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Exhibition Gladiolus 
All Gladiolus sent postpaid at prices quoted. 
APRICOT GLOW. Very tall and sturdy prim of very beautiful 
warm buff, edged soft apricot. A very lovely cut flower. Each, 
8c; doz., 70c; 100, #5.00. 
BERTY SNOW. The tall, straight spike and healthy growing habit 
of this variety with its very large florets of beautiful, clear laven¬ 
der makes this one of the very finest varieties. Each 8c; doz., 70c; 
100, #5.00. 
BYRON L. SMITH. White daintily overlaid lavender-pink, throat 
and bases of lower petals bearing strippling and midribs of deeper 
color. Orchid like coloring. Each, 5c; doz., 40c; 100, #3.00. 
CARMEN SYLVA. One of the best snow white Glads, large florets, 
tall grower and is an extra fine cut flower. Each, 5c; doz., 40c; 
100, #3.00. 
CHARLES DICKENS. Strong growing bright radiant purple with 
many blooms open at a time. Perfect placement of florets. Each, 
8c; doz., 70c; 100, #5.00. 
CRIMSON GLOW. Glowing velvety crimson, shaded deeper in the 
center, tall, strong grower, florets large and well placed. Con¬ 
sidered one of the best in its color. Each, 5c; doz., 40c; 100, 
#3.00. 
DR. F. E. BENNETT. An unusual red; most fiery imaginable and 
very large flowering, many open. A monster in growth and vigor, 
a sure winner at all exhibitions. Each, 8c; doz., 70c; 100, #5.00. 
DR. MOODY. Strong growing, early flowering large lavender that 
opens many florets at a time. No markings. Each, 8c; doz., 70c; 
100, #5.00. 
E. I. FARRINGTON. A very beautiful new variety destined to be¬ 
come one of the most popular yellows of all time. A very self- 
soft yellow, florets of fair size. Six open, perfectly placed on a 
4-foot spike. Each 8c; doz., 70c; 100, #5.00. 
EMILE AUBRUN. Unusual variety, being an indescribable blend¬ 
ing of salmon, orange and bronze, slaty over-tone. Center blotch¬ 
ed cherry-red. Good sturdy spike, flowers large and well placed. 
Each, 8c; doz., 70c; 100, #5.00. 
ETHELYN. Fine, tall variety, beautiful shade of orange yellow, 
petals tipped with bronze. Throws side spikes nearly equaling 
main spike in size. Each, 5c; doz., 40c; 100, #3.00. 
GIANT NYMPH. A giant in growth and flowers. Light rose-pink 
with creamy yellow throat. Fine in every respect. Each 5c; doz., 
40c; 100, #3.00. 
GLORIANA. Fine large salmon with yellow throat. No other mark¬ 
ings. Very beautiful, tall and popular. Each, 8c; doz., 70c; 10O, 
#5.00. 
GOLD EAGLE. Tall growing very early golden yellow. Each 5c; 
doz., 40c; 100, #3.00. 
GOLDEN DREAM. Very tall, clear deep yellow flowers quite re¬ 
curved, appearing very distinctive. Each 5c; doz., 40c; 100, 
#3.00. 
HALLEY. Salmon pink with creamy yellow blotch on lower petals. 
One of the earliest to bloom and one of the most widely grown 
varieties. Each, 5c; doz., 40c; 100, #3.00. 
IWA. Light rose with red blotch, many florets open on a four 
foot spike. Each 5c; doz., 40c; 100, #3.00. 
JACK LONDON. Light salmon with brilliant orange flame stripe, 
golden yellow throat with ruby striped center. Fine. Each, 5c; 
doz., 40c; 100, #3.00. 
LONGFELLOW. One of the most beautiful varieties introduced. 
Entire flower of the clearest La France Pink, prominent lighter 
midrib. Flowers large, wide open, of good form and always per¬ 
fectly placed. Fine for cutting and exhibition. Each, 8c; doz., 
70c; 100. #5.00. 
MADAME VON KONYNENBURG. Aniline blue of strong 
growth, tall, five foot spikes with plenty of florets open. Each, 
8c; doz., 70c; 100, #5.00. 
MARINA. A very live golden orange, long spike and large flowers. 
Strikingly attractive. Each, 8c; doz., 70c; 100, #5.00. 
MARMORA. One of the best exhibition novelties to date. Many 
very large perfectly placed flowers open at a time on a tall strong 
spike. Lavender gray with petunia colored blotch. Each, 8c; doz., 
70c; 100, #5.00. 
MRS. CALVIN COOLIDGE. A large soft ruffled salmon-pink with 
pure yellow throat. One of the most beautiful glads. Each, 8c; 
doz., 70c; 100, #5.00. 
NANCY HANKS. Very rich peach red to orange pink with prom¬ 
inent grenadine tongue. Large wide open flowers. Each, 5c; doz., 
40c; 100, #3.00. 
ODIN. Deep salmon-pink with intense carmine blotch on lower 
petals, giving a very warm color combination; large flowers on 
strong spike. Early and a splendid cut flower. Each, 5c; doz., 
40c; 100, #3.00. 
PRIDE OF WANAKAH. Very large beautiful deep lavender-rose. 
One of the very best for either cutting or exhibition. Each, 5c; 
doz., 40c; 100, #3.00. 
OUR WORCESTER MIXTURE. A mixture of named varieties. 
Selections from all classes, unsurpassed in diversity of both colors 
and types and in quality of flowers. Doz., 40c; 100, #3.75. 
The Wonder Mixture 
All top size bulbs. Doz., 29c; 100, #2.00. 
Best Quality Cannas 
Dormant roots of the varieties listed 
below until May 1st only. Prepaid. 
For a brilliant show all summer there is no plant excelling the 
Canna; it even surpasses the Geranium in its gorgeous display of 
brilliant colors, blooming continuously from the time of planting 
until cut down by frost. Plant 18 inches apart each way. 
Prices of varieties listed below: Each, 10c; doz., #1.00. 
APRICOT. This recent introduction brings us a new shade of red 
and a most gorgeous flower. The blossoms are very large and of 
a clear, velvety shade of deep cerise. Deep green foliage. 
KING HUMBERT. Truly a king among the Cannas. A massive 
coppery scarlet flower, broad, deep bronze foliage. Grows 4 feet 
high. 
THE PRESIDENT. Height 4 feet. In color a rich glowing scarlet. 
Immense, firm, rounded flowers on strong, erect stalks. 
VENUS. A dainty combination of rose-pink petals with a narrow 
border of cream-yellow. Three to four feet tall with bright green 
foliage. 
WYOMING. Called King of the Giants. One of the most ma¬ 
jestic, having a luxuriant growth of rich purple foliage. Above 
this are borne great plumes of massive orange colored blossoms, 
true orchid-shaped, with large, rounded petals. 
WINTZER’S COLOSSAL. 5 feet. Green foliage. A striking, vivid 
scarlet. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. A sport of that most popular of 
all Cannas, King Humbert, producing large flowers of a beautiful 
shade of yellow, lightly spotted red, with green foliage. 5 to 6 
clusters of flowers at a time. 
