The Gladioli are generally recognized as 
the most beautiful and popular of all the 
flowers grown from summer flowering bulbs. 
They are of very easy culture and well suited 
for garden as well as cut flower purposes, 
Our bulbs are all first size (one and one- 
half inches in diameter and up), high crown- 
ed, grown from Semesan-treated bulbs and 
are of exceptionally fine quality. 
Do not confuse our bulbs with those of- 
fered as blooming size bulbs which are No. 
3’s or less and only one inch or less in 
diameter. 
PLEASE NOTE: Orders for bulbs will not 
be mailed until danger of freezing is over, 
usually about March 15th, Fifty bulbs at one- 
half the 100 price, 
THRIP CONTROL. The U. S. Dept. of 
Yel Sue" Flowering Bulbs 
OLDS’ EXTRA CHOICE GLADIOLI 
RED AND ORANGE SHADES 
ALGONQUIN. Bright glowing scarlet with 
large, wide, open ruffled blooms. Each, 15c; 6 
for 80c; doz., $1.50; 100 for $10.00, postpaid. 
BIT O’ HEAVEN. Fine bright orange, tall 
straight spike, 6 to 8 flowers open at one time, 
perfect placement. Each, 9c; 6 for 45c; doz., 
80c; 100 for $6.00, 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 
70c; doz., $1.30; 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 70c; doz., $1.30; 100 for $8.00, postpaid. 
NEW EUROPE. Late midseason. Vivid 
sparkling orange-scarlet with a small stripe in 
the throat. The long and strong spikes bear 
magnificently shaped enormous florets with 8 to 
with the 
6 gal. water. 

druggist. 
Picardy. 
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, 
9c; 6 for 45c; doz., 80c; 100 for $6.40, post- 
paid. 
BEAUTIFUL DREAM. Midseason, large deep 
pink, opening six to eight large blooms on a long 
flowerhead. Hach, 12c: 6 for 70c; doz., $1.30; 
100 for $8.00, postpaid, 
BINGO. Large fiesh colored florets, flecked 
deep pink, with a rose and cream throat. Each, 
PSs! 96 “for: 72cs doz enod oben LOOmtorespo.00, 
postpaid. 
CHARMAINE, Midseason, a dull rose color. 
This variety has gained popularity. Each, 12c; 
6 for 70c; doz., $1.35; 100 for $8.00, postpaid. 
CORAL GLOW. Midseason, . beautiful clear 
light orange red. Distinct shade. Very beautiful 
variety, Bach, 3c; 6 for “72¢; doz..).$1.35; 
100 for $9.00, postpaid. 
DEBONAIR. A La France pink with shrimp 
pink in throat and creamy throat marks. A very 
popular variety. Each, 10c; 6 for 50c; doz., 
90c; 100 for $7.00, postpaid. 
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, 9c; 6 for 
45c; doz., 80c; 100 for $6.40, postpaid. 
PICARDY. Soft shrimp pink without flecking. 
Blotch of light flesh pink shading to shrimp 
pink at edges. Seven to ten flowers open at 
one time. Well placed on tall, strong spike. 
Heavy propagator. Each, 12c; 6 for 70c; doz., 
1.30; 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 70c; doz., $1.30; 100 for $8.00, postpaid. 
SWEET ALIBI. A geranium-pink that blooms 
nearly the entire spike at once. Medium size 
blooms correctly placed. Midseason. Each, 12c; 
6 for 70c; 12 for $1.30; 100 for $8.40, postpaid, 
YELLOW SHADES 
CLARION. Early. Tall, medium yellow. Good 
sized blooms, placed rather far apart on a long 
head. Opens 5 to 6 florets. One of the best early 
yellows. Each, 12c; 6 for 70c; 12 for $1.30; 100 
for $8.00, postpaid, 
GATE OF HEAVEN. Very rich pure yellow, 
beautifully ruffled and of good substance. Each, 
12c; 6 for 70c; 12 for $1.30; 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 50c; doz., 90c; 100 
for $7.00, postpaid. 
Agriculture recommends, after plants have 
reached 6 inches in height, weekly spray- 
ing 
following 
Tartar Emetic, 1 pound brown sugar and 
This material is very poi- 
sonoug and should be purchased from a 

10 open at a time. 
for $1.50; 
RED PHIPPS. 
shade of light red. 
long flower heads. 
cut flower reds. 
formula: %4 Ib. 
Each, 
ROCKET, 
scarlet. Opens 7 to 8 
placed blooms. One of 
THC wGeror, SOCs” La c10L 
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, 
15c; 6 for 80c; doz., $1.50; 100 for $10.00, post- 
paid. 
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. 
Each, 11c; 6 for 55c; doz., $1.00; 100 for $7.50, 
postpaid. 
KING LEAR. Early. Clear deep reddish pur- 
ple with silver line at edges of petals. The 
blooms are very large and heavily ruffled on tall 
spikes, Hach, 13c¢c: 6 for 72ce; 12° for $1.35; 
100 for $9.00, postpaid. 
LAVENDER RUFFLES. Light orchid laven- 
der, heavily ruffled, medium tall spike, perfect 
placement. Hach, 12c; 6 for 70c; doz., $1.30; 
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 55c; doz., $1.00; 100 for $7.50, postpaid. 

Olds’ Exhibition Gladiolus Mixture. 
— 34 — 
ach= L5cs 
100 for $10.00, postpaid. 
Late 
Medium tall 
Considered one of the best 
$1.30; 100 for $8.00, postpaid. 
Midseason. 

6 for 80c; 12 
Unusual 
with 
midseason, 
plant - 
12c; 6 for 70c; doz., Ex 
Most vivid gorgeous 
medium large perfectly 
the finest reds. Each, 
$1.50; 100 for $10.00, 
WHITE AND 
CREAM SHADES 
LADY JANE. Midseason. Creamy white with 
a pronounced yellow lip. Slightly ruffled. Opens 
up to 8 medium sized florets on a straight stem. 
Each, 20c; 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.90; 100 for 
$14.00, postpaid. 
MARGARET BEATON. Early midseason; a 
rich milky white with a tiny spark of vermil- 
lion deep in the throat. Each, 13c; 6 for 72c; 
doz., $1.35; 100 for $9.00, postneid. ~ 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE. Soft, rich, deep cream, 
heavily ruffled of mammoth size. Nothing more 
beautiful than a good spike of this variety. 
Each, 12c; 6 for 70c; doz., $1.30; 100 for $8.00, 
postpaid, 
SNOW PRINCESS. Early midseason. White- 
May well be called an improved Maid of Orleans. 
Is a little more pure white in color and grows 
fully as well as Maid of Orleans. Each, 12c; 6 
for 70c; 12 for $1.30; 100 for $8.40, postpaid. 

New Europe. 

Olds’ Blue Ribbon Collection 
10 Prize-Winner Gladiolus Bulbs, 95c, 
postpaid. 
assortment of beautiful, 
outstanding Blue Ribbon Winning Gladi- 
Here is an 
olus, the cream of our entire list. The 
collection contains one each of the fol- 
lowing varieties separately wrapped and 
labeled. 
Clarion, yellow. 
Vagabond Prince, 
blotch. 
Lavender Ruffles, light lavender, 
Dr. F. HE. Bennett, scarlet. 
Debonair, La France pink, 
Charmaine, deep rose. 
Bingo, flesh. - z 
Phyllis McQuiston, large pure pink. 
Algonauin, scarlet. 
Beautiful Dream, deep pink. 
Price: Col. A: 1 bulb of each, 95e: 
Col. B: 3 bulbs of each, $2.50, postpaid. 
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% 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., 75c; 25 for $1.40; 100 for $4.45, postpaid. 
By express, f. 0. b. Madison: $34.50 per 1,000. 
mahogany-brown, red 
