GORDON AINSLEY 
CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA 
NEW HYBRID GLADIOLUS SEED 
Saved from Flowers of Separate Colors 
I have had so many requests for Gladiolus seed saved from flowers of separate 
colors that a few of the most sought after shades are listed herewith for the first time. 
Every effort has been made to keep the colors pure, but do not expect to grow all one 
color of Gladiolus from seeds saved from one shade of flowers, for that would be im¬ 
possible. However, there is a much better chance of growing a “Blue” Gladiolus from 
seed saved from blue flowers, than from “mixed seed.” 
GROWING GLADIOLUS FROM SEED 
Where there is no frost Gladiolus seed may be sown in the open. Plant in the early 
Spring in rows about ore foot apart; cover with half an inch of sandy soil. Water 
and cultivate the same as for any other seed. Many will flower the first season. Lift 
the bulblets in the fall and handle the same as for other Gladiolus bulbs. In colder 
climates the seeds should be sown in shallow boxes in coldframes or greenhouses. A 
good sandy soil mixed with one-third leaf-mold should be used. 
BLUE SELECTED GLADIOLUS SEED MIX¬ 
TURE. Seed saved from the finest blue, laven¬ 
der and violet varieties, including many of the 
newer introductions. Packet, about 200 seeds 1.00 
Half packet .50 
ROSE SELECTED GLADIOLUS SEED MIX¬ 
TURE. Saved from the best rose-shaded Gladi¬ 
olus. Packet, about 200 seeds .50 
Half packet .25 
RED SELECTED GLADIOLUS SEED MIXTURE. 
None but the seed saved from the best red 
Glads goes into this mixture. Packet, about 200 
seeds .50 
Half packet .25 
YELLOW SELECTED GLADIOLUS SEED MIX¬ 
TURE. Saved from such varieties as Gold 
Ea.gle, Golden Frills and other fine yellows. 
Packet, about 200 seeds .50 
Half packet .25 
“BABY” GLADIOLUS SEED (Fall Delivery) 
This seed is saved from the miniature Spring 
type or “baby” Gladiolus. These early Glads 
should become very popular with the florists 
in the East, where they can be grown in green¬ 
houses. Mixed seed, per packet of about 200 
seed s .1.00 
Half packet .. 
GLADIOLUS, by F. F. Rockwell. Recommended as “the best 
brief guide on gladiolus growing.” It tells how to plant, fer¬ 
tilize, and cultivate; how to grow from seed or bulblets; how 
to harvest and cure; how to handle for cut flowers; and 
every other detail needed for success with this popular 
flower. 45 illustrations, 79 pages .$1.00 
Sent FREE as a premium with an order for $10.00 worth of 
bulbs from this catalog at single or dozen rates , if asked for 
at the same time. 
