18 Tender Bulbs 
Geo. H. Mellen Co. 
Gladiolus 
This class of summer-flowering bulbs is doubly valuable for the show of 
bloom, and for its generous supply of cut-flowers. Gladiolus flowers last 
longer when cut than most any other flowers, and develop in water to a 
greater perfection than if left on the plant. Bulbs should be planted from the 
middle of April on into May throughout the Northern states, a second plant¬ 
ing after two or three weeks insuring a more even succession of bloom. Set 
bulbs 2 to 4 inches deep and 2 inches apart in the drills, single rows 12 
inches, and double rows 18 inches apart. Gladioli do well 4 to 6 inches apart 
each way, when planted in beds. 
Price, 10c each; 6 for 50c; 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.00. 
CRIMSON CLOW—Perfect scarlet of a deep tone. Best of the newer sorts. Elegant. 
EVELYN KIRTLAND—The flowers are beautiful shade of rosy pink, darker at the edges, 
fading to shell pink at the center with brilliant scarlet blotches on lower petals, the 
entire flower showing a glistening, sparkling luster. Very tall spike. 
E. J. SHAYLOR—A very beautiful, pure deep rose-pink, large, flowers on good size 
spikes. Tall, very strong plant. One of the best pink Glads and very popular as a cut 
flower variety on account of its fine form and very pleasing color. Blooms early. 
GIANT NYMPH—La France-pink; with creamy yellow throat; very large, wide-open 
flowers, long spikes and flowers well arranged on the stem. This is without question 
one of the very best recent introductions. If it is not in your collection, buy it. 
COLDEN DREAM—-The richest, clearest pure golden yellow Gladiolus yet introduced. Fine 
large flowers, many open at once, are carried on tall straight stems. Makes robust grow¬ 
ing, healthy plants. Golden Dream represents a great advance in this color section. 
SPRING and S UMMER 
GLADIOLUS 
" THE GLORY OF THE GARDEN" 
Caladium 
LOUISE—A fine large pure lavender. 
LOS ANGELES—Color, shrimp pink, tinted orange with orange tinted carmine throat. 
MARY PICKFORD—Splendid spikes with large expanded blooms of a delicate creamy white, 
the throat suffused with soft canary yellow. 
MING TOY—Beautiful shade of yellow buff. An unusual variety. Try it. 
MRS. FRANK PENDLETON—Large, orchid-like salmon-pink. 
NANCY HANKS—An extra large flowered variety of a pure orange color. 
ODIN—Salmon with dark blotch, large flowers. Very fine. 
OPALESCENT—Wonderful spikes of very large pale rose-lavender with soft lilac throat 
lines. Flowers well placed with broad petals of good substance. Delicate, rich, elusive in 
color, it is aptly named. 
PEACE—Pure white with lilac feathering on lower petals; large flowers on long, strong 
stems, many open at a time; great variety for late blooming. 
SCARLET PRINCEPS—Six or more massive Princeps-like blooms open at a time. Throat a 
little deeper. Blooms set close. An extraordinary distinct and massive spike. 
Primulinus Hybrids 
Dainty hooded small flowers of perfect form, usually orange, tan and yellow shades. 
Very popular for early cut flowers. 
10c each; set of 4 for 30e 
ALICE TIPLADY—This is the “leading lady” of the Prims. Bright, clear orange-salmon, 
two of the lowers bronze with carmine penciling. 
DOROTHY WHEELER—Pure delicate rose pink, flowers well placed on slender, graceful 
stem. 
Tuberose 
MAIDENBLUSH—Creamy-white splashed with bright pink. A dainty coloring and charm¬ 
ing form, of great popularity for forcing. 
SOUVENIR—Clearest, deepest yellow found in a gladiolus, exceptionally large. A solid 
sunflower shade, and unfading. 
GLADIOLUS (Primulinus Hybrids) 
MIXED 
In recent years these Hybrids have come to be extremely popular and they deserve every 
word of praise they get. They are graceful, easy to grow, moderate in price, artistic in 
colors which range from sulphur-yellow to chrome-yellow. All shades of orange appear, 
with now and then a cream and pink among them, but Nasturtium colors predominate. 
They are the last word in Gladioli for dainty decorations. 
12 for 40c; 100 for $3.00 
SPECIAL OFFER—If left to our selection we will send 
25 named Gladiolus for $1.00. 
Our Superfine Mixture of SELECT GLADIOLI 
It contains only kinds of proved merit and high quality. The most critical grower can 
wish for no better value. In the preparation of this mixture, over 75 varieties are being 
used. The flowers are of the largest size in their respective types, the spikes are of correct 
form, with plants of vigor and vitality. 
Superb pink, red, scarlet, crimson, cerise, blues, tints of lilac, light and yellow shades are 
a part of this mixture. Undoubtedly this mixture is superior to any other in the value it 
gives. It has been prepared especially to provide the amateur with typical collections of 
the modern Gladioli. 12 for 40c; $3.00 per 100. 
