GLADIOLI 
The Gladioli are the most 
attractive of summer-flower- 
ing bulbs. They bloom just 
when the garden needs bright- 
ening up. Their 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 five 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. 
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. 
Gladiolus 

To Control Thrips 
Tartar Emetic, Naphthalene Flakes and Semesan 
will control thrips, Gladioli’s worst enemy. See pages 
50 and 51 for prices. 

shortage of 
Order Gladioli early as there is a big 
good bulbs this year. 
Each Doz. 
Aida, rich deep, violet blues... <4 cic ee 8c $..75 
Aladdin, salmon, very large, ruffled........... 10c 1.00 

Each 
Ave Maria, medium blue ............--0 eee eres 10¢e 
Beacon, salmon scarlet, cream throat......... 10¢c 
Betty Nuthall, large, orange pink............. 6c 
Bit O’Heaven, deep orange, tall.............. 10c 
Blue Admiral, deep violet blue...............- 8e 
Blue Beauty, light blue, large................. 12¢ 
Camelia, delicate blush pink...............+..- ie 
Chas. Dickens, tall, reddish purple..... ...... Te 
Dr. F. E. Bennett, bright scarlet............. 8c 
Dr. Moody, early, fine lavender .............+:5 Te 
Excellence, light red, large, early............ Te 
Flaming Meteor, deep scarlet, extra large..... 10c 
Golden Chimes, light yellow, ruffled.......... 10c 
Golden Dream, tall, late, yellow............-.. vie 
Isola Bella, orchid pink, ruffled............... 8c 
John S. Bach, salmon orange, early...........- 8e 
Leona, rose-red, tall wiry stem............... 10c 
Mammoth White, largest white .............. 8e 
Maid of Orleans, white, cream throat.......... 10¢ 
Margaret Beaton, pure white, orange scarlet 
DIOLC Ue MOMOROLE WCmIIN OS G.tttar-as sa cs slr ate acres 15¢ 
Max Reeger, lavender blue, dark throat....... 10c 
Milford, azure blue, immense flowers.......... 10c 
Minuet, light lavender, extra large............ 8e 
Miss Bloomington, light yellow, tall.......... te 
Moorish King, mahogany maroon............. 15¢ 
Mother Machree, smoky Javender, tinged cream 
Ni GE Ol ttesn ies col cietrersreno tone tates Sislaiens Sesvere ee ea ea 8c 
Myrna, ivory-white, ruffled, large............. 20¢ 
New Era, ruffled rich pink, cream throat...... 10¢e 
Paradise, apricot, tall spike, early............ 8c 
Pelegrina, deep velvety violet blue........... 10¢c 
Picardy, shrimp pink, very large............. 8c 
Rewi Fallu, deep red, large flowers........... 8e 
Rosa Von Lima, light rose, dark lines in throat 8c 
Shirley Temple, rich cream almost white, with 
creamy yellow throat....... By ete Bhar tiney pris Part 8c 
Smiling Maestro, deep salmon rose........... 8e 
Vagabond Prince, garnet brown, lighter throat, 
with flame scarlet blotches................. 8e 
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GLADIOLUS, by F. F. Rockwell. 
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$1.25, $1.35, postpaid. 
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and every other detail needed for success 
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HARDY WATER LILIES 
; Water Lilies are one of the easiest plants to grow and no flower 
in the garden is as fascinating and lovely as the water lily. We 
give full planting instructions with each order. 
Amaballis. 
to a silver pink on the tips. 
cupped. A very desirable and charming lily. Each... 
Gloriosa. 
Gonnere. A snowy-white, very double flower. 
Marliacea Albida, 
mens. Are quite fragrant. 
Marliacea Chromatella, Yellow. 
ing an endless succession of fiowers. Leaves 
splotched with maroon. 
Pink Opal. One of the finest 
deep pink blooms are o 
above the water. Each 
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Flowers deep pink, almost red in center, which lighten 
Blooms are starry in form, slightly 
Cw 
Beautiful red flowers of perfect form and rather double, 
Has the fragrance of apple blossoms. Hach..:.............- $2.75 
A free bloomer with 
foliage light green, Wa Ghek sede ss oie eee eo to ccore $2.25 
Pure white blooms of large size with yellow sta- 
1 The snowy white lilies bloom con- 
tinuously throughout the season. A splendid variety. Each..$1.00 
The most popular of all water lilies. 
Blooms are a sulphur yellow and start blooming early, 
are handsomely 
Hachws seis pees oe exeterstere: thr $1.25 
Rose Arey. A grand Lily, 
with flowers a 
deep cerise-pink, sometimes as much as 8 
inches in diameter. 
free bloomer. 
$1.50 
roduc- 


Special Water Lily Fertilizer. 
1 é We have 
a special mixture, best suited to make an 
abundance of strong, vigorous flowers. 
A strong grower and 
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