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Ribsam’s Manual 
RIBSAM’S SELECT GLADIOLI 
MOST POPULAR OF ALL SUMMER FLOWERING BULBOUS PLANTS. ALL FIRST SIZE BULBS. 
RARE AND BEAUTIFUL VARIETIES 
This flower has made wonderful strides during recent years. 
Its popularity today is exceeded by few other flowers and it has 
by no means reached its limit. Failure with this flower has never 
been known. They will grow in any open position and bloom 
well. They are not only showy in the garden but when cut with 
the first flower open will last for 10 days in the house. The newer 
colorings defy the choicest Orchids. Plant bulbs 4 inches deep, 
6 inches apart and stake when 2 feet high. A succession of 
blooms may be had from July until October by making plant¬ 
ings from April to July about 10 days apart. 
JOE COLEMAN. Very large and vigorous; rich red, one of the 
finest ruffled varieties. 
LOUISE. The large well formed flowers are a beautiful shade of 
lavender growing lighter toward the center. A decided 
acquisition. 
MRS. FRANCIS KING. Flame red, shaded salmon toward 
throat; very tall, strong spike; an old favorite. 
MRS. FRANK PENDLETON. Deep rose pink shading to 
pale pink in throat; large, bright crimson blotches on lower 
petals, giving it a striking appearance; tall, vigorous grower; 
extra cut flower and forcer. 
MRS. LEON DOUGLAS. This salmon rose pink Glad has 
flame and scarlet splashings which add to the richness of 
the flower. 
REMEMBRANCE. Deep rose with throat of carmine. Ruffled. 
RIBSAM’S SUPREME MIXTURE 
Every bulb for this mixture has been selected with 
the utmost care for coloring and size of flower. 
Exquisite colorings are to be found in this blending 
of the named varieties we list. We believe this mixture 
to be unexcelled. 
Doz. 50c., 100 13.00, 1000 $20.00 
RIBSAM’S CHOICE MIXTURE 
A well balanced mixture comprising a wide range of 
color. 
Doz. 40c., 100 $2.50, 1000 $18.00 
CHOICE SELECTION OF MODERN 
GLADIOLI 
Each 8c., doz. 65c., 100 $3.50 
ALICE TIPLADY (Prim.). Rich orange; extra fine and a 
great favorite. 
BYRON L. SMITH. Lavender pink on white ground. This 
variety is often referred to as the “Orchid Colored Glad/' 
It grows with good form, and the stems are rather slender 
which adds to its grace. 
CARMEN SYLVA. Snow white; large, well placed flowers. 
ETHELYN (Prim .) Beautiful orange yellow, similar to Orange 
Queen, but has a clear lip instead of deep orange lines. One 
of the best Primulinus. 
GIANT NYMPH. Light rose pink, with creamy yellow throat; 
very large, wide open flowers, well arranged on long stems; 
grows 6 ft. tall. 
GOLDEN DREAM. Clear deep yellow; long stems; a very fine 
new introduction. 
HELGA. Salmon rose, shading towards creamy blush in the 
throat; tall, graceful spikes; excellent, early forcer, blooming 
over 150 per cent. 
JEWELL (Prim.) Light salmon pink with beautiful golden 
yellow throat; flowers large and wide open on long, slender 
stems; a most attractive variety; early. 
Mrs. Frank Pendleton 
Louise 
