Gould's Seeds 
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 so 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 heep 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 8 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. 



Golden Dream 

TO CONTROL THRIPS 
Tartar of Emetic, Naphthalene Flakes and Semesan 
will control thrips, Gladioli’s worst enemy. See pages 
48 and 49 for prices. 

Kach Doz. 100 
_Seedsmen 
Since 1898 
Are Reliable 37 

BEGINNER’S SPECIAL 
From the select list of Gladioli listed on 
this page we offer 25 bulbs, 5 varieties, all 
named, our selection, for only 
eee eee reese e rene 

Hach Doz. 100 
Bit o’ Heaven, tall, deep orange........ 8c 80c $6.00 
Black Opal, black red, long spike....... 25ce 2.50 nna 
Blue Admiral, deep violet blue.......... 6¢e 60c 4.00 
Blue Peacock, blue with purple blotch... 6c 60ce 4.00 
Brightside, deep orange to yellow throat 5e 50e 3.50 
Charles Dickens, reddish purple......... 5e 50c 3.50 
Commander Koehl, dark red, LAV Gctee cite 6c 60c 4.00 
Constaney, rosy lavender, large......... 6e 60e 4.00 
DrwMoody.wlicht lavender. 0.0.4. 2)..0.. Ac 50c 3.50 
Gladdie Boy (Prim.) pink, ruffled....... 5e 50e@ 3.50 
Gladness, clear bright orange scarlet.... 10ce 1.00 ot: 
Golden Dream, tall, pure deep yellow.... 5c bOe. 3.50 
Green Light, large flowers with well 
formed spike, white, buds of green- 
ISDECASU peeee nse sion teks eee le ee 20c 2.00 
Gypsy Girl, scarlet with yellow blotch... 10e 1.00 pete 
Heritage, pure pink, white throat....... 8e 80c 6.00 
Hinemoa, deep rose, flaked brownish red, 
DELS lipeVellowaaD lotehio eacke aie. ween. 10e 1.00 sear 
John S. Bach, early, salmon orange..... 6c 60e 4.00 
La Fiesta, tall, orange bronze........... LOC 120.0 ait ve 
Lucifer, bright orange, crimson blotch.. 6e 60ce 4.00 
Margaret Fulton, coral pink............ 5c 50e 3.50 
Minuet, delicate shade of lavender...... 6e 60ce 4.00 
Morocco, dark maroon, buds look black.. 6¢ 60e 4.00 
Orange Princess, orange-salmon........ 6c 60e 4.00 
Paradise, large, apricot, tall spike....... 6e 600 4.00 
Phyllis MceQuiston, deep shrimp pink.... 6¢ 60e 4.00 
Pieardy, shrimp pink, large flowers...... 5e 50e 3.50 
Polar Ice, early, pure white............. Se SOc 6.00 
Rosalie; Sroser Dinikwes ta oe ue le ees Leer 0 
Rosemarie Ptitzer, creamy white, tinted 
D121 Retard ek Senn het Rare ae NCE Ue cose nmers Laut iets 8c 80ce 6.00 
Schwaben Girl, early, pure pink......... 6e 60e 4.00 
Shirley Temple, light cream, ruffled...... 8¢ 80ce 6.00 
Smiling Maestro, deep salmon rose...... 8e 80c 6.00 
Southern Cross, fine deep red............ 5e 50c 3.50 
Star of Bethlehem, white, tinged cream... 8c 80e 6.00 
Taiaroa, smoky salmon pink, rose purple 
DUGTehishiet: TOs. tte once etiicitle ks ene ost tials 10¢ 1.00 
Thos. A. Edison, dark velvety red, ruffled 10c 1.00 
Vagabond Prinee, bronzed red with rich 
orange red throat blotches. Very fine 10c 1.00 Svatele 
Wurtembergia, fiery scarlet, cream throat 6¢ 60ce 4.00 
Yellow Emperor, clear light yellow..... 5e 50e 3.50 
Yellow Perfection, medium shade of yel- 
LO Wa trcns te kiana a che = oct ements ome ie kere oie 5e 50e 3.50 
Mixed Colors, (large Size) i. sce ees ele ees 3¢ 30e 2.00 
Mixed Colors (medium size)............. 2c Aso PRON) 
SMALL DECORATIVE OR MINIATURE GLADIOLI 
Small varieties, real distinct and charming. Culture same 


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Albatross, large, pure white............. 6c 60e 4.00 : rs i , , 60) 
Ave Maria, a fresh toned medium blue.. 5c 50c 3.50 Orange Delight, apricot orange......... 6 60¢ 
BAC ARG SIMO YeIOLO, TOSGie ois ci wiciy sels wise o' 5e 50c 3.50 Olive Marie Brown, yellow and bronze.. 6c 60¢ 
Beacon, salmon scarlet, cream throat.... 10c 1.00 Queen of Bremen, early, lavender....... 6c 60¢c 
HARDY WATER LILIES Carries its huge flowers on stiff stems well 
above the water. A superb variety. 
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‘ Water Lilies are one of the easiest plants to grow and 
in the garden is as fascinating and lovely as the water 
give full planting instructions with each order. 
Amaballis, 
to a silver pink on the tips. 
Comanche. 
bronze. A profuse bloomer, 
face. Outstanding in every way. 
Holds 
mens. Are quite fragrant. 
ing an endless succession of flowers. 
splotched with maroon. 
deep pink blooms are of medium size. 
Flowers deep pink, almost red in center, which lighten 
Blooms are starry in form, ee 
cupped. A very desirable and charming lily. Each.... 
Flower opens rich apricot, changing to a deep, coppery 
itself well above water sur- 
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Marliacea Albida. Pure white blooms of large size with yellow sta- 
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- 
Leaves are oe 
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Pink Opal. One of the finest pink lilies for cut flowers. The handsome a 
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no flower 
lily. We 
$1.75 

Pink, 
water lilies. 
One of the most fragrant of 
The blossoms have a smooth 
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Sunrise. Yellow. The largest and easiest to grow. Starts blooming surpassing beauty, Extremely hardy. 
early, continues until late fall. A steady and profuse bloomer. DAC Bice eka i tceky axial ca oo! ae atest eke te $2.00 
