(gladiolus for 1940 
Bagdad. Very large flowers which are uniform 
in opening. A vigorous grower, producing 
large spikes of smoky old-rose flowers which 
are lighter in the throat. 6 for 30c; 12 for 50c; 
100 for $3.60. 
Betty NuthalL One of the most vigorous grow¬ 
ers, often producing several spikes from one 
corm. The immense florets are salmon with 
orange throat. 6 for 30c; 12 for 50c; 100 for 
$3.60. 
Bill Sowden. A gorgeous large-flowered variety, 
producing stately spikes with large, deep blood- 
red florets. 6 for 35c; 12 for 65c; 100 for $4.80. 
Bleeding Heart. This is a very striking variety. 
The plants are vigorous and floriferous, bearing 
large white flowers, tinted pink, with a big red 
blotch. 6 for 30c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
Commander Koehl. Very large, open blooms of a 
brilliant scarlet or blood-red, without markings 
or blotches. Very desirable. 6 for 35c; 12 for 
65c; 100 for $4.80. 
Debonair. The plants are vigorous, very tall and 
upright, producing large spikes with beautiful, 
large La-France-pink blooms, having a cream 
throat. 6 for 30c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
Dana. A very outstanding variety bearing large, 
beautiful, soft light pinky buff florets. One of 
the most desirable buff varieties. 6 for 30c; 
12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
Edith Robson. Quite outstanding. Plants are 
very tall and strong-growing, bearing large 
spikes with salmon, red-blotched flowers. Fre¬ 
quently ten florets are open at the same time. 
6 for 30c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
Golden Cup. A gorgeous, vigorous, floriferous 
variety. The spikes are strong, straight, bear¬ 
ing large florets of a beautiful clear deep 
yellow. 6 for 30c; 12 for 50c; 100 for $3.60. 
Mammoth White. One of the best large, whfte- 
flowered varieties. The huge, pure alabaster- 
white florets are often 6 inches in diameter. 
Very desirable. 6 for 35c; 12 for 65c; 100 for 
$4.80. 
Minuet. This is considered by many growers to 
be the best clear pinkish lavender variety. The 
plants are vigorous and the florets are large. 
6 for 35c; 12 for 65c; 100 for $4.80. 
Pelegrina. The richest and deepest blue-flowered 
variety. The plants are strong, upright, and 
floriferous, while the florets are an intense 
violet-blue. 6 for 30c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
Picardy. A most beautiful and outstanding vari¬ 
ety with immense spikes of rich salmon. The 
florets are extremely large and slightly ruffled. 
6 for 30c; 12 for 50c; 100 for $3.60. 
Pinnacle. Really a gorgeous Gladiolus which is 
adapted for exhibitions. The tall plants are 
very vigorous, with beautiful, showy rose-pink 
flowers. 6 for 30c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
Wasaga. A new variety which is very popular. 
The florets are a very distinctive shade of buff. 
It is really outstanding. 6 for 30c; 12 for 50c; 
100 for $3.60. 
Superb Mixture. In this mixture we have utilized 
many of the best new and standard varieties. 
The bulbs are all No. 1 size and of the best 
quality. A wonderful range of colors. 6 for 
25c; 12 for 40c; 25 for 75c; 100 for $3.00. 
K. 8C W. Pine Tree Special Gladiolus Collection 
This Collection contains one each of the above named varieties, which will make a colorful 
display in the garden. All bulbs offered are first size and of the highest quality. 
COLLECTION No. 1. One bulb each of the COLLECTION No. 2. Three bulbs each of the 
15 varieties, 75c 15 varieties, $2.00 
DIRECTIONS FOR GROWING 
Plant from April 15 to July 1 after the ground has become somewhat warmed. 
Almost any soil will do but a sandy loam is best. Be sure of good drainage. In pre¬ 
paring the ground sheep manure spaded in deep enough so the bulb will not touch it 
is excellent. Acid phosphate well mixed with the soil so as not to touch the bulbs is one 
of the best fertilizers to use at planting time. Plant in rows about two inches apart and 
make the row two or three bulbs wide. Rows may be from eighteen to twenty-four inches 
apart. Cover bulbs from three to six inches. If soil is dry give it a thorough soaking 
after planting. Keep the soil well, stirred and soak the ground well about once a week. 
