GEO. W. PARK SEED COMPANY 
kKA~ SELECT GLADIOLUS 
Gladiolus are rightly the most popular summer flowering bulb, for no other gives the di- 
versity of Readhninemion the Eien cut flower, nor the striking garden bed with so 
little care and so small an expenditure. , f } 
We offer a choice selection of the finest named Gladiolus; grown in clean, disease free soil 
of Michigan. Our Bulbs are doubly protected against insects and disease by a Napthalene Beige 
which we give them. We offer large, clean healthy bulbs, sure to bloom and guarantee fi give 
you satisfaction. All bulbs are of the largest size No. 1 bulbs, 14 inches or larger wi prin. 
This large size is secured at a premium both in cost of bulbs and transportation, but aL h. oe oe ae 
ae which are without doubt the lowest anywhere. Select yours today, while we sti ave stock o 
all varieties. : 
LARGEST BULBS OBTAINABLE (TOP SIZE) 1}/2 in. and up. Finest, largest blooms, sturdiest plants. 
We pay all postage and warrant the safe arrival of the bulbs. When 
received, plant them five inches deep in a sunny bed of rich, porous 
garden soil and mulch the bed with well decayed stable litter; this fie 
will promote a vigorous growth and bloom and keep the soil moist ua 
during a moderate drouth. Cultivate often, especially after each rain. 
GROUP 1. 
Chosen for Large, Well-Placed Florets, Good Stems with Charm and 
“ Variety in eae 6 for 35c; 12 for 60c; 25 for $1.15; 100 for $4.00. 
f] BAGDAD. Beautiful, large, open flowers of smoky old rose color; 
5 ~©6. extra tall stems. Fine, and outstanding. 
DEBONAIR. Regarded as superior even to Picardy. The lovely 
LaFrance pink flowers, shading to shrimp-pink with creamy blotched 
throat, are borne on very tall straight stems. A perfect joy. 
a DR. F. E. BENNETT. Best of its color. Rich peach-red overlaid with 
flame, white and ruby speckled throat. 
DR. MOODY. Early. Choice lavender, penciled in darker shade. 
MARGARET FULTON. Enormous rounded flowers of beautiful rose 
pink. Keeps well when cut. ] 
MRS. LEON DOUGLAS. This handsome, salmon-rose gladiolus has 
flame and scarlet shadings which increase its glorious richness. — 
PICARDY. Unquestionably the most outstanding gladiolus. A favorite 
with home growers and for commercial use. Tall, robust growth, 
clean foliage and exceptionally large ruffled florets of softest shrimp- 
Ae pink with blotch of light flesh pink. Delights every beholder. 
= CHARLES DICKENS. Among the best, clear, radiant purple. sare 
Maid of Orleans FLAMING SWORD. Large, well placed brilliant scarlet flowers. Sonatine 
GIANT NYMPH. Tall spikes of lovely pink flowers with a creamy- 
$ yellow throat. Choice. ; 
GOLDEN DREAM. A fine commercial variety. Large spikes 
of golden yellow flowers with cream throat. A graceful and 
free-blooming glad of beauty and popularity. 
MAID OF ORLEANS. Unusually fine keeper. The tall straight 
stems bear beautiful, large, milky white florets, cream throat. 
MRS. FRANK PENDLETON. Very large, open flowers of a 
beautiful flame pink with distinct fiery blotch. Many blos- 
soms upon good spikes. Most popular of Gladiolus. 
MRS. F. C. PETERS. A winner of many medals. Late flowering 
variety. Exquisite rich rosy-lavender with a soft patch of 
bright crimson on lower petals. Large, open, ruffled flowers. 
PFITZER’S TRIUMPH. Giant reddish-salmon orange. 
PRIMROSE PRINCESS. Bright, handsome creamy yellow. 
Splendid with Charles Dickens. 
SONATINE. New. Handsome large flowers of softest pink 
with small red blotch at throat. 
W. H. PHIPPS. La France pink overlaid with light salmon-rose. 
A dozen flowers open at once. 
GROUP II. 
Mrs. F. C. Peters Our finest selection. Picardy 
3 for 30c: 6 for 50c; 12 for 85c; 100 for $6.00. 
ALBATROSS. Enormous white flowers on tall strong 
spikes. An excellent pure white. 
COMMANDER KOEHL. Gorgeous clear dark red with- 
-_ out markings. Long spike of huge 5’’-6"’ flowers. 
PELAGRINA. Rich, intense deep violet.blue. An un- 
usual color in gladiolus. Best blue in our trials last 
summer. We recommend Pelagrina. 
RED LORY. Giant rose-red shading to purple throat. 
AVE MARIE. Splendid tall growing, early blooming, 
light blue with blended purplish blotch. 
J. S. BACH. Early. New. Best large red to date. 
Tall stems. Large, well-placed, gorgeous florets. 
SALABACH’S ORCHID. Fine delicate lavender-pink. 
CADILLAC. Golden apricot, shading to rosy apricot 
at the edges of the petals. Unusual and pretty. 
PHYLLIS McQUISTON. Gorgeous color of clear, deep, 
a shrimp pink. Growth tall and sturdy. 
SM'™LING MAESTRO. Rich orange salmon flowers of 
Phyllis McQuiston unusually large size, the finest in its color class. 


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