
Americas Best Medeom GLADS 
Eight ARISTOCRATS 
ARETHUSA—Nearest to a tan or “pongee” 
shade, with large wide-open florets, intensely 
frilled. 3 for 35c, 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.10. 
GOLD DUST—{Goldstaub.) A fine deep rich 
yellow. Very early, it is the first variety to 
bloom. Florets are well placed on a graceful 
spike. 3 for 35c, 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.10. 
MARGARET FULTON—Opens 6 to 8 large, rich- 
deep salmon-pink florets on tall spikes. Blooms 
early and perfectly every year. One of the 
best for cutting. 3 for 35c, 6 for 65c, 12 for 
$1.10. 
OREGON GOLD — Massive creamy yellow 
blending to deep yellow in throat. From 9 to 
12 huge ruffled florets open at once on tall, 
graceful spikes, often 5 ft. in height. 3 for 35C, 
6 for 65c, 12 for $1.10. 
ROSA VAN LIMA—Cool, light pink with deli- 
cately marked white throat. Large florets on 
tall straight stems. Always uniform and de- 
pendable. 3 for 35c, 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.10. 
STOPLIGHT—A brilliant red, with a rich silken 
luster. Tall, handsome spikes with wide-open, 
ruffled blooms. One of the best new Reds, be 
cause of its heat resistance and consistently 
fine performance. 3 for 35c, 6 for 65c, 12 for 
$1.10. 
SURFSIDE—Beautifully ruffled blooms of pure 
satiny white, with a faint violet line in throat. 
Has the suede texture of Picardy. 3 for 35c, 6 
for 65c, 12 for $1.10. 
VARIATION—A first-class glad in every way. 
It presents a ribbon of cool, light pink that 
opens unusually well in water. Very plain, tall. 
Excellent for cutting. 3 for 35c, 6 for 65c, 12 
for $1.10. 
94 ARISTOCRATS $495 
(3 each of above 8 glads) ppd. 

DELUXE TRIO 
For The Glad Fan 
GLEAM—Huage five-inch blooms are a lustrous, 
crystalline, waxy, ruffled, gleaming light yel- 
low on straight medium height stems. De- 
cidedly heat and drought resistant. 
HIGH FINANCE—A giant tan smoky of great 
beauty. Grows tall; blooms late. Beautiful in 
bouquets with many closely set florets open 
at one time. 
BLOEMFONTEIN—Opens 7 to 8 giant buffy- 
pink florets on very tall spikes. Color deepens 
in throat. A Holland introduction that per- 
formed very good for us. 
Any of the above, 3 for 40c, 6 for 75c, 12 for 
$1.25. 

USE 5% D.D.T. 
To CONTROL THRIP 
See Killer Dust, Page 68. 
Just Before Planting—Dust bulbs lightly with Killer 
Dust. 
During Growing Season—Dust 3 times, beginning 
when plants are only 5 inches high, and making 
the last application just as blooms are beginning 
to open. 
NOTE—When a heavy Thrip infestation occurs, 
or when bulbs are planted several years in suc- 
cession in the same location, weekly dustings may 
be necessary during the growing season. 
For Best Results—Killer Dust should be applied 
when the air is still, preferably in late evening 
er early morning, when the foliage is damp. 
Before Storing Bulbs—After harvesting, cleaning 
and drying the bulbs in fall, dust them lightly 
with Killer Dust before storing for the winter. 
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Fue Glads 
Of Sensational Beauty 
ANNAMAE—A striking white of good sub- 
stance. Can be seen from a great distance 
in the garden. Blooms early. A good glad 
for cutting. 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN—New lavender. 
Exquisite coloring, wonderful substance 
and heavy ruffling combine to make this 
the most important lavender introduction 
in years. Tall growing and vigorous. 
Price: 3 for 45c, 6 for 85c, 12 for $1.40. 

MORE GLADS ON PAGES 1 & 38 
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“DAISY MAE” 
THE NEW GLADIOLA SENSATION! 
Always a Blue Ribbon winner, Daisy 
Mae produces huge pink-orange blooms 
with a cherry throat mark. Six to eight 
florets open at one time on tall, husky 
stems. Very heat resistant. We now 
offer this truly wonderful new glad at 
popular prices so that all can grow it 
this season. Each 25c, 3 for 65c, 6 for 
$1.10, prepaid. 


Seven Exhibition GLADS 
AUTUMN GOLD—One of the mosi richly col- 
ored Glads. Deep golden florets softly ruffled 
and tinged with some orange. 3 for 35c, 6 for 
65c, 12 for $1.10. 
BLACK OPAL—Superb deep rich red. Nine to 
ten large round florets, perfectly spaced on 
fine long spike. So dark and velvety that it 
can be classed as maroon. $3 for 35c, 6 for 65c, 
12 for $1.10. 
BLUE BEAUTY—Exquisite medium-blue, with 
edges of petals suffused rich velvet-blue. Tall 
strong spike with wide-open blooms, 3 for 35c, 
6 for 65c, 12 for $1.10. 
FRANCIS IRWIN—Long flowerheads of light 
rose; tall spikes. A highly rated glad and a 
dandy for cutting. 3 for 35c, 6 for 65c, 12 for 
$1.10. 
LADY JANE—Rich cream, with yellow lip 
petals and a slight touch of ruffling. Makes a 
consistently fine spike. 3 for 35c, 6 for 65c, 12 
for $1.10. 
SUSQUEHANNA—Clear peach buff with cream 
throat.- Opens 6 to 8 five-inch florets on tall 
straight stems. A good cut flower. 3 for 35c, 
6 for 65c, 12 for $1.10. 
WINGS OF SONG—Soft rose-salmon with 
cream throat blotch and touches of blue around 
the edge of petals. Makes a striking bouquet. 
83 for 35c, 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.10. 
yA | EXHIBITION GLADS $470 
(3 each of above 7 glads) ppd 

Six GIANT GLADS 
ROSE O’DAY—Distinctive in color, massive in 
size, lovely and sturdy. Opens 10 large’ bright 
rose florets on tall arrow—like spikes. Robust 
and distinct. 3 for 35c, 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.10. 
KING LEAR—Rich velvety purple of immense size 
and wonderful ruffling. Edges of petals are bor- 
dered with a silver line. Tall and fine in every 
way. 3 for 35c, 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.10. 
MARGARET BEATON—Snowy white florets, with 
a spark of vermilion-pink deep in throat. Six to 
eight well-placed blooms open on a long straight 
flowerhead. 3 for 35c, 6 for. 65c, 12 for $1.10. : 
PANDORA—A soft coral with deeper blotch that 
makes for a very pleasing combination. Opens 
well on medium height spike. Excellent for cut- 
ting and arrangement. 3 for 35c, 6 for 65c, 12 
for $1.10. 
HAWKEYE RED—A rich glowing scarlet-red that 
makes tall, stately spikes. Robust foliage. Opens 
well in water. A popular glad. 3 for 35c, 6 for 
65c, 12 for $1.10. 
WHITE GOLD—Huge plain-petaled cream, blend- 
ing to a golden-yellow throat. Tall and vigorous 
with 4 to 6-inch massive blooms on a straight 
stem. $3 for 35c, 6 for 65c, 12 for $1.10. 
18 GIANT GLADS $145 
(3 each of above 6 glads) ppd. 

For Sturdier Plants and 
Larger Blooms 
Treat Your Bulbs with Semesan Just Before 
Planting 
1. Remove the skins so that the corms are bare. 
(In doing this be careful not to injure the tips.) 
Burn the skins. 
2. Dissolve 114 ounces of Semesan in one. gallon 
of water. Cover the bulbs with this liquid and 
let them stand for 7 hours. Plant immediately. 
Price: 2 oz. can Semesan 45c, prepaid. Full 
directions with each package. 
utting from July Until Frost—Make Successive Plantings 
