Gladioli 
HOLMES’ GOLD MEDAL VARIETIES 
Every precaution on our part has been taken to deliver to our custom- 
ers 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 in- 
tervals during the winter. Whatever you buy from us is free of Thrip. 
4050 BETTY NUTHALL. Beautiful coral-pink with shading of yel- 
low. Tall and graceful stems. Most bulbs throw two spikes. 12c¢ each; 
$1.25 per doz.; $8.50 per 100. 
4051 BIT OF HEAVEN. Very attractive flaming orange. Good size flow- 
ers. 12c each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.50 per 100. 
4055 CHAS. DICKENS. Midseason. Bright violet-purple with velvety 
‘blotch. Tall spikes with many well placed florets. You will like it. 12c 
each; $1.25 per doz.: $8.50 per 100. 
4056 COMMANDER KOEHL. Midseason. Dark scarlet-red and pro- 
bably the most desirable dark red available today. Wide open flowers 
Which attract attention. 12c each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.50 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. 12c each; $1.25 pe: 
doz.; $8.50 per 100. 
4065 JEANNIE. A clear, rich pink, large flowers. Always straight 
spikes. An excellent cut flower variety. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $9.75 
per 100. 
4066 KASSEL. A bright attractive scarlet with no markings. Beautiful, 
well formed, large flowers. Excellent grower and a fine variety for cut- 
ting. 12c each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.50 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. 12c each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.50 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. 
12c each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.50 per 100. 
4073 MINUET. A beautiful clear Javender. Blooms open on a good 
strong stem. It is considered by experienced growers as the last word in 
light lavender Gladioli. 12c¢ each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.50 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. 12¢ each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.50 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. 12c¢ each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.50 per 100. 
4082 YELLOW EMPEROR. Very large clear deep yellow. Considered 
the leading yellow. 12¢ each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.50 per 100. 
4090 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 com- 
pared with ordinary mixtures. Selected bulbs. 
90c per doz.; 50 for $3.40; $6.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. 
5000 HOLMES’ “BLUE RIBBON” MIXTURE 
They include almost every shade of cream, pink, salmon-pink, blush, 
rose, lavender-pink, bright red, scarlet and crimson. Immense flowers. 
75c per doz.; 50 for $2.85; 100 for $4.85; 250 for $11.00; 1000 for $42.00. 

THRIPS TREATMENT 
The U. S. Department of Agriculture recommends, after plants have 
reached 6 inches in height, weekly spraying with the following formula: 
\4 |b. tartar emetic, 1 lb. brown sugar, 6 gals. water. 
We will ship tartar emetic postpaid, for 14 lb., 40c; Ib., $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 beautiful shrimp-pink. 
