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W. WILMORE, DAHLIA SPECIALIST. 
GLADIOLUS 
Among the summer flowering bulbs the 
Gladiolus has but few, if any, equals. They 
are easily satisfied, both as to soil and loca- 
tion, doing equally well in beds, rows or in- 
terspersed among shrubbery. Good cultiva- 
tion is desired, but heavy fertilizing should 
be avoided. 
The following two strains will be found 
very satisfactory, mixed colors giving a wide 
range of color. 
GROFF'S STRAIN. 
1st size, 5c each, 50 per doz.. $3.00 per 100. 
2nd size, 3c each, 30c per doz., $2.00 per 100. 
3rd size, 2c each, 20c per doz., $1.50 per 100. 
AMERICAN HYBRIDS. 
A strain ranging lighter in color than the 
Goff strain furnished at same prices. 
Special 1 909 Mixture in Packages 
of 50 for 60c. 
A fancy mixture of either of the above 
strains that will produce one good spike of 
bloom from each bulb — my favorite planting 
size. Try one of these packages. 
Croff Gladioli. 
PEONIES 
Fine, hardy plants, rivaling the rose in per- 
fection of bloom, color and fragrance. They 
are at home in any climate or soil, but thrive 
best in a deep, rich, well-drained loam. They 
make a gorgeous display planted in beds, on 
the lawn, or planted singly along a walk or 
herbaceous border. The Paeony is perfectly 
hardy and generally able to care for itself, 
but it does not follow that they enjoy neglect. 
Give them ample room in which to grow, 
keeping them free from weeds and grass and 
they will amply repay all the care given. A 
word to beginners: Don't be alarmed when 
you see your newly set paeonies begin to 
turn brown in July and appear to be quite 
dead by August. This is natural. They will 
be on hand again in the spring. 
The following varieties embrace a wide 
range of color and will be found very satis- 
factory: 
Prices, except where noted, 25c each; $2.50 
per dozen. 
DORCHESTER. (Richardson's Pink.) Clear 
rich pink. 50c each. 
DUKE OF WELLINGTON. Ivory white with 
creamy white center. Very large. 
EARLY ROSE. An early pink, blooms in 
clusters; very fragrant. 
Continued 
FESTIVA MAXIMA. A rare variety of great 
beauty. Exceedingly showy and of large 
size. Pure, snowy white flaked with small 
crimson spots at center. Finest white in 
cultivation. Each, 50c. 
FESTIVA ALBA. Pure white. An early and 
free bloomer. 
GRANDIFLORA ALBA. Large, pure white, 
Blooms late. 50c each. 
GOLDEN HARVEST. Silver pink changing 
to white. Center yellow. 50c each. 
GOLDEN CENTRE. This is not a large 
Paeony, but is a very good one. Pure 
white, pale yellow center. 
HUM El. A pink Paeony. Very full and dou- 
ble. Very large and showy; one of the 
latest in bloom. It wants to be mulched 
heavily in order to bring its flowers into 
perfection. 
LATE ROSE. Similar to Early Rose, only it 
blooms later in the season. It is a fine 
rose-scented flower. 
LADY LENORA BRAMWELL. Very large 
and sweet. Silver rose. 
MAD. BREON. Flesh and lemon, changing 
to white. 
MAD. LEBON. Fine cherry red. 50c each. 
MARIE LEMOINE. Late flowing creamy 
white tipped rose. 50c each. 
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