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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS 
(Corporation) 
BRECK’S GLADIOLI 
Our acquisition of the entire business of Chamberlain and Co., Gladiolus growers, of Wellesley, Mass., early 
last season, makes it possible for us to offer a stock of remarkably fine bulbs. These were grown at Lexington 
under the direction of Mr. Chamberlain, and include only those varieties which have proved themselves satisfac¬ 
tory both as to form and color. A cordial invitation is extended to our friends to visit our grounds at Lexington 
during the blooming season (August and September); to 
striking combinations of color will he a revelation. 
Gladioli will succeed in any sunny location; the soil 
grow potatoes is suitable. The best time for planting is 
them up in the Fall after the tops turn brown, and store ii 
In addition to the following, many new sorts will be 
NEW AND CHOICE NAMED 
VARIETIES 
America. A most charming, soft, delicate pink, tinted 
lavender. 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
Attraction. Deep rich crimson, with beautiful white 
throat. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
Augusta. Pure white, blue anthers. 50c per doz.; $3.00 
per 100. 
Badenia. One of the most beautiful varieties in exist¬ 
ence. Was awarded certificates at both Haarlem and 
London and won a medal at Chicago. The flowers arc 
very large, finely expanded and many open at one 
time; color a beautiful true lavender-blue. $1.25 each; 
$12.00 doz. 
Baron Hulot (Blue Jay). The best blue variety, very 
large violet blue. 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
Brenchleyensis. Vermilion scarlet. 50c per doz.; $3.00 
per 100. 
Comanche. Vivid scarlet, large spike, tall growing, early 
flowering variety. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
Cardinal King. Bright, cherry-red, of rich tone; large 
flower. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Clarice. Soft rose pink, flaked with a deeper tint; flowers 
large, four or five open at one time, spikes straight 
and strong. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Daisy Rand. Soft rose pink, splashed with a darker tone, 
the lower petals have a blotch of buff. A most beau¬ 
tiful variety. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
When cash accompanies order, bulbs at the single or 
those not familiar with these wonderful flowers the 
should be reasonably rich, though any soil which will 
May or June, after the ground becomes warm. Take 
i a dry place, cool but free from frost. 
found listed in our special Gladiolus catalog. 
Dawn. A most beautiful shell pink, slightly pencilled 
in the throat, a great favorite as a cut flower. $1.50 
per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Europa. Snowy white, the finest pure white variety yet 
offered. Awarded certificate of merit at London, Berlin 
and Paris. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Giant Lavender, or Mary Fennell. Deep lavender, shading 
to a paler tint, lower petals primrose yellow with pen¬ 
cilling of lavender. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 
per 100. 
Golden King. Golden yellow with crimson patch on 
petals, an excellent garden variety. $1.00 per doz.; 
$7.00 per 100. 
Halley. Delicate salmon pink predominates with a slight 
rosy tint, the lower petals bear a creamy blotch with 
a stripe of red through the centre, the whole pro¬ 
ducing a delightful effect. 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
Harvard. Rich velvety maroon of enormous size. $1.00 
per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
Independence. Beautiful deep rosy pink, the petals are 
of a velvety texture and the vigor of the pUnt enables 
it to hold its color a long time. It is used extensively 
for design W’ork. 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
Jean Dieulafoy. Soft cream color with carmine blotch. 
$1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
Jessie Palmer. Pure snow white, relieved by a patch of 
glistening carmine, flowers of medium size and grace¬ 
ful form. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Lily Lehmann. Glistening white of graceful habit, free 
blooming. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
May. White, flaked crimson, a very useful variety. 50c 
per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
dozen rate are delivered by parcel post free of charge. 
