GLADIOLI, 
The Gladioli are the most 




BEGINNER’S SPECIAL 
From the select list of Gladioli listed on 
this page we offer 25 bulbs, 5 warieties, all 

attractive of summer-flower- lecti for only. oe a 
ing bulbs. They bloom dust named, our selection, Wi 
when the garden needs bright- 
ening up. Their bright spikes Each Doz. 100 
help va pe ear ponces ee Camellia, delicate blush pink........... 8c 5c $5.00 
peckally) iW niet ee ee ae ee spinkBe. eer aed 8c 75e 5.00 
color at’ midsummer before its Conquest, light salmon-pink 
autumn rey Ciegiee Del Ray, light red, cream blotch......... Te 7T0c 4.50 
CULTURE. T iolus ‘ 
thrives in a anny location. Early Rose, velvety rose, light throat... 7c 70c 4.50 
Grows in any good garden Excellence, light red, large, early........ 5e 50c 3.00 
nes ue ee een eur ee Flaming Meteor, deep scarlet, extra large 10c 1.00 .... 
Seas wee oor eer ks Gold Dust, clear deep yellow, early...... 8c The 5.00 
Meri Conet eee ce balbomrece Golden Chimes, light yellow, ruffled..... 10¢ 1.00 
planted at intervals from Green Light, ruffled white with green 
ae eer he eases cast when flowers open....... ‘asisbieie .20C = 2 DU meen 
es eee ieee, CRY Gypsy Girl, scarlet with yellow blotch... 8c 75c 5.00 
until frost. A trench should YZ 
be dug five inches deep Bee Hinemoa, deep rose, cream blotch...... 2651.25) were 
bottom toawabeoree carplee Isola Bella, orchid pink, ruffled.......... 8c 75c 5.00 
eee Set the bulbs 6 to John S, Bach, salmon orange, early...... 5e 50c 3.00 
For BET nue blossoms, draw Joseph Hayden, light blue, dark blotch.. 10c 1.00 
2 inches of soil over the bulbs King Lear, deep reddish purple, silver line 
ae A iver eeBe) Keep on edge of petals, very large:....... 20 C5200) ieee 
stee poiciee weeds rape ak LaFiesta, clear bright orange, tall...... 6c 60c 4.00 
te AL ak SM ches eld dations 88 Lavender Queen, deep violet lavender 6c 60c 4.00 
during the bloomin eriod. ’ D cee : 
Betore the ereunae freezes Lavinia, medium deep pink, ruffled...... 6c 60c 4.00 
itt tbe, ee pet atise rae a Leona, rose-red, tall wiry stem.......... LOC 1.005 cee 
ry, OF7 REO ome ; Lucifer, bright orange, crimson blotch 6c 60c 4.00 
the bulbs separated and the $ » ae : 
oo side eroW Ot fer copraes Maid of Orleans, white, cream throat..... 5e 50c 3.00 
ets removed. e : 
; Margaret Beaton, pure white, orange scar- 
be handled like the big bulbs. , 
Then the bulbs are placed in let@bloteh] tOne of the finests.< .c\.. 20. C= (2400 Seeeere 
Paper or cloth bags, sawdust Max Reeger, lavender blue, dark throat.. Te T70c 4.50 
Boe eee eae eatbe Merschaum, ochre, overlaid red orange.. 10c 1.00 .... 
in a temperature of about 35 Milford, azure blue, immense flowers.... 6c 60c 4.00 
degrees to prevent sprouting. Minuet, light lavender, extra large...... 5e 50c 3.00 
FOR Our BLO Wy He USE. The epthe ensue Soe ed Miss Bloomington, light yellow, tall....... 6c 60c 4.00 
soon as the firs ower opens on e stalk, preferably . i 
before the dew is off in the morning but never in the ™*s. Lulu Hunt, light salmon, red throat 10c 1.00 
heat of the day. Cut the stem about 9 Age the Myrna, ivory-white, ruffled, large....... 20¢ *:2.00M8.-7 
ground and with as little foliage as possible. e foliage 
is needed for the development of the new bulb. Place the Ninth Symphony, clear salmon, large..... 8c 5c 5.00 
oe Rowers in a Geen vase, withat apa 8 nes eA oe Baar Parardise, apricot, tall spike, early...... be) | 50G) 13200 
‘Remove the fade osgoms, cut a 60 e stem . ; 
change the water daily. Treated in this way the buds Pelegrina, deep velvety Violet. blue. i... 6c 60c 4.00 
will open rf v ’ +s OVICT Yaar E Grint clelele 4 
p perfectly. Picardy, shrimp pink, very large 5e 50ce 3.00 
Rewi Fallu, deep red, large flowers...... Te T0ce 4.50 
To Control Thrips Rosa Von Lima, light rose, lines in throat 7c 70c 4.50 
: i Rosemarie Pfitzer, creamy white, tinted 
Tartar of Hmetic, Naphthalene Flakes and Semesan Dink,p rushed. eaevisepticive ooaeen 6c 60c 4.00 
will- control thrips, Gladioli’s worst enemy. See pages : mats : 
48 to 50 for prices. ; Sandra, light shrimp pink and amber..... Ce tO) 4.50 
Shirley Temple, light cream, ruffied...... Te 0c 4.50 
‘ Each Doz: 100 Snow Princess, white, one of the best.... 10c 1.00 .... 
Aladdin, salmon, very large, TW Ltl OG ser ceovetene 20c $2.00 .. Southern Cross, deep red, large.......... 6c 60c 4.00 
Ave Maria, medium blue ................ 5e 50c $3.00 Vagabond Prince, bronzy red with rich : 
Beacon, salmon scarlet, cream throat.... 7c 70c 4.50 orange red SRE ASS sees SPIE a laian 8c 75e 5.00 
Bingo, soft cream with tints of rose.... 20c 2.00 .... Vrendenburg, pure white, spikes straight 
Bit O’Heaven, deep orange, tall.......... 8c T5e 5.00 Sty ape Meat flowers large. Very out- : 
Black Opal, black, red, long spike...... OXI) CAE Sans s LS DID OOO RIC OOO OLISUS coGiadin ton 10c 1.00 
‘Blue Admiral, deep violet blue....... <aee UC ee O Cima. DO Mixed Colors, (large size)................ 4c 40c 2.50 
Blue Beauty, light blue, large............ Loe 1.50 Mixed Colors, (medium size)............. 8c 80e 1.50 

HARDY WATER LILIES 
Water Lilies are one of the easiest plants to grow and no flower Eac 
Carries its huge flowers on stiff stems well 
above the water. A superb variety. 
+++ $2.00 
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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. Each 5 
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. $1.00 
Marliacea Chromatella, Yellow. The most popular of all water lilies. 
Blooms are a sulphur yellow and start blooming early, produc- 
ing an endless succession of flowers. Leaves are handsomely 
splotched with maroon. Wach .......cccccccccccccccsccccs$ls 
Pink Opal. One of the finest pink lilies for cut flowers. The handsome 
deep pink blooms are of medium size. The flowers stand well 
above the water. Each 
Sunrise. Yellow. The largest and easiest to grow. Starts blooming 
early, continues until late fall. A steady and profuse bloomer. 
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water lilies. The blossoms have a smooth 
Pink. One of the most fragrant of 
depth of color, a brilliant Begonia ro 
surpassing beauty. iis trernoly peedes 
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