D. M. FERRY & CO., WINDSOR, ONT. 
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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 auy 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 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. 
America. Very light pink, exquisitely tinted with 
lavender. Much valued for freedom of bloom and 
size of flower spike. 7c each; 55c per 10. 
Augusta. Pure white, with blue anthers. Strong, 
straight spikes. 8c each; 65c per 10. 
Baron Hulot. Flowers dark velvety purple. One of 
the very best so-called blues. 12c each; $1.00 per 10. 
Europe. Pure white. One of the very best of this 
class. 15c each; $1.25 per 10. 
Mrs. Francis King. A most effective variety for deco¬ 
rations. Spikes extra long; flowers brilliant pink, 
blazed with vermilion. 7c each; 55c per 10. 
Mrs. Frank Pendleton. -Of the largest size and most 
exquisite color. Delicate flushed salmon pink with 
rich maroon blotch on the three lower petals. 12c 
each; $1.00 per 10. 
Myrtle. Tender and delicate rose pink. One of the 
most beautiful piult varieties yet introduced. 15c 
each; $1.25 per 10. 
Panama. Rich rosy pink. J-arge fine flowers. 10c 
each; 80c per 10. 
Peace. White with pale violet feathering on lower 
petals. Very large flowers well placed on a tall 
graceful spike. Should be planted early. 10c each; 
80c per 10. 
Princeps. Brilliant scarlet crimson with blotch of 
white in throat of the three lower petals. 10c each; 
80c per 10. 
Schwaben. Very vigorous and free flowering. Color 
clear canary yellow shading to sulphury yellow when 
open. 15c each; $1.25 per 10. 
War. Deep blood red shaded crimson black. 10c 
each; 80c per 10. 
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 
10 
100 
Shades of Blue and Violet Mixed • 
10c. 
80c. 
$7.00 
“ “ Pink and White Mixed • 
7c. 
55c. 
4.50 
“ * Scarlet and Red Mixed • 
6c. 
50c. 
3.50 
44 44 Yellow Mixed. 
8c. 
60c. 
5.00 
Striped and Variegated. 
7c. 
55c. 
4.50 
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. 
10c each; 80c per 10; $7.00 per 100. 
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." 15c each; 
$1.25 per 10; $10.00 per 100. 
Giant Flowered Mixed. A nffxtur© 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. 
7c each; 50c per 10; $4.00 per 100. 
Single and ten prices include postage. The 100 rate 
is by express at purchaser's e.cpense. 
Not less than 5 of any one variety supplied at 10 
rates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. 
Gladiolus 
