WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK 
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Summer-Flowering Bulbs 
SUMMER-FLOWERING 
BULBS AND PLANTS 
HOW TO GROW GLADIOLI 
planting at intervals up to the first of July, bloom can be had all through the 
Summer and Fall. About the end of October, when the leaves begin to wither, the 
bulbs should be taken up, dried in theopen air and stored in a dry place, free from 
frost, until planting time the next season. 
GLADIOLUS 
NEW RUFFLED “GLORY” 
The Color. 
Delicate cream pink with a neat, attractive, crimson 
stripe in the centre of each lower petal. The shade 
of pink is unknown in Gladiolus. As a commercial 
color it is a winner. 
The Form. 
Each petal is exquisitely ruffled and fluted at the 
edges such as is only noticeable in orchids; it gives 
the flower a refined appearance and it appeals 
instantly to the fancier. 
Each 25 cents, dozen $2.50. 
GIANT GLADIOLI 
(Childsii) 
A collection of Gladioli that will appeal to the most critical 
observer as being noted for superior merit. 
AMERICA. Large flower, flesh pink, beautiful. Each 15 
cts., doz. $1.50. 
Gladiolus, America 
SELECT HYBRID GLADIOLI 
ATTRACTION. Deep, dark, rich crimson, with a very con¬ 
spicuous large pure white center and throat, beautiful and 
attractive. Each 15 cts., doz. $1.50. 
BLUE JAY (Baron Hulot). The finest blue Gladiolus yet 
seen. It is a rich deep color of indigo shade. Each 20 
cts., doz. $2.00. 
BRILLIANT. Beautiful orange-red with carmine and white 
throat Each 10 cts., doz. $1.00. 
CARDINAL. The most intense scarlet yet seen; very rich and 
showy. Each 15 cts., doz. $1.50. 
DR. SELLEW. Deep, rich, rosy crimson, penciled darker, 
very large spike and flower Each 15 cts., doz. $1.50. 
IRENE. A pleasing shade of pink, freely flaked with bright 
crimson. Each 10 cts., doz. $1.00. 
MARGINATA. Fine salmon, with crimson and white throat, 
each petal having a delicate margin of slate-blue. Each 
15 cts., doz. $1.50. 
NEZIXSCOTT. Bright blood-scarlet, with velvety crimson- 
black blotches and white mottlings in throat. Each 2 0 cts. 
doz. $2.00. 
PRINOEPS. Rich crimson with very deep shadings in the 
throat and broad blotches on lower petals. Each 20 cts., 
doz. $2.00. 
SUPERB. Enormous flower and spike, one of the very 
largest; pink, flaked and striped with salmon pink. Each 
15 cts., doz. $1.50. 
SUNLIGHT (new). Light crimson with large canary-yellow 
throat; mottled velvety maroon, very striking color. Each 
10 cts., doz. $1.00. 
VARIABILIS. Enormous size and vigor, being nearly seven 
feet high, with the largest spike ever seen on any Gladi¬ 
olus; flowers range in color from dull, deep pink, flaked 
with blue-black, to a solid blue-black color of smoky hue 
flaked with pink. Each 15 cts., doz. $1.50. 
WILD ROSE. Very bright rose, delicate and pretty. Each 
20 cts,, doz. $2.00. 
(Gandavensis) 
AUGUSTA. Lovely pure white, with blue anthers. Each 
6 cts., doz. 60 cts. 
BRENCHLEYENSIS. Fiery scarlet. Each 5 cts., doz. 50 cts. 
CANARY BIRD.. Finest yellow. Each 10 cts., doz. $1.00 
CERES Pure white, spotted with purplish rose. Each 5 
cts., doz. 50 cts. 
CIIRYSOLORA. Distinct golden yellow. Ea. 20c., doz. $2.00. 
CORSAIRE. Dark velvety scarlet, tinged with brown at the 
edge. Each 10 cts., doz. $1.00. 
DR. HOGG. Mauve, suffused rose, with white center. Each 
10 cts., doz. $1.00. 
EUGENE SCRIBE. Tender rose, blazed carmine-red. Each 
8 cts., doz. 85 cts. 
GLORY OF BRTGIITWOOD. Scarlet, with lemon throat. 
Each 10 cts., doz. $1.00. 
ISAAC BUCHANAN. Very fine yellow. Each 10 cts., doz. $1. 
.MELROSE White flaked pink, crimson center. Ea. 20c., doz. 
$ 2 . 
LAMARCK I)E.) Cherry-tinted orange and blazed with red; 
pure white stain in center. Each 5 cts., doz. 50 cts. 
MADAM MONNERET. Delicate rose. Each 8 cts., doz. 85 cts. 
MAY. Pure white, flaked, rosy crimson. Ea. 5 cts., doz. 50c. 
OCTOROON. Beautiful salmon-pink, very distinct. Each 8 
cts., doz. 85c. 
REINE BLANCHE. Pure white, dark carmine blotch. Each 
5 cts.. doz. 50 cts. 
SHAKESPEARE. White, slightly suffused with rose, large 
rosy blotch. Each 12 cts., doz. $1.25. 
SUNSHINE. Tall spike with 20 or more flowers. Very fine 
yellow. Each 20 cts., doz. $2.00. 
