The Cheicest Modern Gladiolus 
Eight Aristocrats 
BAGDAD. A mammoth glad of smoky salmon-rose 
with faint creamy blotches marked with pink. 
Splendid exhibition variety with its massive flower 
spike and large blooms, 3 for 35c, 6 for 60c, 12 
for $1.10. 
BLUE ADMIRAL, Deep violet-blue, and one of 
the best of the dark blues. Tall, opens 5-6 florets 
on a Straight stem. 3 for 35c, 6 for 60c, 12 for 
$1.10. 
J.S. BACH, This giant salmon-scarlet has median 
lines on each petal, enhancing the beauty of the 
flower. Tall, strong spike, carrying 10-12 blooms 
ary at one time. 3 for 45c, 6 for 80c, 12 for 
1.50. 
MARGARET BEATON. Freshly beautiful snow- 
white, with a tiny spark of vermillion-pink deep in 
throat. Always wins high honors on the show 
tables. 3 for 45c, 6 for 80c, 12 for $1.50. 
MINUET. A fine shade of lavender, with spark- 
ling, silky-textured petals. Spikes are tall and 
well formed. 3 for 35c, 6 for 60c, 12 for $1.10. 
MISS BLOOMINGTON. Opens a ribbon of rich 
lemon-yellow bloom, The best early yellow glad 
and a favorite florist variety. 3 for 35c, 6 for 60c, 
12 for $1.10. 
ROSA VAN LIMA. (Cool, light pink with a white 
throat, delicately marked, Very uniform and de- 
pendable in habit, and an excellent cut flower. 
3 for 35c, 6 for 60c, 12 for $1.10. 
REWI FALLU. Massive rich deep red, with huge 
bell-like blooms of heavy texture. Opens 6-8 
florets on tall, straight spike. 3 for 45c, 6 for 
80c, 12 for $1.50. 
Special—One each of above Eight Aristo- 
crats for 95c, prepaid. 

TO CONTROL THRIP 
Spray Glads Regularly 
Spraying must begin when 
gladiolus plants are only 5 
inches high, and continue once 
a week regularly, until the 
buds begin to show color, when 
oH ease can be discontin- 
ued, 
SPRAY FORMULA: 
1 Ounce Tartar Emetic 
4 Ounces Brown Sugar 
3 Gallons Water 








Two Rare Glads 
For Those Who Want 
the Best. 
Rich Pure Pink 
CGMMWE With Golden 
Its exquisitely clear coloring is 
accented by white midribs and 
a golden throat. 
distinct, Jeanie 
best of recent acquisitions. 
e e 
Seues Prize Winners 
BARCAROLLE. Heavily ruffled blooms of an ex- 
quisitely clear shade of orange. 8 for 35c, 6 for 
60ce; 12\for $1,103 
BLACK OPAL, Superb deep rich red. Nine to 10 
large round florets perfectly placed on fine long 
spike, 3 for 45c, 6 for 80c, 12 for $1.50. 
GARDENIA, This beautiful new light cream has 
4%-inch florets and opens 7 at one time, making 
a model spike. 3 for 35c, 6 for 60c, 12 for $1.10. 
GRETA GARBO. Salmon-rose buds open to wide 
blooms of delicate buff-pink, making a perfect 
color combination. 3 for 45c, 6 for 80c, 12 for 
$1.50. 
MAX REGER. Lavender-blue, with darker throat 
markings ending in sharp white points, giving the 
flower an unusual beauty. .3 for 45c, 6 for 80c, 
12 for $1.50. 
RECADO. A gorgeous smoky, fine for exhibition, 
Slaty-brown, flecked and splashed with orange- 
scarlet. Massive spike. 3 for 35c, 6 for 60c, 12 
for $1210; - 
SURFSIDE. Exquisitely ruffled white, with faint 
violet line in throat. Has the suede texture of 
Picardy. 8 for 45c, 6 for 80c, 12 for $1.50. 
Special—One each of above Prize Winners 
for 90c, prepaid. 
BLUE BEAUTY. Exquisite medium-blue, with 
edges of petals suffused rich violet-blue. Large 
cae florets. 3 for 45c, 6 for 80c, 12 for 
50. 
CHIEF MULTNOMAH, Most richly colored of all 
smokies, Magnificent red-purple, with striking 
At pioech in throat. 3 for 45c, 6 for 80c, 12 for 
0% 
CORONA. Huge white, blending to light pink at 
extreme edge of petals in a distinct picotee effect. 
3 for 45c, 6 for 80c, 12 for $1.50. 
MISS NEW ZEALAND. Massive apricot-salmon 
with a distinctive ruddy throat blotch. 3 for 
45c, 6 for 80c,12 for $1.50. 
PICARDY. Delicate shrimp- 
ink. Immense florets of 
eavy substance with a sil- 
very sheen, 3 for 35c, 6 for 
60c, 12 for $1.10. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE. Heay- 
ily ruffled cream flowers 
with deeper cream throat. 
Supreme in its color class. 
oS Loris oC, Gntor GOOG. 2 tor 
$1.10. 
Special—One each of 
above 6 Giants for 
80c, prepaid. 







Throat 



Clean-cut and 
is one of the 


How to Recognize Thrip 
A slender black insect, about 
1/16 inch long and easily 
identified by the tiny white 
suspenders it wears. Thrip 
hide during the day, coming 
Wings of Song 
Has Unusual Markings. 
Slightly ruffled, this fine salmon 
is blotched cream, with edges of 
petals marked and striped deep 
rose, and sometimes bordered 
with blue. 





RaintowMiature 
of Large-Flowering Glads 
F.S. & N. Co's 






































































out to feed after 4 o’clock in 
the afternoon on the leaf 
sheaths and flower buds. 
A superb combination of all col- 
ors, tints and shades, including 
Many unusual colors, You will find 
that you have Glads not only for 
cutting but also for exhibition pur- 
poses. 
Chore 25 for $1.65 
Blooming } 50 for 2.90 
Size )100 for 4.9 
Gil Gas atau ies 
Price, each of above, 20c, 
3 for 50c, 6 for 90c. 
So f S. / , Like All-Night Rain 
-oG It Really Soaks the Soil 
Soil-Soaker, open only at one end, screws to the end of the 
water hose, replacing the nozzle of sprinkler. When the water 
is turned on, Soil-Soaker fills with water—and normal pressure 
forces water through the pores of the entire surface of Soil- 
Soaker, uniformly, without spray. The soil is soaked deeply and thoroughly, 
covering an area on all sides of Soil-Soaker. [ar 
more beneficial than light surface sprinkling. 
Approximately 25% More Efficient 
By regulating water flow or pressure at the 
faucet, all the water may be placed where it will 
do the most good. Water bills are greatly reduced. 
The ground is soaled but not the foliage, reducing 
to a minimum mildew, black spot, and many other 
leaf troubles caused by overhead sprinkling of 
flowers. 
Offered in 3 Lengths. Prices All Postpaid. Each 
: OR No. 1—18 feet. ..$1.90 
as ER No. 2—30 feet... 2.90 
de , A Liss, No. 3—50 feet... 4.75 
To Have Glads for Cutting from Early July Until Frost You Must Make Successive Plantings. 











All 
Postpaid. 











For Sturdier Plants 
and Larger Blooms 
TREAT YOUR BULBS 
WITH SEMESAN 
Just Before Planting 
Price: 2 oz. can Semesan 
AOc, prepaid. Full direc» 
tions with each package. 
For larger quantities, see 
page 17. 

R f } Sensational New 
Dazzling Scarlet 
Most vivid gorgeous scarlet. Opens 7-8 
or more large blooms on a long flower- 
head making a flare of brilliant color. 
Vigorous, of fine form and excellent 
growing habit. 3 for 45c, 6 for 80c, 
12 for $1.50. 



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