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A. E. KUNDERD, GOSHEN, INDIANA 
Gladiolus in Mixture 
T O SECURE the greatest variety and beauty from Gladiolus, it is absolutely 
necessary to grow them in mixture also. Anyone who has ever bad 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. 
“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 varie¬ 
ties equal to the best named. (This is the mixture described in the testimonials 
below.) In their production only the finest varieties, such as “Mrs. Frank 
Pendleton" and thousands of our most select separately growing varieties 
were used, resulting in a strain of the greatest vigor and variety of forms and 
beautiful colors. In colors, every magnificent and gorgeous combination conceiv¬ 
able is represented. The richest of self-colors, blotched, etc., the finest light and 
white and pastels c f every tint or color. It also embraces numerous ruffled var¬ 
ieties and some oi our choicest named. Each season we add many more fine 
kinds (all our own) to this selection. 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 the reach of all. 
1000 for only $45.00. 100 for $5.00. Dozen for 75c. 
250 at the 1000 rate. 25 at 100 rate. 6 at the dozen rate. 
“Glory Mixture" (1917). An entirely new mixture composed of all new var¬ 
ieties and one which can not be equaled elsewhere at any price. Many very choice 
ruffled varieties are included, some of which if sold under name would cost as 
high as $1.00 each. It consists of more than 2500 different sorts. 
1000 for $85.00. 100 for $10.00. Dozen for $1.35. 
New Primulinus Hybrids in Mixtures 
“Grand Mixture". A very select mixture from our new strain described else¬ 
where 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 $45.00. 100 for $5.00. Dozen for 75c. 
“Orchid Mixture” (1917). From thousands of our latest productions in Primu¬ 
linus Hybrids. Among them are many of the best ruffled varieties and it contains 
the rarest and most beautiful shades. Truly as beautiful as orchids. This mixture 
contains more than 2000 varieties. If you buy some of these this season, you will 
want several times as many next year. 
1000 for $85.00. 100 for $10.00. Dozen for $1.35. 
C. A. HAENN, Penna., in a recent letter writes: 
“Gladiolus sent last March have bloomed and once again, I must say that your 
mixture is a surprise to me. I have bought Gold and Silver medal strains from 
seed men that made me swear when they came in bloom, at prices double and 
treble what I paid you and they were merely trash, yours not one faulty one in 
the hundreds. I feel that you should know this and if it will benefit you, you may 
use my name. 
Can I get an order from you this fall again? If so, advise me." 
P. N. ELMORE, Gladiolus Grower, Wash., writes: 
“I can truly say that I never saw finer flowers in my ten years that I have 
grown Gladiolus, and I have had some fine ones. Your mixture beats them all, 
and only one bulb that did not grow." 
