1934 
A. W. MASSER SEED HOUSE—READING, PA 
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Department of Bulbs and Roots— Continued 
MASSER’S CHOICE GLADIOLUS 
6 or more Bulbs sold at Dozen rates; 25 or more Bulbs at the 
Hundred rate. 
MRS. LEON DOUGLASS. 7c. each; 70c. per doz.; $5.00 per 
hundred. Ground color begonia rose striped with flame and 
brilliant scarlet. The size of the flowers we believe, are the largest 
in existence. The spikes are very long, has many side spikes. 
W. H. PHIPPS. 7c. each; 70c. per doz.; $5.00 per hundred. 
La France pink overlaid with light rose salmon-pink. Lower 
faintly striped and speckled with ruby. Flower enormous. A 
masterpiece in Gladiolus. Often said that no flower garden is 
complete without Phipps. 
PURPLE GLORY. 7c. each; 70c. per doz.; $5.00 per hun¬ 
dred. Amaranth-purple, a very dark velvety purple. This is 
probably the most popular of all the “Glory Group.” 
PRIDE OF LANCASTER. 7c. each; 70c. per doz.; $5.00 per 
hundred. Shrimp-pink suffused peach-red. This variety is 
sometimes described as a brilliant orange salmon. Very beautiful 
ruffled, fine in every way. 
VIOLET BEAUTY. 7c. each; 70c. per doz.; $5.00 per hun¬ 
dred. The always running-short variety. Large well expanded 
flowers of great substance, violet-blue, very early. 
GOLDEN MEASURE. 7c. each; 70c. per doz.; $5.00 per 
hundred. Straw-yellow, lower petals suffused amber-yellow. A 
very strong, vigorous grower, and in our estimation the best pure 
yellow on the market. 
ELIZABETH TABOR. 7c. each; 70c. per doz.; $5.00 per 
hundred. A high class introduction of exceptional beauty, grace 
and distinction. A sensational novelty, for it blooms earlier than 
any other; it will bloom in forty-five to fifty days from planting. 
Flowers are very large, and even under ordinary cultivation reach 
six inches in width. Petals are delicate rose pink on white ground, 
lower ones delicate rosy pink bearing a rich dark crimson blotch. 
Grows tall, flower spike very long, many flowers open at once. 
MRS. FREDERICK PETERS. 7c. each; 70c. per doz.; 
$5.00 per hundred. A beautiful shade of amaranth pink with a 
purplish blotch in the throat. Sometimes referred to as an Orchid 
color. A very beautiful Gladiola and very popular. 
SCARLET WONDER (Cowee). 7c. each; 70c. per doz.; 
$5.00 per hundred. Mammoth pure deep scarlet flower on tall 
strong stems. Most reds considered dwarf in size and height when 
planted along side of Scarlet Wonder. 
P. W. SISSONS. 10c. each; $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per hun¬ 
dred. Light apricot-pink. The color is decidedly pleasing. Of 
all the Gladiolas in our list, this one stands as the best, once seen 
will not readily be forgotten. 
THE ORCHID. 10c. each; $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per hundred. 
It resembles no other Gladiolus, either in color or form and is 
fittingly named. The Orchid, its long narrow, ruffled and laciniat- 
ed petals open to a width of six to nine inches with a ground color 
of very pale lavender pink. Most interesting in form and color. 
MURIEL. 7c. each; 70c. per doz.; $5.00 per hundred. 
Wonderful spikes of very large pale rose-lavender. A pure self 
color with soft lilac throat lines. Flower well placed on strong 
straight stalk. 
GOLD EAGLE. 7c. each; 70c. per doz.; $5.00 per hundred. 
A new Yellow that is an advancement in the Gladiola World. 
The blooms which are of good size are deep rich yellow beautifully 
ruffled. Considered one of the best dark yellows. Blooms very 
early. 
MIXED. Our mixed bulbs consist of many colors and good vari¬ 
eties. 3c. each; 35c. per doz.; $2.50 per hundred. 
MADERIA VINE 
The old favorite “Climbing Mignonette” which is as popular 
today as it was years ago. A rapid grower, doing well in any 
location, but it likes a sunny, protected spot best. Leaves are 
light green, heart-shaped, and the foliage is covered with small 
white feathery flowers. Large bulbs, each, 10c.; 3 for 25c.; 
doz., 90c. 
CINNAMON VINE 
The Cinnamon Vine is one of the most beautiful climbers and 
will grow 30 feet in a single season. Can be easily trained over and 
about a window or anywhere around the house. The vine produces 
clusters of delicate white flowers, which send out the most delicious 
fragrance. Perfectly hardy, thriving anywhere, growing in the 
shade, in the sun and where it is wet or dry. Die down each winter, 
but grow up very early in the season. Good strong roots, large 
size. 10c. each; 3 for 25c.; doz., 90c.; 100 for $7.00. 
TUBEROSES 
The Tuberose is one of the most delightfully fragrant summer 
flowers. It is fond of light and heat and should not be set out¬ 
doors until May 1st. 
DWARF EXCELSIOR PEARL. A double flowered variety with 
stiff dwarf stem. Flowers glistening white like wax and ex¬ 
ceedingly fragrant. Spikes frequently bear from 40 to 50 flowers. 
Large size, each, 5c.; doz., 60c.; 100 for $4.50. 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 
(ELEPHANT’S EAR). A very effective plant for setting out 
on the lawn either singly or in beds and massed in combination 
with Cannas it is superb. Invaluable for a tropical effect. 
Caladiums will grow in any garden soil, but if given lots of 
moisture and rich soil they will grow to an enormous size, five 
to six feet high. Bulbs are safely stored over winter in dry sand. 
SELECT SIZE BULBS. Seven to nine inches in circumference. 
Each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.; $1.75 per doz., prepaid. 
LARGE BULBS. Nine to eleven inches in circumference. 
Each, 30c.; 3 for 80c.; doz., $3.00, prepaid. 
MAMMOTH SIZE. Eleven to thirteen inches in circumference. 
Each, 45c.; 3 for $1.25; $4.75 per doz., prepaid. 
BEGONIAS, TUBEROUS ROOTED 
GIANT SINGLE. White, pink, crimson, yellow and salmon. 
35c. each; $3.50 per doz. 
GIANT DOUBLE. White, pink, crimson, yellow and salmon 
35c. each; $3.50 per doz. 
MASSER’S MAGNIFICENT PEONIES 
The Flower for the Million and the Millionaire. 
The roots you receive from us are field grown, large and healthy 
and will give much better results than the cheap ones. No other 
flower is as well adapted for large, showy bouquets. 
Extra fine varieties in Red, White, Pink and Cream colors. 
60c., 75c., $1.00, $1.50, $2.00; postpaid to your door. 
FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS 
No other summer foliage plant equals the Fancy Caladiums 
in rich and goigeous, yet soft coloring. All of the varieties are of 
marvelous beauty for the furnishing of the conservatory during 
the summer months, for window boxes, or even for outdoor bedding 
in shady or semi-shady positions. Our collection consists of more 
than fifty distinct and beautiful varieties. We offer special selec¬ 
tions as under. 
CHOICE STANDARD VARIETIES. 30c. each; $20.00 per 
100; set of 12 distinct sorts, $3.00. 
EXTRA CHOICE NEW AND RARE VARIETIES. 50c. each; 
set of 12 sorts, $5.00. 
