
PARK’S MAGNIFICENT GLADIOLUS 
Cut Flowers for your home from June until Frost 
Perhaps there is not another summer flower more pop- 
ular than the improved Gladiolus. In a bed the plants 
stand erect, bloom freely for many weeks, are showy 
and unequalled for cutting. Set the bulbs 5 in. deep and 
6 in. apart; as hot weather approaches mulch with 
stable litter. Good garden soil, full sun, frequent culti- 
vation around the base of the plant are the requisites 
for best results. Water copiously; as fiower buds begin 
to form, apply liquid manure for exhibition spikes. 
Planting may begin as soon as the soil warms in early 
spring, and the last planting should be made about 12 
weeks before the first killing frost. This is July 15 in 
the jatitude of New York, and later in the South. By 
planting at two week intervals, bloom may be had from 
late June until frost. 
Our bulbs are clean and healthy, high crown corms, guaranteed to bloom and give you pleasure 
and satisfaction. All are first quality No. 1 Bulbs 1% inches in diameter, treated against thrip 
and disease. Where 1 corm is not priced allow % the 3 rate. 
NOVELTIES AND OUTSTANDING GLADIOLUS 
The finest Gladiolus of recent introduction. We have selected what we consider to be the leading Gladiolus 
varieties for the garden for cutting, for exhibition purposes. All are good growers, and prize winners. 
B235—ABU HASSAN. (80 days) A novelty from Holland, 
with great merit, much better than Pelegrina. Rich deep 
violet. blue. The finest dark blue yet. 20c ea.; 3 for 45c; 
12 for $1.75. 
B269—BURMA. (Midseason) Large, heavily ruffled, very 
deep rose with beautiful velvety darker blotch. Nothing 
else like it. A show winner everywhere. 20c each; 3 for 
50c; 12 for $1.75. 
B271—LAVENDER PRINCE. (Midseason) Distinct and 
unusual shade of lavender mauve. Tallest growing Laven- 
der we know (5 ft.). Opens 6 well placed blooms. 35c 
each; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.15. 
B238—MARKET QUEEN. The tallest Gladiolus to date. 
40 inches of its 5 foot stem are covered with 4 in. florets 
of beautiful orange salmon. 8 to 10 open at one time. 
30c each; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.50. 
B272—MISS WISCONSIN. (Late Midseason) A shade of 
rose not common in Glads, but one badly needed. Opens 
6-8 on an 18 bud spike. 35c each; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.15. 
B273—SILVER STAR. A large formal pure white with 
bright purple shading to lavender blotch, floret size 5-6 
inches with slightly ruffled edge. Heavy stiff spike with 
16-18 buds, flower head 25 inches, grows 55 inches high 
and blooms in 90 days. An outstanding show winner, a 
striking beauty. 30c ea.; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.40. 
B274—SNOWSHEEN. The white that is different. Nicely 
ruffled, pure white without any other trace of color. 
Stigma and stamens slightly cream. Tops for both ex- 
hibition and commercial use. 25c ea.; 3 for 60c; 12, $2.20. 
B278—SILVER WINGS. A white sport of Picardy and 
a real show Glad that is whiter, more ruffled and larger 
than Leading Lady. 20c ea.; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.65. 
B254—SPOTLIGHT. One of the finest Glads grown. Deep 
yellow with small red mark deep in the throat. The in- 
dividual florets are of giant size. 5 in. across and 7 will 
open at one time. This is the largest yellow. 20c each; 
3 for 45c; 12 for $1.75. : 
B283—VALERIA (Early Mid-season). Light scarlet of a 
different shade than anything else. 5-7 slightly ruffled 
blooms open at once. One of the finest scarlets to date. 
3 for 30c; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.75. 
B275—TIVOLI. Lustrously beautiful clear soft rose. One 
of the finest new Holland introductions. Opens 8-10 well 
placed bloom on tall strong plant. 30c ea.; 3 for 65c; 
12 for $2.50. 
B276—SILVER GULL. So different that no color classi- 
fication fits this new beauty from Holland. Basically it is 
white with an orchid undertone overlaid with a shining 
silver sheen. Don’t miss this outstanding Gladiolus. 25c¢ 
ea.; 3 for 60c; 12 for $1.75. 
086—NOVELTY COLLECTION. One each of the 12 
novelties above and at left. Unlabeled. $1.95. 
087—3 of each, separately labelled. $4.95. 
B244—GLAMOUR GIRL. A sensational new Gladiolus 
type. Color, Azalia Pink. Petals curl inward, giving the 
unusual effect of a double flower. 30c each; 3 for 75c; 
12 for $2.75. 



THE BEST STANDARD GLADIOLUS 
The Gladiolus listed below are all modern and fine, well known, and of established merit. 
They are listed in general color classifications. The Novelties above are also included under 
the proper color to aid you in choosing those best suited to your garden. 
PINK AND ROSE 
Burma, Miss Wisconsin, Tivoli 
B268—PEGGY LOU. (92 days) Latest light rose. 
Outstanding show winner. A lovely color, plant 
has fine growth habits. 3 for 25c; 12 for 85c; 
100 for $5.95. 
B223—PICARDY. Unquestionably the finest Gladi- 
olus of all times. Tall robust growth, clean foliage, 
and exceptionally large florets of softest shrimp 
pink with blotch of light flesh pink in the throat. 
Florets are slightly ruffled and of heavy wax-like 
substance which explains why Picardy keeps so 
well when cut. 3 for 30c; 12 for 95c; 100 for $6.65. 
90 days. 
B260—PICARDY SUPREME. Deeper salmon pink 
than Picardy with all the fine Picardy habits. 
3 for 25c; 12 for $1.40; 100 for $10.00. 
B267—ROSA VAN LIMA. (89 days) Light rose 
with penciled throat. Extremely tall grower. One 
of the finest. 3 for 30c; 12 for 95c; 100 for $6.65. 
B230—SWEET ALIBI. ‘‘A must have’. Heavily 
ruffled enormous deep pink florets on a large 
spike. This has been one of our most popular 
Gladiolus since its introduction and we are In- 
deed pleased to be able to offer Sweet Alibi this 
year at a much reduced price. 3 for 35c; 12 for 
$1.25; 100 for $8.75. 90 days. 
B262—PINK AND ROSE MIXED. 
100 for $5.95. 
12 for 85c; 
RED 
Valeria 
B277—HAWKEYE RED. The reddest Gladiolus 
you’ve ever seen. 6 Giant 5 inch bright scarlet 
blooms open at once. Midseason. 3 for 35c; 12 
for $1.25; 100 for $8.75. 
B212—F LAMING SWORD. Bright vermillion 
searlet, with well placed florets. Very popular. 
3 for 25c; 12 for 85c; 100 for $5.95. 80 days. 
B256—VAN TIENHOVEN. Fine brilliant red with 
very large florets. Many open at one time. Strong 
stems, long spikes. One of the finest reds. 3 for 
35c; 12 for $1.15; 100 for $8.00. 80 days. 
B265—RED GLADIOLUS MIXED. 12 for 85c; 
100 for $5.95. 
SMOKY 
B204—BAGDAD. Large open flowers of smoky 
old rose in long spikes. Very choice. 3 for 30c; 
12 for 95c; 100 for $6.65. 89 days. 
PRICES SLASHED 
as much as 
15% below last year 

WHITE AND CREAM 
Silver Star, Snowsheen, Silver Wings 
B208—CORONA. Creamy white with rose picoted 
edge on all petals. Large flowers are borne on 
long sturdy stems. Corona charmed all who saw 
it. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.15; 100 for $8.00. 
B242—LEADING LADY. A cream sport of Picar- 
dy. Beautiful cream white with canary yellow 
throat. One of the finest recent introductions. 
18c ea.; 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.60. 
B253—SNOW PRINCESS. Early. Best pure white 
variety. Flowers are huge, borne on long spikes, 
well placed and overlapping. 3 for 25c; 12 for 
95c; 100 for $6.65. 84 days. 
B241—VREDENBURG. Early, giant, pure white. 
Long spikes, good stems. One of the finest whites. 
3 for 35c; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.75. 80 days. 
B258—WHITE GOLD. Clear light cream shading 
to golden throat. Individual florets 5” across. 7 
open at once. One of the best new Gladiolus. 
3 for 30c; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.75. 
B264—WHITE AND CREAM MIXED. 12 for 85c; 
100 for $6.65. 
BLUE AND PURPLE 
Abu Hassan, Lavender Prince 
B206-—BLUE BEAUTY. The finest blue variety. 
Large flowers of lovely rich mid-blue well placed 
in long spikes of beauty. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.25; 
100 for $8.75. 77 days. 
B211—ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. Mid-season. 
Finest ruffled light lavender or mauve with darker 
lines in the throat. Flowers large, beautifully 
ruffled, of fine form. Truly Queen of Lavenders. 
3 for 35c; 12 for $1.40; 100 for $9.80. 
246—KING LEAR. Very early. Clear deep purple 
with silver line on edge of all petals. Very large, 
heavily waved and ruffled. 5-6 open at one time. 
3 for 30c; 12 for $1.15; 100 for $7.85. 89 days. 
B216—MINUET. First among the lavenders, a 
perfect spike with large orchid-lavender flowers. 
Seven open at once. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.40; 100 
for $9.80. 88 days. 
B221—_PELEGRINA. Rich, intense deep violet- 
blue. An unusual color in Gladiolus. The finest 
dark blue. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.75. 
B225—PURPLE SUPREME. Finest purple Glad 
to date. Rich royal purple. Huge flowers, fine 
stems. A fine exhibition variety. (Late) 3 for 
35c; 12 for $1.40; 100 for $9.80. 
B261—BLUE AND PURPLE MIXED. From above 
varieties. 12 for $1.00; 100 for $7.25. 
YELLOW 
Spotlight 
B213—GOLDEN DREAM. The finest yellow re- 
gardless of price. Large spikes of graceful golden 
yellow flowers with cream throats. 3 for 25c; 12 
for 85c; 100 for $5.95. 
B243—MISS BLOOMINGTON. (67 days) Six to 
eight large, perfectly placed, rich lemon-yellow 
blooms open at one time. The best early yellow 
variety. 3 for 25c; 12 for 85c; 100 for $6.65. 
B219—OREGON GOLD. A massive 5 ft. plant 
with 20-24 buds and flowers, 9-10 open at once. 
Large medium yellow with deep golden throat. 
(Late) 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.40; 100 for $9.80. 
B263—YELLOW GLADIOLUS MIXED. 12 for 
85c; 100 for $5.95. 
ORANGE 
a Market Queen 
B282—LANTANA. Early. Beautiful distinctive 
bright orange shading thru orange salmon to a 
large golden throat. Opens 7-2 on a long head. 
18c ea.; 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $10.00. 
EXHIBITION MIXED 
100 No. 1 Bulbs only $4.95. 
B232—PARK’S CHOICE EXHIBITION MIX- 
TURE. For those who wish a fine collection of 
choice bulbs we recommend our splendid mix- 
ture of No. 1 Bulbs. Large size (11% in. diam.) 
bulbs which will produce the tallest spikes and 
finest flowers. This mixture is made up from all 
known colors of Gladiolus, and all are fine named 
varieties. Every color known to Gladiolus will be 
represented. 12 for 75c; 50 for $2.75; 100. for 
$4.95; 1000 for $45.90. 
B2593—GLADIOLUS BULBLETS MIXED. A com- 
plete mixture of all colors from fine varieties. 
Germination is improved if these are soaked for 
24 hours in warm water prior to planting. Pkt. 
(approx. 100) 25c; %4 pint (approx. 500 bulblets) 
45c; 1 pint (about 2000 bulblets) $1.95. 1 quart 
(about 4000 bulblets) $3.75. 
877—SEEDS—Gladiolus Peerless Strain. Seeds 
saved from named sorts, every plant will be a 
new variety. Pkt. 10c; Large Pkt. 25c. 
NEW WINTER HARDY GLADIOLUS 
Have you ever heard of them? Well, here they 
are. Hardy in Michigan, Canada, anywhere in the 
U.S. Blooms in May outdoors; bulbs are smaller 
than regular Glads, but they multiply faster. 
B279—Byzantinus Rubra. Bright Cerise Scarlet. 
45c each; 3 for $1.20; 12 for $4.80. 
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