C. C. MORSE & CO.— SEEDS— SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 
GLADIOLUS 
Here are fine, new Gladioli, varieties with tall straight stems and flowers facing one way. Gladioli make 
handsome garden flowers with their tall spikes, which are in bloom for months, and they are most satisfactory 
as cut flowers, for the buds open in water in the house. Do not fail to plant our grand novelty this year— 
"Panama" — nor some of our other fine new sorts. 
The culture of the Gladiolus is of the easiest. Set the bulbs about three inches deep and seven or eight inches apart each way. 
Any good garden soil will make strong plants and good bloom, but for the finest results use manure and plenty of water. After the 
flowers are past, dig the bulbs up and dry them under cover in the open air for a month and then store in dry soil till next winter, 
when they may be reset. From January to April are the months in which to plant Gladioli, but for a succession of flowers they 
may be started to the middle of June. 
It may be that the comparative high prices of these fine new sorts have kept them from being offered here before, but we believe 
that when the planter realizes that they are worth the price, and comes to know what grand flowers they are, our stock will soon go, 
with the result that many gardens will be made beautiful. 
Gladioli do well in San Francisco, standing against the cold summer winds, and blossoming most freely for 
weeks. 
(If wanted by mail add postage at parcels post rates. Weight of 1 doz. IV4, lbs.) 
GIANT CHILDSII, GANDAVENSiS AND HYBRID GLADIOLI 
These selected sorts are very tall and erect, often four or five feet high, with spikes of bloom over two feet 
long. The flowers are of great substance and of gigantic size, frequently seven to nine inches across, and with 
a great variety of colors, 
America. A very popular sort and most deservedly so. The flowers are a soft 
lavender pink, or a light flesh pink, with a lavender tint; the blossoms all 
face one way and are very large. Each 5c; doz. 35c; per 100 $2.50. 
Aug-usta. Lovely pure white, with blue anthers. Each 5c; doz. 50c; 100 $3.50. 
Baron Joseph Hulot (Blue King). Without a doubt the finest blue Gladiolus. It is 
a rich deep color, of an indigo shade; much superior to Blue Jay. If you have 
never seen a good blue Gladiolus, try this one. Each 10c; doz. $1.00. 
Brenchylensis. A fine old vermilion scarlet variety, stems only medium heavy. 
Each 5c; doz. 50c. 
Europe. A very fine new pure white. Each 30c; doz. $3.00. 
Faust. Deep purplish carmine, with white markings on lower petals. Each 5c; 
doz. 50c. 
Glory. Creamy white, shaded pink, crimson stripe on each petal. Each 10c; doz. 
$1.00. 
Golden King". Rich golden yellow with crimson blotch. Each 20c; doz. $2.00. 
Kohenzollern. Beautiful orange flushed chamois. Each 10c; doz. $1.00. 
Jean Dieulafoy. Primrose with red center and blood red blotch on 3 lower petals. 
The flowers are a good size, 
light yellow with a ruby center. 
Lady Howard de "Walden. Clear yellow with a large crimson blotch. Each 20c; 
doz. $2.00. 
La Fayette. Verv large; yellowish salmon with a crimson blotch. Each 15c; 
doz. $1.50. 
Liebesfeuer (Love's Fire). A most striking new Gladiolus of a bright coral shade. 
The flowers and spike are fine and this variety is the best scarlet. Try this 
fine novelty. Each 30c; doz. $3.00. 
Mrs. Francis King*. A lovely light scarlet or flame color. The flowers are un- 
usually well arranged. A variety much used for commercial planting on 
account of its pleasing tone of color and fine large size. Each 5c; doz. 50c. 
Mrs. Frank Pendleton. Bright rose pink, shading to a deeper pink at center of 
petals; very large flowers. Each 25c; doz. $2.50. 
Niagara. Extra fine light yellow; large flowers and strong stems. Each 12c; 
doz. $1.25. 
Panama. A beautiful deep pink, with large, well-expanded flowers and a tall 
spike. Panama is a deep pink, companion to America, now the most popular 
pink. Panama is deeper and is a grand acquisition to every collection of 
Gladiolus. We are offering this for the first time, and at reasonable rates. 
Each 10c; doz. $1.00; per 100 $6.00. 
Peace. Large flower; white with large pale Catteleya-like feathering on tli 
petals; flowers well placed on the stem. Each 20c; doz. $2.00. 
Fink Beauty. Bright carmine rose, with darker blotch on lower petals; earl> 
fine cut flower. Each 5c; doz. 50c. 
, to t% inches across. 
Each 10c; doz. $1.00. 
The general effect is 
Princepine. Bright red 
doz. 75c. 
rith pure white blotches on the lower petals. Each 10c: 
Gladiolus Pini Beauty 
PrincepB. A large wide, wide open, very handsome flower, like an amaryllis. A 
rich crimson with broad white blotches across the lower petal. Each 7c; 
doz. 75c. 
Salmon Queen. Fine salmon pink. Each 10c; doz. 75c. 
White Excelsior. White with a little carmine showing through if grown in the 
sun; fine, strong sort. Each 10c; doz. 75c. 
Collection of one each of the above kinds, 23 bulbs for $2.65. 
(Estimated parcels post weight, 2Vz lbs.) 
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