Pfitzer’s Triumph. 
P. W. Sisson. 
Dr. F. E. Bennett. 
Gladioli 
Holmes’ Up-To-Date Varieties 
Every precaution on our part has been taken to deliver to our customers 
bulbs free of Thrip. To this effect all our planting is treated, but to be 
sure that they are absolutely free of Thrip, our bulbs are fumigated 
at intervals during the winter. Whatever you buy from us is free of 
Thrip. 
DR. F. E. BENNETT. A vivid fiery scarlet, one of the finest red Gladioli 
ever sent out. Tall heavy spikes with many massive blooms. A prize 
winner, will stand up in the hottest weather. 8c eaoh; 65c per doz.; 
$3.50 per 100. 
GIANT NYMPH. Light rose-pink, with creamy yellow throat; very large 
wide open flowers. 10c each; 80c per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
GOLDEN MEASURE. Pure golden yellow, very large flowers; best yel¬ 
low on the market. 6c each; 60c per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
LOS ANGELES. Beautiful shrimp-pink with glowing orange-carmine 
blotch in throat. Tall and graceful stems. Most bulbs throw two 
spikes. 10c each; 80c per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
NANCY - HANKS. One of our favorites and a really good large flowering 
beautiful rich apricot shade. It is beautiful as it is unusual. 6c each; 
60c per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
MARY PICKFORD. A delicate creamy white. Throat finest sulphur- 
yellow. 7c each; 60c per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
MINUET. A beautiful clear lavender. Blooms open on a good strong 
stem. It is considered by experienced growers as the last word in 
light lavender Gladioli. 10c each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
MRS. DR. NORTON. La France pink, shading to very pale pink at 
throat. Lower petals have deep cream bases with carmine pencilings. 
7c each; 60c per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
MARMORA. The best “smoky” colored we have ever seen. It is a peculiar 
yet very attractive shade of lavender-gray with dark blotch. 8 to 12 
mammoth flowers open at once. 10c each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
MRS. P. C. HORNBERGER. The leading pure white. Just imagine a 
large ruffled pure waxy wliite without any markings. There is no 
finer white. 6c each; 60c per doz.; $3.00 per ICO. 
MRS. LEON DOUGLAS. Begonia-rose striped with flame-scarlet, lower 
petal pale lemon, speckled ruby. Very large flowers on tall, strong 
stems with several side shoots. 8c each; 65c per doz., $3.50 per 100. 
MRS. VAN KONYNENBURG. Finest blue flower of the Gladioli that 
grows. 5 feet tall, stem erect, flowers are well-placed on the stem. 
Even the very last top flower opens up in its true color. 10c each; 
$1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
PFITZER’S TRIUMPH. The largest and finest Gladiolus ever introduc¬ 
ed. Bright flaming salmon with cherry-red blotches. Gives a splendid 
display in your garden. 10c each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
PURPLE GLORY. The large spikes carry enormous flowers of a deep 
purplish maroon shade. When seen under certain conditions of light, 
the flowers appear almost black. The edges of the petals are beauti¬ 
fully ruffled. 10c each; 80c per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
P. W. SISSON. Immense blossoms of cameo pink shading to soft creamy 
pink in the throat. The blooms are placed on sturdy stems. Truly 
wonderful sort. 10c each; 80c per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
VIRGINIA. Flaming scarlet, large massive flowers, many open at a 
time. 7c each; 60c per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
W. H. PHIPPS. A blue ribbon winner. Immense flowers of exquisite La 
France pink, tinged with rosy-salmon. As many as 15 to 20 flowers 
open at one time. One of the best varieties of today. 10c each; 80c per 
doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
Holmes’ “Rainbow” Mixture 
An unexcelled blend of the largest number of fine and distinct and new¬ 
er varieties of Gladioli. This is a specialty of ours and not to be com¬ 
pared with ordinary mixtures. Selected bulbs. 55c per doz.; $3.00 per 
100; $25.00 per 1000. 
Primulinus Hybrids Mixed 
A very select mixture from the newest hybrids, of the most beautiful 
and delicate tints. No race of Gladioli contains such harmonious color 
blendings. 50c per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. 
Holmes’ “Standard” Mixture 
They include almost every shade of cream, pink, salmon-pink, blush, 
rose, lavender-pink, bright red, scarlet and crimson. Immense flowers, 
closely set on long stems. 45c per doz.; $2.75 per 10O; $22.50 per 1000. 
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