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J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater, Mass. 
PARTIAL VIEW OF ONE OF MY GLADIOLI FIELDS, 
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 Dy 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 dressing can be used, giv¬ 
ing first-class results, if applied properly; 
but it must be put in the oottom 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 commence 
to flower, one will be sure of first-class re¬ 
sults. 
GLADIOLI. 
MY SPECIAL MIXTURES 
Of some of the very best strains ever of¬ 
fered; also some of the best and grandest 
named varieties introduced in this country. 
ALEXANDER’S SPECIAL SELECT MIXTURE. 
This strain comprises a large range of 
some of the very best colors and varieties 
ever offered at these prices, consisting prin¬ 
cipally of the best white, yellow, and pink 
shades. 
First size, $1.00 per dozen prepaid, or $7.50 
per 100, prepaid; $7.00 per 100, express col¬ 
lect. 
Second size, 75 cents per dozen, prepaid; 
$6.00 per 100, prepaid; $5.50 per 100, express 
collect. 
ALEXANDER’S SELECT MIXTURE. 
This strain comprises the best mixture of size, 75 cents per doz., prepaid; $0.00 per 100, 
large flowering red and dark shades. First prepaid; $5.50 per 100. express collect. 
