Northern Grown Seeds,Plants and Nurserg Stock 
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GLADIOLI 
The 
Most 
Desirable 
Variety 
on the 
Market 
Dui infr tile past few seasons the demand for these plants lias become larger and larger; this necessitated the directinic of 
onr efforts along these lines, to the extent that we are now prepared to put at your disposal a collection that has reached a 
great degree of perfection. Below will be found a list which we have found to be peerless In their distinct varieties. The pop- 
ularity of these llowers is attributed to their own merits, as they arc most graceful and majestic, and delicate in texture and color 
harmony. Not only is it easily cultivated and most profuse in bloom, but the most striking feature is that they makes sucli excel- 
lent cut flowers, often lasting from a week to ten tlay.s in water. These varieties cannot be compared with those small insignif- 
icant ones of a few years ago; as no other member of the floral family has made such wonderful strides in development as 
the Gladioli, some of them are marvels of beauty, rivaling tlie orchid for delicate and fascinating colors. 
lirnaY'iro A splendid new Gladiolus. The color is a soft pink very 
/llllCliva like the Knchantress Carnation except slightly 
tinged with lavender, eflecting a perfect color harmony. 
A splendifl bedding sort and an excellent cut flower. In 
1907 the America was awarded theCertificate of .Merit, bv the 
Horticultural Society of Washington. B<)ston and New York. 
It is undoubtedly the most desirable variety in the market. 
Kxtra large bulbs. SOc each, S3.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
niofipVip A variety of large, pure snow white flowers 
uiaui<uc with delicate markings, gently fading into 
lily-like back ground, 
doz., postpaid. 
ISc each, Sl.SO per 
Melrose 
White flaked, pink with bright 
crim.son center, large flowers and a 
strong grower. Flowers well arranged, practi- 
cally all opening at the same time. 26c each. 
$2.50 per doz., postpaid. 
Cfilnhfir IfiticT The name being a sufflcient 
OUipuUI IVlllg description, as this flower 
is undoubtedly the sovereign of its kind. Very 
large and stately and of a clear sulplier yellow 
color. SOe each, $3.00 per doz., postpaid. 
RIlIP TjIU Sometimes known as the Baron 
±*iuc jay Hulat; is a very odd variety, being 
a rich blue in color, with a <ieep indigo throat. 
25e each, $2.50 per doz., postpaid. 
Of,i bright rose shade, strong 
and vigorous; surpasses all 
others of this type in its particular color itstauds 
alone. 2Sc each, $2.50 per doz., oostpaid. 
The largest and richest Gladiolus 
of late introduction. Color rich 
velvety maroon, deepening to a dark scarlet. 
Flowers gigantic in size. SOc each, $3.00 per 
doz., postpaid. 
rntltraQt F'owers of Intense scarlet shade 
v/uuiiaoi ^1^3^ j^,„ry center, the con 
tr.ast of color being most impressive. 25c each. 
$2.50 per doz., postpaid. 
We will ship one each of the above 
Wild Rose 
Harvard 
named varieties 
For $1.80, Postpaid. 
GROFF'S HYBRID 
SEEDLINGS 
This mixture will produce the purest and 
most delicately tinted floweis, as well as the 
most brilliant and striking contrast of intense 
vivid colors. 5c each, 6 for 25c, 40e per doz., 
$3.00 per 100, postpaid; $2.00 per 100. by- 
express at purchaser's expense, -i. 
GLADIOLUS CHILDSII 
This fine strain is famed for size of spike 
and flower. The colors are varied and brilliant, 
mixed. Each 6c. doz. 56c, 1.00 $4.00, post- 
paid. 
GLADIOLI IN COLORS 
F.ach 
Red and scarlet shadei $0.01 
rink shades 05 
Yellow shades 0: 
Striped shades .06 
White and light shades . ,06 
Do!v Per 100 
$0.35 $1.50 
M t.m 
.65 4.50 
,50 a. 50 
.50 2.50 
- post- 
100 by express at buy- 
Each and dozen prices by mall 
paid. Prices Per — ' 
er's expense. 
MAY'S ROYAL MIXED 
GLADIOLI 
In this mixture we have placed many of 
the best named varieties. By carefully growing 
for a series of years, and rejecting the poorer 
kinds each season, we have produced a btrain 
which, for size of bloom and brilliancy of color- 
ing is unsurpassed. 
Large bulbs, guaranteed to bloom. 3 for 
10c, doz. SOc, 50 for $1.00, or 100 $2.00, 
postpaid: by express, at purchaser's ex- 
pense. 100 for $1.50, 1,000 for $14.00. 
Gladiolus. 
America 
L. L. MAY & CO.. 
Gentleman ; 
I have just received the Strawberry 
they came through in fine condition, and were packed in such good 
Jcffcrs. Mont., April 14. 1910 
Plants, and wish to thank you for your promptness, 
shape. 
Yours truly, E. L. Thornton 
May's Royal Mixed Gladioli 
