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. 
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DESCRIPTION. 100 doz. 
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. — 3/- 
Blushing Bride ( syn. Delicatissima ) Blush white, flaked carmine. 
A healthy grower and most useful for cutting ; height 22 in. ... 3/- 
Gd. 
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. 
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 
Lucretia Delicate blush white, with creamy flakes, edged bright 
crimson, an excellent variety, most floriferous, and useful for 
cutting; height 18 in. 8/- 1/4 
Ne Plus Ultra Deep salmon red, with white flakes. This is the 
finest and most handsome variety in the section. A tall, 
strong grower, with broad foliage and very fine large flowers. 
A.M., Temple Show, 1906 ; height 24 in. 
7/6 1/2 
Peach Blossom Flowers of delicate peach blossom colour, very 
beautiful. Strong grower and most floriferous. A.M., R.H.S. ; 
height 14 in. 
5 /- 
9d. 
Queen Victoria A beautiful bright salmon, with pure white flakes. 
Broad, healthy foliage ; one of the strongest growers ; height 
18 in. 
12 /- 1/8 
Rosea Maculata A bright scarlet with white flakes, edged crim- 
son. Very fine indeed ; height 20 in. 
6/- lOd. 
Rose Queen A lovely rose with flakes of a deeper shade, tall, 
strong grower with well shaped flowers; height 20 in. ... 7/6 1/3 
