T A T TC Cream of the World*s 
I Best Varieties 
MOST POPULAR OF ALL SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBOUS PLANTS 
Few of the Summer-flowering Bulbous Plants have met with the same increased interest that Gladiolus have in the past ten years. 
Their adaptability for the garden or cut-flower use during summer and autumn months is not surpassed by any other bulbous plant. 
Care of Dormant Bulbs. On Gladiolus corms which our clients desire to hold for successive planting from May i until July, it is suggested 
that those required for early summer planting be kept in air-tight containers in a cool place. Some of our patrons who plant Gladiolus July 15 
for September flowers, order these bulbs in the springtime. These are stored in our cold-storage warehouse in April and are kept in first-class 
condition for planting in the summer. In the latitude of New York, July 15 is the latest advisable time to plant. 
All Bulbs furnished at the dozen rate, 25 at the 100 rate 
AIDA. Large, striking, dark blue flowers with two small red-lilac 
blotches, like the yellow markings of Baron Hulot, and earlier 
than the well-known Halley. It is one of the best propagators and 
in our gardens 75 per cent of the bulblets flower every year. 
$4 per doz., $30 per 100. 
AMERICA. Delicate lavender-pink flowers of large size, borne on 
strong stems, and well placed; splendid habit. Very popular cut- 
flower variety. 50 cts. per doz., $4 per 100. 
AVE MARIA. Has seven or eight large, light blue flowers with 
small purple blotches, open at one time, all well placed on the 
strong spike. Noble in form and size. $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100. 
BARON HULOT. Rich, royal violet-blue. One of the finest of its 
color. Flowers are medium in size, well placed, and borne on strong 
spikes. A variety used for contrasting with the pale and deep 
yellow sorts. $1 per doz., $7 per 100. 
BELINDA. Long, straight spikes, well filled with delicate, creamy 
yellow flowers. An excellent variety for cutting and promises to be 
profitable commercially for that purpose. $1 per doz., $7 per 100. 
BERTY SNOW. A striking, handsome prize-winner in many of the 
Gladiolus shows this past season. It is one of the finest soft rosy 
lavender-colored Gladiolus. The flowers are very large, of excellent 
substance and placement on long, strong spikes. Eight or more 
flowers open at one time. A great exhibition variety. $1.50 per 
doz., $10 per 100. 
BETTY NUTHALL. A warm, light coral with pale orange throat 
and a light feathering of carmine. The flowers are often 6 inches 
across, of splendid substance, and are well placed on tall, strong 
spikes. One of the best Gladiolus of the later introductions. $1.50 
per doz., $10 per 100. 
BOBBY. A very early variety of immense size. Despite its short 
growing season of less than 80 days, it produces huge blooms of 
beautiful deep rose, blotched and marked with bluish red. Con¬ 
sidered one of the finest new varieties. $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. 
CARMEN SYLVA. One of the best white Gladiolus for cut-flower 
purposes. The stems are tall and strong, always perfectly straight, 
and carry large, well-shaped flowers arranged in perfect order. 
85 cts. per doz., $6 per 100. 
CARUSO. This is among the best of the newly introduced red 
varieties. Like others of its type, the flowers are large, well placed, 
and of a striking and brilliant shade of red. We believe in time 
it will become a most popular variety. $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. 
CHARLES DICKENS. This purple-violet variety grows 5 feet high 
and has extra-strong, graceful spikes with ten to twelve wide-open 
flowers at a time. Much superior to Anna Eberius. $1 per doz., 
$7 per 100. 
COMMANDER KOEHL. Brilliant scarlet-blood-red, with large 
flowers on a tall, strong stem. This is a new introduction from 
Europe and is classed as one of the finest red varieties in existence. 
It grows well under all weather conditions. $2.50 per doz., $20 
per 100. 
CORYPHEE. Invariably produces eight to ten large, well-formed 
flowers of the purest pink imaginable. A splendid variety and a 
favorite at many shows. $5 per doz., $35 per 100. 
CRIMSON GLOW. Deep, brilliant crimson, overlaid with darker 
shades; lower petals blotched with deep velvety crimson. The 
flowers are immense and plentifully spread on the tall, graceful 
stem. A very striking variety with a very vigorous constitution. 
50 cts. per doz., $4 per 100. 
DR. F. E. BENNETT. Deep peach-red, with flame-scarlet suffusion, 
lip speckled ruby and white. Large flowers borne on tall, stiff 
stems. The general effect of the flower is red and it is considered 
the finest of its color. 85 cts. per doz., $6 per 100. 
E. J. SHAYLOR. Tall, very strong plants and large blooms of a 
beautiful deep rose-pink. This variety has recently been awarded 
a certificate of merit in London. 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. 
EVELYN KIRTLAND. The flowers, of strong substance, are a 
beautiful shade of rosy pink, darker at the edges, fading to shell- 
pink at the center with brilliant scarlet blotches on the lower 
petals, the entire flower showing a glistening, sparkling luster. 
Very tall spike. Extra-fine form and color. 85 cts. per doz., 
$6 per 100. 
FORTUNA. Fourteen or fifteen large, perfectly placed flowers of 
pure, soft yellow on each spike. The earliest yellow variety. 
$5 per doz., $35 per 100. 
GOLDEN DREAM. A fine addition to the yellow Gladiolus, and 
particularly suitable for cut-flowers. It is rather similar to Golden 
Measure, and, like that variety, grows tall and straight, with many 
large flowers open at the same time. The blooms are pure golden 
yellow, of a clearer shade than those of Golden Measure. $1 per 
doz., $7 per 100. 
GOLDEN MEASURE. A deeper shade of yellow, heretofore un¬ 
known in the large-flowering Gladiolus. Several of these gorgeous 
flowers in bloom at once on a tall stem give a most magnificent 
effect. $1 per doz., $7 per 100. 
GRETCHEN ZANG. A beautiful rose tone of pink, blending toward 
scarlet on the lower petals. A variety of great merit on account of 
its splendid substance and size. 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. 
HALLEY. A variety that is largely grown on account of its earliness. 
The flowers are large in size, of beautiful salmon-pink, with creamy 
white blotch in throat. One of the earliest-blooming varieties in 
our list. 50 cts. per doz., $4 per 100. 
HEAVENLY BLUE. The flowers are aniline-blue, as its name 
indicates. A real, first-class variety with very long spikes, having 
more than ten blooms open at a time. $3 per doz., $20 per 100. 
HERADA. Blooms of immense size on tall, straight spikes. The 
large blooms are pure mauve, glistening and clean, with deeper 
markings in the throat. 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. 
HERBSTZAUBER (Autumn Fascination). Petals of wonderful 
orange-salmon. It grows very tall, with beautiful, open flowers, 
well placed on a long, strong spike. $2 per doz., $15 per 100. 
JOHN T. PIRIE. Strikingly different color is one of the several 
claims of this unusual variety. The general color is a warm ma¬ 
hogany-brown, with a yellow throat bordered with the same 
mahogany-brown shades. $1 per doz., $7 per 100. 
JONKHEER VAN TETS. Strong five-foot spikes with eight or 
more immense pure white flowers open at once. No marking or 
throat blotches. $4 per doz., $30 per 100. 
KARL VOLKERT. Light salmon-red. An early-flowering variety 
with the flowers well placed on tall, straight spikes. 85 cts. per 
doz., $6 per 100. 
LOS ANGELES. Beautiful shrimp-pink, with glowing orange- 
carmine blotch in throat. Tall and graceful; blooms for a long 
time. A very excellent variety for cutting, being in constant 
demand by florists. 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. 
MARMORA. Lavender to lavender-gray with petunia-colored 
blotch. Flowers very tall, large, well arranged on tall, strong stems, 
with from eight to twelve open at once. One of the best Gladiolus 
ever introduced. $2 per doz., $15 per 100. 
MINUET. Beautiful clear, light lavender. Four to six large, heavily 
textured blooms open at once on a good, strong stem. Considered 
by most growers as the last word in a light lavender Gladiolus. $2 
per doz., $15 per 100. 
MOORISH KING. A new Gladiolus that is unusual in almost 
every respect. Its color is a remarkable pure dark velvet mahogany- 
maroon, with foliage that is also dark and of striking appearance. 
The flowers are large, well placed on tall stems, and of almost 
leather-like substance that makes them last considerably longer 
than the average cut Gladiolus. $7.50 per doz., $50 per 100. 
MRS. ANNA PFITZER. Stunning creamy white flowers, 5 inches 
across, shaded with soft yellow and pale green, but without throat- 
markings. Upwards of twelve blooms open at once on handsome, 
symmetrical spikes. $5 per doz., $35 per 100. 
MRS. DR. NORTON. Delicate cream and pink, deepening towards 
the edges; sulphur-yellow center. Flowers widely expanded. 85 
cts. per doz., $6 per 100. 
MRS. F. C. HORNBERGER. Snow-white, with just a faint flush 
of ivory, or perhaps a tint of pink, only noticeable on careful 
examination. It is a great improvement over existing white 
varieties, with large, ruffled flowers that have aided it greatly in 
attaining widespread popularity. $2 per doz., $15 per 100. 
MRS. FREDERICK C. PETERS. This beautiful new variety, 
somewhat resembling the orchid in coloring, is very desirable for 
fine gardens. It is a rose-lilac, with crimson blotch bordered white 
on lower segments. 85 cts. per doz., $6 per 100. 
MRS. FRANCIS KING. Brilliant flamingo-pink, blazed with 
vermilion-red. Popular variety on account of its attractive color. 
Splendid for mass effects. 50 cts. per doz., $4 per 100. 
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