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Gladioli 
Holmes’ Gold Medal Varieties 
Every precaution on our part has been taken to deliver to our cus- 
tomers bulbs free of Thrip. To this effect all our planting is treated, 
but to be sure that they are absolutely free of Thrip, our bulbs are 
fumigated at intervals during the winter. Whatever you buy from us 
is free of Thrip. 
BETTY NUTHALL. Beautiful coral-pink with shading of yellow. Tall 
and graceful stems. Most bulbs throw two spikes. 
5c each; 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
BIT OF HEAVEN. Very fine attractive clear orange. Good size flowers. 
8c each; 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
CHAS. DICKENS. Midseason. Bright violet-purple with velvety blotch. 
Tall spikes with many well-placed florets. You will like it. 
6c each; 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
COMMANDER KOEHL. Midseason. Dark scarlet-red and probably the 
most desirable dark red available today. Wide open flowers which 
attract attention. Ge each; 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
DR. F. E. BENNETT. A vivid fiery scarlet, one of the finest red Gladioli 
ever sent out. Tall heavy spikes with many massive blooms. A prize 
winner, will stand up in the hottest weather, 
6c each; 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
KASSEL. A bright attractive scarlet with no markings. Beautiful, well 
formed, large flowers. Excellent grower and a fine variety for cutting. 
6c each; 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
MAID OF ORLEANS. Outstanding pure white, tall, enormous flowers 
and straight stems. Many blooms and just a suggestion of the lily in 
form. 6c each; 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
MARGARET BEATON. New. Immense snow-white with a tiny splash 
of vermilion in throat. Very distinct and beautiful and a prize winner 
whenever shown. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
MINUET. A beautiful clear lavender. Blooms open on a good strong 
stem. It is considered by experienced growers as the last word in 
light lavender Gladioli. 6¢ each; 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
MISS ALAMEDA, Early midseason. Deep salmon-pink with distinctive 
carmine blotch. Six or more large florets open at once and the spike 
carries eighteen or more buds and blooms. 
8c each; 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
PEGGY LOU. New. Light rosy pink. Large flowers. Called a “Sister of 
Picardy.’ Very vigorous and has won many prizes at recent exhibi- 
tions. 8c each; 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100, 
PICARDY,. Late. Soft shrimp-pink, clear and clean, with a blotch of 
light flesh-pink which blends back into the main color. Seven to ten 
open florets which measure 6 inches across on a tall strong spike. A 
perfect color, a giant in size, and the most sensational variety in 
recent years. 5c each; 50c per doz., $3.00 per 100. 
PRIMROSE FRINCESS. Late. Very large primrose-yellow. Five to 
seven blooms open at one time. Considered the leading light yellow. 
5c each; 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
VEILCHENELAU. Finest large dark velvet-blue flower of the Gladiolus 
that grows. Five feet tall, stem erect, flowers are well-placed on the 
stem. Even the very last top flower opens up in its true color. 
6c each; 6O0c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
Holmes’ “Rainbow’’ Mixture 
An unexcelled blend of the largest number of fine and distinct and 
newer varieties of Gladioli. This is a specialty of ours and not to be 
compared with ordinary mixtures, Selected bulbs. 
50c per doz.; 50 for $1.75; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 
Holmes’ “Blue Ribbon’’ Mixture 
They include almost every shade of cream, pink, salmon-pink, blush, 
rose, lavender-pink, bright red, scarlet and crimson. Immense flowers. 
35c per doz.; 50 for $1.25; 100 for $2.00; 250 for $4.25; 500 for $8.00; 
1000 for $15.00. 

THRIPS TREATMENT 
The U. S. Department of Agriculture recommends, after plants 
have reached 6 inches in height, weekly spraying with the follow- 
ing formula: %4 lb. tartar emetic, 1 1b. brown sugar, 6 gals. water. 
We will ship tartar emetic postpaid, for % 1b., 35c; lb., $1.00. 

THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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The new Gladioli are superior in every respect. 
This one is Picardy, a beautiful shrimp-pink. 
