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Fottler, Fiske, Rawson 
Co., Boston 
GLADIOLI - Our Specialty 
The Gladiolus is one of the most called-for of our Summer-flowering bulbs. 
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 flower¬ 
ing period we have on exhibition, in our show windows, cut blooms to which we invite the attention of the public, making 
an excellent 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; 
especially 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 garden soil; but if well prepared, by adding stable manure, better results may be 
obtained. 
Exposure to the sun is necessary at all times. Bulbs may be planted in rows either single or double, leaving about 
four inches between bulbs and drills two feet apart; plant the bulbs four inches deep. This method is most advisable 
when growing for cut blooms. 
When mass effect is desired, bulbs should be planted from six to eight inches apart and four inches deep; this applies 
to planting in beds, borders and among shrubbery. We recommend the purchasing of Gladioli as early as possible, es¬ 
pecially of the new and choice sorts. Most of the recent introductions do not produce bulblets as readily as the more 
common varieties, and the sucply is always limited, to a certain extent. 
Early orders usually get more prompt attention, and we can devote more time to each order than it is possible to allow 
during April and May. Why not start a bed of Gladioli this Spring, and be surprised with the results ? 
Gladiolus in Mixture 
Blue Ribbon Mixture. Having had 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 colors, all of 
which are fancy sorts. 
Doz. $1.00, 100 $7.50. 
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 cannot help but please the most 
critical buyer. 
Doz. 50c., 100 $3.50, 1000 $30.00. 
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 markings. 
Doz. 35c., 100 $2.00, 1000 $18.00. 
Special Mixture. ° f a11 , s°? d varieties, in 
—£-- large size bulbs. 
Doz. 25c., 100 $1.50, 1000 $13.50. 
Gladiolus in Separate Shades 
In many situations we find our customers are de¬ 
sirous of planting large beds or borders witli spe¬ 
cial shades. We have had the following selected 
from named varieties into the following shades and 
where large quantities are wanted we recommend: 
WHITE AND LIGHT ESTBA. A very choice mix¬ 
ture of white and delicate shades. 
DOZ. 60c., 100 $5.00, 1000 $40.00. 
WHITE AND LIGHT. Including a selection of light 
colors. 
Doz. 40c., 100 $2.50, 1000 $20.00. 
ROSE AND PINK EXTRA. Extra fine assortment of 
pink shades. 
Doz. 50c., 100 $3.50, 1000 $30.00. 
SCARLET AND RED. Choice varieties. 
Doz. 30c., 100 $2.00, 1000 $15.00. 
ORANGE AND YELLOW. Consisting of the best 
shades. 
Doz. 75c., 100 $6.00. 
STRIPED AND VARIEGATED. 
Doz. 40c., 100 $3.25, 1000 $30.00. 
BLUE HYBRID SEEDLINGS. 
DOZ. $1.25, 100 $8.00. 
