MICHELL’S GORGEOUS GLADIOLUS 
There is no other Summer flowering bulb that is enjoying so great popularity as that of the Gladiolus. Their adaptability to 
garden decoration or to use as cut flowers during the Summer and early Autumn is surpassed by no other flower. They are not only 
showy in the garden, but when cut with the first flower open will last for 10 days in the house. They thrive in almost any good garden 
soil but better results may be had if soil is well prepared and enriched with some of our pulverized manures. Great improvements have 
been made in the size, color and beauty of these flowers. Our list comprises the best of recent introductions as well as the most popular 
of the standard varieties. Plant bulbs 4 inches deep and from 4 to 6 inches apart. 
If Gladiolus Bulbs are wanted by Parcel Post, add 10c. per dozen, 25c. per 100, for postage to the first and 
second zones; for other zones, see parcel post table page 1; larger quantities by express. 
MICHELL’S SPECIAL GLADIOLUS 
Doz. 
Captain Boynton. White suffused lavender, blotched deeper in throat, 
a very attractive variety.3 for 25c.$0.75 
Commander Koehl. A new introduction from Europe and one of the 
finest red varieties; flowers large on tall stems; color, brilliant scarlet- 
blood-red; grows well under all weather conditions.3 for 35c. 
E. J. Shaylor. A tall, strong growing variety with large flowers; color, a 
beautiful shade of pure deep rose-pink with well ruffled edges; one of the 
best of its color.3 for 20c. 
Flaming Sword. Very early; color a bright scarlet-red; a very good 
forcer.3 for 25c. 
Gold Eagle. Extra early; deep rich yellow, slightly ruffled.. .3 for 20c. 
Jenny Lind. Clear salmon pink with creamy yellow throat; an ideal 
florists’ variety.3 for 30c. 
La Paloma. (Primulinus). Large flowering; color brilliant orange; 
vigorous grower.3 for 3oc. 
Mary Pickford. Delicate creamy white, throat finest sulphur yellow; 
very distinct and beautiful.3 for 20c. 
Mrs. F. C. Hornberger. Large blooms well placed on strong spikes; 
color pure white with cream throat; one of the finest in this color and 
type.3 for 30c. 
Picardy. Clear flesh pink, shading to soft shrimp pink at edges of 
petals.3 for 50c. 
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS 
1 each of above 10 varieties, 10 bulbs.$0.85 
3 each of above 10 varieties, 30 bulbs. 2.25 
6 each of above 10 varieties, 60 bulbs. 4.25 
12 each of above 10 varieties, 120 bulbs. 8.00 
25 each of above 10 varieties, 250 bulbs.15.00 
100 
$5.00 
1.25 
8.00 
.60 
4.00 
.75 
5.00 
.60 
4.00 
.90 
6.00 
1.00 
6.50 
.60 
4.00 
.90 
6.00 
1.50 
10.00 
By P.P. 
$0.95 
2.40 
4.45 
8.25 
15.35 
BLUE, LILAC AND PURPLE 
SHADES 
Each Doz. 
100 
Anna Eberius. An extra fine variety; color 
rich velvety purple with a deep purplish red 
blotch on the lower petals; flowers large, on 
long spikes.3 for 20c. 
$0.60 
$4.00 
Berty Snow. Pinkish lavender; large flower 
well placed on a long spike.3 for 25c. 
.75 
5.00 
Byron L. Smith. Lavender pink on white 
ground. Often referred to as the “Orchid 
Colored Glad.” Of good form; stems are 
rather slender, which adds to its grace. 
3 for 25c. 
.65 
4.50 
Captain Boynton. White suffused lavender, 
blotched deeper in throat, a very attractive 
variety.3 for 25c. 
.75 
5.00 
Chas. Dickens. An attractive tall vigorous 
grower; large violet red blooms, with darker 
blotch; 10 to 12 flowers open at one time. 
3 for 30c. 
.90 
6.00 
Mad. von Konijnenburg. Light violet or 
lavender blue, at least the nearest blue to 
date; early midseason; tall grower. 3 for 30c. 
.90 
6.00 
Gladiolus, Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr. 
Each Doz. 
100 
Marmora. Extra large, lavender-gray flow¬ 
ers, on long stems, many flowers open at one 
time; a very attractive variety.... 3 for 30c. $0.90 $6.00 
Minuet. This variety has created a sensation 
in the show room for several seasons; color, 
light lavender, with four to six large, heavy 
blooms open at one time.3 for 35c. 1.10 7.50 
Ruth Huntington. Violet lilac, with deeper 
markings on lower petals; large strong grow¬ 
er; spikes well formed; should be in every 
collection.3 for 25c. .75 5.00 
Veilchenblau. The first large, violet blue 
variety and a great favorite; the color sug¬ 
gests that of the Iris; lower petals have a 
darker blotch.$0.15 1.25 8.00 
When cutting Gladiolus for the house, they should be cut 
as soon as the first one or two lower flowers are open, the re¬ 
mainder will open. Remove the flowers as they fade, cut off a 
little of the stem and change the water every day, this will 
prolong the blooming period. 
The Gladiolus (Beal), 128 pages. Price, $1.25 
