Rare Gladiolus of Exceptional Merit 
For those garden-lovers who have become better acquainted with the Gladiolus and 
who wish to grow blooms of unusual merit this year, we suggest these varieties. Our 
selection is the result of careful trials made of the latest advancement in coloring, size, 
and strength of stem. In these trials we have compared hundreds of the newer develop¬ 
ments with the older, better-known sorts. We thoroughly recommend each as the out¬ 
standing variety in its class, and we know that the blooms will give you genuine satis¬ 
faction. Their wondrous beauty will exceed even the most extravagant anticipation. 
Pfitzer’s Triumph Gladiolus 
We supply 25 bulbs at the 100 rate 
Four Splendid Novelties 
Morocco. This is the best of the very dark black-red varieties. 
The huge blooms are a very deep maroon, almost black, on 
tall, straight spikes. 13 cts. each; $1.45 per doz.; $11 per 100. 
Paisley. Beautiful and unusual combination of rose and gold, 
with the center of the petals shrimp-pink, which deepens in 
color toward the petal edges. 16 cts. each; $1.80 per doz.; 
$14 per 100. 
Stuttgardia. A glorious shade of brilliant orange-scarlet. 
Enormous flowers, 5 or 6 open at one time, on strong, tall 
spikes. One of the very showiest varieties. 16 cts. each; 
$1.80 per doz.; $14 per 100. 
Tobersun. A new deep yellow Gladiolus of the highest merit. 
The spikes are exceptionally tall and graceful, with many 
large flowers open at one time. 13 cts. each; $1.45 per doz.; 
$11 per 100. 
Some Recent Introductions 
Golden Dream. The very best clear golden yellow variety yet 
introduced. The large flowers show their full beauty late 
in the season. 7 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
Herbstzauber. This very wonderful variety grows very tall, 
with beautiful, vivid orange-salmon, open flowers of huge 
size on long, strong spikes. It deserves a feature place in 
every garden. 9 cts. each; 90 cts. per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 
Paul Pfitzer. The glowing velvety purple blooms are large 
with beautifully ruffled petals, on tall, sturdy spikes. 10 cts. 
each; $1 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
Pfitzer’s Triumph. Few existing varieties can approach this 
remarkable outstanding Gladiolus. The gigantic flowers, 
6 inches across, are a bright salmon-orange with small 
velvety red blotches in the throat. Because of its size it 
requires staking. 8 cts. each; 70 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
Veilchenblau. The leading blue variety, the first large, vigor¬ 
ous violet-blue. Has a darker blotch on the lower petals, 
which adds to the beauty of the flower. Color suggests that 
of the iris. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
Forbes Rainbow Gladiolus Mixture 
We make this with bulbs of ten different shades of color 
Plan now for a rainbow display of Gladiolus in this year’s garden. These 
wonderful summer flowers, with their wide color range, will brighten your borders 
from July until frost. Easily grown and thrive in any garden soil. Forbes famous 
Rainbow Gladiolus Mixture is especially prepared from largest-sized bulbs of ten 
distinct named varieties of ten different shades of color. This is far superior to 
ordinary commercial bulb mixtures of unknown color balance. Each 50 bulbs 
consists of 5 bulbs of each shade, assuring evenly distributed colors. 
REDUCED PRICES: 35 cts. for 10 bulbs; $1.50 for 50; $2.50 per 100; 
$24 per 1,000 
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