GERMAIN'S NEW 
GLADIOLUS 
Gladiolus are extremely easy to grow and will 
bloom the year around in this state. 
The bulbs offered below are first size, all grown 
from young, clean planting stock and the varieties 
included in our list are those which by their promi¬ 
nence in National Exhibitions and their constant 
use by florists have proved themselves to be the 
finest Gladiolus in cultivation. 
nr PI no AT Tlich fiery red, giant flower on tall 
Kcu gtem, throat touched with yellow. 25c 
each; $2.50 dozen. 
ROSYMORN. 
An exquisitely delicate shade of sal¬ 
mon pink. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. 
TORCHLIGHT. 
Unusually bright orange-red. 
orous. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. 
Vig- 
OAMPPIRF Orange overlaid with red. Smoky 
combination, unusually rare. A strik- 
in,g novelty which has attracted much attention. 
2>c each; $2.75 dozen. 
RITTFR'iWFFT Beautiful gladiolus, bittersweet or- 
Di 11 cKowcci. ange color. Good grower, very tall 
and vigorous. No other gladiolus has this identical 
color. 25c each; $2.75 per dozen. 
lAPAKlF^F ^11 k Belicate pink overlaid with flecks 
31LN., qj deep rose giving appearance of 
watered silk. Extremely rare and a decided nov¬ 
elty. There is no other gladiolus similar to this 
one. 25c each; $2.75 per dozen. 
NOVELTY COLLECTION 
One bulb each of the seven novelty 
gladiolus, complete for $1.50, postpaid 
Flame 
BEST TEN COLLECTION 
Campfire 
FI AMF remarkably fine large flowering 
rL/\/vtc. j.g^j gladiolus. The spikes are tall 
and vigorous, the flowers well placed and 
full petaled, many opening at one time. The 
rich crimson-scarlet color sparkles in the 
sun. 20c each; $2.00 per dozen. 
Each year the American Gladiolus Society 
composed of six thousand members conduct 
a voting contest to ascertain the ten best 
gladiolus in the world. 
This collection, listed in the order chosen. 
GERMAIN’S BLUEST OF THE BLUE 
Five Superb Blue Gladiolus 
We have made a careful comparison of a 
POPULAR COLLECTION 
This assortment contains ten varieties that 
have been extremely popular. Tried and 
tested and proves their worth. Note the 
collection price and picture them in your 
garden this year and then try to figure how 
you can spend 60c that will give you any 
more pleasure. 
Each 
KONYNENBURG, Blue ...$ .08 
BERTY SNOW, Lavender.08 
LOS ANGEI.es, Pink...i 6 
VIRGINIA, Red . 08 
SOUVENIR, Yellow .08 
GIANT NYMPH, Pink...08 
VEILCHENBLAU, Violet. .10 
MR. W. H. PHIPPS. Pink-.10 
MRS. FRANK PENDLETON. Pink and 
Crimson . 06 
HELEN WILLS, White.08 
Total Value...$ .80 
Entire Collection Only.$ .60 
2 Collections for Only.$1.00 
For complete description see next page. 
includes the 10 glads which six thousand ex¬ 
perts picked as their favorites. All are giant 
types with no two alike in color. These are 
the most beautiful glads in the world. 
Each 
PICARDY, Shrimp Pink.$ .08 
MINUET, Large Lavender. 10 
BETTY NUTHALL, Brilliant Orange.08 
DR. F. E. BENNETT, Bright Scarlet.08 
PELEGRINA, Deep Blue..._.15 
COMMANDER KOEHL, Black Red 
(very striking).10 
MOTHER MACHREE, Smoky (very 
odd) ...12 
MRS. LEON DOUGLAS, Begonia Rose.07 
ALBATROSS, Purest White.10 
GOLDEN DREAM, Deep Yellow.07 
Total Value.$ .95 
Entire Collection Only...75 
For complete description see next page. 
number of blue gladiolus and have selected 
the five following as the best in cultivation. 
Used in connection with yellow, cream or 
wiiite varieties, they are simply grand! 
AIDA, Dark Blue. 
BARON HUI.OT, Very Deep Blue. 
MRS. VAN KONYNENBERG. Clear Light 
Violet. 
PELEGRINA. Deep Violet Blue. 
VEILCHPINBLAU, Purple Violet. 
COLLECTION 
2 each of the five blue gladiolus, 85c 
3 Collections for $2.25 
GLADIOLUS. 
By F. F. Rockwell. Rec¬ 
ommended as “the best 
brief guide on gladiolus growing.’’ It 
tells how to plant, fertilize, and cultivate; 
how to grow from seed or bulblets; how 
to harvest and cure; and how to handle 
for cut flowmrs. $1.25. 
GERMAIN'S SELECT GLADIOLUS 
GERMAIN'S "SUBURBAN GARDEN" GLADIOLUS MIXTURE 
Fine for larger plantings of Gladiolus both for garden display 
and for cutting'. All first Quality and No. 1 size. 25 bulbs 6oc; 
50 bulbs $1.25; 100 bulbs $2.50. 
Single Flower Colorado 
APRICOT GLOW. S;ieS’'“’v1ry"'vfeo,T„“ 
color extremely uncommon in gladiolus. 3 
for 15c; 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
A in A Large, deep blue flowers with a 
small reddish lilac blotch. 3 for 25c; 
$1.00 doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
AI RATRO*;^: Very large pure white wuth 6 8 
MLD/M blooms open at a time. Blooms 
have a tendency to face up in the so-called 
lily form. A fine propagator. Many consider 
this the finest white. 3 for 25c; 90c doz.; 
$6.00 per 100. 
RAC BAD ^ most interesting shade, which no 
DMvcUMU. collection should miss. “Smoky" 
old rose in color. 15c each; $1.50 per dozen; 
$10.00 per 100. 
PADOKi uiiioT A very deep blue of medium 
DAKLhN nULL»l. gjze, unique in color. 3 for 
25c; $1.00 dozen; $7.50 per 100. 
BERTY SNOW. 
Pinkish lavender, sometimes 
placed flowers on a long spike. One of the 
finest lavenders. 4 for 25c; 60c doz.; $3.75 
pt.i' 100. 
oocn Clear pink with yellow blotch 
rETTY coed, jj-j throat. 15c each; $1.75 doz.; 
$12.50 per 100. 
DCTTV MIITUAM The color is glowing or- 
BETTY NUTHALL. ange pink with pale or- 
ange throat and a light feathering of car¬ 
mine. 3 for 15c; 50c doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
CAROLE LOMBARD. Exquisite new coral 
pink gladiolus with 
a golden salmon suffusion. The spike is 
very tall and the large flow'ers beautifully 
placed on the stem. This new variety is 
named in honor of Miss I.,ombard, Para¬ 
mount star. Each 25c; $2.50 per dozen. 
GERMAIN’S "SURPRISE" GLADIOLUS MIXTURE 
A splendid mixture containing all the beautiful shades but com¬ 
posed of slightly smaller bulbs. A real “buy.” 20 bulbs 50c; 
50 bulbs $1.10; 100 bulbs $2.00. 
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