SUPERB GLADIOLUS 
MORE POPULAR THAN 
EVER—ALL POSTPAID 
fifteen a ^j? e ™ os ^ attra ctive and 1 useful cut flowers of all the summer flowering bulbs. The long, graceful spikes that carry 
thus prolong the bloomin^ma ny^ays?" ” ^ ^ bU<1S Sh ° W C0 ’° r: th * n ’ * f keP * “ Water each successive bud wiU develop and 
frr^t C timf nt Rlt SeaS0I i ( starts in April, and continues until in June, at intervals of 2 weeks; you thus have flowers from late July until 
Ave?i enrnnfite m «S u 2? y , pos i tlon and placing the bulbs fully 6 inches deep. Water freely, 
or CorrosiveT'sidjHma^ef^n* 1 stm-e^wftl^^J^dithah-mf Flakes? 41 * ° r<lerS UP ° n *° eliminat ' Aphis and Thrip treat with Semesan, 
6 bulbs of a kind at dozen rate; 25 of a kind at 100 rate. 
SIX SUPERB PATENTED VARIETIES- 
„„„„ Large Bulbs — each $1.00; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $6.00 
CALIFORNIA. Pat. No. 359. An immense deep geranium-pink 
Won first prize m East Bay Gladiolus 1939 Show for largest 
individual floret, measuring 7^4 inches. 
KING- OF HEARTS. Pat. No. 360. Perhaps largest of all gladi¬ 
olus. florets measure 8 to 8 l A inches in diameter. Color is a 
light coral-red, light carmine line in throat. 
JUNE BRIDE. Pat. No. 358. Very appealing color combina- 
tion.. Clear light yellow, soft red blotch on lower petals. Tall 
growing, as many as six large blooms open at a time. 
HELEN OF TROY. Pat. No. 357. Soft light apricot with a 
smoky blotch of brown, the latter being faintly edged scarlet 
Six to eight of twenty buds open at once. Florets 7 to 8 inches 
in diameter. 
SIR GALAHAD. Pat. No. 356. Soft creamy yellow with a 
diamond shaped blotch of rich crimson in the throat. Blooms are 
perfectly placed and are of heavy substance; stems always 
straight. 
GRAND OPERA. Pat. No. 280. Definitely one of the most 
sensational gladiolus ever offered. The color is between La- 
France and Geranium-pink. Very clear in tone. Florets have 
reached 8J4 inches in diameter; plants 5 to 6 feet high. 
Special Superb Group Offer 
)ne large bulb each of these six varieties, ttO CA 
separately labeled, for. 
TEN EXHIBITION VARIETIES—3 for 20c: 12 for 70c; 100 for $4.50 
DEBONAIR. La-France-pink to shrimp-pink in throat. Tall 
straight spike. 
GATE OF HEAVEN. Strong growing, pure, rich, deep yellow. 
Large, ruffled florets. 
LIBELLE. Heliotrope-blue with violet feather in throat. One of 
the clearest of the blues. 
MAID OF ORLEANS. Large, milky white with cream throat. 
One of the best new whites. 
MARGARET FULTON. Early salmon. A great favorite on 
account of its rich color and fine habits. 
Exhibition 30 bulbs 
Collections ilSK* 
MILDRED LOUISE. A very large strawberry-pink blending to 
yellow in the throat with red pencilings. 
MINUET. Beautiful clear lavender. Rated as second most popu¬ 
lar of all Gladiolus. 
RED PHIPPS. Bright glowing red with long full spikes. A 
prize winner. 
SCHWABEN GIRL. A most attractive early variety of purest 
pink with seven or more flowers open at one time. 
SONATINE. Very tall, large, early clear pink. Florets very 
large with broad petals. 
- 3 each of the above 10 varieties—$2.00 value, for . .$1.60 
- 6 each of the above 10 varieties— 3.50 value, for . . 2.80 
-12 each of the above 10 varieties— 7.00 value, for . . 5.60 
GLADIOLUS IN MIXTURE 
Dependable Mixed 
This is composed of many named varieties 
where we have surplus and also trial ground lots, all mixed 
by us. In this you get a wide range of colors, shades and types. It is a very superior 
mixture. Please do not consider this as common mixture. Per doz. 35c; per 100 $2.25; 
per 1,000 $15.00. 
A » ■ I f*. .j na: v J Made up of good blooming bulbs, especially of stocks 
special WOOD nflixeo where labels are lost, or stocks become mixed A chance 
for many good blooms at little cost. 12 bulbs for 25c; 25 for 40c; 100 for $1.50. 
ALBATROSS. Very large pure white. 
AMADOR. Bright scarlet with long white pistils. 
BAGDAD. Large smoky old rose. Tall and straight. 
GLADDIE BOY. Extra early salmon-orange with deep yellow throat. 
Ruffled. 
PICARDY. Soft shrimp-pink, with ruffled edge. Winner of many 
awards and capable of holding its own against newer kinds. 
RAPTURE. Light salmon with diffused creamy blotch. 
SPIRIT OP ST. LOUIS. A very fine orange-saffron. Early. 
SALBACH’S PINK. Large, wide open, glowing geranium-pink. 
SALBACH’S ORCHID. Beautiful lavender-pink with large wide- 
open blooms. 
YELLOW EMPEROR. One of the best deep yellows. 
3 for 18c 
12 for 60c 
100 for $3.50 
SUPERB COLLECTION—18 
CHOICE 
NAMED 
No two allk*. All In Lithographed Carton, with directions for 
culture. All postpaid for . 
Buy collections for your friends. 5 for $2.25, to one address. 
This assortment includes one bulb each of 18 different varieties though not labeled. This 
Collection is Extraordinary. 
Glad Bulbs 
49c 
ABOUT GLADIOLUS DISEASE 
Every precaution has been taken 
to keep them free from disease. 
The past few years there has been considerable damage done by Gladiolus Thrips. They 
injure the foliage and unfolded buds so that they do not open into normal flowers. Be on 
the safe side, whether planting new stock or bulbs saved from previous year. Treat 
before planting with: 
SEMESAN. For Disease Protection. 1/3-oz. size, 10c; 2-oz. can, 35c, postpaid. 
Makes 6 gals, of solution. 
AIDA. Rich deep violet-blue. 
DR. BENNETT. Large scarlet, throat stippled ruby and white. 
EARLY DAWN. Very early, rich geranium-pink. 
EARLY SUNRISE. Bright salmon-scarlet. Tall and early. 
LA PALOMA. Best all-around orange. 
MAMMOTH WHITE. Pure glistening white. 
MARMORA. Immense smoky lavender. Giant exhibition variety. 
YELLOW PERFECTION. A very fine clear yellow. 
3 for 15c 
12 for 50c 
100 for $3.00 
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