
Mission Gardens’ Gladiolus 
In preparing this modest list of Gladiolus varieties, we do so with the full 
assurance that these are some of the finest bulbs we have ever grown. We had a 
very good growing season and lack of sufficient rain was compensated by the 
use of our overhead watering system, enabling us to produce exceptionally fine 
quality bulbs. 
In the production of our bulbs we used only young, vigorous planting stock 
which produced high crowned bulbs that will yield the best of blooms. 
As has been our custom for many years, we are offering only varieties that 
have been tested and proven worthwhile in our own fields. In this manner we 
can be assured of passing on to our customers quality, as well as desirability. 
Any amateur can plant Gladiolus bulbs with reasonable assurance of getting 
good results. Complete cultural directions are supplied each purchaser with 
every shipment of bulbs, and with good cultivation and care during the grow- 
ing season, fine flower spikes should be the reward for the attention given. 
We have varieties priced reasonably so that most anyone can make a generous. 
planting. By planting bulbs at ten-day intervals, you can secure a continuous 
season of bloom from June until mid-Fall. 
Most all Gladiolus varieties possess beauty, but with some of the newer 
originations, size, form, color, and combinations of color have been greatly 
improved. 
If you are interested in Peonies, Iris, and Hemerocallis, and most flower 
lovers are, you will find an outstanding collection of the finest Peonies obtain- 
able anywhere, as well as a fine list of Iris and Hemerocallis in our special 
catalog. This catalog will be mailed in Spring. 
Feel free to write us at any time and we will be glad to help you with your 
garden and planting problems. 
MISSION GARDENS, TECHNY, ILLINOIS 

