YOU JUST CAN’T GO WRONG 
VVith Gladtolus 
We take a great deal of pleasure in presenting this list of gladiolus, as we are 
confident that it contains some of the finest varieties that have yet been produced and 
offered to the public. We have gone to considerable expense to secure new origina- 
tions and have given them a trial in our test gardens. Those found below our 
standard of excellence have been discarded. 
Due to the long season of bloom that may be secured by planting gladiolus, we 
can recommend them most highly, knowing that they will give keen delight and satis- 
faction when they come into bloom in your garden. You can obtain wonderful color 
effects by a judicious planting of selected varieties that will make your garden 
planting outstanding and a joy to behold throughout the blooming period. 
Plant the bulbs late in April, after danger of freezing is past, and continue plant- 
ing at ten-day intervals until the middle of June, and you will have a long, glorious 
feast of beauty in color harmony. From a small start you can soon obtain a sizable 
planting by saving the cormels and planting them the following year. This should 
not deter you from purchasing some of the higher-priced ones, as many of them are 
truly remarkable originations. We have arranged our list to make it easy for you to 
make selection of colors wanted and the prices will meet any garden budget. 
We make a thorough test of all varieties we offer to our customers, so that we 
can offer them with full confidence that they will be as described by us. 
With each shipment we supply full cultural directions. The glad is one of the 
easiest flowers to grow in the garden, and with little care and watering during dry 
spells you will get good results. However, careful attention and cultivation will repay 
you for the extra trouble. ; 
Our bulbs are all thoroughly treated for thrip infestation and carefully state- 
inspected and they will come to you free from disease of any nature. However, thrip 
infestation may come from other host plants, so it will be necessary to watch for this 
trouble. Our planting instructions will advise how to handle this situation. 
Make a liberal planting of gladiolus, if you have never grown them, and you 
will be delighted with the results obtained. If you already have a collection of glads, 
we feel confident that you will find some new ones in our list that will greatly add 
to its value. 
Will be glad to serve you and feel sure that we can add you to our long list of 
satisfied customers, A very comprehensive catalog of Iris, Peonies and Hermerocallis 
is ready for mailing should you be interested in receiving a copy. We have made a 
large addition to both our iris and peony plantings, consisting of the very newest 
originations being offered. We are also carrying some of the older, tried and true 
varieties for those who desire them. 
We will be glad to hear from you any time about your garden planting and if 
we can be of service, it will afford us pleasure. 
Address all communications to 
MISSION GARDENS, TECHNY, ILL. 
