PEACOCK’S BEST DOZEN GLADIOLUS 
We grow gladiolus for commercial cut flowers and we offer the following as our selection of the 
the greatest satisfaction to the most critical. The size, strong healthy growth, length of flower stalk 
qualities have been considered. Try our specially grown mammoth bulbs. 
12 best varieties that will give 
, purity of colors, and keeping 
AMERICA. The finest soft pink; flowers very large, with 
great long spikes. The best of its color. 10c. each; 2 for 25c.; 
12 for 85c.; 25 for $1.50; 50 for $2.75 and 100 for $5.00. 
BARON HULOT. The best of the blues; a rich violet purple of 
good size on a strong graceful spike. 20c. each; 3 for 50c.; 
12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.25; 50 for $6.00. 
CHICAGO WHITE. The very best early white with lavender 
markings in the throat. 10c. each; 3 for 25c.; 12 for 75c.; 
25 for $1.40; 50 for $2.60; 100 for $5.00. 
GRETCHEN ZANG. Very large blooms produced freely on 
very long spikes. Color, a beautiful soft melting shade of pink, 
blending into scarlet on the lower petals, forming an unusual 
blending of colors. One of the finest and loveliest of all. 20c. 
each; 3 for 50c.; 12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.25; 50 for $6.00. 
HALLEY. Enormous open flowers of a delicate salmon pink, 
tinting lighter at the center, with a cream yellow and carmine 
blotch. Very early. 10c. each; 3 for 25c.; 12 for 75c.; 25 
for $1.40; 50 for $2.60: 100 for $5.00. 
HERADA. Blooms of immense size on tall straight spikes. 
Massive in every way. Color pure mauve, glistening and 
clear, with deeper markings in throat. 20c. each; 3 for 50c.; 
12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.25; 50 for $6.00. 
MRS. F. KING. Enormous flowers, of a delicate flame pink, 
hading to soft scarlet. A very strong grower with immense 
sflower spikes. 10c. each; 3 for 25c.; 12 for 75c.; 25 for $1.40; 
50 for $2.60; 100 for $5.00. 
MRS FRANK PENDLETON. One of the grandest of all, 
that should be in every garden. Delicate salmon pink with 
brilliant, deep red blotches in the throat. A strong grower 
rA'sirs iTSS ,0I,B sp!te - 12c - -*< 3 ,or 3fc - : 
PANAMA. The best rose colored gladiolus, very long spikes of 
large, deep rose, self colored flowers. A great acquisition. 
12c. each; 3 for 30c.; 12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.85; 50 for 
$3.50. 
PEACE. A wonderfully, strong vigorous variety, with very long 
spike of giant white flowers, with pale lilac penciling on the two 
l°, W o e r r Petals - 12c “ each; 3 for 30c *> 12 for $1.00; 25 for 
SCHWABEN. Clear canary yellow, tinting to soft sulphur 
yellow, giant spikes of giant flowers. A strong vigorous grow- 
er. 12c. each; 3 for 30c.; 12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.25; 50 for 
VvJ. OU. 
WILLIE WIGMAN. One of the largest and most striking vari¬ 
eties. Pure white, shading to shell pink, with glistening dark 
red throat. Very early. 12c. each; 3 for 30c.; 12 for $1 GO- 
25 for $1.85; 50 for $3.50. ’ 
S PECIAL OFFER. One each of above, mammoth bulbs 
labeled, by mail postpaid for $1.40; 3 each for $3.75; 12 each 
SIX BEAUTIFUL NEW PRIMULANUS HYBRIDS 
ALICE TIPLADY. A soft coppery bronze. The finest of its 
type; large size; splendid form and texture. 20c. each; 
3 for 50c.; 12 for $1.75. 
BUTTERCUP. Deep nankeen yellow, narrow crimson stripe 
on lower petals. One of the best of the new named Primulanus 
Hybrids. 12c. each; 3 for 30c.; 12 for $1.00. 
LEANDER. A most distinct and pleasing color, heliotrope suff- 
fused with lavender, very fine. 20c. each; 3 for 50c.; 12 for 
$1.75. 
MXIDENS BLUSH. Enchantress pink flowers of finest form on 
stiff slender stems. The most beautiful pink. 20c each- 
3 for 50c.; 12 for $1.75. 
PRIMULANUS. A rare species from South Africa. An ex¬ 
ceedingly early bloomer, with long spikes of primrose yellow 
flowers. 10c. each; 3 for 25c.; 12 for 85c. 
SIMPLICITY. Soft cream yellow, heavily suffused salmon. 
One of the most beautiful and distinct of the hybrids 20c 
each; 3 for 50c.; 12 for $1.75. 
SPECIAL OFFER. One each of the above six named Primu¬ 
lanus Hybrids for 90c.; 3 each for $2.50; 12 each for $9.00. 
12 SUPERB GLADIOLUS OF MERIT 
AUGUSTA. A grand old favorite, a strong grower with long 
spikes of white, suffused lavender flowers. 10c. each; 3 for 
25c.; 12 for 75c.; 100 for $5.00. 
CERES. White, suffused lilac, with a deep lavender throat. An 
early bloomer with great spikes of blooms. 10c. each; 3 for 
25c.; 12 for 75c.; 100 for $5.00. 
DAWN. The most beautiful coral pink Gladiolus grown, a long 
graceful spike of magnificently formed flowers, all open at one 
time. 25c. each; 3 for 60c.; 12 for $2.25. 
DELICE. A beautiful clear, dainty, self colored pink. A splen¬ 
did early bloomer and good keeper, one of the best. 15c. each; 
3 for 40c.; 12 for $1.25. 
EVELYN KIRKLAND. One of the grandest of all Gladiolus. 
Very large flowers, on immense long spikes. Color a charming 
rose pink. 25c. each; 3 for 60c.; 12 for $2.00. 
HARVARD. The color is a perfect “Harvard Crimson.” A 
strong, vigorous grower, with long spikes of large open flowers. 
Very rich and effective. 15c. each; 3 for 40c.; 12 for $1.25. 
LE MARECHAL FOCH. An early flowering, strong growing 
variety, with large, open, deep rose pink flowers, on massive 
long spikes. 25c. each; 3 for 60c.; 12 for $2.00. 
LILY WHITE. I his is the best early, pure white Gladiolus 
grown. A fine grower, with beautiful large open lily like 
flowers on long spikes. 15c. each; 3 for 40c.; 12 for $1.25. 
MARY FENNELL. Beautiful light lavender flowers on tall, 
slender spike, lower petals penciled with primrose yellow. 
One of the finest. 25c. each; 3 for 60c.; 12 for $2.00. 
NIAGARA. A delightful cream shade, blending to canary 
yellow on the lower petals. A strong grower, with large flowers, 
of fine form. 12c. each; 3 for 30c.; 12 for $1.10. 
PINK PERFECTION. In color a true La France pink. Its 
soft coloring and magnificent bloom make it one of the 
choicest of the newer varieties. Large open flowers on long 
spikes. 25c. each; 3 for 60c.; 12 for $2.00. 
PRINCE OF WALES. A large sturdy, tall growing variety, with 
heavy blooms of bright coral pink. One of the very finest 
of the newer varieties. 15c. each; 3 for 40c.; 12 for $1.50. 
SPECIAL OFFER. One each of above twelve Superb Gladiolus 
of merit for $2.20; 3 each for $6.00; 12 each for $22.00. 
Our descriptions and all statements in this catalogue are the plain truth. 
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