Sulrote is the answer to the Thrip trouble 
MidielTs Superb Gladiolus 
NAMED VARIETIES, continued 
Halley. Very large, well-expanded flowers of a Doz. 
lovely salmon-pink, blotched yellow, with car¬ 
mine markings. Early. 
Second-size bulbs, l}4 to in. 
Le Marechal Foch. Immense, ruffled, pale pink, 
flaked and striped deeper at edges. 
First-size bulbs, 13^ in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 134 to 13^ in. 
Los Angeles. Large, salmon-pink blooms on 
long stems. Early flowering. 
First-size bulbs, 134 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 134 to 134 in. 25 
Maid of Orleans. Large white flowers, with 
cream centers, perfect in form, on straight 
spikes fine for cutting. 
First-size bulbs, 134 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 1 34 to 134 in. 
Mary Pickford. A choice flower and spike; 
creamy white, throat sulphur-yellow. 
Minuet. A sensational light lavender with 4 to 
6 large, heavy blooms open at one time. 
First-size bulbs, 134 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 134 to 134 in. 40 
Mrs. Dr. Norton. Large flowers on tall spikes; 
white, with edges suffused soft La-France-pink. 
Fine cut-flower. 
First-size bulbs, 134 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 134 to 134 in. 
Mrs. F. C. Peters. Rosy lilac with soft crimson 
blotch; very large flowers. 
Second-size bulbs, 134 to 134 in. 
Mrs. Francis King. Flame-pink, with lighter 
throat. Tall grower. An old favorite cut- 
flower variety. 
First-size bulbs, 134 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 134 to 134 in. 25 
Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr. Flowers very large, 
lovely flushed salmon-pink with carmine 
blotches in throat. 
First-size bulbs, 134 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 134tol34in . 
Mrs. Leon Douglas. Begonia-rose, striped bril¬ 
liant scarlet, lower petals pale lemon speckled 
ruby. Flowers enormous, many open at a time. 
First-size bulbs, 134 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 134 to 134 in. •30 
Mrs. P. W. Sisson. Large flowers, many open 
at one time; color cameo-pink, with cream 
blotch. An ideal cut-flower. Blooms late mid¬ 
season. 
Nancy Hanks. Apricot, shading to orange-pink, 
with heavy red penciling on lip; blooms large 
and well placed. A great improvement over 
Alice Tiplady. 
First-size bulbs, 134 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 134tol34in . 
Paul Pfitzer. Dark violet-red; very large and 
heavily ruffled. An early midseason variety.. . 
Peace. White, with lilac feather on the lower 
petal. Recommended for late planting. 
Picardy. Flowers well formed, clear flesh-pink, 
shading to soft shrimp at edges of petals. 
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SEMESAN 
Prevent scab, hard rot, and similar surface-bome diseases from 
destroying your Gladiolus conns by soaking them in 2 per cent 
liquid Semesan. See page 93. 
Ruth Huntington. Violet-lilac, with deeper Doz. 
markings on lower petals. Large, strong grower. 
Spikes well formed. A favorite for cutting. 
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Second-size bulbs, 134 to 134 in. 
Schwaben. Soft, pure yellow, purple blotch on 
lower petals. Heavy spike and foliage. 
First-size bulbs, 134 in. and up. 
Virginia (Scarlet Princeps). Intense scarlet, 
slightly deeper in throat. Extra fine. Early 
and much in demand. 
Virginia Skelly. An early midseason variety 
Ruffled, pink flowers with cream throat. Free 
bloomer. 
W. H. Phipps. La-France-plnk, overlaid rose- 
salmon. Destined to become an outstanding 
florist’s variety. Ten to 20 blooms open at one 
time. 
First-size bulbs, 134 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 134 to 134 in. 
Wilbrink. Flesh-pink flowers, with creamy white 
blotch on lower petals. Very early. Highly 
recommended for forcing. 
First-size bulbs, 134 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 134 to 134 in. 
Yellow Favorite. Deep yellow, penciled scarlet. 
A fine variety. 
First-size bulbs, 134 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 134 to 134 in. 
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Primulinus Varieties 
This class of Gladiolus is very popular for its early blooming qualities 
and the artistic shadings and markings of its flowers. They are especially 
adapted for vases and basket work. We recommend the list below, 
which comprises the best varieties of this type. Our bulbs have been 
properly cured for forcing purposes. 
Alice Tiplady. A beautiful and showy la 
flowering orange-saffron variety. 
Second-size bulbs, 134 to 134 in. 
La Paloma. Large, brilliant orange flowers. 
Vigorous grower. 
First-size bulbs, 134 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 134 to 134 in. 
Maiden’s Biush. Enchantress pink. A variety 
popular with the florist. Very early. 
First-size bulbs, 134 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 134 to 134 in. 
Orange Queen. Large, wide-open flowers of a 
warm tint of purest apricot. 
First-size bulbs, 134 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 134 to 134 in. 
Souvenir. Early, commercial golden j'ellow 
riety. Good forcer. 
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Primulinus Hybrids, Mixed. An assortmen 
choice and vigorous hybrids, containing a full 
range of delicate tints and pastel shades. Fine 
for early cutting or basket decoration. 
Mixtures of Gladiolus 
Michell’s Giant-flowering. This mixture has been selected with the 
utmost care for coloring and size of flowers. Doz. 100 1000 
First-size bulbs, 134 in. and up.$0 30 $1 75 $14 00 
Second-size bulbs, 134 to 134 in. 25 1 50 11 00 
25 bulbs of any one variety at 100 rate; 
250 at the 1000 rate 
SULROTE (Rotenone Sulphur) 
_ A non-poisonous dust that keeps gladiolus thrips under control. By 
using Rotenone you can grow full spikes of perfect Gladiolus blooms 
that will delight you. The best remedy for this pest. 
Lb. 35c.; $1.15 for 5 lbs.; 25 lbs. $4.00; $15.00 per 100 lbs. 
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