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R. L. Gould & Co. Seedsmen Since 1898 St. Paul, Minn. 
Gladioli show 
best planted in 
masses. 
GLADIOLUS 
GLADIOLI 
The Gladioli are the most 
attractive of summer-flow¬ 
ering' bulbs. They bloom 
just when the garden needs 
brightening up. Their 
bright spikes help the 
perennial border especial¬ 
ly. which so often lacks 
color at midsummer before 
its autumn revival. When 
used in the rose bed their 
season follows that of 
June roses. 
CULTURE. The Gladiolus 
thrives in a sunny location, 
protected from wind. It 
appears to best advantage 
■when planted among Pe¬ 
onies, shrubbery or in 
masses, or rows bordered 
with some lower growing 
plants such as Candytuft 
or Bachelor’s Buttons. 
These make a pleasing 
contrast with the Gladioli. 
Gladiolus bulbs will 
grow in any good garden. 
soil, but do much better 
when the later has been 
enriched with a fertilizer 
like Vigoro, Bone Meal or 
Sheep_Manure. If the bulbs 
are planted at intervals 
from April to June the 
blooming period will ex¬ 
tend from July until frost. 
A trench should be dug flve 
inches deep and an inch of 
sand placed in the bottom 
to absorb surplus moisture. 
Then set the bulb (flat or 
hollow side down) in the 
sand, 6 to 8 inches apart. 
For earliest blossoms, 
draw 2 inches of soil over 
the bulbs at first, replac¬ 
ing the rest when the 
shoots appear. As the 
leaves develop, more earth 
should be drawn up 
BEGINNER’S SPECIAL 
From the select list of Gladioli listed on 
this page we offer 25 top size bulbs, 5 varie¬ 
ties, all named, our selection, for only. 
around the base, to furnish support for the stalk. Keep 
the bed free from weeds and give plenty of water, espe¬ 
cially during the blooming period. 
Before the ground freezes lift the bulbs, cut off half the 
foliage and remove to a cool shed or cellar. Here they 
should be spread out to dry, leaving plenty of air space 
between all bulbs and tops to prevent mould. 
After the tops dry up they should be cut off, the bulbs 
separated and the small side growths, or bulblets, re¬ 
moved. The latter may be handled like the big bulbs. 
Then the bulbs are placed in paper or cloth bags, saw¬ 
dust or sand to prevent them from becoming too dry. 
Keep bulbs in a storage room having a temperature of 
about 35 degrees to prevent sprouting. 
FOR CUT FLOWER USE. The spike should be cut as 
soon as the first flower opens on the stalk, preferably 
before the dew is off in the morning but never in the 
heat of the day. Cut the stem about 9 inches above the 
ground and with as little foilage as possible. The foilage 
is needed for the development of the new bulb. Place 
the cut flowers in a deep vase, with at least 8 inches of 
water. Remove the faded blossoms, cut a little off the 
stem and change the water daily. Treated in this way 
the buds will open perfectly. 
GLADIOLUS, by P. F. Rockwell. It tells how to 
plant, fertilize, and cultivate; how to harvest and 
cure; and every other detail needed for success with 
this popular flower. 45 illustrations, 79 pages, ifl.OO. 
Each 
Adeliiin Patti, Beautiful velvety, royal 
purple .$0.08 
Anna Eberin.s, Deep rhodamine purple .05 
Betty Nuthall, Extra fine, tall orange- 
pink, pale yellow throat . 10 
Captain Boynton, One of the finest 
lavender Glads . 
Catherine Coleman. Tall and carries 
many buds, rich coral pink. 
Charles Dickens, Dark rhodamine 
purple, darker near center. 10 
Doz. 
$0.75 
.50 
1.00 
.50 
100 
$5.50 
3.00 
6.00 
3.75 
Each 
Crinkle.s, Deep peach blossom pink, ruffled. A rare beauty.. $0 06 
Dr. F. E. Bennett, Peach-red overlaid with flaming scarlet A verv 
striking color. One of the finest reds.. lo 
Dr. Moody, Beautiful lavender of large size. 
Emile Auhrun, Brilliant coppery bronze with cherry-red biotclies ’' 
Fern Kyle, Large ruffled flower of creamy white, a fine variety 
Flaming Sword, (Prim.) Beautiful brilliant red, many open early..’. 
Gladdie Boy, (Prim.) Grenadine pink to straw yellow, center grace¬ 
fully frilled. Large strong and very beautiful....’. 10 
Golden Dream, Tall, best pure deep yellow. A very choice variety.. .08 
Rineinoa, Deep rose, heavily flaked with brownish red and immense 
bright yellow blotch. Great novelty from New Zealand.25 
John T. Pine, Mahogany with yellow markings. 
Lavender Bride, Grayish smoky lavender. Tall grower Verv fine 
specimen .’ _ 
Loyalty, Large, deep yellow. One of the "best. . . 10 
Mammoth White, Large pure white. 1st prize winner again at the 
1932 Minnesota State Pair . 
Marie Kunderd, A wonderful white, one of the finest early. 
Marmora, Large silvery-lavender with petunia blotches. 'lO 
Marocco, Dark maroon, buds look black, darkest black-red we know 'lO 
Minuet, A delicate shade of lavender, considered as the best laven¬ 
der Glad. A beauty for cut flowers. 
Mother Maehree, Smoky lavender and orange, subdued’by neutral gray. 
Sold only flve vears ago for $100.00 a bulb. 15 
Mrs. F. C. Hornherger, A charming white without markings Tall 
grower . ‘ 
Mr.s. Leon Douglas, Very large and showy, salmon-rose striped 
scarlet, lower petals lemon, speckled ruby. 
Mrs. Van Konynenhurg, Light blue, shading’ to lavender. Strong 
grower, large flowers on long erect spike.10 
Pkipps, La Prance pink overlaid rose salmon, a masterpiece .06 
Muriel, Pale violet blue, large open flowers.06 
Orange Flame, Glowing vermilion orange, scarlet, ruffled. !!’’ 08 
Orange Rueen, (Prim.) Copper orange, a distinct shade..08 
Prinirose Princess. Clear primrose yellow. Very large stately 
blooms, long flower spike .’.lo 
Prince of India, Combination of orange-buff salmon and siate Most 
unusual color-combination and great novelty. ' lo 
Red Fire, Very showy and striking flowers of rich bright red ! ! 1’. ! ! ioo 
Red Glory, Bright ruffled red. Beautiful spike of large flowers.10 
Robert .1. Kunderd. A fine orange scarlet . 08 
Souvenir, (Prim.) Pure g-olden yellow, one of the most perfect ’Gl'a’d.s. ’.05 
The Aristocrat, A pale saffron pink flake deep orange. 10 
Virginia Hale, A refined soft creamy salmon-rose. 
Mixed Colors, (Large size) . 
Mixed (^olors, (Medium size) .. ’. . 
Doz. 
$0.60 
1.00 
1.00 
1.00 
.60 
.75 
1.00 
.75 
2.50 
.60 
■ 1.00 
1.00 
1.50 
.75 
1.00 
1.00 
1.00 
100 
$4.00 
6.50 
6.50 
6.50 
4.00 
5.25 
6.50 
5.50 
6.50 
6.50 
10.00 
5.50 
6.50 
6.50 
.75 5.50 
1.00 6.00 
Gladioli 
Make 
Wonderful 
Cut Flowers 
.08 
.04 
. 02 
Postage extra. 1 doz.. Idc; 5c for each additional dozen. 25 or more of 
100 rate. 
1.00 
.60 
1.00 
.60 
.60 
.75 
.75 
1.00 
1.00 
.60 
1.00 
.75 
.50 
1.00 
.75 
.40 
.20 
one kind 
4.00 
6.50 
6.50 
4.00 
6 50 
4.00 
4.00 
5.50 
5.50 
6.50 
6.50 
4.00 
7.00 
50 
3.on 
6.50 
5.50 
2.50 
1.25 
at 
GLADIOLUS 
