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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
GLADIOLUS 
The Gladiolus is one of the most decorative plants in the garden, and as a cut flower lends itself readily to any arrangement. 
If the spikes are cut when the lowest flower is in bloom, the others will open in succession and remain fresh a week or ten days. 
No flower hasgained more rapidly in public favor than the Gladiolus; this could not well be otherwise, for in addition to the 
great intrinsic merit of the flower, it is hardy and blooms the first season from bulbs. 
Gladioli will thrive in almost any good soil except a stiff clay. Thev require full sunlight and are liable to injury only from 
rank manure. Plant the bulbs six to nine inches apart, the large ones four inches and the small ones two inches deep. Make an 
early planting of the smallest bulbs first as soon as the ground is sufficiently dry and warm. Continue to plant at intervals of 
two weeks during the spring and early summer; in this way a succession of bloom may be had from midsummer until frost. 
A free use of water during the season of active growth and particularly as the buds begin to show color will be beneficial in 
producing fine blossoms. In the autumn, before freezing, they should be dug up and the tops allowed to dry down, after which 
the dry tops, earth and old bulbs can be removed. Store in a cool, dry place, secure from frost until spring. 
GIANT FLOWERED VARIETIES 
A class of hybrids between Gladiolus Gandevensis and Gladiolus Saundersoni which for varied and exquisite beauty has never 
been equaled. The flowers are of very large size, frequently eight inches across, borne on spikes four to five feet high, the upper 
two feet covered with flowers. 
America. The finest of the light colored 
sorts. Very light pink, exquisitely tinted 
with lavender. Unsurpassed in freedom of 
bloom and size of flower spike. A magnifi¬ 
cent variety. Each 10c; doz. 75c. 
Attraction. Bright deep rich crimson with 
largo white center and throat. One of the 
most pleasing sorts. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 
Baron Hulot. Flowers dark velvety purple 
and of the Lemoine type. One of the very 
best so-called blues. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 
Columbia. Very attractive, light orange- 
scarlet blotched and penciled with bluish 
purple; throat freely mottled. Each 7c; 
doz. 70c. 
Dawn. Strong, straight and vigorous plant. 
Flowers large, very beautiful shell pink, 
slightly penciled in throat. Excellent for 
cutting. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Jane Dieulafoy. Flowers creamy white, lower 
petals stained maroon. Remains in bloom 
a long time; exceptionally fine for bou¬ 
quets. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Sunlight. Light rosy crimson with canary 
yellow throat; attractively blotched flowers. 
Each 10c; doz. $1.00 
Giant Flowered, fine mixed. Each 5c; 
doz. 50c. 
CHOICE NAMED VARIETIES 
These named varieties are selected with 
special reference to beauty of flower, range 
of color and habit of plant. 
Augusta. Pure white, with blue anthers. 
Strong, straight spikes. Each 6c; doz. 60c. 
Baron Staffe. Clear lilac, stained pale violet 
and yellow. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Brcnchleyensis. Rich, brilliant, dark scarlet. 
Much used on account of its brilliant color, 
and distinct marking. Each 5c; doz; 40c. 
Ceres. Beautiful white flowers, spotted rose 
on lower petals. Each 5c; doz. 35c. 
Eugene Scribe. Flowers very large and wide, 
perfect, tender rose, blazed with carminate 
red; beautiful. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 
Kundcrdi Glory. A very striking variety 
with fluted or ruffled petals. Flowers very 
large, delicate cream pink with a crimson 
stripe on each lower petal; fine spike. 
Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Mrs. Francis King. A most effective variety 
for decorations. Spikes extra long; 
flowers brilliant pink, blazed with vermilion. 
Each 5c; doz. 50c. 
Madam Monneret. Bright, clear pink. A 
late variety and very popular. Each 5c; 
doz. 50c. 
May. Pure white, finely flaked with bright, 
rosy crimson, superb spike. Fine for 
forcing. Each 5c; doz. 50c. 
Shakespeare. Flowers well opened on long 
spike; a very delicate white, blazed with 
rosy-carmine, large rose-colored stain. 
Good for forcing. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 
Gladiolus 
GLADIOLUS MIXTURES 
These choice assortments must not be confounded with the common mixed sorts. We recommend this stock with perfect 
confidence, as it is composed only of choice varieties and purchasers can depend upon having a magnificent variety of colors. 
Single and dozen prices include postage. The 100 rate is by express at purchaser's expense. 
EACH DOZ. 
Shades of Pink and Rose.5c. 40c. 
44 Scarlet and Red.4c. 40c. 
“ ** Orange and Yellow .6c. 60c. 
White and Light Varieties.4c. 40c. 
Striped and Variegated Mixed.5c. 50c. 
PER 100 EACH 
$2.00 Extra Fine American Hybrids Mixed - • ■ • -5c. 
1.50 Groff’s Hybrid Seedlings. A great variety 
4.00 of shades and markings. 5c. 
2.75 Lemoine’s Butterfly Varieties Mixed. 
3.00 Throats very distinctly marked. 3c. 
DOZ. 
PER 100 
50c. 
$3.00 
40c. 
2.00 
25c. 
1.75 
