(Spring- Planting- Only) 
Because of its versatility and increasingly wide spread popularity the 
gladiolus should be named as our national flower. Excepting- possibly the 
rose it outpoints any flower in existence. The modern gladiolus with its 
huge spike of six florets is a gorgeous bouquet in itself and, if cut when 
the first floret opens, will retain its beauty for two weeks. Their depend¬ 
ability as cut flowers, their wide range of colors, ease of culture and their 
present low cost should earn for them a place in every flower garden. 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS —Give the glad as much rodm and sunlight 
as possible. Plant from 4 to 8 inches apart and 4 to 6 inches deep accord¬ 
ing to the size of the bulb. Deep planting affords greater resistance 
against spikes being blown over by the wind. For a succession of blooms 
plant from April 15th to July 1st. Cultivate often and soak thoroughly 
when watering. Never use fresh manure or strong chemical commercial 
fertilizer in close proximity to the bulbs. There is nothing better than bone 
meal or leaf mold for gladiolus and all others bulbs, plants and flowers. 
DIGGING AND STORING —Bulbs should be dug as soon as the top 
turns brown or may be dug before if they are endangered by freezing. 
Bulbs and bulblets make their fastest growth the last 30 days of the grow¬ 
ing period. They should not be exposed to the burning sun. Cut tops off 
close to the bulb. Store in shallow trays. We use peach crates with screen 
bottoms. Bulblets and other residue may easily be cleaned from the bulb 
by December 1st. 
LIST OF STANDARD GLADIOLUS 
(Labeled and postpaid) 
All bulbs are blooming- size, one and one-fourth inches or more in 
diameter unless otherwise noted. They are best by selection, and are guar¬ 
anteed to grow and bloom under normal conditions. Uniformly priced; 
3 of a variety labeled 12c, 6-20c, 35-$1.00. One hundred bulbs not labeled 
$2.50, 50 at the 100 rate. Small bulbs three-fourths to one inch in diameter 
at half price when in stock. 
BREAK O’DAY, Apricot and light pink with a green tinge. 
BETTY NUTHALL, G1 owing orange-pink with apricot throat and carmine 
feathering. Tall, vigorous and dependable. 
BROWN WINGS, Novelty combination of brown and tan. 
CARDINAL PRINCE, A deep pure r ed. 
DR. F. E. BENNETT, Deep peach red, Extremely large florets. 
E. I. FARRINGTON, Rich soft yellow. No markings. 
