Early-Flowering Hardy Gladioli. 
These Gladioli should be much more largely grown, as they make 
a splendid display massed in borders. They also force easily and are 
simply charming as cut flowers, lasting many days in water. In the 
open they flower during June and July. Plant the bulbs three inches 
apart and five inches deep during October and November, and slightly 
cover with leaves or well decayed manure, which will protect the 
young shoots. For early flowers the beautiful Colvilli Alba (The Bride) 
is splendid. It may be had in flower at the end of April if planted in 
October or November, and grown in a cool greenhouse. Boxes or pots 
may be used, putting half-a-dozen in a 6-inch pot. Plant 1 inch 
deep in a good sandy loam, taking care that the drainage is good. The 
other varieties in our List are all suitable for forcing, coming into 
flower a few days later than The Bride. 
Bulbs ready in October. 
Description. 
100 
doz. 
Ackerman A beautiful salmon, with showy white 
flakes, edged carmine; height 18 in 
41 - 
8d. 
Ardens (syn. Fire King) Brilliant scarlet, flaked 
crimson. This is the most striking variety in this 
section, the flowers being of exceptionally fine form 
and splendid colour. A strong grower ; height 
22 in 
4/6 
Blushing Bride (syn. Delicatissima) Blush white, 
flaked carmine. A healthy grower and most useful 
for cutting ; height 22 in 
3/6 
6d. 
Colvilli Alba (The Bride) Pure cream white flowers, 
very early. This is an exceedingly beautiful variety. 
It forces easily and its tall and graceful spikes make 
it especially useful for decoration as a cut flower ; 
height 22 in 
3/6 
6d. 
Crimson Queen A very fine deep crimson, one of 
the latest ; height 18 in 
4/6 
9d. 
Excelsior Delicate pink. This is a Dutch seedling 
of great merit 
— 
4/6 
General Scott Large flowers of rosy pink, having 
cream coloured flakes, edged with crimson. This is 
one of the very best varieties; height 16 in. 
10/6 
1/6 
Lucrctia Delicate blush white, with creamy Hakes, 
edged bright crimson, an excellent variety, most 
floriferous, and useful for cutting; height 18 in. ... 
9/- 
1/3 
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