Ribsam’s Manual 
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Martin C. Ribsam & Sons Co. 
RIBSAM’S SELECT GLADIOLI 
MOST POPULAROF ALL SUMMER FLOWERING BULBOUS PLANTS. ALL FIRST SIZE BULBS. 
RARE AND BEAUTIFUL VARIETIES 
This flower has made wonderful strides during recent'years. 
Its popularity today i3 exceeded by few other flowers and it has 
by no means reached its limit. Failure with this flower has]never 
been known. They will grow in any open position and bloom 
well. They are not only showy in the garden but when cut with 
the first flower open will last for 10 days in the house. The newer 
colorings defy the choicest Orchids. Plant bulbs 4 inches deep, 
6 inches apart and stake when 2 feet high. A succession of 
blooms may be had from July until October by making plant¬ 
ings from April to July about 10 days apart. 
OUTSTANDING SELECTION OF 
MODERN GLADIOLI 
Each 6c., doz. 60c., 100 $3.50 
BERTY SNOW. In the very popular silvery lavender shades, 
this midseason variety from Scotland makes a bid for highest 
honors. 
CARDINAL PRINCE. A rare shade of cardinal of great depth, 
perfectly placed large flowers, 6 to 7 open on tall spike; 
midseason with much symmetry and refinement. 
CARMEN SYLVA. Snow white; large, well placed flowers. 
CHARLES DICKENS. 5 ft. spike with double row of large 
flowers magnificent royal purple with velvety purple bl tch. 
A gesture of wealth and luxury, a triumph in floriculture. 
DR. F. E. BENNETT. Fine peach red with a suggestion of 
flame scarlet, throat creamy white speckled ruby red. Many 
huge flowers open on splendidly built spike. Wonderful 
exhibition variety. Midseason to late. 
GOLDEN DREAM. Clear deep yellow; long stems; a very 
fine new introduction. 
HELGA. Salmon rose, shading towards creamy blush in the 
throat; tall, graceful spikes; excellent, early forcer, blccm- 
ing over 150 per cent. 
KING OF ORANGES. One of the best early varieties, blooms 
profusely with striking, true orange flowers. A grand garden 
variety. 
LOS ANGELES. An early, midseason variety of shrimp pink 
with orange carmine throat, distinct and elegant, and a 
valuable introduction. 
MRS. FRANK PENDLETON. Deep rose pink shading to 
pale pink in throat; large, bright crimson blotches on lower 
petals, giving it a striking appearance; tall, vigorous grower; 
extra cut flower and forcer. 
MRS. LEON DOUGLAS. This salmon rose pink Glad has 
flame and scarlet splashings which add to the richness of 
the flower. 
PICARDY. Without question, the most outstanding Gladiolus 
of the last 20 years. Exceedingly large, shrimp pink and 
salmon, flowers with sweet pinking and pleating on the 
edge of the petals. Height, size, health, color all of the best. 
8c. each, 80c. per doz., $6.00 per 100. 
PRIDE OF WANAKAH. A popular Southern variety with 
large rose purple flowers coming to its height of beauty in 
midseason. Really an outstanding variety worthy of a place 
in your garden. 
PRINCESS JOSEPHINE. A grand, midseason rose pink with 
white throat and extra large flowers that will stand up well 
when cut. 
RIBSAM’S 
SUPREME MIXTURE 
Every bulb for this mixture has been selected with 
the utmost care for coloring and size of flower. 
Exquisite colorings are to be found in this blending 
of the named varieties we list. We believe this mixture 
to be unexcelled. 
Doz. 50c., 100 $3.00, 1000 $20.00 
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