
The new Gladioli are superior in every respect. 
This one is Picardy, a beautiful shrimp-pink 
Gladioli 
Holmes’ Gold Medal Varieties 
Every precaution on our part has been taken to deliver to our cus- 
tomers bulbs free of Thrip. To this effect all our planting is treated, 
but to be sure that they are absolutely free of Thrip, our bulbs are 
fumigated at intervals during the winter. Whatever you buy from us 
is free of Thrip. 
MAID OF ORLEANS. Outstanding pure white, tall, enormous flowers 
and straight stems. Many blooms and just a suggestion of the lily in 
form. 12c each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
DR. F. E. BENNETT. A vivid fiery scarlet, one of the finest red Gladioli 
ever sent out. Tall heavy spikes with many massive blooms. A prize 
winner, will stand up in the hottest weather. 
5c each; 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
CHAS. DICKENS. Midseason. Bright violet-purple with velvety blotch. 
Tall spikes with many well-placed florets, You will like it. 
5c each; 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
COMMANDER KOEHL. Midseason. Dark scarlet-red and probably the 
most desirable dark red available today. Wide open flowers which 
attract attention. 9c each; 90c per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
GIANT NYMPH. Light rose-pink, with creamy yellow throat; very large 
wide open flowers. 5c each; 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100, 
CANBERRA. Pure golden yellow, very large flowers; outstanding 
yellow on the market. 9c each; 90c per doz.; $7.00 per 100, 
BETTY NUTHALL. Beautiful coral-pink with shading of yellow. Tall 
and graceful stems. Most bulbs throw two spikes. 
5c each; 50c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
LA PALOMA. Second early. Tall, vivid orange. A new and distinctive 
color and one of the best orange varieties with 4 to 6 open. Good for 
local florist use, 8c each; 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
MINUET. A beautiful clear lavender. Blooms open on a good strong 
stem. It is considered by experienced growers as the last word in 
light lavender Gladioli. 5c each; 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
MRS. LEON DOUGLAS. Midseason. Mammoth in size and a veritable 
giant in height. This salmon-rose pink Glad has rapidly won the 
favor of Glad fans everywhere. Flame and scarlet splashings add to 
the richness of the flower. 5c each; 50c per doz; $3.50 per 100, 
VEILCHENBLAU. Finest large dark velvet-blue flower of the Gladioli 
that grows. Five feet tall, stem erect, flowers are well-placed on the 
stem. Even the very last top flower opens up in its true color. 
9c each; 90c per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
PAUL PFITZER. Early midseason. The best dark purple Gladiolus ever 
offered. Heavily ruffled with very large flowers. Strong and healthy 
grower. 5c each; 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
PFITZER’S TRIUMPH. One of the largest and finest Gladiolus ever 
introduced. Bright flaming salmon-red. Gives a splendid display in 
your garden. 5c each; 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
PICARDY. Late. Soft shrimp-pink, clear and clean with a blotch of 
light flesh-pink which blends back into the main color. Seven to ten 
open florets which measure 6 inches across on a tall strong spike. A 
perfect color, a giant in size, and the most sensational variety in 
recent years. 5c each; 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
SONATINE. Early midseason. Atlas-rose with small, cherry-red blotch. 
The florets are exceptionally large, having very broad petals, are 
strongly attached to the stems which grow to a height of 5 to 6 feet 
and withstand practically all weather conditions. 
10c each; 90c per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
Holmes’ “‘Rainbow’’ Mixture 
An unexcelled blend of the largest number of fine and distinct and 
newer varieties of Gladioli. This is a specialty of ours and not to be 
compared with ordinary mixtures. Selected bulbs. 
3 for 15c; 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 
Holmes’ “Blue Ribbon’’ Mixture 
They include almost every shade of cream, pink, salmon-pink, blush, 
rose, lavender-pink, bright red, scarlet and crimson. Immense flowers. 
40c per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $22.50 per 1000. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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