Sulrote is the answer to the Thrip trouble 
MichelTs Superb Gladiolus 
NAMED VARIETIES, continued 
La Paloma. (Prjmulinus.) Large, brilliant or- Doz. 
ange flowers. Vigorous grower. 
Le IVIarechal Foch. Immense, ruffled, pale pink, 
flaked and striped deeper at edges. 
First-size bulbs, in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, to 13^ in. 
Los Angeles. Large, salmon-pink blooms on 
long stems. Early flowering. 
First-size bulbs, 1 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 134 to in. 
Maid of Orleans. Large white flowers, with 
cream centers, perfect in form, on straight 
spikes fine for cutting. 
Mary Pickford. A choice flower and spike; 
creamy white, throat sulphur-yellow. 
First-size bulbs, 1 34 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 134 to 134 in. 
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, 13i to 134 in. 
Mother Machree. A leader in its class. Color 
a smoky lavender overlaid toward the edges 
with salmon-pink. An odd but pretty variety 
that is always popular. 
First-size bulbs. 
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. 
First-size bulbs, 1 34 in. and up. 
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. 
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, 134 to 134 in. 
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. 
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. 
First-size bulbs, 134 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 134 to 134 in . 
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. 
First-size bulbs, 134 in. and up. 
Second-size bulbs, 134 to 134 in. 
Picardy. Flowers well formed, clear flesh-pink, 
shading to soft shrimp at edges of petals. 
Polar Ice. Pure white without markings. Early 
flowering, with 6 to 8 well-placed blooms open 
at one time. 
First-size bulbs. 
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Prevent scab, hard rot, and similar surface-borne diseases from 
destroying your Gladiolus corms by soaking them in 2 per cent 
liquid Semesan. See page 93. 
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Primrose Princess. Large; light yellow, car- Doz. 
mine markings. One of the most popular 
varieties. 
First-size bulbs.$0 35 
Second-size bulbs. 25 
Red Phipps. Unusual color—strikingly beautiful 
bright scarlet. Tall spike with large florets. 
First-size bulbs. 
Second-size bulbs. 
Ruth Huntington. Violet-lilac, with deeper 
markings on lower petals. Large, strong grower. 
Spikes well formed. A favorite for cutting. 
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Schwaben. Soft, pure yellow, purple blotch on 
lower petals. Heavy spike and foliage. 
First-size bulbs, 134 it*- and up. 
Star of Bethlehem. Immense pure white blooms. 
A lovely flower with a large number of florets of 
good substance open at one time. One of the 
Best whites. 
First-size bulbs. 
Second-size bulbs. 
Virginia (Scarlet Princeps). Intense scarlet, 
slightly deeper in throat. Extra fine. Early 
and much in demand. 
W. H. Phipps. La-Erance-pink, overlaid rose- 
salmon. Destined to become an outstanding 
florist’s variety. Ten to 20 blooms open at one 
time. 
Wilbrink. Flesh-pink flowers, with creamy white 
blotch on lower petals. Very e.irly. Highly 
recommended for forcing. 
Yellow Favorite. 
A fine variety. 
Deep yellow, penciled scarlet. 
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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.SO 30 $1 50 $12 00 
Second-size bulBs, 134 to 134 in. 20 1 25 9 00 
50 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. 
516 and 518 Market St./ Philadelphia/ Pa. 
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