Gladiolus is Pronounced Nowadays ivith a Long , Loud “O” 
Gladiol us 
Culture. Gladiolus will succeed in all kinds of soil, provided the location is a sunny one. 
Before spading or plowing, manure the ground thoroughly, as the Gladiolus likes rich ground. 
Time of Planting. The bulbs can be planted just as soon as the frost is out of the 
ground and the beds are properly prepared. In the vicinity of New York this may be 
early in April. If the flowers are wanted in successive crops, it is best to make W'eekly 
plantings, and, if planted as late as June 30, the flowers will appear before frost-time. 
Feeding. Gladiolus are gross feeders, and we find pulverized sheep-manure is the most 
result-producing food. Apply it between the rows after the foliage has made a good start, 
and repeat the application every two weeks until the buds show. From that time on 
liquid sheep-manure, applied every other day, produces splendid results. 
Watering. Continued moisture is just as essential for the successful growing of these 
flowers as food, and we wish to impress our readers with the fact that drought is most 
detrimental to their health. 
Cultivation. It is a well-established fact that every plant benefits by constant cultiva- j 
tion, and if we were asked what part of the culture is the most important we should 
always say cultivation. The soil around the plants should always be open. 
Depth and Distance to Plant. Our recommendation is to plant 4 inches deep and 
4 inches apart. 
Novelties 
TOP-SIZE BULBS ONLY 
All our Gladiolus Bulbs have been chemi¬ 
cally treated, as a protection against thrip, 
which has proved so disastrous in the past 
two seasons. 
ALBATROSS. Exceptionally well-balanced 
pure white. Large, ooen florets on tall 
spikes. $1.75 per doz.; $12 per 100. 
BLUE TRIUMPHATOR. A new variety of 
astounding figure and size. Florets often 
measure 8 inches across. Light blue, with 
slightly darker blue blotch. $4 per doz.; 
$25 per 100. 
COMMANDER KOEHL. Very large, open 
flowers of deep blood-red with scarlet 
reflexes. Giant size. $1.75 per doz.; $12 
per 100. 
CORYPHEE. Nothing purer or finer in 
shell-pink. Beautifully formed flowers, 
many open at one time. $1.75 per doz.; 
$12 per 100. 
LA PALOMA. Orange-color, of an entirely 
different shade. Tall, large, and heavy 
blooms. A very handsome variety. $1.75 
per doz.; $12 per 100. 
MARMORA. Smoky shades of gray and 
lavender, blotch of red and purple. 
Exceedingly large florets. Very sturdy pro¬ 
ducer of majestic spikes. $1.25 per doz.; 
$8 per 100. 
MOROCCO. Very large; dark red. One of 
the best in this color. $1.50 per doz.; 
$10 per 100. 
PICARDY. The wide open flowers, 5 to 6 
inches across, are set regularly on a tall 
spike. Wonderful light pink of excellent 
petal texture. $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. 
PRIDE OF PORTLAND. A majestic 
creation from the Pacific Coast. Gorgeous 
salmon-rose variety. $1.75 per doz.; 
$12 per 100. 
RED PHIPPS. Soft, light red variety, simi¬ 
lar to W. H. Phipps in habit, but of much 
finer color. $4 per doz.; $25 per 100. 
Royal" lavender. Fine lavender-pink, 
similar to Minuet, but much taller and 
with more open spike. $1.75 per doz.; 
$12 per 100. 
WURTEMBERGIA. This is the “surprise” 
variety. One of the strongest-growing 
Gladiolus. Very large; light red, penciled 
white marks in the throat. $5 per doz.; 
$30 per 100. 
We carry in cold storage several varieties of 
Gladiolus for delivery in June for forcing and 
late flowering outdoors. Quotations on request. 
Modern Varieties 
TOP-SIZE BULBS ONLY 
Ave Maria. Light blue with small purple 
blotches. Very fine acquisition in this color. 
$1.75 per doz.; $12 per 100. 
Betty Nuthall. Double row of huge florets. 
Lovely coral-orange shades with pencil¬ 
lines of soft red. $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
Blue Danube. Attractive, large, amethyst- 
blue with darker blotches. Long careful 
spike. $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. 
Cardinal Prince. Splendid self-colored red 
of very rich texture. Symmetrical and 
tall. $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100. 
Catherine Coleman. Wonderful coral- 
pink blending to salmon-rose, throat 
shaded bright old-rose. $1.50 per doz.; 
$10 per 100. 
Charles Dickens. Radiant violet-red in 
color; similar to the old variety Henry 
Ford, but larger. $1.25 per doz.; $8 
per 100. 
Golden Dream. Tall spike of clear yellow 
blooms. The edge of the petals is grace¬ 
fully rolled back. $1 per doz.; $6 per 100. 
Heavenly Blue. A true clear blue with 
silvery sheen. Large flowers; perfect 
spikes. $1.75 per doz.; $12 per 100. 
Longfellow. Similar in color to the pink 
La France rose. Extra-large flowers, 
nicely placed. $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
Minuet. Many other lavenders are fine, 
some very beautiful indeed, but for sheer 
purity, ideal form, and wonderful finish. 
Minuet stands alone. $1 per doz.; $7 
per 100. 
Mrs. P. W. Sisson. Glorified cameo-pink 
flowers of heavy texture and flawless form. 
$1 per doz.; $7 per 100. 
Pfitzer’s Triumph. Vivid salmon-orange, 
with small velvety red blotches. $1.25 per 
doz.; $8 per 100. 
Spirit of St. Louis. Large; early; orange- 
saffron. Very sturdy plant and spike. 
Admired wherever shown. $1.50 per doz.; 
$10 per 100. 
The Orchid. Light rosy lavender, a soft 
tint that goes well with the new form of 
the flowers. $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100. 
Veilchenblau. Color of the wood-violet 
shading darker into pansy-blue. Nice, 
wide-open flowers on good, strong spike. 
$1.25 Der doz.; $8 per 100. 
Primulinus Varieties 
Aflame. Probably the largest red Primu¬ 
linus. Bright begonia-rose, with flame-red 
shading. $1 per doz.; $7 per 100. 
Alice Tiplady. Rich orange on three large 
outside petals; lower inside petals slightly 
lighter. 75 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 
Gladiolus, Marmora 
PRIMULINUS VARIETIES, continued 
Copper-Bronze. A fine, large-flowered 
Primulinus of peculiar but pleasing color¬ 
ing best described by the name itself. 
75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
Flaming Sword. Beautiful brilliant red 
with orange overtone; holds its color to 
the last bud. $1 per doz.; $5.50 per 100. 
Golden Frills. Rich daffodil-yellow, with 
red flame on lower petal. Intensely ruffled 
and fascinating. $1 per doz.; $7 per 100. 
King of Orange. A very fine early orange. 
Tall and erect. $1 per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 
M ing Toy. Fine large-flowered Primulinus 
grandiflora of a rare buff shade with yellow 
throat. $1 per doz.; $6 per 100. 
Orange Queen. The ground-color is yellow, 
suffused with copper-orange. $1 per doz.; 
$6 per 100. 
WILLIAM M. HUNT & CO., Inc., NEW YORK 
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