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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 (lower has gained 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. The Gladiolus is one of the easiest 
Mowers to grow and will thrive in almost any good soil except a stiff clay. It requires full sunlight and is liable to iniury 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 in 
tervals 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 Mowers are of gigantic size, frequently eight inches across, borne on spikes four to five feet high, the upper 
two feet covered with Mowers. 
America. The finest of the light colored 
sorts. Very light pink, exquisitely tinted 
with lavender. Unsurpassed in freedom of 
bloom and size of Mower spike. A magnifi¬ 
cent variety. Each 15c; doz. $1.25 
Baron Hulot. Flowers rich, deep indigo blue. 
One of the very best blues. Each 20c; 
doz. $2.00 
Dawn. Strong, straight and vigorous plant, 
over four feet high. Flowers large, very 
beautiful shell pink, slightly penciled in 
throat. Excellent for cutting Each 20c; 
doz. $2.00 
George Paul. Large Mowers, deep crimson, 
slightly stained yellow, spotted with pur¬ 
ple. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 
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 
Mrs. Beecher. Beautiful, deep rosy crimson. 
Large well opened flower with pure 
white throat, freely marked and spotted 
Each 10c; doz. $1.00 
William Falconer. Spike of great length and 
flowers of enormous size. Beautiful clear 
light pink. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 
Giant Flowered, fine mixed. Each 6c; 
doz. 60c. 
CHOICE NAMED VARIETIES 
These named varieties are selected with 
special reference to beauty of Mower, range 
of color and habit of plant. * 
Augusta. Pure white, with blue anthers. 
Strong, straight spikes. Each 6c; doz. 60c. 
Brenchleyensis. Rich, brilliant, dark scarlet. 
Much used on account of its brilliant color 
and distinct marking. Each 5c; doz; 35c. 
Barron Staffe. Clear lilac, stained pale violet 
and yellow. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 
Ceres. Beautiful white Mowers, 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 
Gil Bias. Early flowering plant of dwarf 
habit; flowers salmony rose with a fire-red 
blotch on straw colored ground. Each 10c; 
doz. $1.00 
Madam Monneret. Bright, clear pink. A 
late variety and very popular. Each 5c; 
doz. 50c. 
May. A lovely pure white flower, finely 
flaked with bright, rosy crimson, superb 
spike. This variety is* fine for forcing. 
Each 5c; doz. 50c.- 
Reinc Blanche. Pure white, dark carmine 
blotch. 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. 
Shades of Pink and Rose. 
“ “ Scarlet and Red. 
** “ Orange and Yellow 
White and Light Varieties. 
Striped and Variegated Mixed 
EACH 
DOZ. 
PER 100 
EACH 
DOZ. 
PER 100 
40c. 
40c. 
$2.00 
1.50 
Extra Fine American Hybrids Mixed.5c. 
GrofP s Hybrid Seedlings. A great variety 
50c. 
$3.00 
• • 6c. 
60c. 
40c. 
4.00 
2.75 
of shades and markings. 
Lemoine’s Butterfly Varieties Mixed. 
40c. 
2.00 
50c. 
3.00 
Throats very distinctly marked. 
25c. 
1.75 
