GLADIOLI 
This class of summer-flowering bulbs is doubly val- 
uable for the brave field show of bloom, and for its 
generous supply of cutflowers. Gladiolus flowers last 
longer when cut than most any other flowers, and 
develop in water to a greater perfection than if left on 
the plant. Any rich, light garden soil will grow 
Gladioli if properly worked in preparation, and ex- 
posed to the benefit of full sunlight. Bulbs should be 
planted from the middle of April on 'nto May through- 
out the Northern States, a second planting after two 
or three weeks ensuring a more even succession of 
bloom. Set bulbs 2 to 4 inches deep and 2 inches apart 
in the drills; single rows 12 inches, and double rows 18 
inches apart. Beds do well planted 4 to 6 inches apart 
each way. 
CHOICE NEW GLADIOLI 
ArM<a»»if»n Beautiful, soft flesh-pink (much hke 
AIYieriCd. "Enchantress" Carnation), faintly 
tinged with lavender. Spikes develop very evenly 
and to unusual length, sometimes with two or three 
branches. A magnificent cutfldwer and a strong 
thrifty plant. 8 cts. each; 75 cts. per dozen; I6.00 
per 100. 
Attraction crimson with a con^ 
q.^LJnjAi« spicuously large pure white center 
and throat. 15 cts. each; I1.50 per dozen. 
PaM5*rv Rlrr! Strong spikes of pure bright 
V^dOary Pira, yello.v. One of the best in 
this rare color; and a good bloomer. 10 cts. each; 
^i.oo per dozen. 
HfiaMftrllf^Tr ^ ^o^^' impressive field flower 
^rCQgtOACr. ^ brilliant cutflower sort. 
Flowers and spikes are large, compact and 
full, the wrinkled edges of the petals giv- 
ing a general ruffled appearance. T he 
ground color is scarlet overlaid with 
America 
Attraction 
orange. Lower petals bisected by a narrow white band, which runs into a throat of polished 
mahogany; upper petals silvered, the whole faintly mottled with tawny red. 10 cts. each; 
1. 00 per dozen; |8.oo per 100. 
IVyfvc Pvavi/^ie XCi-nrr ^ strong growing variety with large spikes 
IVirb. rranciS IVing. showy flowers. Color a bright shade of pure 
scarlet. 10 cts. each; |i.oo per dozen; |8.oo per 100. 
■p I (The Amaryllis Flowered Gladiolus.) Rich crimson with white 
° blotches across the lower petals — a very striking color. The 
flowers open out wide and perfect and are of monstrous size — probably the 
largest flowered Gladiolus in cultivation. 20 cts.; $2.00 per dozen, 
•p il A beautiful white throated variety, light rose stained with pur- 
pie. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per dozen. 
^f»2*t»«r1sil** Tall growing and free blooming. Large flowers, pink-laven- 
OCarsqaie. ^^^.^ shaded to dark rose. 10 cts. each; ^i.oo per dozen, 
nn • Bright, lively pink, flaked and striped with shades of the same 
A acCJilAC* color, the petals lightening to faintest blush in the throat. 
The markings on the lower petals are deep crimson running into a thin stripe 
of pale lemon-yellow. Very productive, and flowers large. 10 cts. each; $1.00 
per dozen. 
Gladiolus Novelty Set. 9 new varieties for 85 cts. 
GROFF'S ''SILVER TROPHY" MIXTURE 
This strain affords an unusually fine range of colors and has attracted attention 
on two continents. One of the finest mixtures possible to make. 6 cts. each, 
60 cts. per dozen; by express, $4.50 per 100. 
GROFF'S HYBRID MIXTURE 
While not so fine as the "Silver Trophy" Strain Mixture, they are superior to 
ordinary "Seed Store" Gladioli. 30 cts. per dozen; by express, $2.00 per 100, 
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