BODDINGTON'S ~^A^Cl£lCV BULBS 



119 



Doz. 



$10 00 



BODDINGTON^S QUALITY GLADIOLI 



As a cut-flower the Gladiolus is more accommodating to circumstances than are most others. If required at an earlier date than that 

 on which the flowers would naturally open, they may be cut and the stems inserted in water, and placed in a warm temperature, to which 

 response is speedily manifest; or, if too early, they may be retarded, and will keep fresh for several days in a cool room or cellar. For con- 

 veying distances, they are unsurpassable for the length of time they will remain without moisture in a close-fitting box uninjured, and 

 when placed in water on arrival at their destination, they quickly revive, and the unopened blooms commence to expand nearly as well as 

 though they had roots and corni beneath them. 



Grand Orchid-flowered Gladiolus 



KUNDERDI "GLORY" 



has " distinctiveness " stamped all over it; it will not only revolutionize 

 the family of garden Gladiolus but will be one of the most important fac- 

 tors in commercial floriculture. This variety was disseminated last year 

 and all reports are eminently satisfactory. The type is distinctively new. 

 Broad-expanded, wide-open flowers, paired by twos, face all in the same 

 <iirection, and are carried on straight, stout stalks never less than 3I2 feet 

 in height. From four to eight flowers are open at one time. The form 

 each petal is exquisitely ruffled and fluted at the edges, such as is onl\ 

 noticeable in orchids. It gives the flower a refined appearance, and it 

 appeals instantly to the fancier. The color is delicate cream-pink with a 

 neat attractive crimson stripe in the center of each lower petal. The shade 

 of pink is unknown in Gladioli. 15 Cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100. 



NOVELTY GLADIOLUS, 1912 



The following list has been highly recommended to us by the Presr 



dent of the Gladiolus Society, Mr. Isaac Hendrickson, as being the most 



select, and an improvement over existing varieties. ^ , 



Each 



ALASKA. Now offered for the first time. A pure white va 

 riet\' having a strong constitution and producing a long 

 spike of well-formed flowers. This variety was exhibited at 

 the Convention of the S. A. F. and O. H.', at Philadelphia. 

 iyo7, under No. 27, and was awarded certificate of merit.... $1 00 

 BARCLAY. Fine wide flower soft rose with white throat. 

 Beautiful under artificial light 



DAWN. Long spikes. Deep rose color with large pure white 

 center. Exceedingly beautiful. \'ery vigorous grower 



IMPERIAL PINK. A tall, rank grower with a spike two 

 to three feet in length and a flower of the very largest size. 

 Color, light salmon-pink, penciled with a deeper shade. In 

 both flower and spike this is one of the very largest and 

 finest varieties in cultivation. This variety was introthu ed 

 by us in 1904, but was soon withdrawn from our cataloeue 

 as the demand exceeded the supply. We now have a fine stock. 

 LA CANDEDR. Large, well-rounded flowers, almost pure 

 white; the lower petal slightly suffused with straw color, 

 bears a rosy-carmine band in the center 30 



LA LDNA. The large heavy buds open as pale yellow, 

 changing to nearly white when expanded. Splendid 60 



LE TRIOMPHE. Splendid spike; very large flowers, from 4 to 5 inches, v.ell-expanded, rosy-lilac, stripedwith carmine- Each 

 red; white blotch. V'ariety of great merit So 75 



NIAGARA. In type the variety resembles "America," but the flowers appear to be somewhat larger, measuring 4'^ inches 

 across. In color the flowers are a delightful cream shade with the two lower inside petals or segments blending to canary 

 yellow. The throat is splashed with carmine, and the lower ends of the outside petals are also blushed with carmine. The 

 stamens are purple and the stigmas pale carmine, this little addition in the coloring relieving the creamy effect of the petals. 

 The flower spike is very erect and stout and is wrapped with broad dark green foliage. The variety is evidently destined to 

 lead in the cream-colored varieties, in fact it would seem to be in a class all by itself 35 



PANAMA. A new seedling of "America" which resembles the parent variety in every way except that it is a much deeper 

 l)ink. A grand variety which evokes words of praise wherever exhibited. .Awarded " First Class Certificate" by Newport 

 Horticultural Society, September 16, 1911. Spike very long with flowers large and well arranged 60 



ROSY SPRAY. White, beautifully sprayed rose. Large and fine. One of the very best 15 



SANS PAREIL. Perfect spike; very large flowers, from 4 to 5 inches, of a very bright orange-rose, slightly striped with 

 vermilion; large white blotch. We consider this one of the most striking varieties we have tested i 00 



SAFRANO. Very elongated, well-shaped spike; large, well expanded, slightly fringed flowers of a very delicate nankeen- 

 \ ellow ; center currant-red and stripes of the same color. A very fine rulBed and fluted variety 60 



SILVER SHEEN, k fine white variety the petals of which have the appearance of being overlaid with a coat of glistening 

 silver. Very fine and effective i 00 



SCRIBE. A beautiful, large, well-opened flower and an enormous spike. Color like the fine old Eugene Scribe, tinted white, 

 freely striped carmine 10 



WILD ROSE. Has the beautiful " wild rose" tinge. A remarkable variety and one that will gain in prestige as it becomes 

 known as it ranks u ith the very best. Color, very bright rose or blush tint, exceedingly delicate and pretty, and needs only 

 to be seen to be appreciated ; we predict a great future for it. In its particular color it stands alone. Exceedingly fine for 



forcing under glass 20 



Collectio&s A. One each of the above 16 varieties for $7.50. 3 collections for $20 



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Grand Gladiolus, Kunderdi "Glory" 



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