Named Gladioli 
Varieties marked with an asterisk (*) are particularly fine 
for forcing 
Amethyst. A remarkably strong flower 
of a deep amethyst color, slightly suffused 
rose. Beautiful for bedding, as it holds its 
bloom well, with nearly all flowers open at 
one time. $5.00 per dozen. 
(From the "Florists Exchange," Aug, 27, 1910) 
"B. Hammond Tracy's ( Wenham, Mass. ) 
exhibit was one quite out of the ordinary run and 
was highly commended by all ; it consisted of a 
dinner table arranged for six. His Gladiolus 
Dawn was used throughout ; a vase in the center, 
with this variety and Maidenhair fern was most 
artistic, and at each plate a few flowers were 
placed. It is to be hoped that at the next con- 
vention, good prizes will be offered for table 
