You, Too, Can Grow Spikes Like These! 
The myth that great skill is required to grow Prize 
Gladioli is easily disposed of with the help of Diener 
varieties. You—anybody—can grow stalks five feet 
tall, with scores of flowers 4 inches in diameter, if you 
plant bulbs that have the blooming 
power of sorts of proved value. 
For nearly twenty years Richard 
Diener has striven to give the world 
a finer race of his favorite flower. 
From among thousands of original 
seedlings he has developed about 
four score as worthy of a place 
among the aristocrats of Gladioli. 
Above is illustrated a fair average bunch of Mrs. 
H. E. Bothin, pronounced by connoisseurs to be one 
of the finest “Glads” ever produced. Its flesh salmon 
pink tints with scarlet center form a lovely color 
combination. The ruffles are exquisite. Bound to 
succeed in most any soil, in all sections. Large bulbs, 
50c each; $2.50 for 6; $5.00 per 
dozen; $40.00 per 100. 
Over 80 equally lovely Glads, 
are offered in the free Diener Cata¬ 
logue. Besides, there are rare 
strains of Pansies, Petunias, 
Amaryllis, Hybrids, not to forget 
some new pedigreed vegetables, 
all created by the indefatigable 
spirit back of Diener—the man. Be sure to write 
for the catalogue To-day. 
Please Send for Catalogue! 
It attemps to show many of the most beauti¬ 
ful Gladioli in natural colors. No picture 
painted by man, however, can truly portray 
the excpiisite loveliness of most Diener crea¬ 
tions. The book serves as index to Gladiolus 
progress and will gladly be mailed free to 
all. Please mention Garden Magazine. 
Richard Diener Company, Inc., Kentfield, Marin Co., California 
