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GLADIOLI 
GLADIOLI 
In the following list of varieties we offer 
only those which we have grown with 
satisfactory results. 
We devote a large piece of ground to the 
trials of new varieties and those which we 
catalogue, and during the flowering period 
we have on exhibition, in our show win¬ 
dows, cut blooms to which we invite the 
attention of the public, making an excel¬ 
lent opportunity for them to select the 
colors and varieties most desirable. 
It is needless to say that Gladioli at the 
present time produce some of the finest 
colors and most exquisite shades; especial¬ 
ly beautiful are the delicate contrasts of 
the outer segments and the deep veining 
and heavily colored blotches of the throat, 
thus making the Gladiolus one of the most 
attractive Summer-flowering bulbs. We 
advise the planting of Gladioli during 
May and June and should successive 
plantings be made, flowers may be had 
until October. 
Gladioli thrive in almost any good gar¬ 
den soil; but if well prepared, by adding 
stable manure, better results may be ob¬ 
tained. 
Exposure to the sun is necessary at all 
times. Bulbs may be planted in rows 
either single or double, leaving about 
4 inches between bulbs in drills 2 feet 
apart; plant the bulbs 4 inches deep. 
When mass effect is desired, bulbs should 
be planted from G to 8 inches apart and 
4 inches deep. This applies to planting 
in beds, borders and among shrubbery. 
Collections 
The following collections consist of a choice assortment of colors, each variety marked separately, one bulb 
of each sort. We reserve the right to substitute on any variety should our stock become exhausted. 
A: America, Empress of India, Europa, Kunderdi Glory, Mary Fennell, Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Mrs. 
Watt, Niagara, Panama, Princeps, Schwaben, Viola. $1.75. 
B: Bicolor, Europa, Loveliness, Mary Fennel, Myrtle, Octoroon, Schwaben, Viola. $1.50. 
C: America, Attraction, Baron Hulot, Brenchleyensis, Empress of India, George Paul, Golden West, 
Independence, Mrs. Francis King, Mrs. Watt, Panama, War. $1.00. 
Gladioli in Mixture 
Blue Ribbon Mixture, navinfr imd many 
__ calls for assort¬ 
ments of named varieties, we can offer this mix¬ 
ture which is made up from our choice varieties; 
containing the greatest selection of colors, all of 
which are fancy sorts. Doz. $1.00, 100 $7.50. 
Groff’s Mixed Hybrids. Are known to be 
_£_ a mixture of all 
the best of the earlier Hybrids grown by Mr. 
Groff, and are marvelous in their varied mark¬ 
ings. Doz. 50c., 100 $3.50, 1000 $30.00. 
Fiske’s Exhibition Mixture, includes a 
_ large pro¬ 
portion of the named varieties offered in our list. 
In addition to the best selection of Groff’s Hy¬ 
brids. We mix them ourselves and know this ex¬ 
hibition mixture must please the most critical 
buyer. Doz. 75Cm 10 o $6.00, 1000 $57.00. 
Mixture. all good varieties, in 
_! large size bulbs. 
Doz. 40c., 100 $2.50, 1000 $22.50. 
Special 
