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. 

Gladiolus 
Lovely in the Garden 
Fine for Cut Flowers 
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. 

To Control Thrips 
Marva r Hamre tie; 
Naphthalene Flakes 
and Semesan 
will control thrips, Gladioli’s worst enemy. See pages 
HOpand Sik fore prices, 

Order Gladioli 
good bulbs this year. 

early as there is still a shortage of 
On mail orders, add 10c for first 
dozen bulbs and 2c for each additional dozen. 
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GLADIOLUS, by F. F. Rockwell. It tells how to 
plant, fertilize, and cultivate; how to harvest and 
cure; and every other detail needed for success 
with this popular flower. 45 illustrations, 79 pages 
$1.25, $1.35, postpaid. 
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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. 
give full planting instructions with each order. 
Amaballis. 
to a silver pink on the tips. 
cupped. 
Attraction. 
Each 
Gloriosa. 
Gonnere. 
> foliage light sreen: 
Marliacea Albida. 
mens. 
Marliacea Chromatella, Yellow. The most popular of all water lilies. 
Blooms are a sulphur yellow and:start blooming early, produc- 
ing an endless succession 
splotched with maroon, 
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A snowy-white, very double flower. 
Hach 
Each 
Flowers deep pink, almost red in center, which lighten 
Blooms are starry in form, slightly 
A very desirable and charming lily. Hach 
A very lovely red; color garnet-red with ruby shading. 
PRN NaS ae dS eM a acs FORO REDE SESE REE Ce ee $1.75 
Beautiful red flowers of perfect form and rather double. 
Has the fragrance of apple blossoms. 
51d act $1.50 
UA CLUS Pe raat ae ste y.cigs aides $2.75 
A free bloomer with 
FASC SM ENE lei ene AURORA CISD eet eee $2.25 
Pure white blooms of large size with yellow sta- 
Are quite fragrant. 
Pink Opal. 
cut flowers. 
blooms are of medium size. 
We stand well above the water. 
The snowy white lilies bloom con- 
tinuously throughout the season. A Splendid variety. Each. .$1.25 
of flowers. 
Leaves are handsomely 
i, emeks $1.25 
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Each Doz. 
Aladdin, scarlet salmon, large, ruffled...... ~etesy$1.20 
Bagdad, very large, smoky old rose.......... 10e 1.10 
Beacon, salmon scarlet, cream throat....... ~ ile 1.20 
Berty Snow, large, rosy lavender.............. 10c 1.10 
Betty Nuthall, light salmon, golden throat.... 10c 1.10 
Bit O’Heaven, deep orange, tall............+.. lle 1.20 
Black Opal, dark glistening red, tall......... 15¢ 1.65 
Blue Beauty, Medium blue, darker edges..... Loe 1.65 
Break O’Day, LaFrance pink...............+. 10¢ 1.10 
Chas. Dickens, tall, reddish purple........... ite 1.20 
Commander Koehl, tall, brilliant scarlet...... 12¢ 1.30 
Coral Glow, rich coral orange, large........ —) 156e. 165 
Corona, creamy white, rose picotee edge..... 1b5¢ 1.65 
Donna, -Orangsesbute we rule led oe pawetassuceeiese lietereneyaners ive 1.20 
Dr. KF. E. Bennett, bright scarlet, ruffled...... lic 1.20 
Dr. Moody, rich deep lavender, early.......... 10c 1.10 
Excellence, fiery red, large...........ceeeee% Ike 1.20 
Flaming Sword, brick red, med. size flowers.. 8c 285 
Gold’ Eagle, tall, deep yellow................ 10¢ 1.10 
Golden Chimes, light yellow, ruffled..... Saeco se 1.20 
Golden Dream, tall, pure yellow.............- 8c .85 
Jeannie, deep pink, golden throat............ lle 1.20 
King Lear, red purple, large, ruffled.......... HIALe 1.20 
Eeona; Qéep Tose: regi a ard fotete es) Wemerae «slats recss lic 1.20 
Maid of Orleans, white, cream throat........ 10¢ 1.10 
Margaret Beaton, clear white with an orange 
red blotch in throat, tall spikes, large flowers 12c¢ 1.30 
Margaret Fulton, coral pink, lighter marks... 10c 1.10 
Max Reeger, light lavender blue.............. 12¢ 1.30 
Minuet, clear lavender, extra large........... lic 1.20 
Miss Bloomington, light yellow, tall......... 10¢ AID) 
Morocco, deep velvety maroon............00. 10c 10 
Mother Machree, smoky lavender, tinged cream 
and gold, large flowers..... S50 0.0 AcBic.09'0. Oe a0"5 lle 1.20 
Myrna, creamy, white, ruffled..:....:..-..:.+ ike 1.20 
Orange Queen, glowing orange, large......... 10¢c 1.10 
Paradise, apricot, tall spike, early...... Meocaic 1Kixe 1.10 
Peggy Lou, deep shrimp pink, tall....... ie seme LOC 1.10 
Pelegrina, deep velvety violet blue.......... lle 1.20 
Picardy, shrimp pink, very large............ 10¢ 1.10 
Polar Ice, early pure white, large flowers.... 10c 1.10 
Red Phipps, light red, fine for cutting........ 10c 1.10 
Rewi Fallu, deep red, large flowers........... lle 1.20 
Rosa Van Lima, bright pink, light throaty... lic 1-20 
Shirley Temple, light cream with deeper cream 
throat. Large, heavily ruffled flowers...... Ladle 1.20 
Smiling Maestro, deep salmon, large......... Hoke 1.20 
Snow Princess, large, pure white............. LAKE 120 
Vagabond Prince, garnet brown, lighter throat 
with) fame scarlet bDlotenes Wann - eiaces acl lle 1.20 
Exhibition. MIXEd: <2 cfd eiccter tench ee dete a deacon eo Shenae 7¢ 70 
One of the finest pink lilies for 
The handsome deep pink 
The flowers 
Bach... .$1.25 


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