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Gladiolus in Mixtures 
0 0 SECURE the greatest variety and beauty from the Gladiolus, it is absolutely necessary 
to grow them in mixtures also. Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of visiting a 
first-class collection grown in mixture will appreciate this statement. If originators find 
their highest enjoyment, as they do, in growing vast numbers of kinds together, will not 
the average grower for pleasure derive an equal benefit from growing them in the same 
way? If I were permitted to grow only a limited number of kinds, each under name and 
number, or many varieties in a mixture, I would certainly decide in favor of the latter 
method; for in this way only is it possible to secure and enjoy the almost limitless variety 
and beauty to be found among the Gladiolus. 
Our “Ideal Mixture” is a selection of the best, from hundreds of thousands of our own 
recent productions of large flowering kinds, and contains hundreds of varieties equal to 
the best named. (This is the mixture described by Mr. Morton on another page.) In 
their production only the very finest varieties, such as “Mrs. Frank Pendleton” and thou¬ 
sands of our most select separately growing varieties were used, resulting in a strain of 
greatest vigor and variety of forms and beautiful colors. In colors, every magnificent 
and gorgeous combination conceivable is represented. The richest of self-colors, blotched 
etc., the finest light and white and pastels of every tint or color. It also embraces numer¬ 
ous ruffled varieties and some of our choicest named. Each season we add many more 
fine kinds (all our own) to this selection, and I am certain it can not be equaled elsewhere 
at any price. To secure the best value and variety, it is necessary to obtain a considerable 
number of bulbs, and therefore I have decided to offer my customers and friends this season 
an opportunity to purchase a large and beautiful collection at a price within reach of all. 
1000 for only $35.00. 100 for $4.00. Dozen for 50c. 
250 at the 1000 rate. 25 at the 100 rate. 6 at the dozen rate. 
“Glory Mixture” (New 1917). An entirely new mixture composed of all new varieties, 
here offered for the first time. Contains more ruffled varieties than our “Ideal Mixture.” 
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Only a small lot for sale this season. 100 for $10.00. Dozen for $1.25. 
NEW PRIMULINUS HYBRIDS IN MIXTURES 
“Grand Mixture.” A very select mixture from our new strain described elsewhere in 
this catalog. The most beautiful and delicate pastel tints are found among them, and no 
race of gladiolus contains such harmonious blendings of color. Some of them are ruffled, 
but most of them are plain petaled and quite distinct from all other strains of these 
beautiful new hybrids. 1000 for $50.00. 100 for $5.00. Dozen for 75c. 
“Orchid Mixture” of Primulinus Hybrids (New 1917). Very extra. Only a few 
hundred of this new mixture to offer for 1917. 100 for $10.00. Dozen for $1.25. 
Special Collections will be made up for any of our customers who may wish our aid 
in deciding which to plant. Nothing can make a finer present to a friend than a collection 
of choice Gladiolus. Please state choice of colors, varieties you have grown and amounts 
you wish to buy. 
Do not hesitate to send small orders, even if but for a single bulb. 
We do not sell seed of these new strains. 
Terms. Please send remittances with orders. Send by Post Office or Express Money 
Orders, Draft or Certified Checks, lc. or 2c. stamps may be sent in payment of orders for 
less than $1.00. 
All goods sent prepaid at prices quoted in this catalog. 
References. We refer by special permission to the following Goshen banks: 
Elkhart County Trust Company, City National Bank, Salem Bank. 
