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The present popularity of the Gladiolus is sure to continue and increase 
and thousands of bulbs are now planted where dozens were used in the past. 
They are unquestionably the most attractive and useful of all summer flower- 
ing bulbs. As a flower for cutting during summer and autumn they cannot he 
excelled. For best results they should have a sunny situation and they are 
not particular as to soil provided it is well drained. The best time for plant- 
ing is early in May and a succession of bloom may he had by planting at inter- 
vals of about two weeks up to the end of June. Wonderful improvements have 
been made in the past few years in size, color and beauty of these flowers and 
our list comprises only the best, of the new and old sorts. 
America. Unquestionably one of the finest varieties for cutting and bedding 
ever sent out. Color, a beautiful shade of soft shell pink. Robust straight 
stem and giant flowers of a delicate texture. 5c. each, 50c. doz. 
Augusta. A pure white flower, 
slightly pencilled in the 
throat; most all flowers open 
at one time. One of the most 
popular sorts. 5c. each, 50c. 
per dozen. 
Blanche. One of the finest varie- 
ties of the giant type; flow- 
ers white, lightly marked with 
pale rose. 10 cts. each, $1.00 
per doz. 
Baron Hulot. A rich royal violet 
blue; a good grower with well 
expanded flowers; very effec- 
tive when cut and used with 
the white and yellow’ varie- 
ties. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per 
doz. 
Electra. A fine sort; soft red. 
extra large. 10c. each, $1.00 
per doz. 
Glory of Holland. Pure white 
anthers of delicate lavender, 
flowers very large, first class 
in every way. 5 cts. each, 50 
cts. per doz. 
Halley. An early variety with 
large well expanded flowers 
of a lovely salmon pink, low- 
er petals blotched yellow with 
salmon markings. 5 cts. each, 
50 cts. per doz. 
Independence. A brilliant rose- 
pink marked with white and 
maroon in the throat, strong 
straight spikes; a grand sort 
for cutting. 5 cts. each, 50 
cts. per doz. 
Baron Hulot. 
