48 FLOWERING BULBS 
The I. W. Scott Company , Pittsburgh , Pa. 
GLADIOLUS 
There are few flowers to compare with the Gladiolus for all-round usefulness in the home-garden—and few flowers are more lovely 
or easier to grow. Their graceful form, attractive colors, and characteristic markings have given them the popular name of “Garden 
Orchids.’’ Any ordinary garden soil will grow fine Gladiolus, provided they receive plenty of sunlight. Plant the bulbs any time after 
mid-April up to the end of June, setting them about 4 inches deep and 6 inches apart. The fine improved sorts we offer make ideal 
cut-flowers. If cut' when the first one or two flowers have opened and kept supplied with fresh water, the remaining flowers will open 
and the spikes will last for over a week. For a constant supply of flowers for cutting from August to frost, make plantings every 
week or ten days during the spring. The bulbs may be dug in the fall before the ground freezes and stored over winter in dry, cool, 
but frost-proof places. 
SHOW OR EXHIBITION VARIETIES 
For this page we have chosen the cream of the new, gorgeously colored, giant-flowering varieties, and a representative group of 
older sorts of proved quality which have claimed honors and awards at exhibitions throughout the country. It requires no more effort 
to grow these modern top-notch varieties than the older, less spectacular sorts, and the rewards in anticipation and eventual realiza¬ 
tion of Gladiolus delight far outweigh any consideration of first cost. Every grower of Gladiolus will want to avail himself of this 
opportunity to keep up to date with his favorite flower—and will be more than gratified at the magnificent beauty of these most 
recently introduced, highly improved varieties. These are prize-winners for garden and flower shows—every one of them. 
Betty Nuthall. Flower-spikes long and graceful, carrying from 
six to eight large, well-expanded blooms at one time, some of 
which may measure all of 6 inches across. The color is warm 
coral-pink, with pale markings of orange in the throat and 
feathery carmine markings. The plant is remarkably tall and 
vigorous, and the bulbs increase rapidly. 15 cts. each, $1.50 
per doz., $10 per 100. 
Charles Dickens. Purple-violet. Has strong, graceful spikes 
with ten to twelve flowers at a time. A very good grower and 
choice variety. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. 
Geraldine Farrar. Beautiful pale lavender-blue, with deep 
violet spot on lower petals. A beautiful variety, though not 
quite as good as Mrs. Van Konynenburg, which is a little 
darker in color. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. 
Gladiolus 
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Gold Eagle. Pure, bright yellow flower of more refined form and clearer color 
than most of the yellow varieties. Plants tall, and bear up to 15 florets on the 
spike. 12 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $8 per 100. 
Herbstzauber. This variety has a beautiful warm salmon-copper color. Very 
large flowers of exquisite form. Tall; late flowering. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per 
doz., $10 per 100. 
Illuminator. Brilliant carmine-red with a very faint suffusion of blue. Many 
large, wide-open flowers on tall, stately spikes. Will resist the hottest sun; 
extra-fine for cutting. 12 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $8 per 100. 
Kunderd’s Yellow Wonder. Flowers buttercup-yellow, slightly deeper in the 
throat, without markings. The long, heavy spikes bear seven and eight open 
flowers at once, making a magnificent display. The plants are tall and vigorous, 
coming into flower about 70 days after planting and multiplying rapidly into 
strong, healthy stocks. One of the finest yellow varieties yet produced. 12 cts. 
each, $1.25 per doz., $8 per 100. 
Longfellow. Clear La-France-pink. Tall, slender, wiry spike of large, wide-open 
flowers. Does not wilt or burn in the hottest weather. 12 cts. each, $1.25 per 
doz., $8 per 100. 
Marmora. Lavender to lavender-gray, with petunia-colored blotch. Ten to 
twelve very large flowers open at once, well arranged on tall, strong stem. One 
of the best Gladiolus that has ever been introduced. 18 cts. each, $1.75 per 
doz., $12 per 100. 
Minuet. Beautiful clear, light lavender. Four to six large, heavily textured 
blooms open at once on a good, strong stem. This is the lavender by which all 
other lavenders are judged. Considered by most growers as the last word in a 
light lavender Gladiolus. 18 cts. each, $1.75 per doz., $12 per 100. 
Mother Machree. Large, smoky lavender flowers, the result of a blending of 
lavender and orange, subdued with neutral gray. Blooms of remarkable 
substance, well arranged, and many open at one time. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per 
doz., $15 per 100. 
Mrs. P. W. Sisson. Very handsome pale salmon-pink variety of a most soft and 
appealing shade. The spikes are moderately tall and produce twenty or more 
buds, five or more of wdiich open at the same time. Highly regarded as a cut- 
flower by amateur growers, but does not propagate as freely as some other 
varieties. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. 
Mrs. Van Konynenburg. Matchless aniline-blue—far better color than any 
other blue variety. Grows 5 feet tall, with erect stems and flowers well placed 
on stem. Even the very last top flower opens up in its true color. Without a 
doubt the best blue variety. 18 cts. each, $1.75 per doz., $12 per 100. 
Red Glory. A gorgeous dark red sport of the famous Purple Glory, having the 
same immense, ruffled flowers, well placed on heavy spikes. It is a deep, glowing 
color, full of fire and latent charm. The stalks are tall, firm, and well clothed 
with foliage. Propagates freely from numerous bulblets. Beautiful variety. 
15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. 
Veilchenblau. Deep violet-blue. Much larger flowers than Baron Hulot. How¬ 
ever, not a very good propagator. 18 cts. each, $1.75 per doz., $12 per 100. 
bulbs of any variety at the dozen rate, 50 bulbs at the 100 rate 
