38 Gladiolus—Begonias—Montbretias 
THE MEYER SEED CO 
M.-S. Superfine Gladiolus 
OUR BULBS ARE 1)4 INCHES AND UP 
If to be sent by Parcel Post, add postage at 25c. per 100. Single Bulbs and dozens 
we deliver postpaid. 
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. 
NOVELTY GLADIOLUS 
Picardy. Clear flesh pink, quite unmarked, 
shading to soft shrimp pink at the petal 
edges, the most exquisite shade imaginable. 
The flowers are unusually wide and well- 
opened, often 6 in. or more across, and as 
many as ten of them in full glory at one 
time on the tall, straight spikes. It cuts 
well, keeps well, and increases rapidly. No 
other pink Gladiolus is more charming in 
color, or more satisfactory in habit. Each 
25c., doz. $2.00, six at dozen rate. 
M.-S. EXHIBITION COLLECTION NO. 1 
La Paloma. A vivid, orange colored Gladio¬ 
lus of large size. Splendid spikes for cutting. 
Canberra. Beautiful clear yellow blooms on 
tall plants. 
Pfitzer’s Triumph. Enormous blooms of 
bright salmon orange, with very small, 
deeper throat blotch; on account of the 
gigantic flowers, the stems require staking. 
Early. This variety is a sensation at all 
shows; ideal for exhibition purposes. 
Minuet. Clear light lavender with just a 
hint of opalescent shading. In our opinion 
this is still the finest of all lavender vari¬ 
eties. 
Marie Kunderd. Beautiful ruffled snow 
white of distinct shape. Sometimes faint 
pink lines on the lip. Very early. One of 
the best white varieties. 
Price: M.-S. Exhibition Collection No. 1, 
consisting of five varieties. One of each, 
30c.; 5 of each, $1.25; 10 of each, $2.25; 
20 of each (100) $4.00. 
M.-S. GLADIOLUS COLLECTION NO. 2 
Jenny Lind. The blossoms are pure apricot 
pink; throat pale yellow. One of the most 
exquisitely beautiful of Gladiolus. 
Captain Boynton. Deep lavender. Large 
flowers on tall stems, royal and stately. 
Mrs. Leon Douglas. The giant of Glad- 
dom. Often reaches 6 ft. tall, with large 
flowers of choice rose pink. 
Mr. W. H. Phipps. La France pink, over¬ 
laid light rose salmon; one of the finest 
exhibition varieties. 
Mrs. Fred C. Peters. Gorgeously light blue 
with deeper markings, many flowers open 
on long stems. 
Taro. The wonderful color of the American 
Beauty Rose. Heavily ruffled, perfect 
placement on good strong spike. Mid¬ 
season. 
Persia. Shiny, velvety dark maroon, almost 
black. 
Betty Nuthall. The glory of the garden. A 
sparkling, iridescent orange pink, deepen¬ 
ing to coral on the petal reverse. The lower 
throat is golden orange, lined with carmine 
rose. The flowers are often more than 6 in. 
across and of splendid substance and 
placement. 
Golden Dream. Clear deep yellow; long 
stems; a very fine new introduction. 
Marmora. Extra large, lavender gray flow¬ 
ers with pale purplish blotch, on long stems. 
8 to 12 flowers open at one time. This is 
one of the finest varieties introduced so far. 
Mrs. F. C. Hornberger. Many Gladiolus 
have been described as snowy white, but 
very few of them have been without at 
least a faint overlay of ivory, or flushing of 
pink. This sort is really as white as new 
snow, with not even a throat marking. 
Fine, large, ruffled flowers on good spikes. 
Dr. F. E. Bennett. Shows up like “house- 
afire” in any collection. Bright scarlet, large 
flower. 
Price: Collection No. 2, consisting of 12 
varieties, 50c. per doz., $3.50 per 100; 50 
at 100 rate, all mixed or your own choice 
of color. 
Gladiolus Pfitzer’s Triumph 
Single Begonia, Tuberous Rooted 
Montbretias 
M.-S. GLADIOLUS COLLECTION NO. 3 
Flaming Sword. Beautiful bright red va¬ 
riety; early bloomer; 4 to 6 open at the 
same time. 
Crimson Glow. A splendid dark red. 
Los Angeles. Choice salmon pink; large 
spike with many flowers; tall stem. 
Mrs. Dr. Norton. Very large flowers, well 
set on a tall and graceful spike with 4 to 8 
flowers in bloom at one time. Color, white 
with edges of petals suffused with soft La 
France pink; a very choice variety. 
Tycko Zang. Very large flower of a salmon 
pink shade, unusual and attractive. 
Nancy Hanks. Rich apricot, shaded orange 
pink. Petals are of exceptional texture and 
substance and the fine large flowers will 
not burn in Summer heat. A vigorous, 
robust grower., 
Evelyn Kirtland. Beautiful shade rosy 
pink, darker at the edges, with brilliant 
scarlet blotches on lower petals. Tall 
spike, extra form and color. 
Souvenir. Pure deep golden yellow, early 
flowering, graceful and artistic. 
Mrs. Francis King. Light scarlet, lower 
petals splashed deeper red. Tall spikes; 
very popular. 
Virginia. Wide open flowers of a bright, 
cheery Christmas red. 
Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr. The color is 
a delicately flushed salmon pink, extend¬ 
ing to the reverse side of the petal. The 
blooms are wide open and are arranged 
individually on very wiry stems. Each 
flower is doubly enhanced by a rich ma¬ 
roon blotch on the three lower petals. 
Peace. Flowers are large, of good form, 
correctly placed on heavy, straight spike. 
Beautiful white with lilac feathering on 
lower petals. 
Price: Collection No. 3, consisting of 12 
varieties, Doz. 40c., 100 $2.50, 50 at 100 
rate. All mixed or your choice of colors. 
M.-S. GIANT FLOWERING MIXED 
GLADIOLUS 
Composed of all named varieties in gorgeous 
blending 
Doz. 35c., 100 $2.00; 50 at 100 rate 
BEGONIAS, Tuberous-rooted 
Enormous, waxlike flowers appear unin¬ 
terruptedly from June until frost. Start in¬ 
doors in March, and transfer about May 1st. 
A most charming plant with beautiful 
foliage. We are offering single and double. 
Colors: Red, white, yellow, pink, salmon 
and mixed. Each 25c., doz. $2.50, postpaid. 
MONTBRETIAS 
These are one of the brightest and most 
attractive of Summer-flowering bulbs and 
should be planted extensively. The bulbs 
should be planted out in the early Spring, in 
clumps of a dozen or more, placing the bulbs 
3 to 6 in. apart. They should be protected 
during the Winter with a heavy covering of 
leaves or litter. 
Fire King. Fiery red. 
George Davison. In pure golden yellow. 
Etoile de Feu. Vermilion, clear yellow 
center. 
| Doz. 75c., 100 $5.00, 50 at 100 rate, postpaid 
