




NAPTHALENE 
(Crude) 
For the control of 
Gladiolus Thrips in 
stored corms. Is also 
1] used for the control 
NG! of certain soil in- 
sects. Use | Ib. to 20 
square feet. (1 Ib. 
12 oz. pkg. 35c) (4 
Ib. pkg. 60c) (25 Ib. pkg. $3.50). Postage 
extra. 












GARDEN TARTOX 
Makes a spray which is 
very attractive to the 
hard-to-control Gladiolus 
Thrips. Dissolve 4 level 
tablespoons in one qgal- 
lon of water. 4 oz. can 
(makes 3 gallons spray) 
50c. Postage extra. 







A&M 
SUPERFINE GLADIOLI 
(25 of any one variety at the 100 rate) 
(BULBS AVAILABLE DECEMBER TO MAY) 
Gladioli may be planted at any time the bulbs are available in Southern 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 rows 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 suc- 
cession, making plantings about two weeks apart. Large No. 1 bulbs. 
FOUR NEW BEAUTIES 
ALGONQUIN—One of the most brilliant gladiolus ever introducea. Tall straight spikes 
of flaming scarlet blooms which are beautifully ruffled. 20¢ each, $1.75 dozen, 
$12.25 per 100. 
BLUE BEAUTY—A splendid large flower of lavender blue, heavily suffused with violet. 
The throat is deep crimson at the back and the lower petal is striped with maroon 
through the center. 10¢ each, $1.00 dozen, $7.00 per 100. 
KING LEAR—An exceptionally rich coloring of velvety, peony purple. The florets are 
beautifully ruffled and nicely spaced. 10¢ each, 90c dozen, $6.50 per 100. 
MARGARET BEATON—A glorious gladiolus of pure, glistening white, with just a splash 
of scarlet in the throat. A strong grower with large florets. 25¢ each, $2.25 dozen, 
$15.75 per 100. 
AVE MARIA — Large well placed blooms of 
mid blue with small purplish blotches. 8c 
each, 4 for 25c, 60c doz., $4.25 per 100. 
BAGDAD—I|Immense smoky old rose. Individ- 
ual. blooms are often 6 inches across. 6c 
each, 5 for 25c, 50c doz., $3.50 per 100. 
BEACON—One of the newer varieties and a 
truly striking Gladiolus with large ruffled 
blooms of rich salmon scarlet with large 
cream throat blotches which intensify the 
color. It is a tall, strong grower, with the 
long spikes having five to seven well spaced 
florets open at the same time. 10c¢ each; 
3 for 25c; 75¢ per dozen; $5.25 per 100. 
BETTY NUTHALL — Extra fine tall orange 
pink with yellow throat. 6¢ each, 5 for 25c, 
50c per doz., $3.50 per 100. 
BLEEDING HEART—Light pink with scarlet 
blotch on lower petals. 6¢ each, 5 for 25c, 
50c per doz., $3.50 per 100. 
CHARLES DICKENS—Tall radiant purple. 8c 
each, 4 for 25c, 60c doz., $4.25 per 100. 
COMMANDER KOEHL—A rich deep toned 
scarlet. The spikes are mammoth with 
large wide open blooms of heavy texture. 
8c each, 4 for 25c, 65¢ doz., $4.50 per 100. 
DEBONAIR—Bright salmon pink with deep 
cream throat. Tall and straight. 6¢ each; 
5 for 25c; 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
DREAM OF BEAUTY—Very tall brilliant rose 
red. 8¢ each, 4 for 25c, 65c doz., $4.50 
per 100. 
DR. F. E. BENNETT—Peerless flame scarlet. 
6c each, 5 for 25c, 50c doz., $3.50 per 100. 
GIANT NYMPH—Delightful shade of rose 
pink. Very tall. 6¢ each, 5 for 25c, 50c 
per doz., $3.50 per 100. 
GATE OF HEAVEN—Beautifully ruffled, rich, 
pure yellow. Large and of good substance. 
8c each, 4 for 25c, 60c doz., $4.25 per 100. 
LA FIESTA—Strong growing, tall rich orange. 
Sends up several spikes to a bulb. 8c ea.; 
3 for 25c, 70c per doz., $5.00 per 100. 
MAID OF ORLEANS—Huge pure white. Tall 
spike with five or six florets open at one 
time. 6¢ each, 5 for 25c, 50c per doz., 
$3.50 per 100. 
MINUET—An exquisite flower of beautiful 
clear lavender. Spikes are of good size and 
florets nicely placed on straight stems. 8c 
each, 4 for 25c, 60c doz., $3.75 per 100. 


MOTHER MACHREE—The most popular light 
smoky lavender. Six to eight blossoms open 
at a time on tall straight stems. 8c each, 
4 for 25c, 60c doz., $4.25 per 100. 
MRS. LEON DOUGLAS — Immense begonia 
rose flower striped with flame and brilliant 
scarlet. Lip pale lemon, slightly speckled 
with ruby; a giant among Gladioli. 6¢ 
each, 5 for 25c, 50c¢ doz., $3.50 per 100. 
PELEGRINA—Pure dark violet-blue. 8¢ each, 
4 for 25c, 60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
PICARDY—Winner of many prizes. Many 
large florets delicate apricot pink open at 
one time. 6¢ each, 5 for 25c, 50c doz., 
$3.50 per 100. 
RED PHIPPS — Large brilliant orange-red. 
Tall spike. 8¢ each, 4 for 25c, 60c per 
doz., $3.75 per 100. 
ROSE MARIE PFITZER—Cream white, 
flecked pink, giving a peaches and cream 
effect. 8¢ each, 4 for 25c, 60c doz., $3.75 
per 100. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE—Huge ruffled cream with 
deeper throat. Extra tall. 8c each, 4 for 
25c, 60c per doz., $3.75 per 100. 
VAGABOND PRINCE—Very striking. Bronze- 
red with rich orange-red blotch in throat. 
8c each, 4 for 25c, 60c per doz., $4.25 
per 100. 
WURTEMBERGIA—Immense bright red with 
contrasting white throat. 6¢ each, 5 for 
25c, 50c per doz., $3.50 per 100. 
YELLOW PERFECTION—Large flowered deep 
yellow. Larger flowers but somewhat 
lighter than Golden Dream. 6¢ each, 5 
for 25c, 50c per doz., $3.50 per 100. 
EXTRA CHOICE MIXTURE—A splendid mix- 
ture containing many of the better named 
varieties. 50¢ per doz., $3.50 per 100. 
A&M 
FANCY MIXTURE 
This mixture is made up of good standard 
varieties and has an excellent color range. 
We recommend that it be used where quan- 
tities of cut flowers are desired. Although 
the bulbs are not quite as large as those in 
our Choice mixture, they will produce large 
blooms and long stems. 40c¢ per doz., $3.00 
per 100, $27.50 per 1,000. 


