GLADIOLI 
The Gladioli are the most 
attractive of summer-flower- 
ing bulbs. They bloom just 
when the garden needs bright- 
ening up. heir bright spikes 
help the perennial border es- 
pecially, which so often lacks 
color at midsummer before its 
autumn revival. 
CULTURE. The _ Gladiolus 
thrives in a sunny location. 
Grows in any good garden 
soil, but does much better 
when the latter has been en- 
riched with a fertilizer like 
Vigoro, Bone Meal or Sheep 
Manure. If the bulbs are 
planted at intervals from 
April to June the blooming 
period will extend from July 
until frost. A trench should 
be dug tive inches deep and an 
inch of sand placed in the 
bottom to absorb’ surplus 
moisture. Set the bulbs 6 to 
8 inches apart. 
For earliest blossoms, draw 
2 inches of soil over the bulbs 
at first, replacing the _ rest 
when the shoots appear. Keep 
free from weeds and give 
plenty of water, especially 
during the blooming period. 
Before the ground freezes 
lift the bulbs. After the tops 
dry, they should be cut off, 
the bulbs separated and the 
small side growth or bulb- 
lets removed. The latter may 
be handled like the big bulbs. 
Then the bulbs are placed in 
paper or cloth bags, sawdust 
or sand to prevent them from 
becoming too dry. Keep bulbs 
in a temperature of about 35 
degrees to prevent sprouting. 
Golden Dream 

FOR CUT FLOWER USE. The spike should be cut as 
soon as the first flower opens on the stalk, preferably 
before the dew is off in the morning but never in the 
heat of the day. Cut the stem about 9 inches above the 
ground and with as little foliage as possible. The foliage 
is needed for the development of the new bulb. Place the 
cut flowers in a deep vase, with at least 8 inches of water. 
Remove the faded blossoms, cut a little off the stem and 
change the water daily. Treated in this way the buds 
will open perfectly. 

TO CONTROL THRIPS 
Tartar of Emetic, Naphthalene Flakes and Semesan 
See pages 
will control thrips, Gladioli’s worst enemy. 
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Each Doz, 
Ave Maria, a fresh toned medium blue... 5c 
Beacon, salmon scarlet, cream throat.... 8c 
Bingo, soft cream with tints of rose.... 25c 
Bit O° Heaven, tall, deep orange......... 8c 
Black Opal, black red, long spike....... 25¢ 
Blue Admiral, deep violet blue.......... 6c 
Brightside, deep orange to yellow throat 6c 
Charles Dickens, reddish purple......... 5¢e 
Excellence, large, light red, early....... 5e 
50c 
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65c 
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50c 
50c 
HARDY WATER LILIES 
Water Lilies are one of the easiest plants to grow and no flower 
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From the select list of Gladioli listed on 
this page we offer 25 bulbs, 5 varieties, all 
named, our selection, for only.......e.sesee% 
BEGINNER’S SPECIAL $ 1 | 

Each Doz. 100 
Flaming Meteor, deep scarlet, tall spike. 10c $1.00 .... 
Frank J. McCoy, large, pure deep pink.. 6c 65c $4.00 
Gladness, clear bright orange scarlet.... 10c 1.00 
Gold Dust, clear deep yellow, early...... 8e 80c 6.00 
Green Light, ruffled white with green 
east when flowers opén.............- 20c 2.00 BRS) 
Gypsy Girl, scarlet with yellow blotch... 10c 1.00 .... 
Heetor, light scarlet, nicely ruffled, early 8c 80c 6.00 
Heritage, pure pink, white throat, large. 8c 80c 6.00 
Hinemoa, deep rose, large cream blotch.. 10c 1.00 crerets 
Isola Bella, orchid pink, heavily ruffled.. 10c 1.00 south 
John S. Bach, salmon orange, very early. 6c 65c 4.00 
Joseph Hayden, light blue, deep blue 
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King Lear, deep reddish purple, silver 
line on edge of petals. Very large... 25c 2.50 
La Fiesta, clear bright orange, tall...... 6¢e 65e 4.00 
Lavender Queen, deep violet lavender, tall Te 75c 5.00 
Lavinia, medium deep pink, tall spike.. 8c 80c 6.00 
Lucifer, bright orange, crimson blotch... 6c 65e 4.00 
Maid of Orleans, milky white, cream 
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Margaret Beaton, pure white, orange 
scarlet blotch. One of the finest 
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Max Reeger, lavender blue, darker throat 8c 80c 6.00 
Merschaum, light ochre, overlaid red or- 
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Milford, azure blue, immense flowers.... 6¢ 65c 4.00 
Minuet, delicate shade of lavender, large 6c 65c 4.00 
Miss Bloomington, light yellow, tall, early 6c 65c 4.00 
Miss New Zealand, apricot salmon suf- 
fused rose, peach blotch. Very large 10c 1.00 
Morocco, dark maroon, buds look black.. 6c 65c 4.00 
Ninth Symphony, salmon red, no mark- 
INES in ois cates ae oo ene Pee 8e 80c 6.00 
Paradise, apricot, tall spike, early...... 6c 65c 4.00 
Phyllis McQuiston, deep shrimp pink.... 6c 65c 4.00 
Pieardy, shrimp pink, large flowers..... 5e 50c 3.50 
Polar Ice, largest early pure white...... 6c 65ce 4.00 
Rewi Fallu, deep blood red, large flowers 8c 80c 6.00 
Rosa Von Lima, light rose, lines in throat 8c 80c 6.00 
Rosemarie Pfitzer, creamy white, tinted 
Ca 560 Gmeroinerwreace ahah een ee ee Te 75e 5.00 
Schwaben Girl, pure pink, early......... 5c 50c 3.50 
Shirley Temple, light cream, ruffled..... Te 75c 5.00 
Smiling Maestro, deep salmon rose....... 8c 80c 6.00 
Snow Princess, white, one of the best... 15ec 1.50 .... 
Southern Cross, fine deep red............ 6c 65ce 4.00 
Taiaroa, smoky salmo ink, ros i 
blotch in:foroat... os fost. ey eee meee 
Thos, A, Edison, deep velvety red, ruffled 10c 1.00 ... 
Vagabond Prince, bronzed red with rich 
orange red throat blotches. Very fine 8c 80c 6.00 
Yellow Emperor, clear light yellow...... 5e 50c 3.50 
Mixed Colors, (large size)............... 3c 80c 2.00 
Mixed Colors, (medium size)............ 2c 15c 1.00 

Carries its huge flowers on stiff stems well 
above the water. A superb variety. 
Hach sc otha oe ee ee le 2 $2.00 
in the garden is as fascinating and lovely as the water lily. We 
give full planting instructions with each order. 
Amaballis. Flowers deep pink, almost red in center, which lighten 
to a silver pink on the tips. Blooms are starry in form, slightly 
cupped. A very desirable and charming lily. Each $1.50 
Comanche. Flower opens rich apricot, changing to a deep, coppery 
bronze. A profuse bloomer, Holds itself well above water sur- 
face. Outstanding in every way. THach.... 
Marliacea Albida. Pure white blooms of large size with yellow sta- 
mens. Are quite fragrant. The snowy white lilies bloom con- 
tinuously throughout the season. A splendid variety. Each. $1.00 
Marliacea Chromatella, Yellow. The most popular of all water lilies. 
Blooms are a sulphur yellow and start blooming early, produc- 
Leaves are handsomely 
splotched with maroon. Each .......... 25 
ing an endless succession of flowers. 
oe. (6.0. w eile . 
Soonos $1.75 

Pink Opal. One of the finest pink lilies for cut flowers. The handsome 3 
deep pink blooms are of medium size. The flowers stand well Venusta, Pink. One of the most fragrant of 
$1.0 
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water lilies. The blossoms have a smooth 
depth of color, a brilliant Begonia rose of 
Sunrise. Yellow. The largest and easiest to grow. Starts blooming surpassing beauty. Extremely hardy 
early, continues until late fall. A steady and profuse bloomer. Each 
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