Glads are easy to grow and are tops for cutting 

MICHELL’S GORGEOUS GLADIOLUS, continued 
Pink Shades, continued 
Mrs. P. W. Sisson. Large, cameo-pink flowers with 
carmine blotch well placed, many open at a time. 
Doz. 
Gorgeous variety and an excellent keeper when cut. $0 60 
Peggy Lou. A very large flower of soft light rose. Tall 
stems with many florets open at once. An outstand- 
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Picardy. See description, page 61...............--- 
Rosa van Lima. A pure clear pink with no shade of 
salmon as most pink Glads have. The flowers are 
large with many open and well placed on tall stems. 
A very fine variety which we recommend.......... 
The Orchid. A new type, with long petals; color 
orchid over white, with rose-lilac markings in throat. 
Blue, Lilac and Purple Shades 
Anna Eberius. 
velvety purple, with a deep purplish red blotch on 
the lower petals. 
Ave Maria. Glowing Iilac-blue, each flower marked 
with a small purple blotch. Seven to eight open flow- 
ers atone times.) ei cee en ee 
porty, Snow. Large, pinkish Javender flowers well 
Dlacedion a long spike. erie ieee ee eee 
Charles Dickens. An attractive, tall, vigorous grower. 
Large violet-red blooms, with darker blotches; 10 to 
12sflowers Open atone time), -1..et-l mie seis one eerenele 
Max Reger. Light lavender-blue with darker throat- 
markings, ending in sharp, white points, giving It a 
resemblance to a blue butterfly. Very graceful and 
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Minuet. This variety has created a sensation in the 
showrooms for several seasons. Light lavender with 
4 to 6 large, heavy blooms open at one time........ 
Mother Machree. A leader im its class. Color a smoky 
lavender overlaid toward the edge with salmon-pink. 
An odd but pretty variety that is always popular. . 
Pelegrina. A deep indigo or violet-blue Gladiolus har 
is in a class by itself. It has a most unusual flower 
and especially good all-round habits for a blue...... 
Ruth Huntington. Large, violet-lilac, ruffled blooms 
with deeper markings on lower petals. It is a strong 
grower with well-formed spikes, and is a general 
favorite.... 
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Yellow Shades 
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An _ extra-fine variety. Color rich Doz. 
Flowers large, on Jong spikes...... $0 60 
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Duna. Soft light pinky buff, shading to pale yellow Doz. 
toward the center; back of petals a brighter shade. 
A beautiful clear distinctive shade that is fine for 
florists’ use. 
Gate of Heaven. Pure deep yellow; flowers large, 
heavily ruffled and well placed on stiff, long stems. 
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Golden Dream. See description, page 61........... 
La Paloma. (Primulinus.) Large, brilliant orange 
flowers ony If OLOUS! LON eU Aerie) Parone 
Primrose Princess. Large; light yellow, carmine 
markings. One of the most popular varieties....... 
Shirley Temple. Light cream, with a rich creamy 
yellow throat; large, ruffled, 6-inch florets with as 
many as 8 to 10 open at one time. A seedling of 
Picardy. Tall, vigorous grower with flowers of good 
texture and substance. The aristocrat of Gladiolus 
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White Shades 
Very popular eeiee ies aa $ 
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90 
Albania. One of the finest pure whites. Flowers large. Doz. 
Free bloomer si4.us secrete te at blesses eee $0 60 
Albatross. Immense, pure white blooms of unusual 
substance. One of the finest varieties............. 
Helen Wills. A large creamy white flower resembling 
Maid of Orleans. Blooms are of good substance and 
form on a firm stem. An excellent variety......... 
Maid of Orleans. Best described as creamy white, 
the spikes are Jarge and well formed...... 
Mary Pickford. Delicate creamy white, throat Guest 
sulphur-yellow. Very distinct and beautiful....... 
Peace. Enormous, pure white flowers with lilac feather 
on the lower petal. Plant “robust: 2-c.-aoe oe er aoe 
Polar Ice. Pure white without markings. Early flower- 
ing, with 6 to 8 well-placed blooms open at one time. 
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White Shades, continued 
Star of Bethlehem. Immense pure white blooms. A Doz. 
lovely flower with a large number of florets of good 
100 
substance open at one time. One of the best whites.$0 90 $6 00 
Red and Scarlet Shades 
Beacon. Salmon-red with large cream blotches; flow- Doz. 
ers large and slightly ruffled. Long, strong stems. 
distinct Variety. cee een eee en Ee 
Commander Koehl. A new introduction from Europe 
and one of the finest red varieties. Flowers large, on 
tall stems, brilliant scarlet-blood-red. Grows well un- 
der all weather conditions:......- ee ee cee: 
Dr. F. E. Bennett. Peach-red, overlaid flame color, 
throat finely stippled ruby and white.............. 
Dream of Beauty. A rosy purplish red (deep wine 
color) of great beauty. Tall, sturdy stems with as 
many as 10 to 12 large flowers open at one time..... 
Flaming Sword. Very early. Bright scarlet-red. A 
very good forcénicn waco aes eee oe relate 
Red Phipps. A late midseason variety of unusual 
shade of light red. Growth is medium tall and pro- 
duces long spikes of Iarge florets. Makes a spectacular 
showing in the garden, and is a popular florists 
VALIELY sos ics ceisiera.c 0s Tio Eee eee 
Virginia (Scarlet Princeps). Intense scarlet, slightly 
deeper in throat. Extra fine. Early and much in 
demand sess sie s seuiiacien ene neee iene aie ere Se eore 
Mixtures of Gladiolus 
Michell’s Giant Exhibition. Every bulb for Doz. 
this mixture has been selected with the ut- 
most care for coloring and size of flowers. 
No other mixture can boast of such careful 
selection. 
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$1 25 $9 00 
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First-size bulbs... . .caoen eee nee $0 50 $3 25 $27 50 
Second-size bulbs....... iis we 0 eee eee Tobie 40 
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When cutting Gladiolus for the house, they should be cut as soon as the 
first one or two lower flowers are open; the remainder will open. Remove the 
flowers as they fade, cut off a little of the stem, and change the water every 
day to prolong the blooming period. 
Collection of Gladiolus 


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