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Superb Gladioli Bulbs 
On this page will he found a small but very choice list 
of Superb Gladioli. We have selected this list from many 
hundreds of varieties because of their superiority. All 
our bulbs are top extra large No. 1, or Jumbo size, clean 
and free from all infections and insect pests. 
NOTE—AII Gladioli are sent Parcel Post prepaid. 
Albatross—Monstrous bloom, pure white without col- 
ored markings, strong and robust grower. 6 for 30c, 
12 for 55c 
Bagdad—Smoky old rose, a magnificent large Glad, 
and very outstanding. 6 for 30c, 12 for 55c. 
Blue Admiral—Deep violet blue with violet plume. 
Vigorous tall spike having many large florets open. One 
of the best dark blues. 6 for 40c, 12 for 75c. 
Blue Beauty—Light blue, with edges of petals shading 
ie oc ae a most exquisite flower. 6 for 65c, 12 
or $1.25. 
Blue Danube—Clear amethyst blue, many flowers open 
on a tall, straight spike. 6 for 30c, 12 for 55c. 
Bob White—Large, waxy, glossy snow white, with small 
rose spearhead deep in throat. A decorative of great 
substance. 6 for 40c, 12 for 75c. 
Brightside—Brilliant deep orange fading to a soft yel- 
low in throat. 6 for 35c, 12 for 65c. 
Charles Lindbergh—A very large pure pink Glad, with 
white throat. Tall and robust. 6 for 45c, 12 for 85c. 
Commander Koehl—An outstanding variety in form 
and color. Gigantic flowers of dark scarlet, well-formed, 
no blotches. 6 for 40c, 12 for 75c. 
Dr. F. E. Bennett—Scarlet, throat stippled with ruby 
and white. Big, vigorous, a ribbon winner. 6 for 30c, 
12 f0r.55¢; 
Frank J. McCoy—Pure pink florets on very large, tall, 
strong stem. 6 for 35c, 12 for 65c. 
Gladdie Boy—Beautiful grenadine-pink with deep yel- 
low throat. Nicely ruffled. A fine early pink Glad. 6 for 
BOC enor 45C. 
Gypsy Girl—Extra early, large scarlet with light-yellow 
blotch. Tall, straight spike. 6 for 45c, 12 for 85c. 
Heritage—Pure pink with white throat and midribs. 
Extra large. 6 for 50c, 12 for 95c. 
John S. Bach—Exquisite orange-salmon, lighter in 
throat with white median on each petal. Very strong 
grower with twelve 54-inch flowers open at one time 
not unusual. Very early. 6 for 35c, 12 for 65c. 
_ Lavender Queen—Light to medium lavender of good 
size. 6 for 40c, 12 for 75c. 
Lavinia—Large, rich lustrous medium pink, of heavy 
substance, nicely ruffled. 6 for 50c, 12 for 95c. 
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Lucifer—Bright orange, amaranth-crimson blotch. As 
many as 10 large flowers open on tall spike. 6 for 30c, 
12 t0T155C. 
Maid of Orleans—White with creamy throat. An ex- 
ceptionally fine cut flower and most desirable commercial 
variety. Rapid propagator but stock always short due to 
demand. 6 for 25c, 12 for 45c. 
Max Reeger—Light lavender blue with darker throat. 
One of the best blues. 6 for 50c, 12 for 95c. 
Meerschaum—Light ochre, overlaid reddish-orange. A 
real beauty of distinctive character. 25c each, 6 for $1.25. 
Mildred Louise—Light salmon pink with lighter throat, 
penciled strawberry pink on lower petals. Blooms meas- 
ure about 5% inches on strong tall straight stem. A fine 
live color with good cut flower qualities. Heat resistant. 
6 for 30c, 12 for 55c. 
Netherland Prince — Immense bright salmon. Tall 
strong grower, with six to eight large blooms open on a 
long flower head. A real showy Glad. 6 for 35c, 12 for 65c. 
Paradise—Large early apricot, holding 6 flowers open 
on tall spike. 6 for 30c, 12 for 55c. 
Pelegrina—Deep violet blue with deeper throat. Still 
the bluest of Gladioli. Good substance but a bit difficult 
to grow. 6 for 30c, 12 for 55c. 
Phyllis McQuiston—Deep, glowing shrimp-pink, lighter 
throat, tall spike with 18 to 20 buds, with many open 
flowers. Very beautiful. 6 for 35c, 12 for 65c. 
Picardy—Soft shrimp-pink, very large and fine. Con- 
sidered one of the greatest Gladiolus ever produced. 6 for 
25c, 12 for 45c. 
Rosemarie Pfitzer—A very large creamy white ruffled 
flower with pink tints, varying in color but always beauti- 
ful. 6 for 35c, 12 for 65c. 
Smiling Maestro—Deep salmon-rose, 6 to 8 immense 
blooms open at one time. An excellent Glad. 6 for 40c, 
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Southern Cross—Large, clear medium red, six or more 
well placed flowers open. 6 for 30c, 12 for 65c. 
Wasaga—Pure apricot or glowing buff. Five to six 
5-inch flowers open when well grown. Color is very fine 
and ranks with the most beautiful Gladioli. 6 for 25c, 
12 for 45c. 
Yellow Emperor—A very fine rich yellow Glad; has 
wonderful substance. One of the very best yellows. 6 for 
30c,) 12) for 55c: 
COLLECTIONS 
Our ‘‘Blue Ribbon” Collections of Gladioli have proved 
most popular with our customers for many years. These 
collections are made up of the choicest show varieties, no 
two alike, and include unusual and rare kinds. 
BLUE RIBBON COLLECTION No. 1. 
Contains 13 different varieties of the choicest exibition 
kinds of Gladioli. 
Price 90c each. 
prepaid. 
BLUE RIBBON COLLECTION No. 2. 
Contains 26 different varieties of the choicest exhibition 
kinds. Only varieties of the greatest merit are included. 
Price $1.75 each. 3 collections for $5.00 Parcel Post 
prepaid. 
3 collections for $2.50 Parcel Post 
GOLD MEDAL MIXTURE 
This mixture has been a standard with us for many 
years, care being used not to include anything but the 
better kinds. This year we have added bulbs of greater 
value than ever before. 
50c per dozen. $4.00 per 100 Parcel Post prepaid. 
NOTE—On all Gladioli Bulbs we pay parcel post or express charges, at prices offered. 
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