Gladiolus Bulbs 87 
Templin-Bradley's Famous Gladiolus 
A Rainbow of Color for Your Garden 
"Rainbow," because it is probably true that no other family of Rowers offers so wide a range of colors, shades and mark* 
ings as Gladiolus. They are so easy to grow that special skill and training are not necessary for success.They will thrive 
in any fairly good garden soil. 
You will get pleasure from your Glads, both in the garden and in the house, where they are very long-lasting as cut 
flowers. Long-lasting, too in the heat of summer when many flowers would wilt down rapidly in the house. 
It was in 191 5 that we started producing our own Gladiolus bulbs for our trade. In the 22 years since, we have watched 
closely the trend of popularity and have kept right up to the minute with the latest introductions, so that in this list we 
offer you only the best of the large flowering varieties. This is important to you whether a beginner or an old hand at it. 
Order from this page and you will have the best in your garden next summer. If you attended any of the major Gladiolus 
Shows in 1936 you doubtless saw these varieties featured there by exhibitors. 
CULTURE: Plant the bulbs or “corms” as they are called, in trenches or in holes about six inches deep and from 
six to eight inches apart, covering them with loose fine earth, pressing it down well around the bulb. Gladiolus bulbs 
do well in any good, well drained garden soil, providing it is in a sunny location. Plant the first bulbs right after 
the last frost in the spring, plant more every two weeks until July 1st and you will have flowers from mid-July until 
the first frost next Fall. 
Color Plate Collection of Latest Gladiolus, See Page 89 
CnAiWnf A warm an d pleasing shade of golden 
V_aQ 11 IOC apricot-yellow, shading to apricot-rose 
toward edge of petals. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for 
$1.00; 12 for $1 50. 
^_ I— 1 ^ n.man A distinct and unusual 
V-hOCOlate vj/ueen hue of rosy chocolate- 
tan, with reddish purple blotches on two lower petals. 
Carmine stripe in throat. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 
6 for $1.00; 12 for $1 50. 
pv 1 _• Soft Salmon-pink with ends of petals 
ueoonair pencil-marked rose. Cream blotch 
on lower petal. Faint carmine throat. Each 20c; 
3 for 55c; 6 for 85c; 12 for $1 35. 
I I _ I D|.._ Delicate lavender blue, with 
neavemy DIU6 tips of petals daintily shaded 
violet. Faint blotch of violet on lower petal. Very 
lovely with Cadillac. Each 12c; 3 for 30c; 6 for 
50c; 12 for 85c. 
Pi.. A fine novelty from France, 
ean UU I CHUGS Soft rich salmon-rose, 
flaked deep rose at tips of petals. Throat and blotch 
on lower petals of deep crimson. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 
6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.50. 
A giant rosy-red, 
heavily shaded and 
pencil-marked scarlet. Lower petals blotched crimson 
and faintly streaked with white. Each 25c; 3 for 
65c; 6 for $1. OO; 12 for $1 50. 
John T. McCutcheon 
H I • Intense violet-blue with deep purple 
reiegrina shadings. The richest and loveliest 
of all blue Glads. Plant this with Heavenly Blue, 
the combination is very striking. Each 2©c; 3 for 
55c: 6 for 85c; 12 for $1 35. 
P* J Soft apricot-pink, with feathering of 
I ICOTOy deeper shade in throat. Very large in¬ 
dividual florets often 6 inches across. Petals heavy 
substance and beautifully frilled. 7 to 10 flowers open 
at a time. Perfect color, a giant in size. Each 7c; 
3 for 17c; 6 for 3©c; 12 for 50c. 
D J PLj-*-.- Warm light red. A charming color. 
mippS 8 or more large florets open at a 
time. Very fine for cut-flowers. Each 12c; 3 for 
3©c; 6 for 50c; 12 for 85c. 
Tinrimbn P> n k, flaked with salmon-rose 
I inamOQ and white. A very large spreading flower, 
many open at a time. A real beauty and la fine exhi¬ 
bition variety. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for $1. ©©; 
12 for $1 50. 
Bright violet-purple, a rich vivid 
I rOUOQOOUr color, new in Glads. Excellent 
flowers and a real addition to your Glad garden. 
Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for $1 OO; 12 for 
$1 50. 
Fiery scarlet with rich creamy 
Vr urtemoergia throat. The most dazzling red, 
a variety that tops them all for color. Immense blooms, 
10 to 12 on each spike. Each 2©c; 3 for 55c; 6 for 
85c; 12 for $1 35. 
5999 Color Plate Glads—1 2 Bulbs Separately Labelled $2.41 Value, $1.50 
6000 Color Plate Glads—12 Bulbs arately Labelled $2.41 Value, $1.25 
Eight Lovely Gladiolus 
Commander Koehl TitdS 
across. Dark red, warm shade of glowing brilliancy. 
Each 12c; 3 for 3©c; 6 for 5©c; 12 for 85c. 
U _ _ _ The darkest of all the red Glads, 
morocco Well formed large blossoms of beauti¬ 
ful deep velvety dark red, almost black. Each 12c; 
3 for 30c; 6 for 5©c; 12 for 85c. 
D_I DC;i_- A velvety violet-red of great 
r aul rntzer depth of color. Heavily ruffled. 
Each 12c; 3 for 30c; 6 for 50c; 12 for 85c. 
DCil-rAr'e Trinmnli Very large wide Open 
rntzer S inumpn flowers of a deep orange- 
salmon overcase scarlet with small velvet red marking 
in throat. Each 7c; 3 for 17c; 6 for 30c. 
Prim roc A Prjncacc A Boyal Princess. Its 
rnmrose rrinccjs names cannot do it justice. 
It is of rich, deep yellow, just the color for cut-flowers, 
where artistic beauty is desired. Each 7c; 3 for 17c; 
6 for 3©c; 12 for 50c. 
ri:-l Pure pink, without any other 
OCnwaOen vJIfl shade or blotch. Huge spike. 
One of the earliest. Each 20c; 3 for 55c. 
\/ • I I_I | _.. A large flowered Gladiolus of 
V ellcnenoiau richest Iris blue coloring. An 
exceptionally vigorous grower. Each 12c; 3 for 
30c; 6 for 50c. 
y A very lovely soft rose shade, with 
/ vonne blotch of lilac. An unusual combination 
of tones. Each 7c; 3 for 17c; 6 for 30c; 12 for 
5©c. 
5972 C L O Lovely Gladiolus Bulbs -r/x 
DGt Or O i each above. Value 89c. »vC 
Special Glad Offer 
Sold only in Collection 
See Color Page 85 
Betty Nuthall. Coral-Pink, orange throat, marked carmine. 
Charles Dickens. Rich Violet, great depth of color. 
Golden Dream. Golden-Yellowdhroat faintly markedwine. 
Mr. W. H. Phipps. La France-Pink, over-laid Salmon-rose. 
Mary Frey. Delicate Lavender-Pink. Soft tone. 
Mrs. P. W. Sisson. Clear Pink with creamy tint. 
Pfitzer's Triumph. Orange-Salmon, overcast scarlet. 
Veilchenblau. Rich Iris-blue, unusual color. 
5986 24 Bulbs 
3 each of 8 
Above Kinds 
$ 1.00 
No Changes Allowed—Value $1.44 
100 Glad Bulbs for^2«00 
10 Each of 10 Leading Varieties 
Each Variety Separately Labelled 
D_„* w C»«„, Large flowers of soft lavender 
Derty onow with a slight tinge of pink. 
Excellent substance and well spaced on good spike. 
Eight or more open at once. 
kl..*L~.ll Slightly ruffled flowers of 
Betty [Nuthall warm coral-pink with 
orange throat and light featherings of carmine. 
rV F F D.-_ n u A very striking Glad. 
L'i. r. L. Dennett A large flower of peach- 
red overlaid with flame-scarlet. Throat speckled 
ruby and white. An outstanding variety that will 
give you gay color for the garden and house. 
fCl _ I J _ _ n_A pure golden yellow 
OOlden Uream flower. The deep throat 
is slightly striped wine and the anthers carry a wine 
stripe. The best yellow to date. 
H I VV/j|l Large clear white, shading 
eien YV Ills to cream on lower petals. 
Vigorous, straight spikes. A Blue Ribbon Winner. 
Mnrmnm A most intriguing Gladiolus. 
* VIQ Tin Ora Large, stately, and most unusual 
in colors, lavender-gray with petunia colored 
blotch. 
k4 Fro\/ A delicate lavender-pink, soft 
IViary rrey and pleasing. An excellent cut 
flower and a good garden variety. 
Mrs. Leon Douglas fTS'fSi 
brilliant scarlet and speckled with ruby-red. Extra 
strong spikes with many flowers open at a time. 
K4rc P W Qieenn A clear pink 
IVIfs. I . tt . OlShOfl with just a suggestion 
of creamy tint. Flowers of large size well arrang¬ 
ed on tall spikes. 
k4_ \Y/ 1—I DL:_.„ A delicate La France 
•VH* ” ■ FI. r hippS pink over-laid with 
salmon-rose. Lower petals lightly striped and 
splashed ruby. Large flowers, long spikes. 
You are offered in this Collection 
Show Winning Varieties 
Carefully Grown, Clean and Healthy 
Blooming Size Bulbs 
59934 n/"»D IL lOeach above 10Kindstf o 
3Vy3 1 OOBulbs Varieties Labelled $2.00 
Not Sold Separately at this Price 
Glads Last Long in Bouquets 
Four Novelty Glacis 
k 4 J _ £ The novelty White 
Maid Oi Orleans of this season. Splen¬ 
did new milky-white with a distinct ice cream hue 
in the throat. Tall spike with eight to ten large; 
well arranged, open flowers. Each 20c;3 for 55c; 
6 for 85c; 12 for $1 35. 
k 4 ■ | I J I ■ Pure strawberry-pink, 
iVtiidred Louise with throat of soft yel¬ 
low, faintly penciled crimson. Anthers delphinium 
blue. A delightful color and very fine Glad. Each 
20c; 3 for 55c; 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.35. 
Mother Machree 32 £ 
of petals with salmon-pink and slate, giving it a 
smokey effect. Tall spike with 8 to 12 open blooms^ 
Each 12c; 3 for 3©c; 6 for 5©c; 12 for 85c. 
\Y/_ __ A glowing buff with wide open 
W asaga ruffled blooms. Color is perfectly 
clear, no throat markings or flecking of any kind. 
Each 20c; 3 for 55c; 6 for 85c; 12 for 
$1 35. 
5969 Novelty Set of 4, 60c 
Five Grand Glads 
Soft light creamy pink, overlaid buff 
LsUlia at base of petals, and darker tone on reverse 
side. Each 2©c; 3 for 55c; 6 for 85c; 12 for 
$1.35. 
C II An attractive Glad in deep orange- 
Dxcellence vermilion. Self colored in effect, 
but has faint throat markings of a deeper hue. Strong, 
large, wide-open flowers. Each 12c; 3 for 3©c; 
6 for 50c; 12 for 85c. 
.. Large heavily frilled flower of 
Vjeorgeue Geranium-pink, cream blotch, scarlet 
feathering. Each 20c; 3 for 55c; 6 for 85c; 
12 for $1 35. 
D ff| I | l Yellow throughout except for 
In U IT led O OI a faint markings of red in throat. 
Beautifully ruffled. Each 20c; 3 for 55c; 6 for 
85c; 12 for $1 35. 
QL«ll«w Dainty, graceful, ruffled, 
Virginia Dkelley deep cream, with soft 
pink at tips of petals. Created a sensation at National 
Flower Show. Each 20c; 3 for 55c; 6 for 85c; 
12 for $1 35. 
5964 Setof 5 Grand Glads 
Total 
Value 92c 
75c 
Gladiolus Mixtures 
Each year we receive many letters telling of the 
great pleasure and satisfaction our customers 
have had from our Gladiolus Mixtures. These 
letters praise the very high quality and splendid 
assortment, the health, vigor and free blooming 
of the Gladiolus bulbs. We are justly proud of the 
mixtures we offer you here. 
Templin-Bradley’s Glory Mixture 
A fine mixture of selected varieties of recent origin 
which have proven themselves most desirable and 
satisfactory for general garden use. 
This Glory Mixture has brought immense pleasure to 
thousands of our customers during the past few years. 
You will like these for cut-flowers. 
Templin-Bradley’s Glory Mixture. 12 for 5©c; 
25 for 80c; 50 for $1.40; lOO for $2.75. 
Superfine Gladiolus Mixture 
This excellent mixture is made from the popular well 
known varieties. They are all large blooming size bulbs 
equal to those in the above mixture, except that the 
varieties are not quite as new. 
Superfine Gladiolus Mixture, 12 for 35c; 25 
for 65c; 50 for $1.15; lOO for $2 OO. 
Garden Beautiful Mixture 
This mixture is made for those who wish the very best 
available in Gladiolus Mixtures. The color array will 
please you and you will be delighted with the varieties 
we give you. If sold separately by name, you would 
have to pay many times the price we ask in mixture. 
Garden Beautiful Mixture. 12 for 7©c; 25 for 
$1.25; 50 for $2 25; lOO for $4 OO. , 
See Gladiolus in Natural Color on Pages 85 and 89 
