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ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE BULBS, ROCKFORD, ILL. 

The Gladiolus is one of our most beautiful summer flowering bulbs. It has bril- 
for 95c; 100 for $7.00. 
$1.50; 100 for $10.50. 
Beacon Clear, 
for $8.00. 
100 for $6.00. 
$6.00. 
$6.00. 

’ Light red with the same desirable characteristics 
Red Phipps as the popular pink-flowered W. H. Phipps, but 
longer spikes. Blooms in late midseason. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.15; 100 
for $8.00. 
7 Immense heavily ruffled flowers of rich cream, 
Shirley Temple almost white, with creamy yellow throat. Out- 
standing; grows very tall and upright. 3 for 30c; 12 for 85c; 100 for 
$6.00. 
So Big Very large, deep lavender rose-pink flowers with violet 
feather on lower petals. Spikes are tall, straight and strong. 
15c each; 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $10.50. 
Star of Bethlehem A fine outstanding creamy white..8 to 10 
large blooms usually open at one time. 
3 for 30c; 12 for 85c; 100 for $6.00. 
grower, often producing 
Blue Beaut Medium blue shading dark- slightly ruffled and of -wax-like appearance, 
: y er toward the edges, Large Every garden should have plenty of Picardy. 
wide open blooms. Tall strong grower. A very 3 for 30c; 12 for 85c; 100 for $6.00. 
beautiful variety which must be seen to be ap- 
preciated. 15c each; 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.15; 100 Primrose Princess A very fine light yel- 
- Ex. Tall spike, flowers well placed for S5c% f 00. 
Cadillac and of good form. Seven open at =e or 108 one 
one time, 5 to 7 buds. Color, golden apricot, fad- 
ing to apricot-rose toward edge of petals, no 
throat markings, stamens and pistils creamy 
white. A very warm and pleasing shade. 3 for 
40c; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $10.50. 
-Commander Koehl 
liant, deep scarlet-red without any markings or 
blotches. Tall, straight spikes with many flowers 
of good substance open at one time. Always pop- 
ular. 3 for 30c; 12 for 85c; 100 for $6.00. 
\ *.. La France-pink shading to shrimp- 
Debonair pink with creamy blotch in throat; 
flowers sometimes flake darker. 6 to 8 medium 
large blooms open at one time on very tall 
spikes. Stands heat well. 3 for 30c; 12 for 85c; 
Dr. F. E. Bennett 
in throat. Tall, straight, sturdy stems. Most at- 
tractive color. 3 for 30c; 12 for 85c; 100 for 
Golden Dream Golden yellow flowers of 
medium size on very tall 
stems, many open at one time. Beautifully 
formed blooms. 3 for 30c; 12 for 85c; 100 for 
Jalna Iridescent salmon and ashes of roses. 
A very unusual and beautiful smoky 
variety, the coloring of which is rather difficult 
to describe. Large, wide 
blooms that are impressive. 15c each; 3 for 40c; 
12 for $1.40; 100 for $10.00. 
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7 Posta gc liant spikes of flowers two feet or more in height, often several from one bulb, 
a 1O us Paid of most desirable colors. Plant bulbs 4 inches deep and from 4 to 6 inches apart. 
NEW AND MODERN VARIETIES 
: i : Immense, heavily ruffled 
American Commander 8!°°t-red. King Arthur (PM CN’ der flowers of an 
very tall, 
strong, straight, vigorous. One of the best gar- unusually distinet form and shade. Vigorous 
den and cut flower red gladiolus. Popular with growing. 3 for 30c; 12 for 85c; 100 for $6.00. 
those who like the dark shades. 25c each; 3 for ‘i 1 d 1 
70c; 12 for $2.50; 100 for $18.00. King Lear A» early, clear, deep purple 
with silver line on edge of 
Smoky old rose, deeper toward the petals. Very large, heavily waved and ruffled — 
Bagdad edges and lighter in the throat; flowers. 35c each; 3 for 95c; 12 for $3.50;-100 ~~ 
faint creamy blotch marked with pink on lower for $25.00. 
petals. Very large flowers with many open at 5 2 a 
the one time. Attractive coloring. 3 for 30c; 12 Maid of Orleans Milky white with 
cream throat. Tall, 
straight spikes with up to 8 well-placed large 
Clear deep orange, handsomely flowers open at one time. A popular white. 3 for 
Barcarole ruffled blooms of heavy sub- 30c; 12 for 70c; 100 for $5.00. 
stance on long, strong spikes. 3 for 40c; 12 for 
Immense white with 
Margaret Beaton small orange-scarlet 
bright  rose-scarlet with blotch in the throat. Strong grower; tall, sturdy 
large cream blotch. Spikes are tall spikes. 3 for 8Gc; 12 for $2.75; 100 for $20.00. 
and straight; flowers somewhat ruffled. 3 for : ec ae 
30c; 12 for 95c; 100 for $7.00. Minuet Clear, light, pinkish lavender flow- 
ers with 5 or 6 blooms open at one 
Betty Nuthall Immense florets of glow- time. 3 for 30c; 12 for 85c; 100 for’ $6.00. 
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light yellow throat markings. Most vigorous Glistening deep red, so dark and 
cs several tall, straight Morocco velvety it appears to be almost 
spikes of well-formed flowers from one bulb. black. 3 for 30c; 12 for 85c; 100 for $6.00. 
3 for 30c; 12 for 85c; 100 for $6.00. 
7 ? Flaming orange with yel- 1 
Bit O Heaven low throat, unusually rich ardy and there is a big demand for each. 15c 
in color and quality. Tall, stately spikes. 3 for each; 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.15; 100 for $8.00. 
30c; 12 for 95c; 100 for $7.00. 
orange-pink with 
Light rose color. A tall strong 
grower. Is really a darker Pic- 
Peggy Lou 
7 Intense velvety violet-blue. The 
Pelegrina richest and deepest dark blue 
Dark, glistening red. Opens 
Black Opal up to 10 large well-placed gladiolus. 3 for 30c; 12 for 85c; 100 for $6.00. 
blooms on a tall spike. 15c each; 3 for 35c; 12 ° A most handsome variety, with im- 
for $1.15; 100 for $8.00. j Picardy 
mense spikes of rich apricot-pink 
blooms. Individual florets are extremely large, 




































low of a. beautiful 
primrose shade. Tall and sturdy. 3 for 30c; 12 — 

THRIPS TREATMENT 2 
This insect pest is prevalent in many sections, ~ 
however, and your planting may become in-— 
‘tested from some neighboring focus. If thrips — 
are known to be near you, prevention is ad- }] ~ 
visable. Rotendéne sprays and dusts are effec- | 
tive. : 
The U.S. department of agriculture recom- | 
mends, after plants have reached 6 inches in 
height, weekly spraying with the following ~ 
formula: %4 lb. Tartar Emetic, 1 lb. brown | 
sugar, 6 gallons of water. ea 
We will ship Tartar Emetic, ceiling prices, 
pe for 1% Ib., 35c; VY lb., 6Oc; 1 Ib., 
1.00. 
GO-WEST INSECT BAIT 
KILLS cutworms, snails, slugs, grasshoppers, 
earwigs, crickets, many weevils and other de- 
structive pests. A true bait—not a dust or 
spray. Made from ripe sweet apples, it lures 
insects to their death. Costs little. Easy to 
apply. Just seatter around threatened plants. 
Offers excellent protection to vegetable gar- 
dens, flowers, shrubs, ete. Try GO-WEST. 
Pkg. 70c, postpaid. 
HYPONEX PLANT-FOOD 
A complete and balanced Plant-Food contain- 
ing all major and minor elements with vitamin 
B; added. With Hyponex and water you can 
grow plants in soil, sand, barren earth or 
water. Hyponex has been approved and li- 
censed in the agricultural departments of 
every state in the Union and Canada. The 
analysis of Hyponex is guaranteed: Nitrogen 
7 per cent; available Phosphorice- Acid 6 per 
cent; Potassium 19 per cent. (1 oz. makes 6 
gals.) 3-o0z. can 25c; 1 lb. can $1.00. 
Large, wide-open 
blooms of bril- 

Fiery orange-scar- 
let with white lines 

opened, well-placed 
A tall flame salmon with clear yellow throat. 3 for 30c; 12 
Token 4, 85c; 100 for $6.00. < 
V . Garnet-brown, lighter at the throat, with a 
agabond Prince small blotch of flame-searlet on lip petal. 
Very odd color. 3 for 30c; 12 for 95c; 100 for $7.00. 
Alneer’s Giant Exhibition Mixture This Exhibition Mix 
ering Gladiolus is made up in proper proportions of more than 50 prize=- 
winning late introductions, including many Giant Ruffled Flowered vari- 
eties. No better mixture obtainable any where at any price. All bulbs 
have been treated to prevent attack of thrip, or other insects, insuring 
you an array of large gorgeous blooms in every color imaginable. Y doz. 
35c; doz. 60c; 50 for $2.25; 100 for $4.25. 
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