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. 
4050 BETTY NUTHALL. Beautiful coral-pink with shading of yellow. 
Tall and graceful stems. Most bulbs throw two spikes. 
9c each; SOc per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
4051 BIT OF HEAVEN. Very fine attractive clear orange. Good size 
flowers. Sc each; 90c per doz.; $7.00 per 100, 
4055 CHAS. DICKENS. Midseason. Bright violet-purple with velvety 
blotch. Tall spikes with many well-placed florets. You will like it. 
9c each; 90c per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
4056 COMMANDER KOEHL. Midseason. Dark scarlet-red and probably 
the most desirable dark red available today. Wide open flowers which 
attract attention. 10¢ each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
4061 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. 
9c each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
4066 KASSEL. A bright attractive scarlet with no markings. Beautiful, 
well formed, large flowers. Excellent grower and a fine variety for 
cutting. 10c each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
4070 MAID OF ORLEANS. Outstanding pure white, tall, enormous 
flowers and straight stems. Many blooms and just a suggestion of 
the Lily in form. 9c each; 90c per doz.; $7.00 per 100. ; 
4071 MARGARET BEATON. New. Immense snow-white with a tiny 
splash of vermilion in throat. Very distinct and beautiful, and a prize 
winner whenever shown, 15c each; $1.45 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
4072 MAX REGER. Finest bright violet-blue, and we consider it the 
best blue in existence. Stem erect, flowers are well placed on the stem. 
Each, 10c; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
4078 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. 10c each; 90c per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
4074 MISS ALAMEDA. Early midseason. Deep salmon-pink with dis- 
tinctive carmine blotch. Six or more large florets open at once and 
the spike carries 18 or more buds and blooms. 
9c each; 90c per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
4080 PEGGY LOU. New. Light rosy pink. Large flowers. Called a 
“Sister of Picardy.’ Very vigorous and has won many prizes at recent 
exhibitions. 10c¢ each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
4081 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. 9c each; 90c per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
4082 PRIMROSE PRINCESS. Late. Very large primrose-yellow. Five 
to seven blooms open at one time. Considered the leading light yellow. 
9c each; 90c per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
4Oo9O 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. 
70c per doz.; 50 for $2.75; $4.75 per 100; $42.00 per 1000. 
5000 Holmes’ “Biue Ribbon” Mixture 
They include almost every shade of cream, pink, salmon-pink, blush, 
rose, lavender-pink, bright red, scarlet and crimson. Immense flowers. 
60c per doz.; 50 for $2.50; 100 for $4.50; 250 for $10.00; 1000 for $38.00. 
THRIPS TREATMENT 
The U. S. Department of Agriculture recommends, after plants 
have reached 6 inches in height, weekly spraying with the follow- 
ing formula: % lb. tartar emetic, 1 lb. brown sugar, 6 gals. water. 
We will ship tartar emetic postpaid, for %4 1b., 40c; lb., $1.35. 

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