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J. K. Alexander. E. Bridgewater, Mass. 
THIS GRAND SUPERB SET OF NEW UP-TO-DATE GLADIOLI FOR 1913. 
S will send this Grand Superb Set of 21 New Gladioli, prepaid, for $7:00, to 
any part of North America. 
Alice Carey. This is a New Seedling Gladiolus, and is one of the finest 
whites ever introduced. The whole flower is a pure white at first 
glance, but you will find by close examination a very faint stripe of 
delicate light violet on the inside of the lower petals. The flowers are 
much larger than Augusta, and a. stronger grower; the flowering spike 
is not quite so long, but is a much earlier bloomer. We can only sup¬ 
ply a limited amount of stock in No. 1 size at 35 cents each. $3.50 
per dozen. 
Aeroplane. 1912. Alexander’s New Gladioli Seedling. The pride of the Up- 
to-Date Gladioli; undoubtedly the most attractive Gladioli in exist¬ 
ence. The color is a beautiful clear deep pink with an exquisite pure 
white throat. Individual flowers are very large and massive, being 
well arranged, and many open at a time. 50 cents each, $5.00 per doz. 
Contrast. Flowers of great substance and a beautiful compact spike of per¬ 
fect form; color intense scarlet with a large distinct pure white cen¬ 
ter, which is neither tinted nor mottled. A most striking novelty. 35 
cents each, $3.50 per doz. 
Cracker Jack. Large flowers of rich, velvety dark red; throat spotted with 
yellow and dark maroon; a most sensational variety. 20 cents each. 
$2.00 per doz. 
Eureka. This is one of the most showy gladioli ever introduced by -us. It 
is a deep crimson, with a clear white throat, well open;' the spikes are 
good size, very long, very striking. 25 cents each, $2.50 per dozen. 
golden Queen. An exquisite bright golden-yellow, with a prominent rich 
carmine blotch in the throat; very strong spike of perfect form. 35 
cents each, $3.50 per dozen. 
Ida. 1912. Alexander’s New Gladioli Seedling. An immense light Gladioli of 
great substance. The flower spike is large; the flowers being pure 
white daintily overlaid and veined a delicate pinkish-lavender; the 
stamens are purple and the stigmas pale carmine. A remarkable va¬ 
riety of excellent habit. 50 cents each, $5.00 per dozen 
King Humbert. A superb Gladioli of immense size. The magnificent flowers 
are a very showy, brilliant scarlet, with a pure, white stripe through 
the center of each petal. A very attractive variety of perfect form and 
large excellent flowers. 35 cents each, $3.50 per dozen. 
Meadowvale. One of the purest of whites, without a shade of color, ex¬ 
cept in the throat where there is a touch of vivid cr-mson; the three 
lower petals have a slight center marking of clear crimson-pink; stock 
is strong and vigorous; an exceptional and valuable variety. 20 cents 
each, $2.00 per doz. 
Melrose. One of the largest in existence. Beautiful white flaked pink, 
bright crimson center. A new variety which excited great comment 
and admiration, both for size of flower and beauty. 50 cents each, $5.00 
per dozen. 
Metropolitan. 1912. Alexander’s New Gladioli Seedling. The gem of this 
collection; the flowers are of the largest size, being well expanded. The 
color combination is most fascinating; the flowers are of light crimson- 
scarlet with a beautiful deep cherry throat; edged salmon-pink, the 
whole being delightfully striped rich crimson. 25 cents each, $2.50 per 
dozen. 
Mrs. Krelage. A superb Gladioli of immense size. Fiery-red with white 
throat; veined carmine and white. 35 cents each, $3.50 per dozen. 
