East Bridgewater Dahlia Cardens J. K. Alexander , East Bridgewater , Massachusetts 
Gladioli 
The new Gladioli are without an equal either for bedding or borders. As a cut flower they are far 
superior to any other summer bloomer, either for lasting qualities or for the various uses for which they 
can be employed. If planted by the last of May they will bloom by the first to the middle of August, if 
cared for properly. 
The Way to Plant—Dig the row or bed from eight to ten inches deep, then spread a liberal amount of 
good fertilizer in the bottom of the row or bed, then rake it in thoroughly before planting your bulbs ; but 
if stable dressing is used it should be spaded in when the bed is first dug over. I find that hen dress¬ 
ing can be used, giving first-class results, if applied properly; but it must be put in the bottom of the 
drill or bed, then covered with fully an inch of soil before the bulbs are planted. The bulbs after being 
planted should then be covered from four to six inches deep; just as soon as they show their heads 
through the ground, they should then be cultivated. If this is continued once a week, till they com¬ 
mence to flower, one will be sure of first-class results. 
Special Offers 
Knowing many of my customers are not familiar with the different named varieties, that they want 
good, large flowering varieties regardless of the name, and wishing in order to guarantee satisfaction and 
give them the greatest value possible for their money, I make these Special Offers, all of which I recom¬ 
mend. The varieties I am to use in these offers are only the largest and best. 
RECOMMENDED SPECIAL OFFER: For Massing and Borders. 100 Gladioli: 25 America, 25 Au¬ 
gusta, 25 Independence, and 25 Metropolitan. The 100 prepaid for $5.00. 100 each of the four varie¬ 
ties for $15.00, prepaid. These are four of the finest. 
RECOMMENDED OFFER. One dozen named varieties, 12 different colors, varieties that are large, and 
that 1 will guarantee to give satisfaction, prepaid to any part of North America, for $1.00. I make 
this offer to insure you good results, and in the selection will give you the benefit of my experience. 
SURPRISE COLLECTION. Fifteen first-class assorted Gladioli for 50 cents, prepaid. 
TRIAL COLLECTION. Five giant-flowering Gladioli, five different colors, for 25 cents, prepaid. 
New and Choice Gladiolus for 1917 
This remarkable collection of 11 phenomenal Gladioli, prepaid, to any part of the United States, for 
$2.00. This collection includes the very largest and best of all Gladioli. 
Empress of India (Velthuys). Gigantic New Dark 
Gladiolus. The very finest and nearest to black 
of any Gladiolus. A valuable novelty, and 
a variety worthy of my highest recommendation, 
especially because of its gigantic size and beauti¬ 
ful rich dark mahogany red color. The foliage 
is short and narrow, buds are almost black, the 
open flowers being very dark mahogany red of a 
beautiful satin texture, shaded darker towards 
the ends of the petals, which are marked both 
inside and out with dark velvety maroon. The 
lower petals have a distinct narrow line of white. 
This variety will be in great demand for decora¬ 
tive work and landscape effects. Awards at 
Haarlem and London. 10 cents each, $1.00 per 
dozen, $8.00 per 100. 
Europa (Pfitzer). Sterling Large White Gladiolus. 
This European variety has attracted great at¬ 
tention, and is considered by many experts to 
be the best pure white to date, having the finest 
spikes, the best individual flowers, and the 
purest in its snowy whiteness. 20 cents each, 
$2.00 per dozen. 
Fannie H. Beals. Alexander’s Wonderful New 
Gladiolus Seedling. Named expressly for and 
by special permission of Mrs. Fred A. Beals of 
Everett, Mass., in recognition of her love for 
the beautiful. A very charming deep salmon- 
pink, with a delicate white stripe through each 
of the lower petals. A tall, sturdy grower of 
perfect habit. It will give perfect satisfaction. 
50 cents each, $5.00 per dozen. 
Partial View of One of My Gladioli Fields, America in Foreground. 
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