D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
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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 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. 
Gladioli will thrive in almost any good soil except a stiff clay. They 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 grouud 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 
America. Very light pink, exquisitely tinted with 
lavender. Much valued for freedom of bloom and 
size of flower spike. Each 5c; doz. 50c. 
Augusta. Pure white, with blue anthers. Strong, 
straight spikes. Each 5c; doz. 50c. 
Baron Hulot. Flowers dark velvety purple. One of 
the very best so-called blues. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 
Europe. Pure white. One of the very best of this 
class. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Mrs. Francis King. A most effective variety for deco¬ 
rations. Spikes extra long; flowers brilliant pink, 
blazed with vermilion. Each 5c; doz. 50c. 
Mrs. Frank Pendleton. Of the largest size and most 
exquisite color. Delicate flushed salmon pink with 
rich maroon blotch on the three lower petals. Each 
15c; doz. $1.25 
Myrtle. Tender and delicate rose pink. One of the 
most beautiful pink varieties yet introduced. Each 
15c; doz. $1.50 
Panama. Rich rosy pink. Large fine flowers. Each 
10c; doz. $1.00 
Peace. White with pale violet feathering on lower 
petals. Very large flowers well placed on a tail 
graceful spike. Should be planted early. Each 10c; 
doz. $1.00 
Princeps. Brilliant scarlet crimson with blotch of 
white in throat of the three lower petals. Each 10c; 
doz. $1.00 
Schwaben. Very vigorous and free flowering. Color 
cl ar canary yellow shading to sulphury yellow when 
open. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
War. Deep blood red shaded crimson black. Each 
15c; doz. $1.50 
GLADIOLUS MIXTURES 
We recommend these choice mixtures with per¬ 
fect confidence as they are composed of only the most 
desirable varieties and can be depended upon to pro¬ 
duce a most satisfactory display of magnificent flow¬ 
ers in many shades and colors. 
Each 
Doz. 
Per 100 
Shades of Blue and Violet Mixed 
10c. 
$1.00 
$7.00 
“ “ Pink and White Mixed 
6c. 
60c. 
4.50 
** “ Scarlet and Red Mixed 
■ 5c. 
40c. 
2.25 
“ “ Yellow Mixed. 
10c. 
75c. 
5.00 
Striped and Variegated. 
• 6c. 
60c. 
4.00 
Primulinus Hybrids Mixed. On account of their 
slender and graceful habit, delicate colors and 
attractive shape we believe these new hybrids will 
be much appreciated for indoor decoration. They 
range in color from the purest and lightest of 
yellows to the deepest orange and from the softest 
shade of pink to scarlet. The flowers are borne on 
tall, vigorous, branching stems and for graceful and 
artistic arrangement in vases are unsurpassed. 
Each 10c; doz. $1.00; 100 $7.00 
Ruffled Mixed. A comparatively new class of Gla¬ 
diolus with beautifully ruffled and fluted petals. The 
flowers are large and borne on tall, vigorous stems 
and are most attractive for cutting. The mixture 
we offer is a combination of several of the most de¬ 
sirable shades of this new “ruffled type.” Each 10c; 
doz. $1.00; 100 $7.50 
Giant Flowered Mixed. A mixture of the best Giant 
Flowered sorts in a wide range of shades and colors, 
and includes many named varieties of special merit. 
One of the most satisfactory mixtures of Gladiolus 
obtainable and one that is sure to give satisfaction. 
Each 6c; doz. 60c; 100 $5.00 
Single and dozen prices include postage. The 100 rate 
is by express at purchaser's expense. 
Not less than six of any one variety supplied at dozen 
ates and not less than 95 at the 100 rate 
Gladiolus 
