


STERLING’S ANNUAL CATALOG a3 

Our Field of Gladiolus in 1948 
GLADIOLUS BULBS 
We list the very best kinds that we grow. Have other kinds grow- 
ing in our fields. 
Our bulbs are treated with DDT to prevent attack from thrip and 
Semesan to prevent disease. These are large top sized bulbs. 
ABU HASSAN. Rich purple. Large. Early. 
CHARLES DICKENS. Deep rose red. Large. Midseason. 
CLINGENDAAL. Early large red. Talk. 
DR. BENNETT. Large, clear red. Tall. Late. 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. Late. Lavender. Beautiful frilled blos- 
soms. 
FAIR ANGEL. Large creamy white. Ruffled. 
GARDENIA. Large beautiful white. 
GLOAMING. Rose pink. Tall, midseason. 
JEANNE. Pink with yellow throat. Midseason. 
KING LEAR. Deep wine. Large, frilled. 
MAID OF ORLEANS. The best white. Large. Early. 
ORANGE BEAUTY. Late. Orange. Blossoms well placed. 
PACIFICA. Large ruffled white with yellow throat. Midseason. 
PARNARSUS. Deep maroon. Large. Late. 
PELEGRENA. Dark blue. Early. Fine. 
PICARDY. Large, ruffled, salmon-pink. Midseason. 
PINK RADIANCE. Salmon-pink. Tall. Late. 
ROSA VAN LIMA. Clear pink with white throat. Midseason. 
SALMAN’S GLORY. Very large. Creamy white with red throat. 
SEEDLING. White with rose-pink throat. 
SNOW PRINCESS. Pure white. Midseason. 
VALERIA. Best tall red. Large. Frilled. 
YELLOW EMPEROR. Clear yellow. Late. 
WANDA. White with yellow throat. Large. Frilled. 
Extra large bulbs, 15c each, $1.50 per dozen, Each kind kept sep- 
arate and correctly labeled. Postpaid. 
GLADIOLUS BULBS—MIXED 
STERLING MIXTURE. Many of the above named kinds and other 
choice varieties. Beautiful. Large bulbs. Per dozen, $1.20; per 
100, $6.50 postpaid. 
We will have many other kinds in our field. You are invited to 
come and look them over. Cut flowers sold in season. 
