The Garden Magazine, April, 1920 
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Gladioli of Distinction for 1920 
Van Bourgondien Bros., Babylon, L. L, N. Y. 
It is with pleasure that we offer you the most distinct varieties 
of Gladioli which we grow here in our own nurseries. In our list 
you will find many of the finest introductions from Holland. It is 
only by offering the best varieties that we have won our reputation. 
Jumbo bulbs only. 
Our Spring catalogue is ready for mailing. It contains a full 
list of our Gladioli, Dahlias, and Cannas. We should be pleased to 
send you a copy. It gives helpful suggestions for planting Gladioli 
and Dahlias. 
Single Flower 
Red Emperor 
Some Special Collections 
Dozen 
America. Lavender pink $1 00 
Baron J. Hulot. Purple I 50 
Empress of India. MAHOGANY 1 00 
Glory of Holland. Pure white I 00 
Loveliness. Cream white, with pink tint 1 50 
Mrs. Francis King. Coppery red 1 00 
3 of each of the above 12 varieties. 36 bulbs 
loo 
$7 00 
10 00 
8 00 
7 00 
12 00 
7 00 
$4.00 
Mrs. Frank Pendleton. 
Dozen ioo 
Salmon pink $1 50 $12 00 
Niagara. Yellow, pink striped I 25 10 CO 
Panama. Rose pink I 50 12 00 
Peace. White, red eye I 50 1 2 00 
Pink Perfection. Pure pink I 50 12 00 
Schwaben. Yellow, red eye 2 00 15 00 
6 of each of the above 12 varieties, 72 bulbs $7.50 
12 of each of the above 12 varieties, 144 bulbs $14 00 
Collection of Dainty Primulinus Hybrid Gladioli 
These hybrids are becoming very popular because of their attractive shape and gorgeous colors, and early flowering proclivities 
Each Dozen 
Fiery King.* Exquisite red, unusually large flowers $ 25 $2 50 
Jane. Soft salmon yellow 25 2 50 
Nelly. Light yellow, very pretty 25 2 50 
3 of each of the above 6 varieties, 18 bulbs $3.75 
12 of each of the above 6 varieties, 72 bulbs 
Each Dozen 
Orange Brilliant. A flaming beauty $ 25 $2 50 
Orchid. Large lavender pink 25 2 50 
Treub. Very soft shade of pink 25 2 50 
6 of each of the above 6 varieties, 26 bulbs . $7.00 
$13.00 
Vase of 
Five Spikes 
of Red Emperor 
DAHLIAS 
Specialty Collection 
Hortulanus Fiet. (Dec.) salmon pink, a great favorite $ 75 
King of the Autumn. (Dec.) beautiful shade of burnt amber, 
tinged old rose I 50 
Leo XIII. (Dec.) clear deep yellow, large and fine form 75 
Pres. Faillieres. (Peony) extremely tall and a pleasing shade of red 50 
White Dove. (Peony) Pure white and very free flowering ... 1 00 
Yellow King. (Hybrid Cactus) pure yellow, large and of fine form 75 
This collection, one bulb of each variety. $5.00 
FOR 1920 
Collection of Favorites 
Ami Nonin. (Coll.) dark crimson carmine, white collar $ 75 
Ethel Maule. (Show) large pure glistening white, tipped 
lavender 25 
Gerda. (Cactus) very free bloomer, red suffused orange 50 
Gold Land. (Cactus) bright yellow very floriferous 25 
Queen Mary. (Dec.) pure pink 25 
St. George. (Single) clear yellow, very free 25 
This collection, one bulb of each variety, $2.00 
From Grower to Consumer 
Gladioli, Dahlias, and Cannas are the specialties we grow in our Babylon. L. I., Nurseries, the same as Tulips, Hya- 
cinths, Daffodils, Crocuses, etc., are the specialties in our Hillegom, Holland, Nurseries. Our Nurseries here are located in 
West Babylon, Albin Road, comer Arnold Avenue, and visitors are always welcome. Hundreds of thousands of Tulips and 
Daffodils have been planted in our Babylon Nurseries for trial, and we expect a glorious sight in the Spring of 1920; therefore do 
not pass Babylon without a visit to our place this coming Spring or next Summer, when Gladioli and Dahlias are at their best. 
We prepay all charges East of the Mississippi. West of that 25% should be added to the amount of the order. We 
guarantee all our bulbs, roots, and plants to grow and to be true to name, and we will replace any bulb, root, or plant prepaid 
if found otherwise. 
Two Gladioli of Special Merit 
Red Emperor — Without a doubt this is the finest deep scarlet 
Gladiolus grown. Spikes are extremely tall with very stiff stems. 
Flowers are gigantic and of the most gorgeous shade of rich velvet 
red. 35c each, $3.50 a dozen. 
White Giant — The finest and 
best pure white Gladiolus 
known. This variety excels 
any other white variety on 
account of its colossal size and 
purity of color. The spikes 
are long, and contain an un- 
usual number of flowers. 60c 
each, $6.00 a dozen. 
VAN BOURGONDIEN BROS. BABYLON, L. I. 
Nurseries at Hillegom, Holland, and Babylon, L. I., N. Y. 
