

to secure a succession of blooms. 
Choice Named Gladiolus 
Gladiolus. 
blotch. 
and attractive. 
violet blue. 
scarlet flowers. 
picotee edge. 
Gladiolus. 
ing lighter toward center. 
to date. 
with dark blotch at throat. 
son. Always attracts attention. 
Any of the above splendid Gladiolus: 
Gladiolus, Pride of Wanaka 
Herbaceous Peonies 
Peonies, the “Queen of Spring Flowers,” are too well known to require descrip- 
tion, and their present popularity is due to the great improvement in them in 
recent years. They are most desirable for the lawn, flower-border or shrubbery 
decoration. The handsome appearance of the plant and finely formed richly 
colored flowers, make it a most desirable flower. Letters after names indicate: 
E—Early, M—Midseason, L—Late, 
; = Large, globular flowers of rose-pink. One of the best 
Edulis Superba Ey pink Peonies. 85c each; $8.50 per doz,, postpaid. 
Felix Crousse = M. een tart Very showy. 85c each; $8.50 per doz., 
-] 2 x Snow-white flowers with occasional markings of red 
Festiva Maxima He in the center. 85c each; $8.50 per doz., postpaid. 
George Shaylor -M. Clear pink. 85c¢ each; $8.50 per doz., postpaid. 
° Bright crimson. Very early. 85c each; 50 per 
Lord Kitchener = M. doz., postpaid. hes ¥ 
¥ A magnificent flower of deep rose-pink. 85c each; 
Sarah Bernhardt be $8.50 per doz., postpaid. : 
Unnamed Va rieties. Pink, red or white. 65c each; $6.50 per doz., postpaid. 
Cuberoses 
One of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of summer- 
flowering bulbs, and is so well known that it needs no description. 
Culture: Tuberoses may be planted any time from the middle of April to the 
middle of June in any rich, well-drained soil, and where they can have abund- 
ance of sunshine. The bulbs should be set so that the tops will not be more than 
2 inches under the surface of the ground, and as the flower stalks shoot up, 
some light support should be provided to prevent damage by storms. 
D bl P | The flower spikes of this variety attain a height of 2 feet or 
ouble rearl. more and are compactly filled for a third of their length with 
perfectly double finwers that have the waxlike substance of a Camellia, of 
glistening white. $1.35 per doz.; $8.00 per 100, postpaid. 
Elephant €ars 
(Caladium Esculentum) 
Few foliage plants are so useful as the Caladium, and Mammoth Bulbs on 
. Cc 
none require less attention after planting. Their magni- 
ficent leaves furnish the best possible background for 
grouping. 
Culture: For the best results, the bulbs should be Large Bulbs. 50c each; 
planted in well-drained rich soil from the middle o 
April to the middle of May. In dry weather the plants 
should be well watered, the top of the bulb being set Small Bulbs anolente 
: ; 
about 5 inches under the surface. 
Albatross. One of the best large flowering white 
Beacon. Slightly ruffled rosy scarlet, with cream 
Camellia. Blush white, tinted pink. Very dainty, 
Charles Dickens. Large flowers of lovely velvety 
Commander Koehl. Magnificent tall spikes with huge 
Corona. A pleasing combination of light pink, with 
Golden Chimes. One of the best bright golden yellow 
Minuet. Considered tops in lavender colored Gladiolus. 
Phylis McQuiston. Glowing rosy shrimp pink, shad- 
Picardy. Slightly ruffed immense flowers of deli- 
cate apricot pink. The most outstanding Gladiolus 
Pride of Wanaka. <A pleasing shade of rose pink, 
Red Phipps. Large flowers of a beautiful soft crim- 
10c each; $1.10 per doz.; $8.00 per 100, delivered 
Cait’s Giant Flowering Gladiolus 
The most brilliant and showy of summer flowering bulbs. Their immense spikes 
of gorgeous blooms range in color from white through shades of red, purple and 
yellow, many with artistic markings. Will grow in any good garden soil, and 
require little care. The bulbs should be planted at intervals from April to June 
TAIT’S 
THOROBRED 
Mixture of 
Gladiolus 
This mixture of Gladi- 
olus is composed of 
over fifty different 
shades and colors, and 
when massed produce 
a most gorgeous effect 
90c per doz.; 
$7.50 per 100, 
delivered. 


Tuberose, Double Pearl 
each; $8.00 per doz., postpaid. 
$5.00 per doz., postpaid. 
$3.00 per doz., postpaid. 

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