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Chica go AMERICAN BULB CO. New York ^ 
A. B. C. “Supreme” Quality 
GLADIOLUS 
Annual Production—Approximately Fifteen Million Bulbs 
LAVENDER. VIOLET AND BLUE 
SHADES 
First Size (All IV 2 " up) 
Second Size (All lVi" to IV 2 ") 
Anna Eberius. 
Dark 
velvety plum-rose, 
throat deeper shade. 
1st Size. 100.. 
$2.30 
1000_$18.00 
2nd Size. 100.. 
. 2.00 
1000_ 15.00 
Berty Snow. One of the best commercial laven¬ 
ders. Has good substance. 
1st Size. 100.$2.50 
2nd Size. 100. 2.20 
1000 .$ 20.00 
1000. 17.00 
Capt. Boynton. Large flower; color, white 
suffused lavender, blotched deeper lav¬ 
ender in throat. 
1st Size. 100.... $2.30 1000.... $18.00 
2nd Size. 100.... 2.00 1000.... 15.00 
Chas. Dickens. Beautiful violet-red with darker 
blotch. Very attractive. 
1st Size. 100.$2.70 1000.$22.00 
2nd Size. 100. 2.50 1000. 20.00 
Marmora. One of the finest new varieties; 
giant spike with six or eight enormous per¬ 
fectly placed lavender-grey florets open at one 
time. 
1st Size. 100. 
2nd Size. 100. 
$2.30 
. 2.10 
1000. 
1000 . 
$18.00 
. 16.00 
Minuet. This large-flowered, clear, or¬ 
chid-lavender is a joy to grow, with its 
beautiful placement and waxy texture. 
Easily at the top of the lavender list. 
1st Size. 100_$2.90 1000_$24.00 
2nd Size. 100_ 2.50 1000_20.00 
Mrs. Van Konynenburg. A very fine strong 
growing blue Glad. Much superior to most of 
older blues. 
1st Size. 100.$2.50 
2nd Size. 100. 2.30 
1000 .$20.00 
1000. 18.00 
Pelegrina. Early large dark blue, six or more 
well placed blooms open at one time. Good 
forcer. The best dark blue variety. 
1st Size. 100.$3.50 
1000 . 
$30.00 
"MINUET/' ORCHID - LA VENDER, IS 
OUTSTANDING FOR CUTFLOWERS 
LAVENDER, VIOLET AND 
BLUE SHADES 
(Continued) 
First Size (All IV 2 " up) 
Second Size (All 1 V*" to lVi") 
Ruth Huntington. Beautiful violet- 
lilac with deeper lilac markings on 
lower petals. 
1st Size. 100..$2.30 1000..$18.00 
2nd Size. 100.. 2.00 1000.. 15.00 
Violet Beauty. Tall, large, cerise- 
violet. Red throat blotches. 
1st Size 100..$2.10 1000..$16.00 
2nd Size. 100.. 1.90 1000.. 14.00 
GLADIOLUS 
IN MIXTURE 
KUNDERD'S "GLORY" 
STRAIN 
Especially recommended to Florists, 
Nurserymen and Seedsmen for "bulb 
merchandising" to the public, for 
garden show or the production of 
mixed cutflowers. 
Contains a good selection of Kun- 
derd varieties with a large range of 
color. 
1st Size. 100..$1.70 1000..$12.00 
2nd Size. 100.. 1.50 1000.. 10.00 
If in the Market for Quantity 
Please Ask for Special 
Quotation 
KUNDERD'S FAMOUS 
GLADIOLUS 
At Previous Unheard-of Low Prices 
(See Below Opposite) 
If You 
Merchandise 
GLADIOLUS 
BULBS 
to the 
Public 
KUNDERD'S 
"GLORY" 
STRAIN 
(Offered Below) 
Will, We 
Believe, 
When Blooming 
Period Comes 
Around, 
Redound 
Highly 
to the 
Credit 
of Your 
Establishment 
A. B. C. 
Minuet 
FORCING GLADIOLUS 
The care of the gladiolus after they are started is very simple. Clean culture and careful 
attention to watering, and caution in not trying to hurry with additional heat is about all 
that need be mentioned. Exact timing of gladiolus is not practical, but they have a special 
merit as a cash crop for planting any time between January 15th and March 30th. 
Gladiolus planted in March will come into bloom in a less number of days than those 
planted in January. Late January planted bulbs, on an average, will require about 115 
to 120 days to come into bloom. Late February plantings will require about 90 to 100 
days. Often the same variety of bulbs planted January 15th to February 15th will come 
into bloom about the same time. The percentage of blindness is greatly increased in the 
early plantings. For this reason, it is unwise to plant before January 15th. The use of 
electric light mornings and evenings will not cost more than additional heat and will hasten 
flowers and help prevent blindness. 
Do not rely on one variety as it has been proved that with the gladiolus the very one that 
does the best one year may prove disappointing another, so it is best to have several 
varieties. It is also wise to treat the bulbs before planting with corrosive sublimate. The 
standard formula is 1 ounce to 8 gallons of water. Wooden or earthenware containers only 
can be used. Bulbs should be left in solution 2 to 3 hours and dried off somewhat before 
planting. 
SEE INSIDE BACK COVER FOR COLORED ILLUSTRATION OF GLADIOLUS "PICARDY" 
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