GLADIOLUS — 
(25 of any one variety at the 100 rate.) 

Gladioli may be planted at any time the bulbs are available in South- 
ern California, although February to May is the most suitable time. 
Plant the bulbs in a sunny location, 3 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart 
in tows 2 feet apart, or they may be planted in groups and borders. 
Gladioli require plenty of water and should be watered copiously at 
least once a week until after the blooms have gone. To have a long 
blooming season bulbs should be planted in succession, making plant- 
ings about two weeks apart. 
NOTE: Our bulbs are the best obtainable. They are all No. 1, and 
are firm, clean, and thrip free, assuring you of the finest possible blooms. 
OUTSTANDING NEWER VARIETIES 
5 for 35c, 70c doz., $5.00 per 100. 
BEACON—Clear bright rose-scarlet with large cream blotch; medium 
large, slightly ruffled, 8 to 10 open on a very tall straight spike. , 
ELOISE—New soft lavender with lovely markings in throat. Very orchid- 
like in shading. 
KASSEL—A striking flower that will appeal to all who admire dark 
gladiolus. The blossoms are large and well placed on medium tall 
stems and are of a vivid red. 
LA FIESTA—tThe loveliest soft orange, with touches of deeper orange to 
accent the color. Quite ruffled. Good propagator. 
PRAIRIE GOLD—Rich deep yellow. Carmine on tips and reverse side of — 
petals. Good size, fine placement, heavy substance and strong, 
straight stems. A flower of extreme elegance and beauty. 
REWI FALLU—Extremely large and the most beautful deep velvety red 
individual flower ever seen in this color. Flowers are usually well 
placed. Blooms late. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE—Immense new heavily ruffled cream with yellow 
throat. Nine well placed large massive blooms on a very long spike. 
5 for 25c, 50c doz., $3.50 per 100. 
AIDA—Deep purple-blue. Small reddish-violet blotch, Velvety. Early. 
BAGDAD—Immense smokey old rose. Individual blooms are often 6 
inches across. 
BETTY NUTHALL—A glowing orange-pink, with a light yellow throat and 
a light feathering of carmine. The florets are often 6 inches across. 
CHAS. DICKENS—Extremely large and the most beautiful radiant red- 
purple of its kind. 
DUNA—Exquisite tea rose-pink. Large florets and a fine spike. 
EDITH ROBSON—Light salmon-rose with reddish blotch. Very tall, 
strong growing plant with immense spikes of bloom. 
GOLDEN DREAM—Beautiful deep golden yellow. Tall spikes, flowers 
well placed and of good form. 
LOUIS D’OR—An exquisite flower of bright orange-yellow. Spikes are 
good size and the florets nicely placed on straight stems. 
LONDONDERRY—A large bronze orange, touches of bright color in 
throat. An outstanding advance in this new color. 
MISS ALAMEDA—A fine soft pink, with carmine feathering. Very tall 
strong grower, one of the best. 
MAID OF ORLEANS—Glorious white, bit of cream in throat which lights 
up whole flower. Very tall spikes. 
MAMMOTH WHITE—Many large flowers of satiny white, are open at 
one time. It is the largest and most vigorous in growth, without a 
doubt it is the best white yet introduced. 
MINUET—Wondertful clear lavender, a lavender by which all others are 
judged. Six or seven wide-open florets open at one time. Arranged 
perfectly on a straight spike. 
MRS. LEON DOUGLAS—Immense begonia-rose flowers splashed with 
flame and brilliant scarlet. Lipe pale lemon, slightly speckled with 
ruby. A giant among gladioli. ; 
PARADISE—Huge wide open blooms of a clear apricot, well placed on 
tall strong spikes. 
PELEGRINA—This large deep violet-blue, almost sapphire, is no doubt 
the finest of its kind. 
PICARDY—A most sensational flower of delicate apricot-pink. The indi- 
vidual florets are all extremely large, slightly ruffled and of heavy 
wax-like substance has created a sensation every time exhibited. 
RAPTURE—A truly magnificent flower in color, a so't salmon-pink with 
greene yellow throat. Seven or more giant size blooms on strong stiff 
spikes. 
RED PHIPPS—A brilliant striking orange-red. Splendid cut flower, this 
color is excellent for indoor use. Also a good commercial variety. 
WURTEMBERGIA—Immense fiery scarlet with creamy white blotch in 
L 5 T throat. Spikes very tall and straight. The most brilliant red. 
NAPHTHALENE FLAKES 
Protect Your Gladiolus 
Bulbs During Storage 
od 

SHIRLEY TEMPLE 
Rainbow Mixture 
We offer a fine selection of unnamed varieties in different colors. 
These bulbs will produce an interesting display of color in your 
garden. 
35c Doz., $2.75 per 100. 

Store bulbs in tight paper sacks with tablespoon- 

ful of Naphthalene Flakes to 6 bulbs, and tie ALL THE ABOVE PRICES QUOTED ARE POSTPAID 
tightly with string. The fumes of Naphthalene a 
will protect the bulbs against thrip. : ae 
1%2-lb. package 45c, postpaid We offer a complete line of spray ma 
4-1b. package 15cp postpaid terials and handy, clean fertilizers. See 

pages 30 and 31. : 

PIs ALL BULBS ARE CERTIFIED HEALTHY AND FREE OF PESTS. 

