QLADIOLUS 
Everybody's Flower Because 
Everybody Can Grow Them 
Culture. —Any good garden soil will grow Gladiolus well, provided they are planted in a sunny location. Bulbs should be 
planted 4 inches deep and at least 6 inches apart; frequent cultivation with a hoe or weeder, around the base of the plant, to pre¬ 
vent the soil from becoming hard and dry, is advisable. Where desired for garden decoration or exhibition, we advise plants being 
staked after attaining the height of 1 foot. (We offer light green dyed bamboo canes, which are excellent for this purpose.) Water 
copiously, and as the flower-buds begin to form, apply liquid manure for the best results. 
Field of Gladiolus growing on our Long Island Farms. 
Few soils produce Gladiolus bulbs of stronger vitality than Long Island soil does. 
MRS. FRANK PENDLETON. Salmon-pink which extends to 
reverse side of the petals as well as in the center, with a rich, deep 
maroon blotch on the three lower petals. 50c. per doz., $4 per 100. 
MRS. GERTRUDE PFITZER. Light China-blue, with violet 
center. This Gladiolus has many well-formed flowers open at one 
time on a beautiful spike and deserves the consideration of every 
collector. Stock is very limited. $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100. 
MRS. LEON DOUGLAS. Enormously large flowers of beautiful 
begonia-rose, striped with flame-scarlet, the lower petals pale 
lemon, speckled ruby. The tall, strong stems produce several side- 
shoots. Considered one of the largest Gladiolus in existence. 
70 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. 
MRS. P. W. SISSON. While there are numerous pink varieties of 
Gladiolus, the shade of Mrs. P. W. Sisson is a most pleasing and 
attractive one. The blooms are of pure, clear cameo-pink, un¬ 
marked with any other color. Stems are sturdy and flowers of good 
size. 70 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. 
MRS. VAN KONYNENBURG. The leader in its color—light blue. 
It has an excellent spike, beautifully formed flowers, is free flower¬ 
ing and a very good propagator. Surpasses all others of its color. 
90 cts. per doz., $7 per 100. 
NANCY HANKS. Rich apricot, shaded orange-pink. The pretty 
flowers are nicely arranged on a sturdy stem, with six or more open 
at one time. They stand up well under the hottest summer sun. 
70 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. 
PAUL PFITZER. Brilliant velvety purple—an attractive new 
color. The placement of the blooms on the spike is almost perfect. 
Strong, healthy grower. $1 per doz., $8 per 100. 
PEACE. Few varieties have become as popular as Peace. The 
general effect of the flower is white, with a pale lilac feathering on 
the interior petals. Large, well placed and borne on tall, strong 
spikes. 50 cts. per doz., $4 per 100. 
PELIGRINA. This variety was imported by us from Europe several 
years ago and has been grown by us since. It is one of the finest 
dark purple varieties ever introduced; strong-growing, with large 
individual florets. $4 per doz., $30 per 100 
PERSIA. This variety was given a thorough trial by us several 
years ago and has since lived up to its promise. The color is velvety 
dark maroon, almost black at times, with a luminous sheen. The 
flowers are not of extremely large size, but its color and earliness 
alone recommend it. 80 cts. per doz., $6 per 100. 
PICARDY. There are other outstanding varieties in our list that 
are catalogued for the first time, but none that approach Picardy 
in the widespread enthusiasm it has evoked among Gladiolus fans. 
The individual flowers are delicate apricot-pink, extremely large, 
somewhat ruffled, and of heavy, wax-like substance. We cannot 
recommend it too highly for both garden and exhibition purposes. 
$2 per doz., $15 per 100. 
PFITZER’S TRIUMPH. Unquestionably one of the largest and 
finest Gladiolus ever introduced and will be a leader for years. The 
hlooms are at least 6 inches across, bright salmon-orange, with 
small velvety red blotches. $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. 
PHANOMEN. A very pleasing combination of the softest pink and 
finest yellow—both the loveliest shades conceivable. We urge 
everyone to try this variety. 90 cts. per doz., $7 per 100. 
PURPLE GLORY. Deepest velvety maroon with almost black 
blotches. Large, ruffled flowers on very tall, sturdy stems. A real 
giant in all respects. 80 cts. per doz., $6 per 100. 
REV. EWBANK. A beautiful light porcelain-blue, giving the effect 
of an almost solid color; deep blue blotch on lower petals; early 
and good-sized flowers. 80 cts. per doz., $6 per 100. 
ROSA BELLA. Soft rose with white throat and a white blotch on 
the lower part of the petals. A fine variety in this color; tall and 
strong-growing. $4 per doz., $30 per 100. 
ROSE ASH. Peculiar soft, old-rose tones, fading to ashes of roses 
on the outer edges of petals. Very unique in coloring and greatly 
admired. If you have a room with mahogany furniture and mul¬ 
berry hangings, this is an ideal indoor setting for Rose Ash. 
70 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. 
SCARLET WONDER. Few Gladiolus are as strong growers as this 
splendid variety. The flowers are large, many open at one time, 
and of a rich, velvety scarlet. 70 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. 
SCHWABEN. Pure canary-yellow, with a carmine blotch deep in 
the throat which aids in detracting from its uniformity in color. 
Flowers are wide open, large in size and well placed on strong 
spikes of medium height. 70 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. 
STUTTGARDIA. Five or six brilliant orange-scarlet flowers, 5 
inches across, open at once on long, strong spikes. One of the best 
scarlet varieties. $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. 
TROUBADOUR. Large, impressive, dark violet flowers, beautifully 
arranged on the stem. Ten to twelve are open at one time, and 
even with this mass of flowers the stalk is strong enough to hold 
it erect. $2 per doz., $15 per 100. 
VEILCHENBLAU. Fine violet-blue flowers with pansy-purple 
blotches. $1 per doz., $8 per 100. 
VIRGINIA. Large, massive flowers of flaming scarlet, many open¬ 
ing at one time. 70 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. 
WILHELM PFITZER’S MEMORY. Handsome, 6-foot spikes of 
pure, snow-white flowers. $2 per doz., $15 per 100. 
WINGED VICTORY. A giant salmon-pink Gladiolus with clear 
pink throat. The blooms often measure 8 inches across, with the 
florets having long, pointed petals. $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100. 
YELLOW WONDER. Probably the finest Gladiolus in the lighter 
shades of yellow. The plant is tall and vigorous, carrying fine 
spikes of buttery yellow flowers, rather deeper in the interior of 
the throat. 80 cts. per doz., $6 per 100. 
AMERICAN HYBRIDS MIXED 
We include all the above named sorts. The mixture has a popular 
price so as to encourage liberal planting. They are well matured 
and good growers; excellent for cut-flower purposes or for planting 
in mixed borders. 45 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $32.50 per 1,000. 
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