Gladiolus is Pronounced Nowadays with a Long, Loud “O” 
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GLADIOLUS 
Culture. Gladiolus will succeed in all kinds of soil, provided the 
location is asunny one. Before spading or plowing, manure the ground 
thoroughly, as the Gladiolus likes rich ground. 
Time of Planting. The bulbs can be planted just as soon as the 
frost is out of the ground and the beds are properly prepared. In the 
vicinity of New York this may be early in April. If the flowers are 
wanted in successive crops, it is best to make weekly plantings, and, 
if planted as late as June 30, the flowers will appear before frost-time. 
Feeding. Gladiolus are gross feeders, and we find pulverized 
sheep-manure is the most result-producing food. Apply it between 
the rows after the foliage has made a good start, and repeat the 
application every two weeks until the buds show. From that time on 
NOVELTIES 
HIGH-CROWNED OVERSIZE BULBS. 
has proved so disastrous in the past seasons. 
BLACK OPAL. Deep rich maroon. A 
really sensational novelty. The large 
stems exhibit many flowers in bloom at 
same time. $10 per doz. 
BLUE BEAUTY. Clear blue tinted violet; 
very large. $3 per doz. 
FLAMING METEOR. Large, bright red 
blooms on tall spike. $1.50 per doz.; 
$10 per 100. 
GOLDEN GODDESS. Rich deep golden 
yellow color. Mammoth size with 12 to 
16 florets open at one time. Splendid for 
exhibition. $2.50 per doz.; $18 per 100. 
GREEN LIGHT. Very large; ruffled; white 
tinted light green—a most unusual combr- 
nation. $4 per doz. 
JOHANN S. BACH. Orange, throat lighter; 
| Gladiolus 
$25 per 100. 
100. 
ROSAMOND. 
$12 per 100. 

THE BEST 
All our Gladiolus Bulbs have been chemically treated, as a protection against thrip, which 
NINTH SYMPHONY. Vivid salmon-red. 
An unusually long spike carrying many 
buds of open flowers. A real find for the 
hobbyist. 
REWI FALLU. Deep blood-red with 6 to 
8 immense flowers open at one time. Spikes 
tall and straight. $1.75 per doz.; $12 per 
Rose-scarlet 
blotch; very large flower. One of the best 
of recent introductions. $5 per doz. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE. 
creamy white, darker cream at throat. 
Individual florets over 6 inches in width, 
many open at one time. 
liquid sheep-manure, applied every other day, produces splendid 
results. 
Watering. Continued moisture is just as essential for the successful 
growing of these flowers as food, and we wish to impress our readers 
with the fact that drought is most detrimental to their health. 
Cultivation. It is a well-established fact that every plant benefits 
by constant cultivation, and if we were asked what part of the culture 
is the most Important we should always say cultivation. The soil 
around the plants should always be open. 
Depth and Distance to Plant. Our recommendation is to plant 
4 inches deep and 4 inches apart. 
UP-TO-DATE VARIETIES 
HIGH-CROWNED TOP-SIZE BULBS ONLY. 
TREATED AGAINST THRIP 
Aida. Rich deep violet-blue. Large, tall, 
straight and early. Vigorous. $1 per doz.; 
$6 per 100. 
Albatross. Exceptionally well-balanced pure 
white. Large, open florets on tall spikes. 
$1 per doz.; $6 per 100. 
Ave Maria. Light blue with small purple 
blotches. $1 per doz.; $6 per 100. 
Bagdad. Large, tall, straight spike with 
huge florets of subdued red with mauve 
lines radiating from center. 75 cts. per 
doz.; $5 per 100. 
Bleeding Heart. 
dark red blotch. Large flowers. 
per doz.; $5 per 100. 
$3.50 per 
doz.; 
with deeper 
Highly ruffed; 
Light pmk with large 
$1.75 per doz.; TS cis: 
each petal has a white midrib. Very early. 
Opens a double row of large florets. 
$1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
KING ARTHUR. Large ruffled and fluted 
flowers, lavender-pink penciled with deeper 
markings. Splendid for exhibition. $1.50 
per doz.; $10 per 100. 
MAGIC FLUTE. Peach-rose with red 
blotch. An excellent variety for exhibition. 
$2.25 per doz.; $15 per 100. 
NEW ERA. This is a clear pure self-pink 
color. Beautifully ruffled. Always strong, 
straight spikes. $12 per doz. 
GLADIOLUS 

SONATINE. Charming spikes of lovely 
light pink. An excellent producer. $1 per 
doz.; $7 per 100. 
TAKINA. Florets attain 8 inches in width 
under expert care. Pure violet-red. $1.75 
per doz.; $12 per 100. 
UGANDA. A new maroon-black of startling 

Blue Triumphator. Florets often measure 
8 inches across. Light blue, with slightly 
darker blue blotch. $1.25 per doz.; 
$9 per 100. 
Canberra. Large, pure golden yellow 
flowers. $1 per doz.; $6 per 100. 
Charles Dickens. Purple-violet of good 
brilliance. $3.50 per doz. size. Straight spikes. Always good. 
VACABOND PRINCEM Garnet brovawiths leo ee 
flaming scarlet blotch. Medium-sized | Commander Koehl. Very large, open 
florets but many open at once. $1.50 flowers of deep blood-red with scarlet 
per doz.; $10 per 100. reflexes. Giant size. $1 per doz.; $7 per 100. 
29 WILLIAM M. HUNT & CO., Inc., NEW YORK 
