A For a Flowery Future, Plant Eurasian Gladiolus 
G. ILLYRICUS. 18 (-17) A native of southern Europe, with up 
to 10 reddish purple (magenta) flowers, about 1 in. wide, with 
purple-edged white median lines on lower segments. Mid-June. 
Searce. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.70; 6 for $5.10; 12 for $9.60. 
G. SEGETUM. 33 (-30) Another from the rim of the Mediter- 
ranean. Bears 6 to 12 light carmine-red flowers, 134, in. wide, with 
dark violet-red blotches and white median lines on lower segments. 
Early June. 3 for $1.39; 6 for $2.55; 12 for $4.80; 25 for $9.40. 
EURASIAN SPECIES SEEDS—Sometimes available, but not 
listed because I do not always harvest a crop from every species. 
If interested, write, and I will tell you what fresh seed is available, 
with prices. 
AND—A HARDY HYBRID: 
G. Tubergeni “CHARM.” 26 (-14) This pretty rose and white hy- 
brid is of European origin, a combination of five South African 
species, with 3 in. flowers. Culture same as for the Eurasians, or 
ean be forced from April on. Early June outside. 3 for $1.00; 
6 for $1.80; 12 for $3.35; 25 for $6.55. 
FOR YOUR GUIDANCE: 
Mature corms of Eurasian species are naturally small, and only 
blooming sizes will be sent in the quantities and at the prices 
quoted. Orders are filled in rotation and delivered prepaid, start- 
ing in September, with simple cultural directions included. None 
available after October 10, when planting starts here. 
TERMS — Cash with order. If you delay too long, you may have 
to wait until next year. There is not a full acre of these in America. 
If sold out, I ean “Back Order,” or hold your order for preference 
next year, if this is agreeable. 
All species are guaranteed true to name, proven hardy at the sub- 
zero temperatures recorded, and are grown without artificial 
watering, chemicals, or mulch, right here in New Jersey. 

