Che Finest Collection of 
AMERICAN BRED and AMERICAN GROWN 
GLADIOLUS 
The following list ‘of Gladiolus ‘represents. the best of modern American introductions. They 
are all consistent prize winners and have been since their introduction. These varieties have 
been selected by some of the outstanding Gladiolus authorities in the United States. 
We offer this fine selection for it is absolutely the best in Gladiolus, and to date this list 
represents absolutely the best at prices within the reach of all. We regret that we are 
unable to picture them all in full color. 
Big Top. Huge spikes with stems 6 feet tall; light pink with carmine markings. 3 for 85c; 
10 for $2.50. : 
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Buckeye Bronze. An outstanding show variety of smoky color. Old rose with orange and 
bronze shadings. 3 for 65c; 10 for $2.25. 
Elizabeth The Queen. A delightful combination of lavender and cream. Flower highly 
ruffled with intensity of color at margin of petals. Often called the most beautiful 
Gladiolus of recent introduction and a consistent prize winner. New Low Price: 3 for 
$1.00; 10 for $3.00. ‘ 
High Finance. A breath-taking smoky variety with almost indescribable color. A blending 
of light orange, grey with a cream throat blotch. The spike is most perfectly formed; 
florets 7 inches in diameter with a 29-inch spike. Average height of plant 6 feet. 
3 for 85c; $2.50 per. 10. 
Leading Lady. The sensation of the past three years. Leading Lady has WON MORE FIRST 
PRIZES in all the biggest shows than any other variety. A beautiful cream-white sport 
of Picardy. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Mercury: A large brilliant vermilion. One of the brightest of all reds, 8 to 10 florets open 
at one time. Consistent show winner. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Mother Kadel. A lovely soft yellow self color with no other markings. Most appealing be- 
cause of its purity of color. Consistent prize winner. 3 for 65c; 10 for $2.25. 
Mt. Index. An extremely early blooming pure white with golden blotch. Unusually large 
and beautiful. Consistent prize winner. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Red Charm. The most popular shade of red, deeper than vermilion, brighter than crimson. 
Can only be described as a glowing medium red. Unusual substance and beauty. 3 for .| 
$1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Vulcan. A beautiful large blue-purple. 6 to 7 lovely open blooms at one time.- 3 for $1.35; 
10 for $4.00. : 
Special Collection Offer ; 
3 each of the 10 varieties ( 30 bulbs in all), a $10.75 value, for ....$10.00 
10 each of the 10 varieties (100 bulbs in all), a $32.50 value, for .... 30.00 
General Listing of Regular Varieties of Gladiolus 
Can be Found on Pages 50, 51 and 52. 


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RECOMMENDED SPRAYS FOR FOR TREATMENT OF 
GLADIOLUS THRIP CONTROL BULBS AGAINST THRIP 
Lucky Strike with DDT 
Pestroy Acme Duradust 25% DDT 
Protexall Hypodee 10% DDT 
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(See Insecticide Listing) 

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