CLUCJIS Sr BODTHNGTOM CO. 
NEW YORK 
8 
Spring, 1904, Wholesale Catalogue 
GLADIOLUS 
AUGUSTA, Pure White 
Gladiolus Bulb. 
JgThis is a variety worthy 
of every florist’s attention. 
It is as white as ‘‘Snow 
White” (having only a small 
tinge of pink in neck or 
throat), but in every other 
way its superior. First size 
bulbs can be depended upon 
throwing two or three spikes 
of bloom; most of the spikes 
with two and three branches. 
The individual flower is 
very large, has much sub¬ 
stance and lays close to the 
stems when cut, which makes 
it an excellent variety for 
shipping to market, as they 
can be packed closely with¬ 
out injury to the flower. 
They spread and open out readily when put in water. 
It will stand slow forcing and if the flowers are brought in before 
outdoor .^Gladiolus are ready, they command very high prices, We have 
watched the variety for a number of years, but have only been able in recent 
years to get a sufficient quantity of bulbs to offer it to the commercial 
grower at a reasonable price. It is a sure money-maker and no florist will be 
disappointed who gives it a trial. Most other good whites are unproductive 
and do not give more than 95 per cent, of bloom, for which reason they do 
not pay to grow, but the Augusta will return upward of 200 per cent, of 
large, handsome spikes of flo'wers. 
Prices—Selected bulbs: Doz., $1.00; 100, $4.00; 1000, $35.00. 
First size bulbs: Doz., 75c.; 100, $3.00.; 1000, $25.00. 
GLADIOLUS IN MIXTURE 
Our Gladiolus bulbs are all Eastern grown and are not to be confused with 
cheap Western stock. Much of the latter contain diseased bulbs and also bulbs 
of very poor quality. Anyone receiving our bulbs will readily recognize the 
difference by their large, sound and healthy appearance. 
Except where noted, our Gladiolus bulbs are extra selected size, measuring 
5 to 8 in. in circumference. 
(Special prices on large quantities.) Per doz. 
American Hybrids. Special Mixed. This mixture is grown 
specially for us and can be recommended for florists’ 
use. The bulbs are all selected and contain at least 50 
per cent, white and light types.$0 20 
American Hybrids. First Size. All colors, mixed, 4V2 to 
6 in. This mixture will be found to contain a liberal 
percentage of white and light kinds and equal to some 
of the best mixtures sent out.. . 15 
White and Light Varieties. Mixed. There is no better mix¬ 
ture of white and light Gladiolus than this sold. The 
bulbs are all selected and the varieties the best and 
most suitable for florists’ use.... 
Groff’s Hybrids. Originator’ s strain. Selected stock, 
picked bulbs.'... 50 
Groff’s Hybrids. 
Per 100 Per 1000 
Originator’s strain. First size bulbs. 4<3 
Mixed 
50 
00 
20 00 
15 00 
Gladiolus Augusta. 
Showing its branching habit. 
Striped and Variegated Varieties. 
Pink Varieties. Mixed. 
Red and Scarlet Varieties. Mixed. 
Orange and Yellow Varieties. Mixed. .. . 
Scarlet and Pink, with White Throats. .. 
Lemoine’s Butterfly Gladiolus. Mixed. . . 
Small Planting Stock of fine mixed 
hybrids. All will flower. 
CHOICE NAMED GLADIOLUS 
Each Per doz 
Brenchleyensis. Scarlet...$7 50 per 1000, $0 05 
Per doz. 
Per 
100 
Per 1000 
Emma Thursby. White ground, carmine 
35 
2 
50 
22 
50 
striped through petals; blotch on 
the 
20 
I 
00 
9 
00 
lower divisions . 
15 
90 
8 
00 
Isaac Buchanan. Fine yellow. 
50 
3 
50 
27 
50 
John Bull. White, slightly tinted 
sul- 
35 
2 
25 
20 
00 
phur.$20 00 per 
1000 
25 
1 
25 
10 
00 
May. White, flaked bright rosy crim¬ 
son. Superb spike. 
10 
50 
4 
00 
Selected Bulbs...$15 00 per 
1000 
Canary Bird. Finest yellow. 
Ceres. Pure white, spotted with purplish 
rose..$20 00 per 1000, 
De Lamarck. Cherry, lightly tinted with 
orange, blazed with red, center is 
very well lighted, with large, pure 
white stain . 
Dr. Parkhurst. Dark, brilliant red with a 
white mottled throat. Throws spikes 
nearly three feet in length, with many 
flowers . 
Elaborate. Bright fiery red, freely pen¬ 
ciled with brilliant amaranth and 
laree white throat. Fine. 
20 
$0 
2 
15 
00 
Per 100 
$1 OO 
15 OO 
40 2 50 
75 5 00 
1 00 
7 50 
First Size Bulbs. 12 00 per 1000 
Nezincott. Bright blood scarlet, with 
deep velvety crimson-black blotches 
and white mottling in throat. 
Ruby. Deep ruby-red with bright violet 
and white mottling in throat. 
Shakespeare. White and rose. $4^ 00 
per 1000. 
Torch Light. Large, light scarlet flowers. 
Throat mottled and spotted white 
and violet. Large spike. 
LEMOINE (Hardy Gladiolus) 
Enfant de Nancy. Purplish red, lower 
petals deep crimson and blotching. 
Entirely new. 
Incendiary. Fiery red, lower petals deep 
crimson-red, small gold markings.... 
Each 
Per doz. 
Per 
100 
10 
75 
5 
00 
10 
75 
5 
00 
05 
40 
3 
00 
05 
40 
2 
00 
05 
35 
1 
75 
10 
75 
5 
00 
20 
2 00 
12 
00 
10 
75 
5 
00 
12 
1 00 
7 
50 
50 4 00 
50 4 00 
