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Note cur collections. They 
consist of varieties that are 
good performers. No change 
permitted. 
Any good garden soil will grow Gladiolus, provided they receive ample sunlight. 
deep and 4 to 6 inches apart; always give good cultivation. 
it is well to feed plants with a good balanced commercial fertilizer. 
GLADIOLUS 
“EVERYBODY’S. ORCHID” 
Not less than 6 bulbs at the 
dozen rate, or 25 at the 100 
rate. 
Plant 3 to 4 inches 
To obtain extra large exhibition blooms 
It is best to support them to insure 
against injury from the elements. Water copiously about twice per week. Liquid manure or blood meal 
will help greatly in developing the florets. 
development of bulbs. 
of bulb. 
In cutting spikes, always leave five leaves for continued 
When the foliage yellows in the fall, lift bulbs and cut foliage within two inches 
Let them thoroughly dry, then store in a cool, dry place. 
From planting time, blooms appear in 70 to 80 days for early varieties; 80 to 50, medium; 90 to 100 for late. 


AVE MARIA. Large light blue with. purple 
blotch. This is a favorite of Pfitzer’s ear- 
lier light blues. It has substance that is 
above the average for its color, and its 
spike and placement are good. Per doz., 
40c; per 100, $3.00. 
BAGDAD. Smoky old rose shading somewhat 
darker toward the edge and lighter in the 
throat. Smooth clear color. Practically a 
self color though there is a faint creamy 
blotch marked with pink. Six to eight im- 
mense blooms open at a time. Blooms often 
six inches or more across. Fine propaga- 
tor. Per doz., 50c; per 100, $3.50. 
BEACON. Clear bright rose-scarlet with 
large cream blotch. 8 to 10 medium large 
somewhat ruffed blooms open on a very 
tall straight though willowy spike. Beacon 
has proven to be one of the most popular 
eut flower varieties. One of the real 100 
per cent prospects for the commercial 
market. Per doz., 80c; per 100, $6.00. 
BETTY NUTHALL. Warm coral-pink with 
pale yellow throat markings and a slight 
tinge of orange. Six to eight medium 
large blooms open. Very good propagator. 
One of the very best commercial varieties 
grown. Per doz., 30c; per 100, $2.00. 

Queen City Collection 
12 PICARDY 
6 BLUE ADMIRAL 
6 MOTHER MACHREE 
12 RED PHIPPS 
12 GIANT NYMPH 
6 MAID OF ORLEANS 
54 large bulbs, $1.75. 

BLUE ADMIRAL. Dark blue, slightly lighter 
than Pelegrina. Five to six open on a tall 
always straight stem. Though this does 
not open so many at a time as Pelegrina 
we consider it the best dark blue. Per doz., 
60c; per 100, $4.50. 
BRIGHTSIDE. Canary-yellow flushed pure 
apricot in the upper throat and tips of 
orange. Tall, straight growing variety. 
Flowers four to five inches across. Four 
to eight open at once. A very beautiful 
variety. Per doz., 60c; per 100, $4.50. 
COMMANDER KOEHL. Massive blood-red. 
Florets of this fine variety are often six 
inches across. Spike is exceptionally long 
and straight. Produces huge spikes, Per 
doz., 60c; per 100, $4.50. 
DEBONAIR. La-France-pink to shrimp-pink 
in throat with creamy throat mark. The 
tall, strong, always straight spike carries 
six to eight large open flowers. Debonair 
S ree excellent. Per doz., 50c; per 100, 
DREAM OF BEAUTY. Here is a rose-red 
that bears out its name in every way. Fine 
grower with large flowers of good texture. 
Per doz., 60c; per 100, $4.50. 
GOLDEN FRILLS. Early ruffled yellow with 
bright red throat. One of the most beau- 
tiful glads grown. Spikes are strong but a 
little short. Lends beauty to arrangements. 
Per doz., 40c; per 100, $3.00. 
GOLDEN DREAM. Tall spike of clear yel- 
low blooms. The edge of the petals is 
peace eon rolled back. Per doz., 30c; per 
GOLDEN CHIMES. A finest yellow to date: 
beautiful in formation, fine spike, from 8 
to 10 flowers opening at one time. Vigor- 
ous and a great show variety. Per doz., 
70c; per 100, $5.00. 
GIANT NYMPH. Light pink suffused with 
cream-yellow; large flowers on_ strong 
spikes. Per doz., 30c; per 100, $2.00. 
J. S. BACH. Sensational new salmon-red 
that is fast becoming popular. This giant 
is worth a place in any garden. Many 
florets open at a time, and early. Per doz., 
70c; per 100, $5.00. 
HERITAGE. Rich warm pure pink shading 
lighter in upper throat with white throat 
and midribs. Long spike of bloom with 
ten good sized blooms open, Stems are 
strong. A good propagator and a coming 
popular variety. Even from small bulbs it 
is extra good. Per doz., 80c; per 100, $6.00. 
LA PALOMA. Fine, tall orange primulinus 
grandiflorus variety. The color is most at- 
tractive, and the spike is exceptionally 
good. Per doz., 40c; per 100, $3.00. 
MAID OF GRLEANS. Beautiful milky white 
with cream throat. Tall sturdy grower 
with eight or more well-placed flowers open 
at a time. Per doz., 40¢; per 100, $3.00. 
ORANGE BUTTERFLY. Bright orange of 
fine substance. Ten to twelve well-arranged 
medium size flowers open at a time. A spike 
of bloom looks like a flock of butterflies in 
flight. Per doz., 40c; per 100, $3.00. 

Heritage 
MAX REGER. Light lavender-blue with 
darker throat markings. A strong grower 
and good producer. We regard it as prob- 
ably the best of the newer blues. A grand 
ae bo. and flower. Per doz., 80c; per 100, 
$6.00. 
MARGARET FULTON. Clear rich soft dark 
salmon of a distinct shade which is differ- 
ent from the color of any other variety. 
Six to eight well-placed medium size 
blooms open. Fine cut flower variety. Per 
doz., 40c; per 100, $3.00. 
MINUET. Easily the most popular of all- 
purpose lavenders. The spike is a model 
of excellence, and placement is always 
good. Florets are large and well shaped. 
Per doz., 50c; per 100, $3.50. 
MRS. P. 'W. SISSON. One of the finest va- 
rieties for cutting or bedding; color a beau- 
tiful soft flesh-pink; orchid-like in its col- 
oring and texture; growth and habit per- 
fect. Per doz., 30c; per 100, $2.00. 
MOTHER MACHREE. Lavender overlaid 
toward the edges of the petals with sal- 
mon-pink. When bloomed outdoors it has 
a rather dull slaty color. Should be picked 
in the bud and opened inside where it opens 
into a really beautiful flower. Tall plant 
with eight to twelve blooms open. Per doz., 
60c; per 100, $4.50. 
Ohio Valley Collection 
12 PICARDY 12 GOLDEN DREAM 
6 DEBONAIR 6 COMMANDER KOEHL 
12 MINUET 6 LA PALOMA 
54 large bulbs, $1.75. 


MOORISH KING. Finest mahogany-red that 
has fine substance and a color very seldom 
seen in a gladiolus. Vigorous grower and 
good placement of bloom. Quite an aristo- 
crat. Per doz., 70c; per 100, $5.00. 
PARADISE. Apricot-buff shading to yellow 
in throat, touched with minute red hair- 
lines. Vigorous grower, making fine, long 
spikes. Very artistic for home decorations. 
An improvement on Apricot Glow. Per doz., 
40c; per 100, $3.00. 
PEACE. Very large, white, with pale violet 
feathering on lower petals; flowers cor- 
rectly placed on a tall, graceful spike. 
Per doz., 30c; per 100, $2.00. 
PICARDY. Truly immense spikes carry as 
many as eight huge open flowers. The color 
is so rich a salmon-pink that an average 
vocabulary is unable to describe it. A sen- 
sational glad. Per doz., 40c; per 100, $3.00. 
PHYLLIS McQUISTON. Midseason. Large 
deep glowing shrimp-pink shading lighter 
in the throat. Tall vigorous plant with 
five or more large blooms on a long spike. 
An unusual and beautiful shade of pink. 
Per doz., 50c; per 100, $3.50. 
PIRATE. Beautiful dark rose-red. Some- 
what lighter in upper throat. Several im- 
mense wide open blooms at a time. An 
unusual shade but one of the finest dark 
varieties. Per doz., 70c; per 100, $5.00. 
RED PHIPPS. Late midseason. Unusual 
shade of light red. Medium tall plant with 
long flower heads. Well liked as a florist’s 
variety and always in demand. Per doz., 
50e; per 100, $3.50. 
ROSE MARIE PFITZER. A giant ruffled 
flowered cream-pink that is unusual. The 
huge flowers are well placed with eight to 
ten opening at a time. A sure winner in 
the shows. Per doz., 80c; per 100, $6.00. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE. Immense heavily ruffled 
cream with cream-yellow throat, 6 or more 
huge massive well placed blooms on a long 
spike. Sometimes a faint darker feather 
in the throat. This is one of the most 
beautiful varieties grown. Per doz., 80c; 
per 100, $6.00. 
STAR OF BETHLEHEM. The grandest 
white of all glads. This variety has proven 
itself a winner by the results at the shows. 
A well-placed spike of large flowers, fine 
substance, stems are strong and long. This 
variety in white has no superior. Per doz., 
80c; per 100, $6.00. 
TIP TOP. _Very vivid scarlet-red, producing 
fine straight spikes, early bloomer, im- 
mense flowers that stand the elements. Six 
to eight blooms open at a time. Quite 
showy. Per doz., 80c; per 100, $6.00. 
VAGABOND PRINCE. Iridescent garnet- 
brown shading lighter in the throat and 
with a small vivid flame-scarlet blotch on 
the lip. Eight to ten or more well-placed 
medium large blooms open at a time. An 
odd, very distinctive and showy color. 
Gorgeous. One that everyone should grow 
in his own garden. Beautiful and showy. 
Per doz., 80c; per 100, $6.00. 
WURTEMBERGIA. Fiery scarlet with cream- 
white throat. Immense blooms on a very 
tall, always straight spike. Most dazzling 
red you can imagine. Per doz., 50c; per 
100, $3.50. 

McCULLOUGH’S SUPER MIXTURE. Large size bulbs, Brilliant colors and shades. Per doz., 25c; per 100, $1.50. 
WHEN ORDERING, SEE PAGE 64 OF THIS CATALOG. 
