Massive 
Flower Spikes 
‘Burpee's 
Exquisite 
Colorful Blooms 
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Burpee s famous Gladiolus are grown and admired wherever beautiful 
flowers are known. They make attractive displays in the garden, planted 
either in beds or in groups here and there in the perennial or annual 
border. They are ideal for house decoration. Cut spikes when the lowest 
flower, shows color and all the others, clear to the top, will open. Gladiolus 
are easily grown in any good, well-drained soil. Our bulbs are of large 
size, 1 % m. or more across. 
8301 Aflame Begonia-rose edged bright orange-flame. Very 
large, often 6 in. across. Tall. 3 for 200; 12 for 650; 100 for $4.50. 
8395 Aida Very deep blue with small, reddish lilac blotch 
3 for 25*!; 12 for 700; 100 for $5.00. 
8406 Albatross Magnificent pure white. Spikes are tall and 
strong, the florets very large and the color perfect. One of the 
finest whites. 3 for 300; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $7.50. 
8394 Alice Tiplady A showy Primulinus variety with brilliant 
orange-yellow flowers. 3 for 200; 12 for 600; 100 for $4.00. 
8303 America Beautiful, large, lavender-pink blooms closely 
set on fine sturdy stems. 3 for 200; 12 for 600; 100 for $4.00. 
8300 Anna Eberius Deep velvety purple—a most unusual 
and desirable color. 3 for 250; 12 for 700; 100 for $5.00. 
SIX GIANT GLADIOLUS 
Each a different and most attractive color. Tall, 
strong spikes. Beautifully formed, large florets. 
8264 Dr. Nelson Shook 
Deep Tyrian-rose or American Beauty red. Large, 
well-opened florets are well placed on the spike. 
3 for 250; 12 for 850; 100 for $6.00. 
8398 Golden Dream 
Clear, deep golden yellow medium sized florets of 
splendid substance. Extra tall, vigorous grower, many 
florets open at one time. 3 for 250; 12 for 700; 
100 for $5.00. 
8396 Minuet 
Wonderful pinkish lavender blooms of heavy substance 
are nicely placed on tall, straight spikes. Of great 
beauty. 3 for 250; 12 for 850; 100 for $6.00. 
8354 Mrs. Leon Douglas 
Enormous, bright Begonia-rose blooms, flaked and 
striped soft orange-scarlet. Vigorous, extra tall grower. 
3 for 250; 12 for 700; 100 for $5.00. 
8380 Pfitzer’s Triumph 
One of the largest and most striking; the enormous 
Amaryllis-like flowers are bright flame-scarlet with 
cherry-red throats. 3 for 250; 12 for 850; 100 for $6.00. 
8386 Veilchenblau 
Clear, deep, violet-blue—a color that is always ad¬ 
mired. Wonderful tall spikes; large flowers. 
Most outstanding. 3 for 250; 12 for 850; 
100 for $6.00. 
Special Collection Offers 
The Six Giant Gladiolus offered above 
They will give a splendid display in the garden and 
furnish charming flower spikes for cutting. Each 
variety bagged and labeled separately. 
9832— 18 Bulbs (3 of each), 
value $1.50, for $1.25 
9833— 36 Bulbs (6 of each), 
value $2.40, for $ 2.00 
9834— 72 Bulbs (12 of each), value $4.80, for $3.40 
9835 — 150 Bulbs (25 of each), value $8.50, for $6.00 
8275 Apricot Glow Clear, warm apricot colored primulinus 
grandiflora. Very early. Extra fine tall spikes. Lovely cut flower 
3 for 200; 12 for 600; 100 for $4.00. 
8290 Bagdad Smoky old rose, deeper toward the edges and 
lighter in the throat. Very large flowers and many open at the 
onetime. 150 each; 3 for 400; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $10.50. 
8305 Berty Snow Light rosy lavender with lighter throat. 
Exquisite for all purposes. 3 for 250; 12 for 700; 100 for $5.00. 
8304 Betty Nuthall Glowing orange-pink with light yellow 
throat. Immense florets. Most vigorous grower, often producing 
several spikes from one bulb. 3 for 200; 12 for 650; 100 for $4.50. 
Gladiolus 
Albatross 
Other Select and Outstanding Gladiolus are Offered on pages 74, 75 and 76 
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