Colorful- Showy - America’s Favorite Cut Flower 
GLADIOLUS 
No. 1 Bulbs, 10c each; 10 for 80c; 100 for $7.00, postpaid 
BEACON — One of the favorites in the cut flower varieties on 
the market today. Rose-salmon with intense rich cream blotch, 
extending deep into throat. Comes slightly ruffled, 
ETHEL CAVE COLE —A very large exhibition pink variety. As 
many as 10 to 12 florets open on a fine spike. Beautiful color 
and stands up well for all around uses. 
FLAMING SWORD — One of the older varieties of red-scarlet. 
seco eer eat type flower, many open on a good spike. Very 
reliable. 
MAID OF ORLEANS — Best white gladiolus today. A pure white 
with a touch of cream in throat. Very distinctive and fine. 
MARGARET BEATON — Strong grower. Finest pure white back- 
ground with a bright orange-red blotch. A consistent show 
winner. This variety is one of the finest new introductions. 
MARGARET FULTON — Rich dark salmon, making it most de- 
sirable for a good cut flower. 6 to 8 florets open. A beautiful 
variety. 
MINUET — Late mid-season variety of unusual beauty. One of 
the finest lavenders yet produced today. Large flowers on a 
fine ee spike. Good placement. Still the finest lavender. ex- 
hibited. 
MISS BLOOMINGTON — Six to eight large, perfectly placed, rich 
lemon-yellow blooms open at a time. Considered the best early 
yellow variety. Wonderful for the garden, 
PICARDY— One of the most outstanding varieties of recent 
years. Florets massive of a fine color of shrimp-pink, Most 
valuable for cutting and decorative purposes. Long spikes 
carrying 7 to 10 florets. 
RED PHIPPS — Medium tall plant, with exceptional long flower 
heads. Color of a soft red, lighter in throat. A favorite of 
florists. 
ROSA VAN LIMA — Extremely tall growing, color of a beautiful 
light pink, We can highly recommend this variety as being 
one of the finest to grow. 
SNOW PRINCESS — What we would call an improved Maid of 
Orleans. Grows taller and a much better keeper as a cut 
flower. Large, pure white and cream. 
VAGABOND PRINCE—An unusual garnet brown, lighter in 
upper throat, small conspicuous blotch of scarlet on lower lip. 
. Variety of note. 
ALLEN’S EXHIBITION MIXTURE. 
Our special assortment. 10 for 50c; 100 for $4.00, 
Picardy 
DAHLIA ROOTS 
Large Colorful Blooms 

Allen’s Select 


Maid of Orleans 
Gladiolus 
Dream O”’ Beauty 
To help our customers in their selection, 
we are listing twelve of the varieties that 
have been the leaders in several recent 
shows. 
No. 1 Tubers, 50c each; 10 
for $4.00, postpaid. 
All Large Blooming varieties: 
AVALON — Pure, clear yellow. The large 
- flowers are very distinct and produced in 
great abundance. 
BRILLIANT — Stands out in any garden. 
Very dark red color. Has large’ well 
shaped blooms. 
GERTRUDE BRINTON — Striking scarlet 
blooms, Very beautiful in mixed plant- 
ings, A favorite at shows. 
JANE COWL — Deep, massive blooms of a 
bronzy buff and old gold. The stem is un- 
usually strong, while the foliage is thick 
and leathery. 
JUDGE MARION — One of the best decora- 
tive type. Produces abundant flowers of 
a soft old-rose color. 
MARY RHUE — Large, deep purple blooms. 
Stems strong and upright. Wonderful for 
mixed plantings. 
MRS. HELEN MCCULLOCH— An out- 
standing two tone dahlia. Blooms are 
yellow and red. Good for single planting 
in limited space. 
MRS. WOODROW WILSON — Face of pet- 
als creamy white reverse Phlox-pink. 
Petals well placed, strong upright stems, 
dark green foliage. 
ROSE GLORY — Deep _ rose-pink. Early 
blooming on strong, long, straight stems. 
SANHICAN’S MONARCH ~— Massive blooms 
of rich lavender. Good show flower. 
THE COMMODORE — One of the largest 
and most spectacular yellow Dahlias, 
Petals long and broad. 
WHITE KING—A _ lovely snow. white 
Dahlia of perfect formation. The beauti- 
fully formed flowers are produced in 
abundance on fine wiry stems. 

Rose Glory Dahlia 
HARDY DISTINCTIVE LILIES 
REGAL LILY. Called the Royal Lily of China. The 
hardiest and best Lily under cultivation. Immense, 
trumpet-shaped flowers, often 6 inches across, pure 
white with canary center, suffused with pink on the 
outside. Very fragrant. A free bloomer in June. Very 
highly recommended. 
No. 1 bulbs, postpaid, 30c each; 3 for 75c 

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