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f^T ADTOT TT^ These flowers of enchantment have, within the last few years, attained 
o. a popularity that is not to be wondered at when one considers the 
almost unrivalled success that has attended the efforts made for improving them both in size and in 
the variety of colorings, which now range from the daintiest pastel shades to the richest and most 
gorgeous colorings. 
In their stateliness and beauty these wonder flowers are in a class by themselves and the easi- 
ness of their cuiture should give them a place in every garden. 
MSS. FBANCZIS KIN'Q'. One of the loveliest of Gladioli, 
possessing ideal forms in flower and spikes. The spike, rather 
slender, grows very tall and has a graceful waving habit; the 
immensely large flowers are wide open and from 6 to 10 show 
on a spike in full bloom at one time. The color is a glorious 
flaming pink with a blotch of a darker shade in the throat. 
A characteristic of this flower is its brilliant effect under arti- 
ficial light. liarge bulbs invariably produce a main stem with 
two branches, so that one can cut three stems from each plant. 
We are pleased to bo in a position to offer these now at popu- 
lar prices. Each. 10c; per doz., 75c. 
NIAGBA. a companion to AMBBICA, which it resembles 
in form. The flowers are extra large and the color effect most 
unusual and delightful, being of a soft Nankeen yeliow, with 
throat tinged pink and penciled carmine. Bulbs, each. 15c: 
doz., $1.50. 
FBIITCEFS. The coloring is a golden crimson, enlived be- 
low the throat by a large feathered bloth, sprinkled with scar- 
let. Flowers are 5 to 6 inches broad; petals are very wide 
and round, forming almost circular flowers. I.arge bulbs, each, 
10c; per doz., 75c. 
FANAMA. The great popularity of the variety "America” 
is due particularly to the fact that this variety has so many 
qualities of commercial value, namely, a solid pleasing color, 
a straight spike, health and vigor, and the ability to produce 
a great number of the large flowers open at one time. For ten 
years it has been the most popular Gladiolus in the American 
market, and would be undisputed no doubt for the next ten 
years had there not appeared on the market "Panama," a 
seedling of “America,” which is an exact counterpart of it in 
every feature except color. “Panama” in our estimation excels 
“America” in color, which is a most lovely shade of pink, that 
shade which we find in the popular rose “Mrs. John Laing." 
It is a color which pleases on sight, and, like a whirlwind, it 
has reaped the enthusiasm of the Gladiolus admirers all over 
the world. In London, England, they recognized in it a future 
prize winner and crowned it with an Award of Merit. In the 
United States it has been certificated in every large city. That 
its great value was recognized by every one is easily attested 
by the fact that notwithstanding a large quantity available for 
sate, and a fairly high price asked by the dealers, there were 
none to be found a month before planting time during the past 
season. The bulbs we offer are grown by ourselves, are un- 
usually plump and heavy and must give the best of satisfac- 
tion. Bulbs, each, 15c; doz., $1.50. 
FINK BEAUTY. A brilliant dark pink with a distinct dark 
red blotch. Very fine and early. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00. 
BUFFEED GEOBY. New type of Gladiolus with ruffled 
petals. Delicate pink crimson stripe. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50. 
AMEBICA. This is conceded by many to be the most popu- 
lar Gladiolus of the day. Its straight, stout stem, producing a 
great number of enormously large, wide-expanding flowers to 
open at one time, put this variety in the front rank for either 
garden effect or cutting. In coloring it is a beautiful, soft 
pink with a lavender sheen. Bulbs, each, 10c; doz., 75c. 
■^NNTE WIGMAN. A dainty and delightful variety. Pale 
sulphur yellow with small blotch. Bulbs, each, 10c; doz., 75c. 
BBENCHEEYEBSIS. An old variety and one of the most 
popular for massing because of its vivid coloring of bright 
Vermillion. It has a great many flowers opening at once upon 
a stalk and a bed of them in full blossom is a sight to be long 
remembered. Bulbs, each, 10c; doz., 75c; 100, $4.00. 
BABON HUEOT. A graceful spike, showing many flowers 
open at one time; color the richest deep violet. In arrange- 
ment with the yellow Gladioli this makes a stunning effect. 
Bulbs, each, 10c; doz., 75c. 
CHICAGO WHITE. One of the smaller varieties, but has 
the advantage of having a great many flowers open at one 
time. Color, purest white with a slight pencil mark of violet 
in the center of each lower petal. Very early. Bulbs, e.ach, 
10c: doz., $1.00. 
EEECTBA. This variety has won prizes from the most 
distinguished floral societies in several European countries. 
The flowers are unusually large and the coloring a brilliant 
crimson. Bulbs, each, 10c; doz., 75c. 
EUBOFA. This, as its name implies, is one of the Euro- 
pean gladioli and is conceded by experts to be, without excep- 
tion, the finest of pure white varieties, as it hasn’t even a trace 
of any other color on it and the flowers are very large. The 
stock is very difficult to obtain, as the demand is greater than 
the supply, but we have been very successful and can, we 
think, supply all of our patrons with this magnificent Gladio- 
lus. Bulbs, each, 10c; doz., 75c. 
AMERICA 
FRANCIS KING 
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