CROMWELL GARDENS, CROMWELL, CONN. 



BEDDING PLANTS— Continued 



GLADIOLI 



Gladioli are among the most popular of the garden plants ami aic 

 easy of culture. Continuous effect with these can be hail 1)>' >ur( ( s-i\c 

 plantings, beginning as soon as the ground is in condition to wm k in 

 the Spring, and continuing at intervals until June. For mass elTcrts, 

 planting in beds is advisable, but when grown for cutting, single rows 

 twelve inches apart and the bulbs from three to four inches apart in the 

 rows will give satisfaction. A soil that is medium light will give good 

 results. The bulbs may be Wintered in a cellar that is kept above frost , 

 much as potatoes are stored, and will flower in successive seasons. 



The hst of varieties which we offer are the choicest known. Many 

 of them are new, but are chosen bj' us because they show the improve- 

 ment that has come in recent years and are the best varieties obtain- 

 able. All prices quoted are for bulbs of flowering size. 

 America. Conceded to be the most popular variety in existence, and 

 the most widely giown. The flowers are a dainty soft pink in color, 

 borne on spikes from two to three feet in length. For general use 

 this variet}' cannot be too highly commended. 

 5Uc. per doz., S3. 00 per 100. 

 Augusta. Pure white in color, with blue anthers. It produces long, 

 straight spikes, often with several branches. 

 50c. per doz., S3.00 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. 

 SI. '25 per doz., .•S6.00 per 100. 

 Brenchleyensis. Vermilion scarlet and very desirable, owing to ils 

 brilliant color. It is one of the finest for the garden and for mass 

 planting. One of the oldest and most popular. 

 50c. per doz., $2.50 per 100. 

 Canary Bird. A very fine light yellow Gladiolus that will add variety 

 to the collection. 



S1.25 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 

 Dawn. {Tracy.) Beautiful shell pink flowers, borne on long, graceful 

 spikes. It is a wonderful keeper and is one of the best of the newer 

 varieties. 



60c. each, S6.00 per doz. 

 Glory. {Kundcrd.) The buds are a soft, creamy tint, edged with pink, 

 which changes as the flower expands to white, suffused with lavender ; 

 lower petals buff, with crimson stripe; the throat is penciled with 

 buff and crimson. Spikes are straight and long and bear from twelve 

 to twenty blossoms. 



$1.25 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 

 Hollandia. Very tall-growing spikes. Flowers a charming shade of 

 pink, tinted with yellow. 

 50c. per doz., $2.50 per 100. 

 Mrs. Francis King. Large scarlet flowers of graceful form, borne on 

 a spike that is tall and straight. It is one of the most popular va- 

 rieties and most effective for garden use. Excellent for cutting. 

 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. 

 Mrs. Frank Pendleton. This truly magnificent variety is compara- 

 tively new. The flowers are exceptionally beautiful. Soft, rich pink 

 in color, shading to a darker tint in contrast to a brilliant carmine 

 patch on the lower petal. It is a striking variety and one that you 

 will admire. 



50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 

 Panama. In this new variety we have a counterpart of America, 

 from which it is a seedling, in all respects except the color, which is 

 a much deeper and richer pink. 

 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 

 Peace. The finest white variety ever offered. The flowers are large 

 and of good form, borne on a heavy, straight spike. The beauty of 

 these flowers is enhanced by a dehcate feathering of pale lilac on the 

 inferior petals. 



25c. each, $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. 

 Princeps. Rich crimson, deeper shading at throat and large white 

 blotches on lower petals. Magnificent flowers for size and beauty. 

 SI. 50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 

 Wild Rose. In color a very bright rose that is exceedingly delicate 

 and beautiful. One of the choice varieties that is gaining popularity 

 and which will be widely grown. 

 $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 



