W. W. WII^UORE, DAHKIA SFECIAUST. 
GLADIOLUS 
Among- the summer flowering bulbs the Gladiolus 
has but few. if any. equals. They are easily satisfled, 
both as to soil and location, doing equally well in beds, 
rows or interspersed among shrubbery. Good cultivation 
is desirable, but heavy fertilizing should be avoided. 
Marked improvements have been made in recent years 
in all strains of Gladiolus. This is especially true of the 
Groft Gladiolus. 
It gives us new forms, new colors and a more vigor- 
ous growth. In color the Gladiolus now ranges from 
purest white through the most delicate shadings of pink 
and yellow to the richest shades of red, purple and blue. 
It is a common error to suppose that only large bulbs 
produce good spikes of bloom. In my experience excellent 
re-sults may be obtained from bulbs no larger in circum- 
ference than a penny, and even smaller. For a succession 
of bloom I recommend planting bulbs of mixed sizes. In 
this way the season may be prolonged until late autumn. 
The following two strains will be found very satis- 
factory, mixed colors giving a wide range of color. 
GROFF'S STRAIN-. 
1st size. 5c each. 50c per dozen., $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. 
Groff Gladioli. 
AMERICAN HYBRIDS. 
A strain ranging lighter in color than the GrofE .strain furnished at same prices. 
SFECXAI^ 1907 SIIXTURE IN PACKAGES OF SO FOR 60c. 
A fancy mixture of either of the above strains that will produce one good spike of bloom 
from each bulb — my favorite pl.anting size. Try one of these packages. 
PEONIES 
Fine, hard.v plants, riv-aling 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 tiie.v enjoy neglect. 
Give them ample room in which to grow, keep- 
ing them free from weeds and grass and they 
will amply repa.v nil 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 and they will be on 
h^nd again in the spring. 
The following varieties embrace a wide 
range of color and will be found very satisfac- 
tory. 
Prices, except where noted, 25c each; $2.50 
per doz. 
DORCHESTER. (Richardson's Pink.) Clear 
rich pink. 50c each, 
DUKE OP 'WEIiIilN'GTOM'. Ivory white with 
creamy wiiite center. Very large. 
EARIiV ROSE. 
clusters: very 
An early 
fragrant. 
pink, blooms in 
FESTI-VA 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, 
Pure white. An earl.v .and 
FESTIVA AXiBA. 
free bloomer. 
HTTMEI. A pink Paeony. Very full and dou- 
ble. Very large and showy; one of the lat- 
ent in bloom. It wants to be mulched heav- 
ily in order to bring its flowers into per- 
fection. 
POTTSI. Dark purple red. Very long stem. 
Medium quality. 
GOIiDEN CENTRE. This is not a large 
Paeony. but is a very good one. Pure white, 
pale yellow center. 
IiATE ROSE. Similar to Early Rose, only it 
blooms later in tile season. It is a fine rose- 
scented flower. 
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