38 Gladiolus—Begonias—Montbretias 
THE MEYER SEED CO 
M.-S. Superfine Gladiolus 
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Gladiolus Los Angeles 
Jenny Lind. The blossoms are pure apricot 
pink; throat pale yellow. One of the most 
exquisitely beautiful of Gladiolus. 
Captain Boynton. Deep lavender. Large 
flowers on tall stems, royal and stately. 
Golden Measure. Fine golden yellow; very 
large flowers. 
Mrs. Leon Douglas. The giant of Glad- 
dom. Often reaches 6 ft. tall, with large 
flowers of choice rose pink. 
Mr. W. H. Phipps. La France pink, over¬ 
laid light rose salmon; one of the finest 
exhibition varieties. 
Mrs. Fred C. Peters. Gorgeously light blue 
with deeper markings, many flowers open 
on long stems. 
Taro. The wonderful color of the American 
Beauty Rose. Heavily ruffled, perfect 
placement on good strong spike. Mid¬ 
season. 
Persia. Shiny, velvety dark maroon, almost 
black. 
The collection (No. 1) of 8 for 40c. $3.50 
per 100; 50 at the 100 rate. 
Double Tuberous-rooted Begonia 
OUR BULBS ARE 1V 2 INCHES AND UP 
If to be sent by Parcel Post, add pastage at 25c. per 100. Single Bulbs and dozens 
we deliver postpaid. 
Our list comprises the best of recent introductions as well as the most popular of the 
standard varieties. Plant bulbs 4 inches deep and from 4 to 6 inches apart. 
Flaming Sword. Beautiful bright red va¬ 
riety; early bloomer; 4 to 6 open at the 
same time. 
Anna Eberius. A deep rich purple; very 
unusual and particularly attractive. 
Crimson Glow. A splendid, dark red. 
L’lmmaculee. Pure white, long spikes with 
many flowers open at one time; very early. 
Los Angeles. Choice salmon pink; large 
spike with many flowers; tall stem. 
Mrs. Dr. Norton. Very large flowers, well 
set on a tall and graceful spike with 4 to 8 
flowers in bloom at one time. Color, white 
with edges of petals suffused with soft La 
France pink; a very choice variety. 
Tycko Zang. Very large flower of a salmon 
pink shade, unusual and attractive. 
Nancy Hanks. Rich apricot, shaded orange 
pink. Petals are of exceptional texture and 
substance and the fine large flowers will 
not burn in Summer heat. A vigorous, 
robust grower. 
The collection (No. 2) of 8 for 35c., $3.00 
per 100; 50 at the 100 rate. 
Evelyn Kirtland. Beautiful shade rosy 
pink, darker at the edges, with brilliant 
scarlet blotches on lower petals. Tall 
spike, extra form and color. 
Souvenir. Pure deep golden yellow, early 
flowering, graceful and artistic. 
Louise. Exquisite shade of clear lavender, 
growing brighter toward the center. 
Mrs. Francis King. Light scarlet, lower 
petals splashed deeper red. Tall spikes; 
very popular. 
Virginia. Wide open flowers of a bright, 
cheery Christmas red. 
Panama. Color clear pink with rose center; 
extra fine flowers on long spikes. 
Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr. The color is 
a delicately flushed salmon pink, extend¬ 
ing to the reverse side of the petal. The 
blooms are wide open and are arranged 
individually on very wiry stems. Each 
flower is doubly enhanced by a rich ma¬ 
roon blotch on the three lower petals. 
Peace. Flowers are large, of good form, 
correctly placed on heavy, straight spike. 
Beautiful white with lilac feathering on 
lower petals. 
The collection (No. 3) of 8 for 25c., $2.50 
per 100; 50 at the 100 rate. 
Special Offer 
The three collections, consisting of 
24 Superfine Giant-flowering Gla¬ 
diolus Bulbs, for $1.25, postpaid 
M.-S. GIANT FLOWERING MIXED 
GLADIOLUS 
Composed of all named varieties in gorgeous 
blending 
Doz. 35c., 100 $2.00; 50 at 100 rate 
BEGONIAS, Tuberous-rooted 
Enormous, waxlike flowers appear unin¬ 
terruptedly from June until frost. Start in¬ 
doors in March, and transfer about May 1st. 
A most charming plant with beautiful 
foliage. We are offering single and double. 
Colors; Red, white, yellow, pink, salmon 
and mixed. Each 25c., doz. $2.50, postpaid. 
M.-S. Special Gladiolus Collection 
See inside back cover page. 
Gladiolus Louise 
MONTBRETIAS 
These are one of the brightest and most 
attractive of Summer-flowering bulbs and 
should be planted extensively. The bulbs 
should be planted out in the early Spring, in 
clumps of a dozen or more, placing the bulbs 
3 to 6 in. apart. They should be protected 
during the Winter with a heavy covering of 
leaves or litter. 
Fire King. Fiery red. 
George Davison. In pure golden yellow. 
Etoile de Feu. Vermilion, clear yellow 
center. 
Doz. 75c.. 100 $5.00, postpaid 
Montbretias 
