Holm & Olson, Inc.— Home of Flowers —Saint Paul 
Superb Gladioli Bulbs 
On this page will be found a small but very choice list 
of Superb Gladioli. We have selected this list from many 
hundreds of varieties because of their superiority. All 
our bulbs are top extra large No. J, or Jumbo size, clean 
and free from all infections and insect pests. 
NOTE—All Gladioli are sent Parcel Post prepaid. 
Aflame—Brilliant flame red, slightly suffused rose, 
large flowers. 6 for 45c, 12 for 80c. 
Allen V. Bunce—Brilliant orange with red lines on 
throat. 6 for 35c, 12 for 65c. 
Ave Maria—Light blue flaked and blotched with violet. 
6 for 40c, 12 for 75c. 
Bagdad—Immense flowers, smoky old rose, lighter 
throat. 10c each, 6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00. 
Betty Joy—Beautiful creamy white with pink flush. 
6 for 40c, 12 for 75c. 
Betty Nuthall—Warm coral pink with soft yellow 
throat markings. A very exquisite Glad. 6 for 35c, 12 
for 65c. 
Blue Danube—Pure amethyst blue with real blue 
blotch. 6 for 45c, 12 for 80c. 
Carolius Clusius—Deep rich shrimp pink, large flowers. 
Early. 6 for 40c, 12 for 75c. 
Charles Dickens—Bright reddish purple, very tall 
and strong. 6 for 40c, 12 for 75c. 
Commander Koehl—-An outstanding variety in form 
and color. Gigantic flowers of dark scarlet, well formed, 
no blotches. 6 for 45c, 12 for 80c. 
Dr. F. E. Bennett—Scarlet throat stippled with ruby 
and white. Big, vigorous, a ribbon winner. 6 for 35c, 
12 for 65c. 
Gladdie Boy—Beautifully frilled flowers, grenadine 
pink blending and suffusing with soft yellow. 6 for 40c, 
12 for 75c. 
Gold Eagle—Clear Yellow, very early. 6 for 30c, 
12 for 55c. 
Golden Dream—Clear golden yellow, tall robust spike 
with many open flowers. 6 for 35c, 12 for 65c. 
Helen Howard—Soft, light yellow, overlaid pink and 
amber, very fine when well grown. 6 for 40c, 12 for 75c. 
Janet—Smoky peach-pink, ruffled and very attractive. 
6 for 40c, 12 for 75c. 
Libelle—Heliotrope blue, violet feather in throat. 6 
for 45c, 12 for 85c. 
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Maid of Orleans—Large, lovely milky white, cream 
throat, tall, straight spike, very fine. 6 for 55c, 12 for $1.00 
Mammoth White—Giant pure white flowers. For ex¬ 
hibition purpose the spike should be well staked and the 
flowers shaded from hot sun. 6 for 45c, 12 for 85c. 
Margaret Fulton—Coral pink, shaded lighter in throat. 
6 for 45c, 12 for 80c. 
Marmora—Deep silvery lavender with dark purplish 
blotch overlaid with a smoky suffusion. Very large open 
flowers. 6 for 40c, 12 for 75c. 
Mildred Louise—Light salmon pink, lighter throat. 
Resistant to heat. 15c each, 3 for 40c, 12 for $1.50. 
Minuet—Tall spikes of beautiful soft lavender flowers, 
one of the finest Glads in existence. 6 for 40c, 12 for 75c. 
Mother Machree—Bright translucent lavender with 
an overlay of orange and salmon toward edges of petals, 
tall spike, with many open flowers. 10c each, 6 for 55c. 
12 for $1.00. 
Orange Queen—Brilliant orange apricot, distinct and 
unique among Gladioli. 6 for 30c, 12 for 55c. 
Orange Wonder—Tall, rich, clear orange. 6 for 35c, 
12 for 65c. 
Paul Pfitzer—Radiant, deep reddish purple, wide open 
blooms on tall spike. 6 for 40c, 12 for 75c. 
Pelagrina—Pure, rich, deep violet blue, many open 
flowers on strong spike. 3 for 35c, 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.25. 
Picardy—Soft, solid shrimp pink, no markings, flowers 
6 inches or more across. Picardy is conceded to be the 
greatest Glad as yet introduced. 6 for 45c, 12 for 80c. 
Polar Ice—The best early pure white. Many large 
flowers open. We recommend this variety very highly. 
25c each, 3 for 70c, 12 for $2.50. 
Prof. Van Slogteren—Gorgeous soft flesh pink that is 
different from other pink Glads. Straight spikes of large 
flowers well placed. Another Gladioli we highly recom¬ 
mend. 6 for 60c, 12 for $1.10. 
Wasaga—Pure apricot with ruffled edge. Conceded to 
be one of the most beautiful Glads. Outstanding for size 
and fine color. 6 for 60c, 12 for $1.10. 
White Orchid—A refined nicely frilled creamy white 
variety. Florets resemble an orchid. 12c each, 3 for 30c, 
12 for $1.10. 
COLLECTIONS 
Our “Blue Ribbon” Collections of Gladioli have proved 
most popular with our customers for many years. These 
collections are macle up of the choicest show varieties, no 
two alike, and include unusual and rare kinds. 
BLUE RIBBON COLLECTION No. 1. 
Contains 13 different varieties of the choicest exibition 
kinds of Gladioli. 
Price 90c each. 3 collections for $2.50 Parcel Post 
prepaid. 
BLUE RIBBON COLLECTION No. 2. 
Contains 26 different varieties of the choicest exhibition 
kinds. Only varieties of the greatest merit are included. 
Price $1.75 each. 3 collections for $5.00 Parcel Post 
prepaid. 
GOLD MEDAL MIXTURE 
This mixture has been a standard with us for many 
years, care being used not to include anything but the 
better kinds. This year we have added bulbs of greater 
value than ever before. 
50c per dozen. $4.00 per 100 Parcel Post prepaid. 
NOTE—On all Gladioli Bulbs we pay parcel post or express charges, at prices offered. 
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