A&M Superfine GLADIOLI 
25 OF ANY VARIETY AT THE 100 RATE — AVAILABLE DECEMBER TO MAY 
Gladioli may be planted at any time the bulbs are available in Southern California, although 
February to May is the most suitable time. Plant the bulbs in a sunny location, 3 inches deep 
and 4 to 6 inches apart in rows 2 feet apart, or they may be planted in groups and borders. 
Gladioli require plenty of water and should be watered copiously at least once a week until 
after the blooms have gone. To have a long blooming season bulbs should be planted in suc- 
cession, making plantings about two weeks apart. Large No. 1 bulbs. 
Algonquin—Tall straight spikes of beautifully 
ruffled, flaming scarlet blooms. 15¢ each; 2 for 
25c; $1.25 dozen; $8.50 per 100. 
Barcarolle—Ruffled clear light orange blooms 
of medium size. 15c¢ each; 2 for 25c; $1.25 
dozen; $8.50 per 100. 
Blue Beauty—A large lavender blue, suffused 
with violet. Throat deep crimson. 10c each; 
$1.00 dozen; $7.50 per 100. 
Candy Heart—Rich apricot pink with deep red 
blotch in throat. 15¢ each; 2 for 25c; $1.25 
dozen; $8.50 per 100. 
Chamouny—Very fine spikes of true bright 
rose. Up to 10 flowers open at one time. 15c 
each; $1.25 dozen; $8.50 per 100. 
Commander Koehl—Rich deep toned scarlet. 
Mammoth spikes with large wide open blooms. 
15c each; 2 for 25c; $1.25 dozen; $8.50 per 100. 
Coral Glow—Very long, well placed florets of 
glowing deep orange-pink. Heavy substance. 
15c each; 2 for 25c; $1.25 dozen; $8.50 per 100. 
Dr. E. F. Bennett—Large flame scarlet. Still one 
of the best reds. 10¢ each; $1.00 dozen; $7.50 
per 100. 
Ethel Cave Cole—Large exhibition pink. Long 
spikes with 10 to 12 florets open at the same 
time. 10¢c each; $1.00 per dozen; $7.50 per 100. 
Fair Angel—Large ruffled creamy white with 
deeper cream throat. 15c each; 2 for 25c: $1.25 
dozen; $8.50 per 100. 
Harmau—Fine deep salmon rose, throat flecked 
with red. Long straight stems, well placed 
blooms. 15¢ each; $1.25 dozen; $8.50 per 100. 
J. S. Bach—Brilliant salmon red. Exhibition 
variety. 10c each; $1.00 dozen; $7.50 per 100. 
King Lear—Rich coloring of velvety, peony 
purple. The florets are beautifully ruffled. 10c 
each; $1.00 dozen; $7.50 per 100. 
Exhibition 
Collection 
We offer a selection of the newer Prize 
Winning introductions which will make 
your garden! 
Spotlight—Large deep yellow with bright 
scarlet blotch in throat. 
Elizabeth the Queen — Clear 
mauve, heavily ruffled. 
Margaret Peters—White, shading to yellow 
with large deep crimson blotch. 
J. van Konyenburg—Very large garnet red 
flowers. 
Above Four New Varieties 20c each; 
$1.80 dozen; $13.00 per 100. 
SPECIAL—1 each above 4 varieties $ .70 
4 each above 4 varieties $2.50 
Postpaid 
lavender 

Lady Jane—Tall, deep cream with yellow 
lower petals. Ruffled florets, long spikes. 15¢ 
each; $1.25 dozen; $8.50 per 100. 
Margaret Beaton—Pure, glistening white, with 
a splash of scarlet in the throat. 10c each; 
$1.00 dozen; $7.50 per 100. 
Margaret Fulton — Delightful shade of rich, 
deep salmon. 15c each; 2 for 25c; $1.25 dozen; 
$8.50 per 100. 
Mayling—Large clear lavender with a pink 
flush. 15¢ each: 2 for 25c: $1.25 per dozen; 
$8.50 per 100. 
Minuet—Beautiful clear lavender. Spikes are 
of good size and florets well placed. 10c each; 
$1.00 dozen: $7.50 per 100. 
Pelegrina — Pure dark violet blue. Truly a 
beauty. 10c¢ each; $1.00 dozen; $7.50 per 100. 
Picardy—Winner of many prizes. Many large 
florets, delicate apricot pink, open at one time. 
10c each; $1.00 dozen: $7.50 per 100. 
Rosa Van Lima — Very tall growing, beautiful 
light pink. Large well placed florets. 10c¢ each; 
$1.00 dozen; $7.50 per 100. 
Royal Gold— Rich golden yellow. Medium 
sized blooms. 10¢ each; $1.00 dozen; $7.50 per 
100. 
Snowbank—One of the newer varieties. Large 
pure white. 15c each; $1.25 dozen; $8.50 per 
100. 
A&M Extra Choice Mixed—A splendid mixture 
of large bulbs. Selected to give a wide range 
éf colors, including many of the newer varie- 
ties. 90c dozen; $6.50 per 100. 
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 
On Sale January 15th to May 
These flowers with their brilliant colors and 
ornamental foliage are almost indispensable 
for the summer garden. For outside beds, plant 
in a shady or semi-shady location. Any well- 
drained soil with ample humus and fertility 
is suitable. Plant tubers 1 to 1¥% inches deep, 
with rounded side down, preferably in a raised 
bed. For pot culture, use a mixture of one part 
steer manure to two parts soil and one part leaf 
mold. Use a 6-inch pot for each bulb. Give 
plenty of light but not direct sun. Keep damp 
at all times. 
Picotee (Double Marginata)—Beautiful camellia 
shaped blooms with edges of petals picoteed 
in a different shade of color. Mixed. Each 35c; 
$3.50 dozen. 
Double (Camellia Flowered)—Crimson, Pink, 
Orange, Rose, Salmon, Scarlet, White, Yellow. 
Each 35c; $3.50 dozen. 
Carnation Flowered (Double Frilled) — Rose, 
Scarlet, White, Yellow. 35¢ each, $3.50 dozen. 
LLOYDII—A pendulous variety for pots and 
hanging baskets. Rose, White, Scarlet, Yel- 
low. Each 35c, $3.50 dozen. 
A&M Picture Collection 
Large No. | bulbs of the five gladiolus pic- 
tured. Royal Gold, Commander Koehl, Blue 
Beauty, Rosa Van Lima, Chamouny. Also 
one Snowbank, making six in all. 
1 bulb of each 60c; 3 bulbs of each $1.60; 
6 bulbs of each $2.95. Postpaid. 

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