254 West 34th St., New York, N. Y 
Selected Gladiolus 
GLADIOLUS 
All Bulbs Offered are Monsfer Size 
The following collection has been selected from the newest and best 
varieties of recent introduction and should be included in every garden. 
They will be found invaluable for bedding, cutting or exhibition. 
Albatross. Unquestionably one of the best and largest white gladiolus; flow¬ 
ers are absolutely without blotches or throat-markings and of good sub¬ 
stance. Per doz. 85c., per 100 $6.00. 
Baron ffulot. A blue Gladiolus. The spikes are long; the blooms large and 
showy. Distinctive and lovely. Per doz. 85c., per 100 $6.00. 
Betty Nulhall. This is an extremely popular new variety wherever shown; 
the color is coral pink with light orange throat markings; several flowers 
open at a time on strong spikes with heavy foliage. Per doz. 60c., per 
100 $4.00. 
Capt. Boynton. Soft lavender over white ground, purple blotches. Strong 
grower, long spikes. Doz. 60c, per 100 $4.00. 
Charles Dickens. Purple violet similar to Anna Eberius, but taller spikes 
and more flowers on the stem. A very good grower and choice variety. 
Doz. 75c., per 100 $5.00. 
Crimson Clow. Deep, brilliant and crimson, overlaid with darker shades; 
lower petals blotched with deep velvety crimson. The flowers are im¬ 
mense and plentifully spread on the tall, graceful stem. Doz. 50c., per 
100 $4.00. 
Dr. F. E. Bennett. Peach red, overlaid with flame scarlet, throat speckled 
ruby and creamy white; very large flowers of great substance, many open 
at a time on strong stem; sturdy grower, Doz. 75c., per 100 $5.00. 
Early Sunrise. Very vigorous. Spikes 3 to 4 feet high; flower extra large; 
light salmon scarlet with pencil stripe of cream through center of flower. 
Extremely early. Blooms in the same period as Halley but much larger 
flowers and stronger spikes, Doz. $1.00, per 100 $6.00. 
E. J. Shaylor. Early, tall, beautiful, deep-rose pink, ruffled. Doz. 75c., per 
100 $4,00. 
Evelyn Kirtland. Very warm rose pink, deeper at the edges of the petals, 
shading towards shell pink in the center; brilliant scarlet blotches on 
the lower petals; strong stem, making it one of the most desirable vari¬ 
eties for cutting. Doz. 75c., per 100 $4.50. 
Giant Nymph. Light rose pink, with creamy yellow throat; very large open 
flowers, well arranged on long stems, grows 6 feet tall. Doz. 75c., per 
100 $4,50. 
Cloriana. Finest golden salmon with pure yellow throat. Large, well opened 
flowers; many open at a time on always straight, strong and tall stem. 
A very beautiful variety. Doz. 60c., per 100 $4.00. 
Golden Dream. Pure golden yellow. The spike and size of flower is like 
Golden Measure, though its color is better and clearer yellow. This vari¬ 
ety will become one of the leading yellow cut flowers. Doz. 65c., per 
100 $4.50. 
Golden Measure. Pure golden yellow; very large flowers of good substance; 
robust grower and considered the best yellow on the market; a Super¬ 
glad. Doz. 65c., per 100 $4,50. 
Joerg’s White. Beautiful large flowers, the finest of the pure white petalled 
varieties, lower petal shaded creamy yellow in the throat. A wonderful 
exhibition flower measuring five inches across. Doz. $1.00, per 100 $6.00. 
Le Marechal Foch. Beautiful shade of light pink. One of the largest flowers 
In existence; one of the earliest in bloom. A perfect flower. An improved 
America. Doz. 75c.; per 100 $4.00. 
Los Angeles. Beautiful shrimpt coat, tinted orange carmine throat, one of 
the outstanding novelties. Doz. 60c., per 100 $4.00. 
Marietta. Delicate shade of light salmon, beautifully blended with light 
orange; deeper blotch of salmon red on lower petals, making a very rich 
color combination; large flowers, on tall, stately spikes. Doz. $1,00, per 
100 $ 6 . 00 . 
Mary Picktord. Delicate creamy white. Very lovely. Doz. 7 5c., per 100 
$4.50. 
Minuet. Beautiful, clear, light lavender, four to six large, heavily textured 
blooms open at once on a good, strong stem. This is the lavender by 
which all other lavenders are judged. Gonsidered by most growers as the 
last word in a light lavender gladiolus. Doz. 85c., per 100 $6.00. 
Mother Machree. Beautiful lavender, overlaid with shade of salmon-pink 
towards the edges; difficult to describe, but very attractive; might be 
called a smoky. Large, well-placed flowers; six to ten open at a time, 
borne on tall, strong stems. Should be in every garden. Doz. $1.00, per 
100 $ 6 . 00 . 
Mrs. Dr. Norton. Pure, soft, white, edged with soft pink on lower petals; 
sulphurish blotch. Doz. 65c., per 100 $4.50. 
Mrs. F. C. Hornberger. Beautiful pure white without any markings; nicely 
ruffled, wide open, perfectly placed flowers of good texture; many 
flowers open on strong, sturdy spike. Doz. 60c., per 100 $4,00. 
Mrs. H. E. Bothin. Geranium pink tinted salmon, scarlet center, a very 
striking combination of colors, heavily ruffled flowers on strong stems. 
Doz. 65c., per 100 $4.50. 
Mrs. Leon Douglas. Begonia rose striped flame and scarlet, lip pale lemon 
speckled with ruby. Doz. 60c., per 100 $4.00. 
Mrs. Frank Pendleton. The flowers are very large and well-expanded, of a 
lovely flushed salmon-pink with brilliant carmine, or deep blood-red 
blotches in the throat, presenting a vivid contrast of orchid-like attrac¬ 
tiveness. Doz. 60c., per 100 $4.00. 
Mrs. Francis King. A strong grower, vigorous and healthy. Has long, strong 
foliage and effective flower-spikes. The magnificent flowers measure 41/2 
inches across, and there are five or six flowers well spread out on the 
spike at the same time. The color, brilliant flamingo-pink, blazed with 
vermilion-red, is most effective both in daylight and under artificial 
light. Doz. 60c., per 100 $4.00. 
Mrs. Fred C. Peters. Fine lilac pink with purplish blotch in throat, very vig¬ 
orous grower. Doz. 60c., per 100 $4.00. 
Mr. W. H. Phipps. La France pink, overlaid with salmon rose, lighter to¬ 
wards the center, lower petals faintly striped and speckled with ruby; 
enormous flowers, as many as 20 open at a time and perfectly placed on 
gigantic stem; a real super glad, Doz. 65c., per 100 $4.50. 
Mrs. Van Konynenburg. Matchless aniline blue, beats far the color of any 
other blue variety; grows 5 feet tall; stems erect, flowers well placed on 
stem; even the very last top flower opens up in its true color; without 
a doubt the best blue variety. Doz. 85c., per 100 $6.00. 
Peace. One of the grandest white introductions. A most desirable Gladiolus 
in any collection. This variety produces blooms of a better white later in 
the season than most sorts. Bulbs planted late in June have produced 
wonderful flowers in September. Doz, 75c., per 100 $4,50. 
Pfitier's Triumph. Enormous blooms of a bright salmon-orange color, with 
small deeper throat blotch. Almost a self-color; two to four blooms open 
at once. As an outdoor flower it needs staking to withstand rain and 
wind. It has created a great sensation in the exhibition. Doz. 75c., per 
100 $5.00. 
Picardy. This is one of the most outstanding varieties ever introduced. 
Color, soft apricot pink with a silver sheen, feathering of deeper color in 
the throat. The individual florets are large, slightly ruffled and of a wax¬ 
like substance. There are 6 to 8 of these magnificent blooms open at 
one time, well placed on graceful spikes. A prize winner wherever 
shown. Doz. 85c,, per 100 $6.00. 
Purple Glory. Deep velvet maroon, large ruffled flowers on very tall sturdy 
stems, a real giant in all respects. Doz. 75c., per 100 $5.00. 
Prince of Wales. Delicate salmon pink, lighter towards the center; well 
shaped flowers on long stems. The earliest on the market. Extra good 
forcer. Doz. 75c,, per 100 $5.00. 
Red Glory. Rich fiery red; a sport of Purple Glory, which it resembles in 
everything but the color. A real beauty. Doz. 75c., per 100 $5.00. 
Childsi Mixed. First quality. Extra large and fine flower. Unequalled for 
planting in masses. Contains many named varieties and beautiful seed¬ 
lings. Doz. 75c., per 100 $5.00. 
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