MICHELL’S GORGEOUS GLADIOLUS 
90 
There is no other Summer flowering bulb that is enjoying so great popularity as that of the Gladiolus. Their adaptability to 
garden decoration or to use as cut flowers during the Summer and early Autumn is surpassed by no other flower. They are not only 
showy in the garden, but when cut with the first flower open will last for 10 days in the house. They thrive in almost any good garden 
soil but better results may be had if soil is well prepared and enriched with some of our pulverized manures. Great improvements have 
been made in the size, color and beauty of these flowers. Our list comprises the best of recent introductions as well as the most popular 
of the standard varieties. Plant bulbs 4 inches deep and from 4 to 6 inches apart. 
If Gladiolus Bulbs are wanted by Parcel Post, add 10c. per dozen, 25c. per 100, for postage to the first and 
second zones; for other zones, see parcel post table page 1; larger quantities by express. 
MICHELL’S SPECIAL GLADIOLUS 
Doz. 100 
Belinde. Long spikes well filled with large, delicate creamy yellow 
blooms.:.3 for 30c.$0.90 $6.00 
Commander Koehl. A new introduction from Europe and one of the 
finest red varieties; flowers large on tall stems; color, brilliant scarlet- 
blood-red; grows well under all weather conditions.Each 15c. 1.50 9.00 
Dr. F. E. Bennett. Peach red, overlaid flame color, throat finely stip¬ 
pled ruby and white.3 for 25c. .75 5.00 
E. J. Shaylor. A tall, strong growing variety with large flowers; color, a 
beautiful shade of pure deep rose-pink with well ruffled edges; one of the 
best of its color...3 for 20c. .60 4.00 
Gold Eagle. Extra early; deep rich yellow, slightly ruffled.... 3 for 25c. .75 5.00 
Mad. von Konijnenburg. Light violet or lavender blue, at least the 
nearest blue to date; early midseason; tall grower.Each, 15c. 1.25 7.00 
Mrs. F. C. Hornberger. Large blooms well placed on strong spikes; 
color pure white with cream throat; one of the finest in this color and 
type._. < .3 for 30c. .90 6.00 
Mrs. P. W. Sisson. Cameo pink with carmine blotch j flowers large and 
well placed, many open at a time. A gorgeous variety and excellent 
keeper when cut.3 for 30c. .90 6.00 
Ruth Huntington. Violet-lilac with deeper markings on lower petals; 
large, strong grower; spikes well formed; should be in every collection. 
3 for 25c. .75 5.00 
The Orchid. A new type with long, narrow graceful petals; color, orchid 
over white, with rose lilac markings in throat.3 for 35c. 1.10 7.50 
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS 
By P.P. 
1 each of above 10 varieties, 10 bulbs.$0.90 $1.00 
3 each of above 10 varieties, 30 bulbs. 2.50 2.65 
6 each of above 10 varieties, 60 bulbs. 4.50 4.70 
12 each of above 10 varieties, 120 bulbs. 8.50 8.75 
25 each of above 10 varieties, 250 bulbs.15.00 15.35 
BLUE, LILAC AND PURPLE SHADES 
Each 
Anna Eberius. An extra fine variety; color 
rich velvety purple with a deep purplish red 
blotch on the lower petals; flowers large, on 
long spikes.3 for 20c. 
Berty Snow. Pinkish lavender; large flower 
well placed and produced on a long spike. 
3 for 30c. 
Byron L. Smith. Lavender pink on white 
ground. Often referred to as the “Orchid 
Colored Glad.” Of good form; stems are 
rather slender, which adds to its grace. 
3 for 25c. 
Captain Boynton. White suffused lavender, 
blotched deeper in throat, a very attractive 
variety.3 for 25c. 
Chas. Dickens. An attractive tall vigorous 
grower; large violet red blooms, with darker 
blotch; 10 to 12 flowers open at one time. 
3 for 30c. 
Heavenly Blue. Tall straight spikes; flow¬ 
ers well placed and of a delicate sky blue; 
many flowers open at one time.$0.15 
Doz. 100 
$0.60 $4.00 
1.00 7.00 
.65 4.50 
.75 5.00 
1.00 7.00 
1.50 10.00 
Gladiolus, Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr. 
Each 
Mad. von Konijnenburg. See description 
above.$0.15 
Doz. 
$1.25 
100 
$7.00 
Marmora. Extra large, lavender-gray flow¬ 
ers, on long stems; many flowers open at 
one time; a very attractive variety 
.15 
1.25 
8.00 
Minuet. This variety has created a sensation 
in the show room for several seasons; color, 
light lavender, with four to six large, heavy 
blooms open at one time. . 
.15 
1.50 
9.00 
Ruth Huntington. See description above. 
3 for 25c. 
.75 
5.00 
Veilchenblau. The first large, violet blue 
variety and a great favorite; the color sug¬ 
gests that of the Iris; lower petals have a 
darker blotch. 
.15 
1.50 
9.00 
When cutting Gladiolus for the house, they should be cut 
as soon as the first one or two lower flowers are open; the re¬ 
mainder will open. Remove the flowers as they fade, cut off a 
little of the stem and change the water every day; this will 
prolong the blooming period. 
The Gladiolus (Beal), 128 pages. Price, $1.25 
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