"Century of Progress" Collection 
of Finest Exhibition Gladiolus 
Bulbs From My Gorgeous Exhibition Planting at the 
World's Fair Grounds in Chicago 
Last spring I was invited to make an exhibition planting of Gladiolus at the Chicago 
“Century of Progress” Exposition. Plantings were made in different parts of the 
grounds and they were one of the attractions of The World’s Fair. If you visited 
the Exposition last summer, you probably marvelled at the beauty of these magnificent 
flowers. 
I offer, in this “Century of Progress” Collection, the identical bulbs that were 
grown by me at The Century of Progress Exhibit. They are all magnificent flowering 
size bulbs, and clean healthy stock. Every variety included in this collection has been 
given a very high rating by the members of The American Gladiolus Society. To¬ 
gether they run the entire gamut of colors—golden yellow, rose, lavender, salmon, 
scarlet, white, purple, red-orange, gray, crimson, lilac, pink, violet, blue, etc. all colors 
mixed together in a uniform blend, unlabelled. I guarantee that each collection will 
contain every variety that I exhibited at the Century of Progress. 
This is a splendid collection for mass planting in the garden or for cut flowers. 
It is one of the finest collections I have ever offered and I am sure it is the finest 
mixed collection ever offered by any grower. It is an unheard of gladiolus bargain. 
Think of growing in your own garden the very bulbs that were used for show pur¬ 
poses at the famous “Century of Progress” Exhibition. 
Order as many collections as you can find room for. Make a planting every two 
weeks and have a continuous succession of flowers all summer long, for cutting and 
also for garden display. If you do not have room for 100, get your neighbor to join 
with you, but 100 Gladiolus require only a bed 3 by 4 feet. Many gardens have 
room for several collections. 
NOTHING EASIER TO GROW 
There is nothing easier to grow, or more satisfactory than Gladiolus. Just put 
them in the ground and await results. Plant them anywhere, in clumps, in beds or 
in rows; or fill in the unused spots in your garden. These superb flowers will add a 
magical spot of color wherever you put them. Each package will contain a pamphlet 
telling “How to grow fine Gladiolus.” 
"Century of Progress", Collection 
100 Large, FS®wering-$ize Gladiolus Bulbs, $2.75 
400 Bulbs for $10.00 
Shipped Postpaid Anywhere in the United States. 
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