LATEST GIGANTIC FLOWERED GLADIOLI 
On Pages IS and 20 we offer you 35 varieties of large flowered (iludioli; here we offer 
10 varieties of gigantic flowered Gladioli. They are all the latest varieties with enormous 
flower-cups and very long stems. Each one is a beauty in itself. For the first bulbs, from 
which the under mentioned varieties were propagated, we paid a high price. They are of 
course more expensive than the large flowered Gladioli. Cultivation : See foot of this page. 
American Beauty, igrian rose, large, heavy spike well set with 
many flowers .$ 
Bagdad, smoky old rose. Exceptionally long spike with the largest 
flowers of any Gladiolus we have ever seen .. . $ 
Bleeding Heart, very light pink, almost white with clear red blotch. 
Very showy, large spike, with many flowers open at a time . ... $ 
Blue Triumphator, light China blue, suffused silver. Very large. 
Considered the best of the blue Gladioli varieties .. . $ 
Commander Koehl, large brilliant scarlet-blood-red flowers on 
tall, strong stems. Considered the finest of the dark reds ... $ 
Frank J. McCoy, a pure rosy hue with a red spot on the lower 
petals, hong spike with many florets open at a time .$ 
Loyalty, a clear, pure shade, of yellow, deeper in the throat . . . $ 
Prof. Sargent, pure white with creamy throat, slightly ruffled. 
Tall spike .'. ..$ 
Red Lory, carmine rose with large purple spots. The, large flowers, 
nearly all of them are open at a time. A fine exhibition variety . . $ 
Wurtembergia, a fiery scarlet with creamy white throat. One of 
the finest red Gladiolus in cultivation . $ 
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In this collection we supply 3 of each 
of the above mentioned varieties, in all 
30 latest gigantic flowered Gladioli in IO JQ fOF $ 1 80 
INEXPENSIVE COLLECTION 
No. 23 ^beautifidvarieMes^separateIypacked^o^^jj80 
COLLECTION OF GLADIOLI IN SPECIAL VARIETIES 
/“I ITTIMfn Gladioli, in general, are excellent cut flowers; the five varieties 
VwU I I IIvVJ j n this collection, however, are superior irt every respect. They 
are very large flowered varieties with tall stems, bearing a mass of flowerets. Of all the 
varieties of Gladioli which we cultivate, these are most suitable for cutting, and we guaran¬ 
tee that you will be more than satisfied with them. The colors, too, are very beautiful and 
distinct. We supply: 20 Betty Nuthall, 20 Flaming Sword, 20 Gold Eagle, 20 Maid 
| of Orleans, 20 Picardy. In all IOO Gladioli in S ■) AA (n, <f> 3 pA 
No, 24 J special varieties for cutting, separately packed, for. $3.80 " w IUI jj) v»Ov 
COLLECTION OF GLADIOLI IN COLORS AS 
In this collection we supply IO of each of the 
Gladioli as illustrated on Page 1!). If you find 
this combination of colors attractive, here they are united in one collection. In all there¬ 
fore, 90 Gladioli in 9 varieties, 90 for $ 3.35 
SHOWN ON PAGE 19 
No. 25^ separately packed, for $ 3,35 
CULTIVATION OF GLADIOLI 
Any soil is suitable for Gladioli, they will 
always grow and flower. Some manure, how¬ 
ever, will improve the growth and size, of the. flowers. Dig the soil thoroughly and plant 
them in such a way that they are covered with 2 inches of soil; distance 4 Inches. They 
require a sunny position and grow about 32 to til) inches in height. 
... We will despatch the goods CATALOG SPUING 1938 1“ 
at the correct time for planting. Stassen Floral Gardens Inc., Kosiyn Heights, T,. I. N.Y. | *1 
