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GLADIOLUS — THE BETTER KINDS 
Our list of Gladiolus shows only such varieties as wo have found of the test*” ffiey 
have won many prizes for us at flower shows around Washington. It takes just as 
much labor and ground to grow poor varieties as good ones; why not grow the better 
kinds? 
N amed Varieties -- each ; 50 ^ per d ozen except as otherwise noted. 
AFLAME. A giant Prim-Grand; a rich, deep begonia roso, orange flame. 
ANNIE EBERIUS. Velvety deep purple; very popular variety. 
ANNIE LAURIE. A very delicate flower of medium size; light pink. 
APRICOT GLOW. Clear apricot Prim-Grand; tall, strong spikes. 
ARISTOCRAT. Prim-Grand; pale saffron, flaked orange; a lovely color. 
BETTY NUTHALL. Coral pinic, pale yellow throat; tall, straight 3 pikes, 
BENGAL TIGER. Good growing; oriental orange and red; dark markings. 
CHARLES DICKENS. Early; very tall; purple violet; vigorous. 
CRINKLES. Beautifully ruffled, peach blossom pink; very popular. 
DR. F. E. BENNETT. Fiery orange, scarlet; many blooms open. 
EVELYN KIRKLAND. Very fine; dark pink; tall; good grower. 
GLORIANA. Extra tall; golden salmon, yellow throat; vigorous. 
GLORIOUS. Creamy apricot; ruffled; a real beauty. 
GOLD EAGLE. Extra early; deep golden yellow. 
GOLDEN DREAM. Tall, strong grower, long stems; clear deep yellow. 
GOLDEN FRILLS. Heavily ruffled; deep yellow; red feather in throat. 
GOLDEN MEASURE. Very tall; deep yellow; extra fine, large blooms. 
HELGA. Fine salmon rose; tall, very pretty. 
INDL1N MAID. Peach blossom pink; attractive. 
JACK LONDON. Salmon with red lines. 
JEAN TENNY. Tall grower; very beautiful, silvery pink; extra fine. 
LAVENDER BRIDE. A smooth, smoky lavender with nice blotch; tall. 
MARNIA. Golden orange, tinted pink; good grower; very pretty. 
MR. W. H. PHIPPS. Iridescent pink to rose salmon; many flowers open. 
MRS. F. C, HORNBERGER. A tall, strong growing, pure white; a winner. 
MRS. F. C. PETERS. Tall; fine lavender; an outstanding variety, 
MRS. N. VANDERBILT. Salmon pink; a fine grower and choice. 
PEACH ROSE. Rich pink of peach, hue; sure to please, 
SARABAND. A velvety oriental brownish red to reddish purple. 
SWEET LAVENDER. Very early; lavender with darker throat; extra good. 
TYCO ZANG. Large flower of brilliant salmon pink color. 
WILBRINK. An early bloomer; delicate creamy pink; always good. 
WILLIAM KENT. Intensely ruffled; creamy buff, with pink suffusion. 
HILKREST MIXTURE. — A rainbow collection of all types and colors, consisting of 
varieties mixed in handling and growing; lost-named ones, '’pick-ups” after harvest¬ 
ing, small lots not listed, etc. Many high pricod ones are included. Blooming 
size bulbs, one inch and up, $1.00 per hundred. One inch and under, many will 
bloom first year, 50^ per hundred. A fine collection at low price. 
Ten different varieties -- 10 of eaoh (100) -- same price. 
Fifty, no two alike, a wonderful collection of beauty -- $1.00. 
Postage paid on orders for $1.00 or more. Ten per cent discount in bulbs; custo¬ 
mer’s selection on orders of $5.00 or more. Can supply quantity lots for those 
who wish to grow for roadside or neighborhood soiling of cut flowers, a nice means 
of earning spare money. 
HILKREST GARDENS, 120 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, D. C 
Shepherd 1848. 
