W. W. WILMORE, DAHLIA SPECIALIST. 
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GLADIOLUS 
Among the summer flowering bulbs the Gladiolus 
has but few, if any, equals. They are easily satis- 
fied, both as to soil and location, doing equally 
well in beds, rows or interspersed among shrub- 
l)ery. 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 Groff Gladiolus. 
It gives us new forms, new colors and a more 
vigorous growth. In color the Gladiolus now 
ranges from purest white through the most deli- 
cate 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 ex- 
perience excellent results may be obtained from 
bulbs no larger in circumference 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 
satisfactory, mixed colors giving a wide range of 
lOolor. 
Groff 's strain — 
tst size, 5c each, aOc per doz., 
Groff's strain — 
2nd size. 3c each, 30c per doz., 
Groff's strain — 
3rd size, 2c each, 20c per doz., 
$3.00 per 100. 
$2.00 per 100. 
$l.oO per 100. 
Groff Gladioli. 
AMERICAN HYBRIDS. 
A strain ranging lighter in color than the Groff strain furnished at same prices. 
SPECIAL 1906 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. 
PAEONIES 
Fine, hardy plants, rivaling the rose in 
perfection 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 begin- 
ners: 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 hand 
again in the s)n'ing. 
The follow. ng varieties embrace a wide 
range of color and will be found very satis- 
factory. 
Prices, except where noted, 25c each; 
$2.50 per doz. 
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. 
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