I N presenting this Catalogue of Gladiolus Bulbs, I wish to say that 
I have endeavored to obtain the best that can be purchased. The 
mixtures are imported by me, and come from such a source that I am 
sure they will compare well with the best in America. I have flowered 
the past season many thousands, and the wonderful variety of colors was 
a great surprise. Most people have an idea that the common red flower is 
about all there is to the gladiolus ; but this is not so. There are thousands 
of different markings, some equal to the orchid; all shades of purplei 
heliotrope, clematis, yellow, buff and salmon. 
1 can also furnish, in addition to my mixtures, tested collections, 
costing from $10 to $50 each. These are all from choicest named varieties. 
CULTURE 
Plant in good garden soil, in full exposure to the sun. Have the drills 
at least four inches deep ; six is better. Water, if necessary, in the first 
stages of growth, and again when the first buds show color. Cut the 
spikes when first bud opens, and all the rest of the buds will open in 
water. There is no flower equal to the Gladiolus for keeping qualities ; 
they often last ten days after cutting. 
Plant from April 15 to June 1, and you will have flowers from the 
middle of July until frost. Dig bulbs before freezing and store in cool 
cellar. 
GENERAL COLLECTION 
Choice Mixed. This grand mixture has no equal in commerce, and 
cannot be obtained except by importation. It is prepared from selected 
Sandersii Hybrids, Smoky and Sooty Hybrids, Mixed Named Naneeianus, 
Choice Mixed Named Lemoine, Mixed Named Gandavensis, and Mr. 
Gray’s Ingleside Hybrids. $3.00 per 100 
Burbank’s California Select. “ The very finest cream of all I over- 
produced; my last and best selections.” — L. Burbank. A grand lot of 
mostly light colors. $3.00 per 100 
