


| Collection—Six Beautiful Gladiolus 
time. Late midseason. 


A lovely collection of 6 different varieties, especially selected 
for their large flowers, long spikes and desirable colors. Valu- 
able for exhibition, garden or home use. Each variety sepa- 
rately bagged and labeled. 
Berty Snow, Dr. F. E. Bennett, Dr. Nelson Shook, 
Golden Dream, Mrs. Von Konynenburg, and Picardy. 
9837—18 Bulbs—3 each of the above six 
varieties (value $1.30) for 90¢ 
$1.50 
9838—36 Bulbs—o each of the above six 
$2.75 





varieties (value $1.98) for 
9839—72 Bulbs—12 each of the above six 
varieties (value $3.95) for 


8321 King Lear An early, clear, deep purple with silver line 
on edge of petals. Very large, heavily waved and ruffled flowers. 
40¢ each; 3 for $1.10; 12 for $4.00; 100 for $30.00. 
8315 King’s Ransom Rather unusual shade of peach-red 
blending to apricot-salmon in the throat. Spikes are tall and 
strong; flowers are large. 3 for 25¢; 12 for 85¢; 100 for $6.00. 
8318 Laddie Huge light salmon-rose beautifully ruffled flowers. 
Fine exhibition variety; wonderful for cutting and garden display. 
15¢ each; 3 for 35¢3; 12 for $1.15; 100 for $8.00. 
8282 La Paloma Gorgeous, vivid orange with inconspicuous 
white spearhead in throat. Large flowers of heavy texture well 
placed on tall spikes. 3 for 20¢; 12 for 60¢; 100 for $4.00. 
8322 Le Marechal Foch Rich, clear shell-pink; large, open 
flowers on medium-tall sturdy spikes. An old favorite with many 
persons. Strong grower. 3 for 20¢; 12 for 60¢; 100 for $4.00. 
8351 Maid of Orleans Milky white with cream throat. Tall, 
straight spikes with up to 8 well-placed large flowers open at one 
time. Popular white. 3 for 25¢; 12 for 70¢; 100 for $5.00. 
8283 Mammoth White Pure alabaster-white flowers often 
6 in. across. _Largest white. 3 for 20¢; 12 for 60¢; 100 for $4.00. 
8320 Margaret Beaton Immense white with small orange- 
-scarlet blotch in the throat. Strong grower; tall, sturdy spikes. 
30¢ each; 3 for 80¢; 12 for $2.75; 100 for $20.09. 
8358 Marmora Beautiful soft French gray with petunia- 
purple blotches. Extra large. 3 for 20¢; 12 for 65¢; 100 for $4.50. 
8268 Mibloom Gorgeous white with conspicuous scarlet blotch. 
Very early to flower. Showy. 3 for 25¢; 12 for 75¢; 100 for $5.50. 
8346 Mildred Louise Very large blooms of warm salmon 
(strawberry) pink on upper petals, the lower ones tipped straw- 
berry-pink. Mostimpressive. 3 for 25¢; 12 for 70¢; 100 for $5.00. 
8278 Milford Immense blooms of light blue, slightly darker at 
edge of petals. Vigorous grower. Considered by many to be the 
best light blue. 15¢ each; 3 for 35¢; 12 for $1.15; 100 for $8.00. 
8396 Minuet Clear, light, pinkish lavender flowers with 5 or 6 
blooms open at onetime. 3 for 25¢; 12 for 85¢; 100 for $6.00. 
8390 Morocco Glistening deep red, so dark and velvety it ap- 
pears to be almost black. 3 for 20¢; 12 for 60¢; 100 for $4.00. 
8287 Mother Machree An exquisite smoky, vinaceous lav- 
ender edged with salmon-pink, softened with a sheen of neutral 
gray. Odd but pretty. 3 for 25¢; 12 for 70¢; 100 for $5.00. 
8329 Mrs. F. C. Peters Rosy lavender with bright crimson 
blotches in the throat. 3 for 15¢; 12 for 50¢; 100 for $3.50. 
8253 Mrs. I. E. Langford Apple-blossom-pink with a touch 
of canary-yellow in the throat. A beautiful large flowered gladi- 
olus of merit. 30¢ each; 3 for 80¢; 12 for $2.75; 100 for $20.00. 
8354 Mrs. Leon Douglas Bright begonia-rose striped soft 
orange-scarlet. An old favorite. Many giant flowers open at one 
3 for 15¢; 12 for 50¢; 100 for $3.50. 
8371 Mrs. Von Konynenburg Splendid, clear lilac-blue 
with darker markings. Tall grower. Desirable for exhibition and 
home use. Free bloomer. 3 for 25¢; 12 for 70¢; 100 for $5.00. 
8379 Paul Pfitzer Brilliant rich reddish purple flowers with a 
striking velvety sheen. A distinct shade that is much admired. 
3 for 30¢; 12 for 95¢; 100 for $7.00. 
8272 Pelegrina Intense velvety violet-blue. The richest and 
deepest dark blue gladiolus. 3 for 25¢; 12 for 70¢; 100 for $5.00. 
8271 Picardy A most handsome variety, with immense spikes of 
rich apricot-pink blooms. Individual florets are extremely large, 
slightly ruffled and of wax-like appearance. Every garden should 
have plenty of Picardy. 3 for 20¢; 12 for 60¢; 100 for $4.00. 
8343 Purple Glory Deep velvety maroon-red with slightly 
darker harmonizing blotches. The large, well-placed flowers are 
beautifully ruffled. Popular. 3 for 25¢; 12 for 70¢; 100 for $5.00. 
8324 Recado Rosy ash, flecked and splashed orange-scarlet with 
a diffused darker blotch; a most unusual coloring. Long spikes. 
15¢ each; 3 for 40¢; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $16.50. 
8256 Red Phipps Light red with the same desirable character- 
istics as the popular pink-flowered W. H. Phipps, but longer spikes. 
Blooms in late midseason. 3 for 30¢; 12 for 95¢; 100 for $7.00. 
8326 Rewi Fallu An early, deep blood-red. Immense massive 
blooms of heavy texture. 3 for 30¢; 12 for 95¢; 100 for $7.00. 
Gladiolus Ruths 
8336 Rosa Van Lima Light rose with darker lines in the 
throat. Tall straight spike with several blooms open at one time. 
3 for 30¢; 12 for 95¢; 100 for $7.00. 
8340 Sensation Soft rose shading lighter in the upper throat. 
Huge, heavily ruffled wide open blooms. Tall, erect spikes. 
40¢ each; 3 for $1.10; 12 for $4.00; 100 for $30.00. 
8382 Shirley Temple Immense heavily ruffled flowers of 
rich cream, almost white, with creamy yellow throat. Outst anding; 
grows very tall and upright. 3 for 25¢; 12 for 70¢; 100 for $5.00. 
8291 So Big Very large, deep lavender rose-pink flowers with 
violet feather on lower petals. Spikes are tall, straight and strong, 
15¢ each; 3 for 40¢; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $10.50. 
8279 Star of Bethlehem A fine outstanding creamy white. 
3 for 25¢; 12 for 70¢; 100 for $5.00. 
8353 Tip Top Color varies from warm red to scarlet; 6 to 8 
large flowers open on long strong spikes, A fine cut flower. 
15¢ each; 3 for 35¢; 12 for $1.15; 100 for $8.00. 
8295 Vagabond Prince Garnet-brown, lighter at the throat, 
with a small blotch of flame-scarlet on lip petal. Very odd color. 
3 for 30¢; 12 for 95¢; 100 for $7.00. 
8348 Vaughan’s White Large, pure satiny white flowers. 
Popular; inexpensive. 3 for 25¢; 12 for 70¢; 100 for $5.00. 
8386 Veilchenbiau Clear, deep violet-blue—a color that is 
always admired. Reliable. 3 for 25¢; 12 for 85¢; 100 for $6.00. 
8356 Wasaga Beautiful, clear apricot with glowing buff throat. 
Exquisite, wide-open blooms. 3 for 20¢; 12 for 65¢; 100 for $4.50. 
8362 W.H. Phipps Glorious La France Pink overlaid with 
light salmon-rose. Enormous. 3 for 20¢; 12 for 60¢; 100 for $4.00. 
9828 Gladiolus Garden Collection 
100 Bulbs for only $3.50 
If you will leave the selection to us, we will send you 100 
large bulbs, 10 each of 10 named, large flowered gladiolus, 
each variety separately bagged and labeled 
with its correct name, for only $3.50 
Colorful Mixtures 
Sure to make a brilliant showing in the garden or border. 
plentifully so as to have cut flowers in quantity. 
Burpee’s Fordhook Hybrids 
Special Burpee blend of gladiolus, representing a magnificent, 
showy mixture of only the choicest large-flowered varieties in a 
wide array of the best colors. Highly prized for cutting. 
8368 Large Bulbs Will produce the tallest spikes with the 
greatest number of flowers on each. Makes a grand show. 
3 for 15¢; 12 for 50¢; 100 for $3.50; 1000 for $30.00. 
8391 Choice Bulbs Spikes will be shorter and have fewer 
flowers than those grown from the large bulbs. The size bulb pre- 
ferred by many for the largest number of flower spikes at low cost. 
12 for 25¢; 100 for $1.75; 200 for $3.25; 500 for $7.50. 
Plant 
Burpee’s Special Mixture 
Includes many choice varieties of all colors as well as varieties of 
which our supply is too limited to offer them separately. 
8360 Extra Select Largest sized bulbs which will produce the 
tallest spikes with the most flowers. First-class mixture. 
3 for 15¢; 12 for 45¢; 100 for $3.25; 1000 for $27.50. 
8409 Choice Bulbs Special Advertising Offer. Small sized 
bulbs guaranteed to bloom the first year. All colors in a splendid 
mixture. Sure to please. 10 for 10¢; 100 for $1.00. 
Separate Color Mixtures of 
Large Flowered Gladiolus 
8402 Pink Shades Mixed 38401 Yellow Shades Mixed 
8400 Red Shades Mixed 8403 White Varieties Mixed 
Any of the above separate color mixtures: 
3 for 15¢; 12 for 45¢; 100 for $3.25; 1000 for $27.50. 
Prim ulin us—Small Flowered 
8399 Mixed Smaller flowered than the other varieties we offer, 
but what they lack in size they make up in graceful habit and rich 
coloring. Our mixture includes many lovely shades. The well- 
formed blooms are placed loosely on long, slender but strong stems. 
3 for 15¢; 12 for 45¢; 100 for $2.95; 1000 for $25.00. 
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