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Glorious Gladioli. 
Hardy Lilies 
Lilies are stately and most beautiful bulb¬ 
ous plants—producing large flowers of ex¬ 
quisite outline and varied coloring. They are 
hardy even in cold locations with protection, 
usually surviving for many years. Ideal 
locations are in the shrubbery or herbaceous 
border where the roots are sheltered from 
the hot sun. Groups of 6 or more lilies of a 
kind, here and there, in such situations are 
most effective. Large isolated clumps or 
beds of the varieties Auratum or Rubrum 
are very beautiful. They should be planted 6 
to 8 inches below the surface in light soils, 
or 4 to 5 inches below in heavy soils; in the 
latter case the bulbs should be surrounded 
by sand to facilitate drainage. 
REGAEE I 1 IX.Y. The most popular lily ever 
introduced. It is absolutely hardy and is 
excellent for forcing. It has been predicted 
that this will become the Easter Lily of 
the future, and being so hardy, may be 
grown at home. The flowers are white, 
slightly suffused with pink on the outer 
edges, 'with a beautiful shade of canary- 
yellow at the center, and extending part 
way up the trumpet. It is delightfully 
perfumed, reminding one of Jasmine, and 
lacking the heavy, oppressive odor of 
most lilies. Blooms out-of-doors early in 
July. Thrives in any good soil not too wet. 
Each, 25c; per doz., $2.50. 
AURATUM (Gold Banded Japan Lily). A 
magnificent sort producing large broad 
creamy white flowers spotted with ma¬ 
roon and having a broad band of gold ex¬ 
tending the length of each petal. Large 
size bulbs. Each, 25c; per doz., $2.50. 
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM. A magnificent sort. 
Color blush-white with dark maroon spots. 
Very effective and handsome. Each, 35c; 
per doz., $3.50. 
As a safeguard against fungous dis¬ 
ease, such as rot, etc., dust bulbs thor¬ 
oughly with Semesan before planting. 
See page 81. 
Glorious Gladioli 
Gladioli are among the most decorative plants in the garden 
and as cut flowers lend themselves readily to any arrangement. 
If the spikes are cut when the lowest flower is in bloom, the 
others will open in succession and remain fresh a week or ten 
days. 
Gladioli will thrive in almost any soil except a stiff clay. 
Plant the bulbs six to nine inches apart, the large ones four 
inches and the small ones two inches deep. Make an early plant¬ 
ing of the smallest bulbs first as soon as the ground is suf¬ 
ficiently dry and warm. Continue to plant at intervals of two 
weeks during the spring and early summer; in this way a suc¬ 
cession of bloom may be had from mid-summer until frost. A 
free use of water during the season of active growth, particu¬ 
larly as the buds begin to show color, will be beneficial in pro¬ 
ducing fine blossoms. In the autumn before freezing, they 
should be dug and the tops allowed to dry down, after which 
the dry tops, earth and old bulbs can be removed. Store in a 
cool place, secure from frost, until spring. 
Queen City Gladiolus Collection 
CATHERINE COLEMAN. Clear salmon-rose with purplish 
pencilings on lower petals. Tall, straight plant with sev¬ 
eral large well placed blooms open at one time. Each, 10c; 
per doz., $1.10; per 100, $7.50. 
CHARLES DICKENS. Bright purple with velvety blotch. 
Tall, strong, straight spike with many fine large blooms, 
splendidly placed and spaced. Each, 8c; per doz., 85c; per 
lOO, $6.00. 
DR. P. E. BENNETT. Fiery scarlet with white lines in the 
throat. One of the best. Each, 7c; per doz., 60c; per 100, 
$4.00. 
GOLDEN MEASURE. Pure golden yellow; very large flow¬ 
ers; robust grower and considered the best yellow. Truly 
a super “glad.” Each, 7c; per doz., 65c; per 100, $4.50. 
BA PALOMA. A beautiful shade of orange, many flowers 
open, well placed on a tall, straight spike. Each, 10c; per 
doz., $1.10; per 100, $7.50. 
COIiEECTION A. 3 of each (15 bulbs) of above varieties, 
postpaid, $1.00. 
COEEECTION B. 6 each (30 bulbs) of above varieties, post¬ 
paid, $1.75. 
NAMED VARIETIES 
These comprise some of the choicest sorts. 
If by mail, add 7c per dozen for postage. 
AMERICA. One of the finest varieties for cutting or bedding; 
color a beautiful soft flesh-pink; orchid-like in its coloring 
and texture; growth and habit perfect. Each, 5c; per doz., 
30c; per 100, $2.00. 
ANNA EBERIUS. Beautiful dark velvety purple, throat a 
deeper shade, slightly ruffled. The best in its color and a 
strong grower. Each, 6c; per doz., 45c; per lOO, $3.00. 
CRIMSON GLOW. A perfect, very large deep scarlet-crimson; 
flowers on tall, strong spike. Each, 5c; per doz., 30c; per 100, 
$ 2 . 00 . 
HADLEY. A delicate salmon-pink with rosy tinge. The low¬ 
er petals have a creamy blotch with a stripe of bright red 
through the center. The best of all salmon-pinks. Each, 5c; 
per doz., 30c; per 100, $2.00. 
MRS. PRANCES KING. Brilliant vermilion-scarlet borne on 
long spikes. Flowers enormous, sometimes 4 V 2 inches across. 
Most excellent. Each, 5c; per doz., 30c; per 100, $2.00. 
MRS. FRANK PENDLETON. Flushed salmon-pink, with rich 
maroon blotch on the three lower petals. The most popular 
flower in florists’ shops. Each 5c; per doz., 30c; per 100, $2.00. 
MRS. LEON DOUGLAS. Large begonia-rose, spikes often 5 
feet tall. The giant of Glad-dom. Each, 6c; per doz., 35c; per 
100, $2.50. 
PEACE. Very large, white, with pale violet feathering on lower 
petals; flowers correctly placed on a tall, graceful spike. 
Each, 5c; per doz., 30c; per 100, $2.00. 
PERSIA. Deep mahogany-red, almost black. Each 6c; per doz., 
50c; per 100, $3.50. 
SCHWABEN. Clear canary yellow, shading to soft sulphur. 
Largest flower stalk and leaves of all. Each, 6c; per doz., 
35c; per 100, $2.50. 
J. C. McC. SUPER MIXTURE. Largest size bulbs. Brilliant 
colors and shades. Per doz., 25c; per lOO, $1.50. 
The book, “Gladiolus,” by F. F. Rockwell, is recommended 
as the best brief guide on gladiolus growing. It tells how to 
plant, fertilize and cultivate; how to grow from seed or 
bulblets; how to harvest and cure; how to handle for cut 
flowers, and every other detail needed for success with this 
popular flower. See page 95. 
