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M E NTO R , OHIO WAVSIDE GARDE N S 
The Best Gladioli 
This collection is arranged in conformity with the 
new classification adopted by the American Gladiolus 
Society. All varieties marked "EXHIBITION" are 
especially suitable for exhibition purposes. Varieties 
marked "DECORATIVE" produce florets measuring 
over 31/2 inches in diameter. In selecting these va¬ 
rieties special stress is laid on their value for decora¬ 
tive purposes. Varieties marked "SMALL-FLOWERED" 
roduce florets measuring less than 3 V 2 inches across, 
hey are especially selected for their decorative value, 
for use in bowls and for table decorations. This class 
includes the type previously listed as "Primulinus." 
Varieties marked "EARLY" bloom in from 70 to 80 
days. Those marked "MIDSEASON" come into flower 
in 85 to 95 days, while those marked "LATE" take a 
few days longer to blossom. 
Aflame. {Midseason-Exhibition and Decorative). A 
begonia-rose, shading to bright orange-flame near 
the edge. Backs of the petals are even brighter than 
the fronts. Very large flowers, 6 inches or more 
across with 6 to 8 florets open at a time. A won¬ 
derful variety for the garden and exhibtiion. 
Doz., 70c; 100, $5.25. 
Aida. (Early-Decorative). Of very deep blue with 
small reddish lilac blotch. Large flowers with 5 
bloorrrs open at one time carried on a fine spike. 
One of the best of this color. Doz., 80c; 100, $6.00. 
Albatross. (Early-Exhibition). A fine exhibition va¬ 
riety, of purest white, large flowers with 6 to 8 
open at one time. One of the best in this color 
class. Doz., $1.00; 100, $7.50. 
Allegro. (Midseason-Exhibition). Probably the nearest 
to a true blue of any Gladiolus in commerce today. 
Color bluish lavender with deeper throat blotch. 
Many florets open at one time, perfectly arranged 
on a tall, straight spike. Very attractive and desir¬ 
able. Each, $2.00; Doz., $22.00. 
Amador. (Midseason-Decorative). A red that truly 
glows and sparkles. Bright scarlet shaded darker in 
throat with unusually long white pistils which add 
much to the beauty of this attractive flower. Be¬ 
coming very popular. Doz., $1.00; 100, $7.50. 
Apricot Glow. (Early-Decorative;). Of clear warm 
apricot shading. Florets are fairly large, well placed 
and wide open with 4 to 5 blooms open at a time. 
Very tall, strong grower. This variety is one of the 
parents of such outstanding varieties as Picardy, 
Bagdad, Wasaga, Debonair, and others. 
Doz. 70c; 100 $5.25. 
Annie Laurie. (Late-Decorative). White, flushed pink, 
semi-ruffled, the ruffling of a very fresh carmine- 
pink, slight marking of same color in throat. Total 
effect a dainty, delicate pink. Like its namesake, 
"The fairest that e'er the sun shone on." 
Doz., 70c; 1 00, $5.25. 
Ave Maria. (Midseason-Exhibition). A perfectly 
formed flower. The color is of a most exquisite 
shade of light blue. The perfect stem carries 7 to 
8 blooms open at the same time. 
Doz., 80c; 100, $6.00. 
Bagdad. (Late Midseason-Exhibition). A fine exhi¬ 
bition variety. Smoky old rose, deeper to edge of 
petals and lighter in throat. Smooth, unflecked 
color. Lip petals have a faint creamy blotch, marked 
with penciling of begonia-rose. Five to seven im¬ 
mense blooms open at one time and are carried on 
very strong spikes. Blooms often measure six inches 
or more across. Doz., 75c; 100, $5.50. 
Berty Snow. (Early-Exhibition). Large flowers of a 
beautiful lavender-pink often flecked darker. Of 
excellent substance and placement with eight or 
more blooms open at one time. 
Doz., 75c; 100, $5.25. 
Betty Nuthall. (Midseason-Exhibition). Warm coral- 
pink with pale yellow throat markings and a slight 
tinge of orange. The flower spikes are long and 
graceful, carrying from six to eight large, well- 
expanded blooms open at one time. Fine exhibition 
variety. Doz., 70c: 100, $5.00. 
Bleeding Heart. (Midseason-Exhibition), white, tinged 
light pink with large red blotch. Tall, straight spike 
with eight to ten large, perfectly placed flowers 
open. A strong grower and one of the best of the 
blotched varieties. Doz., $1.00; 100, $7.50. 
Blue Admiral. (Midseason-Decorative). Tall, straight 
growing, dark blue, slightly lighter in color than the 
well-known variety "Pelegrina." The flowers are 
carried on a fine, straight spike with many florets 
open at one time. Doz., $1.65; 100, $11.50. 
Blue Danube (Midseason-Exhibition). Wonderful, 
pure amethyst-blue novelty with splendid dark 
blotch, making a very pleasing harmony of colors. 
The six to eight large, open flowers are gracefully 
arranged on the stem, producing a tall, well-formed 
spike. A fine exhibition variety. 
Doz., $1.00; 100, $7.50. 
Canberra. (Midseason-Exhibition). The very large 
flowers are of deep yellow carried on a well-placed, 
tall spike. Very strong, vigorous grower. A fine 
exhibition yellow. Doz., $1.00; 100, $7.50. 
Commander Koehl. (Midseason-Exhibition). A beau¬ 
tiful, large, clear, light blood-red. Probably the 
best variety in its color. Tall and straight massive 
spike with many flowers open at one time. An exhi¬ 
bition variety par excellence. 
Doz., $1.00; 100, $7.50. 
Charles Dickens. (Early-Exhibition). Violet purple 
with very tall, gracious spikes having from 10 to 12 
florets open at a time. The best Gladiolus in this 
color. Doz., 75c; 100, $5.50. 
Debonair. (Midseason-Exhibition). A very outstand¬ 
ing novelty of La France-pink with creamy throat 
markings, lightly peppered crimson, sometimes 
flaked darker pink. Very strong, tall and vigorous 
grower, with 6 to 8 blooms open at a time. A 
favorite. Doz., $1.00; 100, $7.50. 
Dr. C. Hoeg. (Midseason-Exhibition). May be the 
best of the dark reds. A rich maroon with a fine 
silvery line around the edge of each petal. Spikes 
are tall and straight. A dependable dark variety 
that is rapidly coming into favor everywhere. 
Doz., $4.50; 100, $35.00. 
Dr. F. E. Bennett. (Midseason-Exhibition). Deep 
peach-red overlaid with flame-scarlet. Lip speckled 
ruby and white. Most fiery red imaginable. The 
flowers are exceptionally well-placed on a tall stem. 
Doz., 70c; 100, $5.25. 
Duna. (Midseason-Decorative). A soft, light, pinky 
buff, fading to naphthaline-yellow at base of lip 
petals. Backs of petals are a shade darker than 
inside, being light safrano-pink. General color 
effect is new and most attractive. Five to six large 
flowers open at one time and carried on straight, 
well-arranged spikes of medium height. 
Doz., 90c; 100, $6.50. 
Early Melody. (Early-Decorative). A very fine Gladi¬ 
olus. Color is a clear Persian lilac. Six to eight 
flowers at one time, large, well-placed, and carried 
on a fine spike. Doz., $1.00; 100, $7.50. 
Emile Aubrun. (Midseason-Exhibition). Unusual, of 
distinct and striking color, an indescribable blending 
of salmon, orange and bronze, with slaty overtone. 
Center blotched cherry-red. Good sturdy spike with 
large flowers, well-placed. Fascinating. 
Doz., 75c; 100, $5.50. 
Ethelyn. (Early-Small-Flowered). Very fine orange- 
yellow Primulinus. Choice and distinct. 
Doz., 70c; 100, $5.25. 
Frank J. McCoy. (Midseason-Exhibition). Very large, 
rose-pink with brilliant scarlet blotch on lower 
petals. A very long spike with 6 to 8 florets open 
at one time. Extremely valuable as an exhibition 
flower. Doz., $1.00; 100, $7.50. 
Giant Nymph. (Early-Exhibition). A giant in growth 
with florets of light rose-pink and creamy yellow 
throat. A very fine exhibition variety. 
Doz., 70c; 100, $5.00. 
Gloriosa. (Midseason-Decorative). A tall, vigorous 
grower from Oregon. Color orange-salmon with 
cream throat and a barely perceptible ribbon edge 
of grayish blue. An excellent variety. 
Doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00. 
Golden Dream. (Midseason-Exhibition). A distinctive 
variety. Very tall spike with many flowers open at 
one time. Doz., 70c; 100, $5.00. 
Golden Frills. Early-Small-Flowered). Deep, rich daffo¬ 
dil-yellow with pink lines on lower petals; intensely 
ruffled and one of the most beautiful. 
Doz., 70c; 100, $5.00. 
Joerg's White. (Midseason-Exhibition). Very large 
flower of creamy white with light yellow throat 
markings. Can be grown into a very fine exhibition 
bloom. Doz., 80c; 100 $6.00. 
Johannes S. Bach. (Early-Exhibition). Of a beautiful 
orange-salmon, lighter in throat with white midribs. 
The plan: is of medium height, but has a long 
blooming spike with 8 to 12 large florets open at 
one time. A most beautiful variety. 
Doz., $1.55; 100, $1 1.00. 
Jonkheer Van Tets. (Midseason-Exhibition). Immense, 
pure white shade without blotches or throat mark¬ 
ings, with broad, well-formed petals. A very strong, 
vigorous grower, carrying the large florets in fine 
arrangement on a fine spike. Of outstanding merit. 
Doz., 95c; 100, $7.00. 
King Arthur. (Midseason-Exhibition and Decorative). 
A very unusual Gladiolus both in color and shape. 
The massive florets are beautifully ruffled and 
fluted mallow-pink, penciled and flecked with mal¬ 
low-purple. Attracts attention wherever shown. 
Doz., $1.15; 100, $8.50. 
King George. (Midseason-Exhibition). A most attrac¬ 
tive exhibition variety coming to us from Scotland. 
Very large flowers of a brilliant red with white 
throat, many open at one time and carried in per¬ 
fect placement on a good spike. 
Doz., $1.00; 100, $7.50. 
La Paloma. (Early-Decorative.) A large, pure orange 
Gladiolus of fine substance. A new and distinctive 
shade and one of the best orange varieties. 
Doz., 75c; 100, $5.50. 
Maid of Orleans. (Midseason-Exhibition and Decora¬ 
tive). An excellent Gladiolus of pure white with a 
cream throat. Has a good straight spike with many 
perfectly placed florets open at one time. Makes a 
very fine cut-flower. Doz., $1.10; 100, $8.00. 
Marmora. (Midseason-Exhibition). A sensational ex¬ 
hibition variety. Blooms are of immense size and 
carried on fine straight stems. One of the most 
beautiful. Doz., 70c; 100, $5.25. 
Orange Queen 
