Groffs fljew Hybrid Gladioli. 
The mixture I offer is made up from the original and latest 
introductions of Mr. Groff, and comprises the widest range of 
color possible, including shades of lilac, lavender, and clematis, 
which, hitherto, have been practically unknown in Gladioli. 
The pink, red, scarlet, crimson, and cerise shades are of the 
highest quality. The white, light, and yellow shades are of 
the purest colors, relieved in many varieties by stains and 
blotches of most intense and decided contrast. The flowers 
are of the largest size and of good substance. The spikes are 
of correct form, with plants of exceptional vigor and vitality. 
When the spikes are cut the unopened flower-buds open freely 
after the spikes are placed in vases containing water. 
Prices for good flowering bulbs, 5c. each ; 45c. per 
doz.; $3.25 per 100, by mail, postpaid. 
By express: $2.75 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. 
Gladiolus Seed Groff’s Hybrids 
Gladiolus Childsii. 
or 5 feet high, with spikes of bloom over 2 feet 
in length. In most cases each stem produces 
3 or 4 spikes of bloom, and bloom much earlier 
.han ordinary varieties. The flowers are of 
great substance and gigantic size, frequently 
7 to 9 inches across. The form of both flower 
and spike is perfection itself, and they last in 
bloom a long time before fading, owing to 
their great substance and vigor, but the most 
remarkable feature is the coloring. Orchids 
cannot surpass them in their varied and del¬ 
icate shades, markings and blendings. Every 
color known among Gladioli is represented, 
and many never before seen, particularly 
blues, smoky grays and purple-blacks, all 
having beautiful mottled and spotted throats, 
made up of white, crimson, pink, yellow, etc. 
They far outrank all other Gladioli in size of 
spike, size of bloom, vigor, varied and mag¬ 
nificent coloring and freedom of bloom. Price, 
5c. each; 3 for 15c. ; 6 for 35c. ; 40c. per 
doz. ; $ 3.00 per 100 by mail, postpaid. Hy 
express: $3.50 per 100; $33.50 per 1,000. 
Mixed Colors. 
Seed saved from finest blooms. 
Packet, 15c. ; 2 for 25c, 
Gladiolus Seed Childsii Mixed 
Colors. Bulbs from seed will usually bloom 
the second season—it is a charming 
study to watch the seedlings come in bloom. 
Packet, 15c. ; 3 for 35c. 
For named Childsii and other Gladioli, see Index. 
