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For a succession, plant at intervals from April 1st to the 
end of June. Any good garden soil will grow Gladiolus 
well, provided they are planted in a sunny location. 
apart; frequent cultivation with a hoe or 
prevent the soil becoming hard and dry, is advisable. 
QUALITY EXTRA LARGE BULBS 
COMMANDER KOEHL —Clear bright blood red, long 
straight spikes. 10c. each, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per ICO. 
DR. F. E. BENNETT —A vivid, fiery scarlet so bright 
it is hard to imagine anything brighter. One of 
the finest red Gladiolus. Tall, heavy spikes, with 
massive blooms that will stand up in the hottest 
weather. 7c. each, 50c. per doz.; $2.75 per 100. 
KIANT NYMPH —Large, light pink flower with 
creamy throat. 7c. each, 50c. per doz.; $2.75 
per 100. 
GOLDEN DREAM —One of the finest yellow Gladio¬ 
lus and particularly suitable for cut flowers; grows 
tall and straight, with many large flowers open at 
the same time. The blooms are pure golden yel¬ 
low, of a clearer shade than those of Golden Meas¬ 
ure. 7c. each, 50c. per doz.; $2.75 per ICO. 
GLADIOLUS- 
Bulbs should be planted 4 inches deep and at least 6 inches 
weeder, around the base of the plants, to 
ALL OF OUR GLADIOLUS ARE FIRST 
DREAM O’BEAUTY —Large rose red flower, almost 
identical in color with the American Beauty Rose. 
One of the most popular Gladiolus grown. 10c. 
each, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. 
BLEEDING HEART —Bluish white cup with red 
blotches deep in the throat. Elegant blooms of 
graceful form and large size. 7c. each, 50c. per 
doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
CARMEN SYLVA —One of the best white Gladiolus 
for cut flower purposes. The stems, tall and 
strong, always perfectly straight, carry large, well¬ 
shaped flowers. 8 c. each; 60c. per doz., $3.25 per 100 
DUNA —Soft flesh pink without markings. It is an 
unusually good grower and is highly recommended. 
7c. each, 50c. per doz.; $3.00 per 10O. 
MISS ALAMEDA —One of the finest Gladiolus ever introduced. 
Ranking with Picardy and Betty Nuthall as one of the best 
Gladiolus ever created. The color is deep salmon pink with 
distinctive carmine blotches in perfect harmony with the pre¬ 
dominating colors of the flower; a tall, straight spike with 
large, round florets of heavy substance. 10c. each, 75c, per 
doz., $5.00 per 100. 
MOTHER MACHREE —Soft golden lavender with orange and 
gray tints. A consistent producer of stunning spikes. 7c. each, 
50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. 
MRS. FRANCIS KING —Brilliant pink blazed with vermilion; ex¬ 
tra large, wide open flowers well arranged on strong spikes; 
a fine cut flower. 7c. each, 45c. per doz., $2.75 per 100. 
MRS. P. W. SISSON —Wonderful light pink variety; should have 
a place in your collection. 7c. each, 50c. per doz., $2.75 per 100. 
PICARDY—A most sensational flower of delicate apricot pink. 
The individual florets are all extremely large, slightly ruffled 
and of heavy, waxlike substance. 7c. each, 50c. per doz., $2.75 
per 100. 
PEEEGRINA —Deepest violet blue, a beautifdl variety; a v.ery 
unusual color. 8 c. each, 65c. per doz., $4.00 per 100. 
WASAGA —Clear buff-apricot. Wide open, nicely frilled flowers; 
medium tall, straight spikes. 7c. each, 50c. per doz., $3.50 
per 100. 
W. H. PHIPPS —Clear pink, tinged with rosy salmon, the lower 
petals being dotted with ruby. Very large flowers. 7c. each, 
5|0c. per doz., $2.75 per 100. 
MIXED GLADIOLUS —A well balanced mixture of all colors, 
from pure white to dark red. 40c. per doz., $1.50 per 50, 
$2.50 per ICO. 
PRIDE OF WANAKAH —A very attractive, free flowering Gladi¬ 
olus with large blooms of exquisite lavender rose color. 7 c. 
each, 50c. per doz., $2.75 per ICO. 
QUEEN HELEN II —Grenadine pink color enhanced by pinard 
yellow blotch in the throat. One of Mr. Salbach’s creations 
that is particularly resistant to unfavorable weather conditions, 
especially heat. Highly recommended as a cut-flower. lCc. 
each, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. 
DAHLIAS 
Dahlias are at their best during the latter part of September or early in October. To get 
exhibition blooms, disbud plants up to August 1st. Spade or plow the soil 12 to 18 inches 
deep; fertilize with well-rotted stable manure or nitro-humus; scatter about one-half pound 
of bonemeal around each hill when planting. If soil is very heavy, incorporate a liberal quantity of granulated peat moss. 
A.bout August 1st, apply about one-half pound Vigoro to each plant and work in thoroughly. 
DAHLIAS OF SPECIAL MERIT 
BALLEGO’S SURPRISE —A fine semi-cactus white dahlia from 
Holland. Formation is similar to Frau O’Bracht but the 
flower is deeper and has more petals. $1.00 each! 3 lor $2.65. 
CAXiVACADE (Decorative) —A beautiful shade of old rose. The 
stem and formation closely resemble Jersey Beauty with flow¬ 
ers somewhat larger and several shades deeper in color. An 
excellent keeper. 60c. each; 3 for $1.50. 
CHAUTAUQUA SALUTE (Decorative) —The purest white of any 
dahlia. The flowers, which average 7 and 8 inches across, 
literally cover the strong growing bush. A very prolific 
bloomer. 50c. each; 3 for $1.25. 
FRAU O’BRACHT— A real cactus of pure yellow with stems that 
leave nothing desired. A great favorite with all who grow 
it. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00. 
GOLDEN ECLIPSE (Decorative) —Large golden yellow flowers 
on tall strong stems. A good keeper. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00. 
MISS BELGIUM (Cactus) —An even shade of burnt orange. Me¬ 
dium size flower on long, wiry stems. An early and continuous 
bloomer. 50c. each; 3 for $1.25. 
MRS. A. E. WHEELER (Decorative) —Royal purple with lighter 
veins. A good, free flowering variety and a nice grower. 40c. 
each; 3 for $1.00. 
RED JERSEY (Decorative)— An excellent red variety with the 
same habits of growth as Jersey Beauty. 4<0c. each;' 3 for $1.00. 
One Each of the Above Eight Varieties, $3.25 
AVALON —An informal decorative pure canary yellow dahlia; 
grand for cutting; long, erect stems. 25c. each; 3 for 65c. 
CHEMAR’S EUREKA —One of the real beautiful white dahlias 
with the center attractively tinted with lavender; extra large 
blooms on long, stiff stems. 30c. each; 3 for 75c. 
FRANCIS LAROCCO (Decorative) —One of the finest yellow 
decorative dahlias with large deep flowers on long stems. A 
vigorous grower and prolific bloomer. 3C.C. each; 3 for 75c. 
FORT MONMOUTH —A grand rich crimson maroon, shaded with 
bluish violet at tips of petals. Flowers often 10 to 12 inches 
across. 35c. each; 3 for 85c. 
JANE COWL —A superb informal decorative dahlia that holds its 
giant blooms high on rigid stems. Bronze, buff and old gold, 
blending in apricot at center. 25c. each; 3 for 65c. 
JERSEY BEAUTY —The large, full deep flowers are an ex¬ 
quisite pink; a perfect bloom borne above the foliage on long, 
-wiry stems. 25c. each; 3 for 65c. 
JERSEY BEACON (Decorative). Color bright scarlet, with a full 
reflex giving a two-toned effect; a free early bloomer of extra 
large size. 25c. each; 3 for 65c. 
SAGAMORE —Amber gold, shaded toward the center with warm 
salmon rose and orange buff; a grand cut flower. 30c. each; 
3 for 75c. 
THE WORLD —Rich deep rosy magenta overlaid garnet with sil¬ 
ver shading at edges of the petals; stems strong and erect. 
35c. each; 3 for 85c. 
THOS. A. EDISON —A royal purple of huge size with petals of 
a stag-horn formation: cane stiff stems; insect resistant foli¬ 
age. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00. 
MIXED DAHLIAS Our mixture is made up of a wide variety of 
types and colors 15c. each; 4 for 50c.; $1.25 per dozen. 
MRS. DE VER WARNER —A re¬ 
fined mauve pink; extra large, 
beautiful flowers on long, 
strong stems; a free and con¬ 
tinuous bloomer. 25c. each; 
3 for 65c. 
OMAR KHAYYAM (Decorative). 
Chinese red at base of petals, 
shading to bright orange and 
tipped lighter; makes a won¬ 
derful soft color effect. A tall, 
healthy grower. 45c. each; 
3 for $1 20. 
PRINCE OF PERSIA— This im¬ 
mense deep informal decora¬ 
tive is a rich glowing crimson; 
the most beautiful of all the 
red dahlias. 40c. each; 3 for 
$1.C0. 
MINIATURE DAHLIAS 
Miniature Dahlias produce flowers averaging less than three 
inches in diameter. They are a delightfui subject for the 
garden and yield a great abundance of cut flowers. 
BABY ROYAL —Attractive combination of salmon, apricot and 
yellow. Free flowering. 30c. each; 3 for 75c. 
BISHOP OF LLANSDAFF — Petals are bright scarlet with a 
center of deep garnet. Foliage is lacy and of reddish bronze 
color. 35c. each; 3 for 85c. 
LITTLE SNOW QUEEN —A miniature pure white cactus. A 
good cut flower variety. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00. 
ORCHID LADY— Bright violet rose. Produces a great profu¬ 
sion of flowers on long stiff stems. 35c. each; 3 for $1.00. 
TEDDY BEAR —This can be called the Zinnia Dahlia, for it re¬ 
sembles this flower in shape and substance. Blood red with 
lighter markings. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00. 
TUBEROSES 
One of the most delightfully fragrant summer blooming flow¬ 
ers. Fant when the ground gets warm or start in pots and set 
outside in May; give them plenty of water. Our bulbs are extra 
large. 
DOUBLE PEARL—45c. per dozen; 25 for 70c.; $3.00 per 100. 
