 often attaining a height of 5 feet; the entire plants show a vigorous 

 healthy constitution. The wide-open flowers are of a glistening 

 white, with an attractive narrow stripe of purplish carmine through 

 the center of each lower petal. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 



Princepine. Carmine-red with large white blotch. 7 cts. each, 

 75 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100. 



Pan-American Superb Mixture. This mixture is not to be com- 

 pared with the usual run of choice or fine mixtures. It is unexcelled 

 as a mixture and is composed of the largest possible number ol fine 

 and distinct varieties. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, 

 $30 per 1,000. 



If you are in doubt what to order of Gladioli, let us make a selection for you. Simply give your preference in colors and we will 

 select for you. There is no other flower, bulb or plant in the world which gives one as much pleasure and value for money paid out as 

 the Gladiolus. 



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