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Buist’s Superb 
Gladiolus 
The Long Lasting Cut Flower 
G LADIOLUS are the most popular of all 
the Summer'blooming bulbs. Their 
charm and wealth of color are enjoyed in any 
garden. Plant them in borders, solid beds and 
among shrubbery. For cut flowers they are 
unexcelled. In cutting it is best to cut the 
spike when the first flower opens. The balance 
of buds will develop when placed in water 
and thus prolong the blooming period. 
CULTURE. They can be grown with very little effort, 
as they thrive well in all ordinary garden soils in any 
sunny, airy location. Plant the bulbs, top up, 4 inches 
deep and at least 6 inches apart as early in the Spring 
as the ground is fit to work. A continuous succession 
of flowers may be enioyed until frost by successive 
plantings every two weeks until late June. Gladiolus 
appreciate plenty of moisture and thorough cultivation 
during the growing season. Lift the bulbs in the fall 
after the foliage begins to turn color and dies down; 
allow them to dry in the sun, then separate the useless 
old bulb and dead foliage from the new bulb. Store 
the new bulb in a cool dry frostproof place until time 
for Spring planting. To control Gladiolus thrips, spray 
regularly with Nicotine Pyrox. 
Albania. A lovely pure white. A heavy producer of 
large flowers. 
Alice Tiplady. A showy Primulinus variety with bril- 
liant orange-yellow flowers. 
Dr. F. E. Bennett. A dependable variety with bright 
scarlet blooms having white spearhead markings. 
Flaming Sword. A very early, deep, blood red. One 
of the Primulinus type which are smaller but won' 
derfully artistic in form and dainty in color. 
Giant Nymph. A giant flowered light rose-pink with 
creamy yellow throat. Tall stately spikes. 
Golden Dream. Clear, deep golden yellow flowers on 
strong, tall stems. Attractive and distinct. 
Magic Flute. Very large blooms of a lovely peach-rose 
with intense scarlet blotch on lower petals. 
Old Rose. Well formed large blooms of a beautiful 
velvety violet rose. 
Paradise. A large, ruffled, apricot-buff. Tall spikes 
well formed. 
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Red Phipps. Tall spikes with large flowers of a glowing 
red. 
Postpaid: Any of the above Superb Gladiolus 
3 for 15c; 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
Special Collection Offer 
3 each of the following 6 Gladiolus for 75c 
Albania Golden Dream 
Dr. F. E. Bennett Old Rose 
Flaming Sword Red Phipps 
Buist’s Rainbow Mixture. A wide range of the differ¬ 
ent shades, blends and colors, carefully selected and 
mixed in proper proportion of color to please the 
most critical. 
Postpaid: 3 for 15c; 40c per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
Buist’s Fine Mixture. A popular low-priced mixture 
composed of all colors and shades. 
Postpaid: 3 for lOc; 35c per doz.; $2.50 per 100. 
Golden Dream Gladiolus 
Five Outstanding Gladiolus 
Charles Dickens. A beautiful large purple. 
Kassel. Brilliant and glowing crimson scarlet. One of 
the best scarlet varieties. 
Maid of Orleans. Milk-white with creamy throat. The 
largest and best white. Tall, strong stems. 
Minuet. A beautiful orchid tone. Considered the best 
in light lavender Glads. 
Picardy. The finest and the most outstanding pink. 
Enormous blooms, eight open at one time. Color a 
clear, soft, shrimp-pink without flecking. 
Postpaid: Any of the above Outstanding Gladiolus 
3 for 20c; 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
TUBEROSES 
Excelsior Double Pearl. Tuberoses are one of our 
finest Summer-flowering bulbs. The flowers are waxy- 
white, double and highly fragrant. A single flower will 
perfume a room. 
CULTURE. Plant in good rich loam when the ground 
is warm, selecting a sunny location. For early flowers 
start in pots indoors and for a succession of bloom, 
plant at intervals until the last of June. 
Postpaid: Mammoth Bulbs 
3 for 25c; 75c per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
Postpaid; Large Size Bulbs 
3 for 20c; 60c per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
Not less than 25 Gladiolus Bulbs sold at the 100 rate. 
