OLDS’ ELEGANT GLADIOLI 

Olds’ Exhibition Gladiolus Mixture. 
OLDS’ EXHIBITION MIXTURE 
The gladioli 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 gold for just 
as much as those of the named varieties. Will 
make a wonderful showy display in the garden. 
Doz., 60c; 25 for $1.15; 100 for $3.75, postpaid. 
By express, f. o., b. Madison: $30.00 per 1,000. 
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, 
12c; 6 for 70c; doz., $1.30; 100 for $8.00, 
postpaid. 
BEAUTIFUL DREAM. Midseason, large deep 
‘pink, opening six to eight large blooms on a long 
flowerhead., Each, 12c; 6 for 70c; doz., $1.30; 
100 for $8.00, postpaid, 
BINGO. Large flesh colored florets, flecked 
deep pink, with a rose and-cream throat. Each, 
15c; 6 for 80c; doz.,° $1.50; 100 for $10.00, 
postpaid. f 
CHARMAINE, Midseason,’ a dull rose color. 
This. variety has gained popularity. Each, 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 50c; doz., 
90c; 100 for $7.00, postpaid, 
DREAM O’ BEAUTY. See next page. 
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 
50c; doz., 90c; 100 for $7.00, postpaid. 
PICARDY. See next page. 
ROSA VAN LIMA. See next page. 
WHITE AND CREAM SHADES 
MARGARET BEATON. See next page. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE. Soft, rich, deep cream, 
heavily ruffied of mammoth size.. Nothing more 
beautiful than a good spike of this variety. Hach, 
15c; 6 for 80c; doz., $1.50; 100 for $10.00, 
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. Hach, 12c; 6 
for 70c; doz., $1.30; 100 for $8.00, postpaid. 
WHITE GOLD. A elear light cream shading 
to golden throat. Blooms are well placed on 
the stem with about five buds opening up in the 
field. Each, 15c; 6 for 80c; doz., $1.50; 100 
for $10.00, postpaid, 

The Gladiolus is 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 crowned, grown 
from Semesan-treated bulbs and are of excep- 
tionally 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. 
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. 
YELLOW SHADES 
OREGON GOLD. Light creamy yellow that 
opens 9 to 10 large somewhat ruffled blooms on 
a very tall plant with a strong flowerhead, Con- 
sidered one of the best yellows. Hach, 20c; 3 
for 50c; 6 for 95c; doz., $1.80, postpaid. 
- GATE OF HEAVEN. See next page. 
GOLD DUST. Probably the deepest low priced 
yellow. Very early, medium sized blooms on tall 
spikes. Hach, 15c; 6 for 80c; doz., $1.50; 100 
for $10.00, postpaid, 
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LAVENDER AND SMOKY SHADES 
BADGER BEAUTY. See next page. 
BLUE BEAUTY. A beautiful blue shade be- 
coming a bit lighter at the edge of the petals. 
Tt is a tall, strong grower and produces long 
spikes that will open eight florets at once. Hach, 
15c; 6 for 80c; doz., $1.50; 100 for $10.00, 
postpaid. 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. Beautiful clear 
Mauve with darker lines in the throat, Large, 
beautifully ruffled, fine form, with 7 to 8 large 
blooms open. The most distinctive and beau- 
tiful lavender. Each, 20c; 3 for 50c; 6 for 
95c; doz., $1.80, 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. Each, 15c; 6 for 80c; doz., $1.50; 
100 for $10.00, postpaid. — 
LAVENDER RUFFLES, Light orchid laven- 
der, heavily_ruffied, medium tall spike, perfect 
placement. Hach, 15c; 6 for 80c; doz., $1.50; 
100 for $10.00, 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. Each, 15c; 6 
for 80c; doz., $1.50; 100 for $10.00, postpaid. 
RED AND ORANGE SHADES 
ALGONQUIN. See next page. 
BIT O’ HEAVEN. Fine bright orange, tall 
straight spike, 6 to 8 flowers open at one time, 
perfect placement. Hach, 10c; 6 for 50c; doz., 
90c; 100 for $7.00, postpaid. 
BEACON. One of the most brilliant-and tall- 
est of all varieties, Hight florets open at once 
on a very long spike. Brilliant scarlet with 
creamy throat. Midseason. Each, 10c; 6 for 
50c; doz., 90c; 100 for $7.00, postpaid, 
DR. F. EH. BENNETT. VTFiery scarlet with fine 
white lines in the throat. Several large well 
placed blooms open. A prize-winner. Each, 15c; 
6 for 80c; doz., $1.50; 100 for $10.00, postpaid. 
HAWKEYE RED. A red sport of Vagabond 
Prince. A bright red with a small blotch of 
darker red on lip petal. Hight to ten well placed 
large sized blooms open at a time. Hach, 20c; 
3 for 50c; 6 for 95c; doz., $1.80, postpaid, 
ROCKET. Midseason. Most vivid gorgeous 
scarlet. Opens 7 to 8 medium large perfectly 
placed blooms. One of the finest reds. Hach, 
15c; 6 for 80c; doz., $1.50; 100 for $10.00, 
postpaid. 
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Olds’ Blue Ribbon Collection 
10 Prize-Winner Gladioli Bulbs, $1.10, 
postpaid. 
Here is an assortment of beautiful, out- 
standing Blue Ribbon Winning Gladioli, the 
cream of our entire list. The collection con- 
tains one each of the following varieties 
separately wrapped and labeled, ‘ 
Gate of Heaven, yellow. 
Vagabond Prince, mahogany-brown, red 
blotch, 
Lavender Ruffles, light lavender. 
Dr. F, H. Bennett, scarlet. 
Snow Princess, white. 
Charmaine, deep rose. 
Bingo, flesh. 
Phyllis McQuiston, large pure pink. 
Algonquin, scarlet. 
Beautiful Dream, deep pink. 
Price: Col. A: 1 bulb of each, $1.10; 
Col. B: 3 bulbs of each, $2.75, postpaid. 

THRIP CONTROL 
The simplest and easiest way to control thrip 
on your gladiolus planting is to keep the plants 
well dusted with 5% DDT dust during the grow- 
ing season. Order your dust along with the bulbs 
so as to be sure and have it on hand when wanted. 
Price: 1 lb. sifter top package, 45c, postpaid. 
SEMESAN 
To control surface borne diseases on gladioli 
bulbs such as scab, hard rot, fusarium rot, and 
insects such as thrip on the bulbs, treat the 
bulbs with Semesan. T’'wo and one-half ounces 
will treat a bushel of bulbs. Prices: 3 oz., 20c; 
2 oz., 45c; 12 oz., $2.10; 4 Ib. package, $10,10, 
postpaid, 
FLORALIFE 
PROLONGS THE LIFE OF CUT FLOWERS 
Floralife prolongs the life of the flower by 
many days. Prevents fading; retards wilting 
even in warm rooms. It is very simple and easy 
to use. A 10e package is sufficient for a 2-quart 
vase or several smaller vases. Splendid to use 
for flower shows. Price, large pkt., 10¢;-3 for 
25c,. postpaid. ; 
NATURAIN. 
‘This’ is the last word. in a garden and lawn 
Sprayer. It is simple, easy to use, adjustable, 
and adapted to all sprinkler needs. It will bring 
April showers in your garden any time of the 
year. 
Naturain is built out of aluminum and stain- 
less steel with no moving parts to wear out. 
Primary’ and secondary lengths are five feet 
long and weigh only twelve ounces each. Each 
length connects with a twist of the wrist and 
you can use as many secondary lengths as your 
water pressure will permit, usually up to thirty 
feet. The spray can be directed in any desired 
manner and can be adjusted from a two-inch 
gentle trickle for tender seedling to a twenty- 
foot spread. As the Naturain puts water where 
you want it without overlap it means a saving 
on your water bill. Start with one to three 
lengths now and add to your water system later 
as your garden needs expand. Prices, primary 
unit with hose connection and cap, $2.953 sec- 
ondary extension unit, $2.75 each, prepaid. 

