ST. PAUL, MINN. 



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May's Collection of Superb Gladioli 



See description 

 opposite 



America 



The gladiolus is the fashionable flower and de- 

 servedl}^ the most popular of the summer flowering 



bulbs. It is one of the most beautiful blossoms 

 grown, rivaling the orchid in beauty of form and 

 coloring and is also the easiest of culture equally de- 

 sirable for garden bloom or for cut flowers; for the 

 blossoms will last and retain their full beauty for ten 

 days in water. 



For many years we have specialized in the growing 

 of Gladioli at our Mayfield Nurseries where many 

 acres of land are given over to their exclusive pro- 

 duction. By a careful process of selection and elimi- 

 nation we have at last produced a number of varieties 

 that are the most satisfactory in 

 every way; in hardiness and in 

 size and color of bloom. 



The varieties we recommend, 

 without reservation or qualifica- 

 tion, as the best of our stock are 

 the following: 



America, Delicate pink with 

 an amethyst shade at the throat; 

 very large blossoms borne on 

 each side of the stem. 



Augusta. A beautiful white 

 variety, with lavender anthers, 

 strong spike, and often having 

 three or more branches of flow- 



Taconic. Clear pink with the 

 two lower petals delicately 

 striped with lemon yellow. 



William Mason. Flame pink 

 with crimson striping. 



Mrs. Francis King. Scarlet 

 with crimson shadings at the 

 throat. The flowers of this va- 

 riety are larger than those of 

 any other and are borne around 

 the qenter stalk, not in two rows 

 as are all the others. 



All named varieties: Each 25c, 

 dozen $2.50, postpaid. 



May's Prize Mixed 

 Gladioli 



In this mixture we have placed many 

 of the best named varieties, strains 

 which, for size of bloom and brilliancy 

 of coloring, are unsurpassed. All are first 

 grade bulbs, large, round, full stock that 

 will produce luxuriant bloom in the fol- 

 lowing shades: deep purple, mauve, dark 

 crimson, pale yellow, flame pink, scarlet, 

 rose pink, and white. (As illustrated). 

 Each 10c, dozen $1.00, postpaid. 



May's Prize Mixed Collection of Gladioli as Packed 

 Ready for Shipment 



