Gould’s Seeds 
Seedtmen 
Since 1S98 
Are Reliable 
37 
GLADIOLI 
The Gladioli are the most 
attractive of summer-flower¬ 
ing- bulbs. They bloom just 
when the garden needs bright¬ 
ening up. Their bright spikes 
help the perennial border es¬ 
pecially, which s'o often lacks 
color at midsummer before its 
autumn revival. 
CULTURE. The Gladiolus 
thrives in a sunny location. 
Grows in any good garden soil, 
but does much better when the 
latter has been enriched with 
a fertilizer like Vigoro, Bone 
Meal or Sheep Manure. If 
the bulbs are planted at in¬ 
tervals from April to June the 
blooming period will extend 
from July until frost. A 
trench should be dug five 
inches deep and an inch of 
sand placed in the bottom to 
absorb surplus moisture. Set 
the bulbs 6 to S inches apart. 
For earliest blossoms, draw 
2 inches of soil over the bulbs 
at first, replacing- the rest 
when the shoots appear. Keep 
free from weeds and give 
plenty of water, especially 
during the blooming period 
Before the ground freezes 
lift the bulbs. After the tops 
dry, they should be cut off, 
the bulbs separated and the 
small side growth or bulb- 
lets removed. The latter may 
be handled like the big bulbs. 
Then the bulbs are placed in 
paper or cloth bags, sawdust 
or sand to prevent them from 
becoming too dry. Keep bulbs 
in a temperature of about 35 
degrees to prevent sprouting. 
FOR CUT FLOWER USE. The spike should be cut as 
soon as the first flower opens on the stalk, preferably be¬ 
fore the dew is off in the morning but never in the heat of 
the day. Cut the stem about 9 inches above the ground 
and with as little foliage as possible. The foliage is 
needed for the development of the new bulb. Place the 
cut flowers in a deep vase, with at least 8 inches of water. 
Remove the faded blossoms, cut a little off the stem and 
change the water daily. Treated in this way the buds 
will open perfectly. 
Napthalene Flakes and Tlirip .Juice will control tlirips; 
Gladioli worst enemy. See pages 48 aud 49. 
Each Doz. 100 
Aida, best early deep blue. 5c 50c $3.50 
Ave Maria, a fresh toned medium blue.... 5c 50c 3.50 
Bleeding- Heart, white, tinted pink with 
red blotch . 5c 50c 3.50 
Blue Peacock, medium blue with purple 
blotch . 8 c 75c 5.00 
Bob White, immense white with markings. 5c 50c 3.50 
Brightside, deep orange to yellow throat. . 6 c 60c 4.00 
Charles Dickens, reddish purple, 
darker near center. 5c 50c 3.50 
BEGINNER’S SPECIAL 
From tlie select list of Gladioli listed on 
this page we otter 25 bulbs, 5 varieties, all 
named, our selection, for only. 
Each Doz, 100 
Constancy, large rosy lavender. 6c 60c $4 00 
Dr. Moody, beautiful lavender of large size 5c 50c 3.50 
Elizabeth Swartley, salmon-pink, white 
throat . 5c 50c 3.50 
Gladdie Boy (Prim.) grenadine pink to 
straw yellow center gracefully frilled 5c 50c 3.50 
Gladness, clear bright orange scarlet.... 12c 1.25 . .. 
Golden Dream, tall, best pure deep yellow 5c 50c 3 50 
Gypsy Girl, early, large scarlet with yel¬ 
low blotch . 15 C i.5o . . . 
Heritage, pure pink with white throat.. 10c 1.00 . .. 
Hinemoa, deep rose, flaked with brownish 
red and bright yellow blotch. 10c 1.00 . .. 
Janet, smoky old rose. 6c 60c 4.00 
John S. Bach, very early salmon orange.. 8c 75c 5.00 
King- George, deep red, creamy white 
throat . 6c COc 4.00 
Lucifer, bright orange, amaranth crimson 
blotch. Tall . 6c 60c 4.00 
Maid of Orleans, milky white, cream throat 5c 50c 3.50 
Mammoth White, large pure white. 5c 50c 3.50 
Margaret Fulton, coral pink, shaded light¬ 
er in throat. 5c 50c 3.50 
Marocco, dark maroon, buds look black, 
darkest black-red we know. 8c 75c 5.00 
Mary Elizabeth, creamy white, yellow in 
throat . 8c 75c 5.00 
Mildred Louise, marvelous strawberry- 
Pink . 5c 50c 3.50 
Minuet, a delicate shade of lavender. 6c 60c 4.00 
Mother Machree, smoky lavender and 
orange, subdued by neutral gray.... 8c 75c 5.00 
Orange Princess, large brilliant orange- 
salmon . 6c 60c 4.00 
Paradise, large early apricot. Tall spike. . 10c 1.00 . .. 
Phyllis McQ,uiston, deep glowing shrimp- 
pink . 8c 75c 5.00 
Picardy, sensational shrimp pink. 5c. 50c 3.50 
Primrose Princess, clear primrose yellow. 
Very large stately blooms, long spike 6c 60c 4.00 
Rosemarie Plltzer, creamy white, blushed 
pink ruffled . 10c 1.00 . .. 
Senorita, large, orange yellow with car¬ 
mine lines . 5c 50c 3.50 
Smiling Maestro, deep salmon rose. One of 
the world’s finest . 8c 75c 5.00 
Southern Cross, fine deep red. 6c 60c 4.00 
Star of Bethlehem, snow white, tinged 
cream lower petal . 8c 75c 5.00 
Sweetheart, medium decorative white, 
pink edge . 6c 60c 4.00 
Thos. A. Edison, very dark velvety red, 
ruffled . 10c 1.00 . .. 
White Orchid, creamy white, resembles an 
orchid . 6c 60c 4.00 
Yellow Emperor, clear light yellow. 5c 50c 3.50 
Yellow Perfection, medium shade of yellow 6c 60c 4.00 
Yvonne, pale pink, cerise markings in 
throat . 5c 50c 3.50 
Mixed Colors, (large size). 3c 30c 2.00 
Mixed Colors, (medium size). 2c 15c 1.00 
Postage extra. 1 doz., 10c; iie for each additional dozen. 
25 or more of one kind at Hid rate. 
HARDY WATER LILIES 
Water Lilies are one of the easiest plants to grow and no flower 
in the garden is as fascinating and lovely as the water lily. We 
give full planting instructions with each order. 
Amaballis. Flowers deep pink, almost red in center, which lighten 
to a silver pink on the tips. Blooms are starry in form, slightly 
cupped. A very desirable and charming lily. Each.$1.50 
Comanche. Flower opens rich apricot, changing to a deep, coppery 
bronze. A profuse bloomer. Holds itself well above water sur¬ 
face. Outstanding in every way. Each.$1.75 
Marliacea Albida. Pure white blooms of large size with yellow sta¬ 
mens. Are quite fragrant. The snowy white lilies bloom con¬ 
tinuously throughout the season. A splendid variety. Each..$1.00 
Marliacea Chromatella. Yellow. The most popular of all water lilies. 
Blooms are a sulphur yellow and start blooming early, produc¬ 
ing an endless succession of flowers. Leaves are handsomely 
splotched with maroon. Each .$1.25 
Pink Opal. One of the finest pink lilies for cut flowers. The handsome 
deep pink blooms are of medium size. The flowers stand well 
above the water. Each.$1.00 
Sunrise. Yellow. The largest and easiest to grow. Starts blooming 
early, continues until late fall. A steady and profuse bloomer. 
Carries its huge flowers on stiff stems well above the water. A 
superb variety. Each.$2.00 
Venusta. Pink. Cne of the most fragrant of 
water lilies. The blossoms have a smooth 
depth of color, a brilliant Begonia rose of 
surpassing- beauty. Extremely hardy. 
Each .$2.00 
Water Hyacinths 
A fine floating plant with delicate spikes 
of lavender flowers. Fish like this plant 
to deposit their eggs on. Each 15c; 2 for 
25c. 
