flower purposes. 
PLEASE NOTE: 
the 100 price. 
mammoth size. 
variety. 

Dr. Bennett. 
YELLOW SHADES 
CANBERRA. Very strong grower, tall spikes 
of clear yellow. Buds greenish. Fine exhibition 
variety. Each, 12c; 6 for 65c; doz., $1.20; 100 
for $8.00, postpaid. 
GOLD DUST. Probably the deepest low 
priced yellow. Very early, medium sized blooms 
on tall spikes. Each, 10c; 6 for 55c; doz., $1.00; 
100 for $7.00, postpaid, 
LAVENDER AND SMOKY SHADES 
BLUE BEAUTY. A beautiful blue shade be- 
coming a bit lighter at the edge of the petals, 
It is a tall, strong grower and produces long 
spikes that will open eight florets at once. Each, 
Bees 6 for 75c; doz., $1.40; 100 for $9.00, post- 
paid. 
CHAS, DICKENS. Bright radiant purple, with 
velvety blotch. Tall, strong, straight spike. 
Each, 10c; 6 for 55c; doz., $1.00; 100 for $7.00, 
postpaid, 
KING ARTHUR. Early. A very distinctive 
deep toned lavender approaching a light purple 
shade. This variety possesses unusually heavy 
lustrous petals which are beautifully ruffled. 
Hach, 10c; 6 for 55c; doz., $1.00; 100 for $7.00, 
postpaid. 
LAVENDER RUFFLES. Light orchid laven- 
der, heavily ruffled, medium tall spike, perfect 
placement, Each, 12c; 6 for 65c; doz., $1.20; 
100 for $8.00, postpaid. 
VAGABOND PRINCE. A rich garnet-brown 
or mahogany with a glowing scarlet blotch. 
Hight or more florets open at a time. Opens up 
well when cut. Midseason. One of the richest 
and best of the smoky varieties. Hach, 12c; 6 
for 65c; doz., $1.20; 100 for $7.60, postpaid. 
Olds’ Blue Ribbon Collection 
10 Prize-Winner Gladiolus Bulbs, 95c, 
postpaid, 
We offer one bulb each of the following 
beautiful Gladiolus, each properly wrap- 
ped and labeled for 95c, postpaid. These 
are outstanding varieties and the cream 
of our entire list. All varieties are blue 
ribbon winners, 
Canberra, yellow. 
Vagabond Prince, 
blotch. 
Lavender Ruffles, light lavender. 
Dr. F. E. Bennett, scarlet. 
Debonair, La France pink. 
Charmaine, deep rose. 
Bingo, flesh. 
Phyllis McQuiston, large pure pink. 
Algonquin, scarlet. 
Beautiful Dream, deep pink, 
Price: Col. A: 1 bulb of each, 95c; 
Col. B: 3 bulbs of each, $2.50, postpaid. 
mahogany-brown, red 
The Gladioli are generally recognized ; 
popular of all the flowers grown from summer flowering bulbs. 
are of very easy culture and well suited for garden ag well as cut 
Each, 12c; 

feds Sor Flowering Bulbs 
OLDS’ GLADIOLI 
as the most beautiful and 
They 
Our bulbs are all first size (one and one-half inches in diameter 
and up), high crowned, grown from Semesan-treated bulbs and are 
of exceptionally fine quality. 
Do not confuse our bulbs with those offered as blooming size bulbs 
which are No. 3’s or less and only one inch or less in diameter. 
Orders for bulbs will not be mailed until danger 
of freezing is over, usually about March 15th. Fifty bulbs at one-half 
WHITE AND CREAM SHADES 
MAID OF ORLEANS. 
Beautiful milky-white with cream throat. 
eight or more perfectly placed flowers open at a time. 
6 for 65c; doz., $1.20; 100 for $7.60, postpaid. 
MARGARET BEATON. Early midseason; a rich milky white with 
a tiny spark of vermillion deep in the throat. 
doz., $1.40; 100 for $9.00, postpaid. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE. 
Nothing more beautiful 
A good white for all general purposes. 
Tall, sturdy grower with 
Each, 12c; 
Each, 14c; 6 for 75c; 
Soft, rich, deep cream, heavily ruffled of 
than a good spike of this 
6 for 65c; doz., $1.20; 100 for $8.00, postpaid. 
RED SHADES 
ALGONQUIN. Bright glowing scarlet with 
large,’ wide, open ruffled blooms. Hach, 15c; 6 
for 80c; doz., $1.50, postpaid. 
BEACON. One of the most brilliant and tall- 
est of all varieties. Eight florets open at once 
on a very long spike. Brilliant scarlet with 
creamy throat. Midseason.. Each, 12c; 6 for 
65c; doz., $1.20; 100 for $8.00, postpaid. 
DR. F. E. BENNETT, Fiery scarlet with fine 
white lines in the throat. Several large well 
placed blooms open. A prize-winner. Each, 12c; 
6 for 65c; doz., $1.20; 100 for $8.00, postpaid. 
RED PHIPPS. Late midseason. Unusual 
shade of light red. Medium tall plant with long 
flower heads. Considered one of the best cut 
flower reds. Each, 12c; 6 for 65c; doz., $1.20; 
100 for $8.00, postpaid. 
Olds’ Exhibition Gladiolus Mixture. 
OLDS’ EXHIBITION MIXTURE 
The gladiolus in this mixture are of many 
colors, including most of our named_ varieties 
together with many new seedlings. The bulbs 
are all of number one size, measuring 11/4 inches 
or over in diameter. For the market gardener 
or commercial flower grower this is a very fine 
assortment to use as the price is exceptionally 
low and the cut flowers can be sold for just 
as much as those of the named varieties. Will 
make a wonderful showy display in the garden. 
Doz., 80c; 25 for $1.50; 100 for $4.95, postpaid. 
By express, f. 0. b. Madison: $40.00 per 1,000. 
ee 

THRIP CON- 
TROL. The U. 8S. 
Dept. of Agricul- 
ture recommends, 
after plants have 
reached 6 inches 


in height, weekly 
spraying with the 
following 
formu- 
lb. Tartar 
1 pound 
sugar and 
6 gal. water. 
This material is. 
very poisonous 
and should’ be 
purchased from a 
druggist. 
la: &%& 
Emetie, 
brown 
ORANGE 
BIT O’ HEAVEN, 
Fine bright orange, 
tall straight spike, 6 
to 8 flowers open at 
one time, perfect 
placement. Ev arcu. 
10c; 6 for 55c; doz., 
$1.00; 100 for $6.40, 
postpaid. 
PINK, ROSE AND SALMON 
SHADES 
BAGDAD. Smoky old rose deeper toward the 
edges and lighter in the throat. Flowers are 
large and many open at a time. Very fine. Each, 
ee 6 for 55c; doz., $1.00; 100 for $6.40, post- 
paid. 
BEAUTIFUL DREAM. Midseason, large deep 
pink, opening six to eight large blooms on a long 
flowerhead. Each, 12c; 6 for 65c; doz., $1.20; 
100 for $8.00, postpaid. ‘ 
BINGO. Large flesh colored florets, 
deep pink, with a rose and cream throat. 
Picardy. 
flecked 
Each, 
14c; 6 for 75c; doz., $1.40; 100 for $9.00, 
postpaid, 
CHARMAINE, Midseason, a dull rose color. 
This variety has gained popularity. Each, 12c; 
6 for 65c; doz., $1.20; 100 for $8.00, postpaid. 
CORAL GLOW. Midseason, beautiful clear 
light orange red. Distinct shade. Very beautiful 
variety. “Bach, 15c; 6 for 80c; doz., $1.50; 
100 for $10.00, postpaid. 
DEBONAIR. A La France pink with shrimp 
pink in throat and creamy throat marks. A very 
popular variety. Each, 10c; 6 for 55c; doz., 
$1.00; 100 for $6.40, postpaid. 
MARGARET FULTON. A very early large 
rose-pink. Hach, 10c; 6 for 55c; doz., $1.00; 
100 for $6.40, postpaid, 
PEGGY LOU. A beautiful, 
shrimp pink with a rosy cast. Deeper rose in 
throat. One of the better new varieties. Each, 
my 6 for 65c; doz., $1.20; 100 for $8.00, post- 
paid. 
PHYLLIS McQUISTON. A gorgeous pure 
pink of outstanding merit. The tall spikes of — 
large pink flowers with throats of lighter shade 
each appear like a bouquet. Each, 10c; 6 for 
55c; doz., $1.00; 100 for $6.40, postpaid. 
PICARDY. Soft shrimp pink without flecking. 
Blotch of light flesh. pink shading to shrimp 
pink at edges. Seven to tem flowers open at 
one time. Well placed on tall, strong spike. 
Heavy propagator. Each, 14c; 6 for 75c; doz., 
$1.40; 100 for $8.40, postpaid. 
ROSA VAN LIMA. Light rose with few lines 
in the throat. Up to eight or more well placed 
blooms open on a tall- strong spike. Each, 12c; 
6 for 65c; doz., $1.20; 100 for $8.00, postpaid. 
smooth, deep 
TWIST-EMS Again Available 
Twist-ems, the handy plant tie for fastening 
plants to supports, are now available. Box of 
125 for 25c. See page 46. 
SEMESAN 
This excellent seed treatment for disease 
control on bulbs, flower and vegetable seeds 
is now available in a % oz, package for only 
a dime, This will treat from 5 to 80 Ibs. of 
seed. 2% ounces treats 1 bushel of bulbs. 
Produce sturdier plants and better stands by 
treating seed and bulbs with Semesan. Price: 
¥Y, oz. pkg., 10c; 2 oz. pkg., 40c, postpaid. 

