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BEDDING PLANTS Continued 



GLADIOLI 



Gladioli arc aiiionf; the most i)oi)ular of (lie nanlcii plants and are 

 easy i)f cultui-e, ( 'oiitinuous cITect w ith thrx- can he liadliy successive 

 plantiiifis, heijimiiiif; as soon as thi' firouiid is in ( (jnditioii to work in 

 the Sjiring and eont inning at inti'i'\-al> until .hnic For mass effects, 

 planting in licds is ailvisahle, hut when mown for ci it ting, single rows 

 twelve inches ajiart and th(> liullis I'roni three (o lourinclies apart in the 

 rows will give satisfaction. A s(]il that i- mcdiuni light will give good 

 results. The hulhs may he wintered in a cellar that i~ kept above 

 frost, much as Potatdo are si. .red, and will llow.-r in hiccc-hw >ea-^ons. 



The list of varieties which we offer are the cheiceM known. M.any of 

 them are new, but are chosen by us because tlie\ show the iniiirovc- 

 ment tluit has come in recent years, and are the ln'st varieties obtain- 

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



America. Conceded to be the most poi)ular \ ariety in exi-tence and 

 the most widely grown. The flowers arc; a daint\-, soft pink m i-olor, 

 borne on spikes from two to three feet in length. l-'or general use 

 this variety cannot be too highly commended. 40c. per doz., $2.00 

 per 100 



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

 straight spikes, often with several branches. 40c. per doz,. $2M) 

 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. 75c. per doz., .|5.00 per 100. 



Brenchleyensis. Vermilion scarlet and very desirable, owing to its 

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

 planting. One of the oldest and most popular. 40c. per doz., $2.00 

 per 100. 



Canary Bird. A verv fine light a-c11ow C'dadiohis, that wiU add 

 variety to the collection. SI. CO per doz., ,S7.00 per 100. 



Dawn. (Tracy.) Beautiful, shell-jiink flowers, borne on long, grace 

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

 newer varieties. 30c. each, .13.00 per doz. 



Glory. (Kvmderd.) The buds are a soft, creamy tint, edged with 

 pink, which changes as the flower expands to white, suffused with 

 la^-ender; lower petals buff, with crimson stripe; the tfiroat is pen- 

 ciled with buff andcrim.son. Spikes are straight and long, and bear 

 from twelve to twenty blossoms. $1.00 per doz., $5.00 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 popidar 

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

 40c. per doz., $2.50 per 100. 



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

 tively new. The flowers are exceptionally beautiful. Soft, rich |;ink 

 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. 30c. each, $3.00 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. 30c. each, $3.00 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 delicate feathering of pale lilac 

 on the inferior petals. 10c. each, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100. 



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

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

 75c. per doz., $5.00 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. $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100. 



