Our collections will be sent out in sealed packets, bearing 
our name, and only from our nursery or through such distribut¬ 
ing agencies as we may select. 
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS. 
In making up these assortments, we have selected 12 dis¬ 
tinctive colors. These bulbs of blooming size, mainly unnamed 
seedlings, are numbered and color descriptions recorded at our 
nursery. 
Future inquiry regarding them should refer to our nursery 
number, given with each bulb in the assortment. 
If your order, for example, calls for five sets in the collec¬ 
tion, you may expect to receive not less than 50 distinctive 
shades or colors. 
Our bulbs are graded as to value while in bloom and an 
accurate color description taken of the choice grades. The 
higher priced assortments are worth more intrinsically, by reason 
of the length and form of spike, size of flowers or rarity of color 
or marking. The vigor of the type or strain runs through all 
regardless of price. 
A limited number of extra choice varieties, named while in 
bloom, are of almost priceless value and are closely held for 
future increase and sale. These bulbs include some extremely 
rare colors, ideal for decorative purposes, in Purest White, Pure 
Yellow, Golden Orange, Salmon, Coral, Flesh, Lilac, Cattleya 
Pink, Rose Pink, Amethyst, Porcelain Blue, Lavender, Royal 
Purple, Scarlet, Cardinal, etc., with delicate blended tones un¬ 
equalled heretofore in Gladioli or any other flower; massive 
spikes of perfect form and flowers ranging from 5 to 7 inches in 
diameter. Keep in touch with us if you want the World’s Best 
in Gladioli. 
