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Inexpensive Gladioli in choice 
The most inexpensive Summer flowers for the 
garden^yet the most popular cut-flowers for indoors 
The principal quality of the Gladioli for the garden is that it is very easy to cultivate. They do not require nutritive and heavy 8oii» 
on the contrary, the poorer the soil, the better they flourish. They flower approx, from June to October, but tbis depends entirely upon 
whether they are planted early or late. The bulbs should be planted 2 inches deep and 4 inches apart. They produce extremely beauti¬ 
ful effects either in colored edgings or in single or multicolored beds. They are always at their best in loose groups behind low- 
growing plants and in the border. As cut-flowers they are unsurpassable, as each stem is a bouquet in itself; ten of these flowers in 
a high, wide vase form an artistic decoration. Cut them as soon as the cups at the bottom of the stem break open and remove each 
flowercup as it withers, and then the spikes will last at least a fortnight. The undermentioned are the 30 most beautiful and newest 
choice varieties, not only American, but also tbe finest acquisitions from other parts of the world, whereas each of these varieties has 
obtained several prizes. We guarantee all these varieties to be true to name and of prime quality, in spite of the very low prices 
per 12 per 25 p. 100 
Albatros, one of the finest pure white Gladiolus, without blotches or throat markings. A strong-growing ex¬ 
hibition variety of unusual substance . .$ —.85 1.55 5.90 
Annie Laurie, fine appleblossom-pink, beautiful, clear and pleasing color. Flowers of good substance on 
strong and straight spike .$ — .60 1.— 3.50 
Apricot Glow, rich shade of apricot. Large flowers unusually well opened, placed quite far apart on tall stem . $ —.50 —.85 2.90 
Ave Maria, a beautiful shade of light-blue, small purple blotch. Strong spike with 7 or 8 flowers open at 
one time .$ —.70 1.25 4.70 
Bagdad, smoky old rose, deepening toward edges of petals. Exceptionally long spike with the iargest flowers 
of any Giadiolus we have ever seen .$ —.75 1.35 5.10 
Betty Nuthall, a warm salmon-orange. Large flowers well placed on tall spike .$ • — .66 —.90 3.10 
Carmen Sylva, a- fine pure white, early blooming variety. Long spike with 7 or 8 flowers open at one time . $ —.80 1.45 5.50 
Canberra, one of the best pure yellow varieties. Many flowers of large size open at a time .$ —.70 1.25 4.70 
Chas. Dickens, very tall strong spikes bearing large flowers of an attractive purpie-violet color .$ —.70 1.25 4.70 
Dr. F. E. Bennett, immense flowers of deep flame-scarlet. No other variety compares with this in its color. 
A truly marvellous variety .$ —.60 1.— 3.50 
Flaming Sword, a very good bright red early blooming variety .$ —.50 —.80 2.70 
Gloriana, attractive salmon shaded with gold. Fine, large, well-opened blooms on tall stem . $ —.50 —.85 2.90 
Golden Dream, pure golden yellow with tali straight stems. A ieading variety for cut flowers .$ —.50 —.80 2.70 
Joerg’s Yellow, pale yellow. Flower spike grows 5 to 6 feet, carrying 12 to 18 large flowers .$ —.60 1.— 3.60 
La Paloma, pure, vivid orange. Fiowers exceptionally large are spread out on stem. Tall growing .$ — .55 —.95 3.30 
Los Angeles, beautiful shrimp pink. Tail and graceful; blooms for a long time. An excellent variety for cutting $ —.50 —.80 2.70 
Mammoth White, an extremely large flowering pure white Gladiolus. The flowers will measure up to 7 inches 
across. Considered the best white .$ — .90 1.65 6.30 
Marmora, a very unusual color of lavender to lavender-gray with petunia colored blotch. Large flowers well 
arranged on tall stem. From 8 to 12 florets open at one time .$ — .60 1. — 3.50 
Minuet, beautiful clear, light lavender. Considered to date as the last word in a light lavender Gladiolus . . $ — .85 1.55 5.90 
Mr. W. H. Phipps, huge flowers perfectly placed on a tall stem are clear La-France pink. Many open at a 
time. A superb Glad ..'.$ —.65 1.10 3.90 
Mrs. F. C. Peters, fine shade of rose-lilac with crimson blotch, somewhat resembling the orchid in coloring. 
Very desirable for fine gardens .$ —.60 1.— 3.50 
Mrs. F. Pendleton, salmon pink with a rich, deep maroon blotch. A widely known and popular pink variety . $ —.50 —.80 2.70 
Mrs. Leon Douglas, Giant-flowering, beautiful begonia rose, striped with flame scarlet. Very tall and 
strong stem .. . .”.$ -.55 -.95 3.30 
Mrs. P. W. Sisson, the most pleasing and attractive pink variety. Blooms are of pure, clear cameo-pink, 
unmarked with any other color. Sturdy stem and large flowers .$ —.60 1.— 3.50 
Mrs. van Konynenburg, unsurpassed la its color-light blue. Excellent spike, beautifully formed flowers . . $ —.65 1.10 3.90 
Orange Queen, purest apricot of a very warm tint. Early blooming and fine for cutting .$ —.50 —.80 2.70 
Picardy, of the many varieties recently introduced none approach Picardy in the wide-spread enthusiasm it 
has evoked among Gladiolus fans. Picardy is an all around supreme variety and we cannot recommend it 
too highly for both garden and exhibition purposes. The flowers are delicate apricot pink with slightly 
ruffled petals .$ —.70 1.25 4.70 
Pride of Wanakah, a striking lavender rose color. Flowers large and well placed on tall straight stem ... $ —.50 —.85 2.90 
Souvenir, still a favorite pure yellow Gladiolus. The large hooded flowers face forward, four to six open at 
the same time ....... $ -.50 —.80 2.70 
Virginia, large massive flowers of flaming scarlet, many opening at one time. A widely used variety .... $ —.45 —.80 2.90 
SPECIAL AMATEUR COLLECTION OF GLADIOLI 
Of all our collections this is the one we 
sell most of and year after year it attracts 
again the real flower-lovers. Other collections have often been altered, but for this one we could not compose a better selection. 
You obtain in it 3 of each of the above mentioned varieties, in all 90 Gladioli in 30 choice varieties. That promises something 
for the coming summer! An occasion too for flower-lovers — which we all are, almost without exception — to appreciate the world 
of Gladioli at its best. We recommend this collection specially for planting in groups, along your drive and shrubbery, or in your 
borders. The preparation of this collection costs a great deal of labour and packing material, but nevertheless, the price has been 
ky)t_very low to enable every customer to add it to his order. In all, therejor^ 90 fOt $ 3 75 
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90 Gladioli in 30 choice varieties, separately packed, for only $ 3.75 
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