PLANT ZILKE'S GLADS FOR BEST RESULTS 
flower. 
darkest red. 
throat. 
Rainbow Mixed Glads 
PURPLE BEAUTY—A rich dark red purple, very large, of good 
substance. 20c each; 5 for 70c Postpaid. 
BLUE BEAUTY—Much lighter blue than most varieties, vigorous 
grower, excellent cut flower, commercial variety. 20c each; 5 for 
70c; 12 for $1.40 Postpaid. 
PURPLE SUPREME—Fine outstanding purple color that may 
be used for the show or commercial. Opens 8 or 9 very large 
flerets on a good tall spike. 20c each; 5 for 75c; 12 for $1.50 
Postpaid. 
ETHEL CAVE COLE—A very large pink exhibition variety. 
From 10 to 12 florets open on a fine spike. Beautiful color, ex- 
cellent commercial variety. 20c each; 5 for 75c; 12 for $1.50 
Postpaid. 
GOLD DUST—Deep early yellow. Grows tall, has good commer- 
cial possibilities. 15c each; 5 for 60c; 12 for $1.25 Postpaid. 
LEADING LADY—Its exquisite tall spikes, 8 large blooms open 
color of beautiful silvery creamy white. Has won many awards. 
20c each; 5 for 75c; 12 for $1.50 Postpaid. 
SNOW PRINCESS—A very fine new white of good size and form. 
Tall, with long flower spike and many open blooms that are always 
perfectly placed. Snow Princess is one of the very best whites. 
Mid-season. 15c¢ each; 8 for 45c; 6 for 80c; 12 for $1.00 Postpaid. 
MAID OF ORLEANS—A pure white, and one of the best white 
varieties. 15c each; 3 for 35c; 6 for 60c; 12 for $1.00 Postpaid. 
MARKET QUEEN—Nevw. Tall rich-toned buff with scarlet blotch. 
Very new. 20c each; 3, for 45c; 6 for 80c; 12 for $1.25 Postpaid. 
SWEET-SCENTED GLADIOLUS 
ZILKE’S CUSTOMERS ARE FIRST TO HAVE THIS 
SWEET-SCENTED GLAD 
SWEET -SCENTED GLAD—The flowers are snow white, 
centers are clearly marked with brilliant purple-black color. 
The fragrance is delightfully fresh yet insistent, a few flowers 
in a vase will make themselves pleasantly known throughout 
the entire room. Flower stalks are about 2% feet tall. These 
sweet-scented glad bulbs are some-what higher crowned and 
more pointed and not quite as large as ordinary glad bulbs. 
The culture for the sweet-scented glad is the same as ordinary 
glads, however in mild climates the bulbs may remain in the 
ground where they will soon form large-sized clumps. SUPPLY 
OF BULBS IS VERY LIMITED, ORDER EARLY, SO YOU 
WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. 365c each; 4 for $1.15; 10 
for $2.45 Postpaid. 
ABU HASSAN—This new 
rich deep violet blue. 
20c each; 5 for 75c; 
BAGDAD— A gigantic flower of an unusual old-rose color, being in a class by itself. 
Florets often 7 inches across, and up to 10 open at once, 
15ce each; $3 for 85c; 6 for 60c; 12 for $1.00 Postpaid. 
BEACON—Very large red, tall and straight, cream throat. 
$3 for 25c; 6 for 45c; 12 for 80c Postpaid. 
BETTY NUTHALI-—Glowing orange-pink, with a 
ings or veins on lower throat petals of carmine red. Large florets. 
45c; 12 for 80c Postpaid. 
BURMA—Popular show variety. 
of largest size, heavy foliage. 
5 for 75c; 12 for $1.50 Postpaid. 
MINUET—Late mid-season variety of unusual beauty. One of the finest lavenders yet 
produced in commerce today. Large flowers on a tall spike. 
finest lavender exhibited at the leading flower shows. 
6 for 45c; 12 for 80c Postpaid. 
BLACK OPAI—Makes an impressive spike with up to 8 blooms open. 
20c each; 8 for 45c; 6 for 80c Postpaid. 
DR. F. E. BENNETT—Uniform fiery red variety that we cannot overlook in its 
class of red varieties. 
lower throat petals make this variety very unique and 
shipper for the florist. 
FLAMING SWORD—A very early decorative type. 
3 for 35c; 6 for 60c; 12 for $1.00 Postpaid. 
GOLDEN DREAM—Has always been tops in yellow and again received the highest 
number of votes of any yellow. A rich, deep, golden yellow. 3 for 25c; 6 for 45c; 
12 for 80c Postpaid. 
HAWEEYVE RED—Bright red with a darker blotch. Very showy. 20c each; $3 for 
45c; 6 for 80c; 12 for $1.25 Postpaid, 
PEGGY LOU—Immense flowers of a deep pink color, 
10c each; 5 for 40c; 12 for 80c Postpaid. 
NEW EUROPE—A new variety from Holland, Europe. 
enormous florets of brilliant orange red, one of the best newer varieties. 
5 for 70c; 12 for $1.40 Postpaid. 
KING WILLIAM—Glowing apricot blending beautifully into.a clear 
looking for a dark red that grows 
5 for 75c; 12 for $1.50 Postpaid. 
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Good commercial 
In fact is about the finest of the dark blues. 
12 for $1.50 Postpaid. 
on a strong tall spike. 
Wonderful cut flower. 
light yellow throat. Light mark- 
8 for 25c; 6 for 
Wide open florets 
Heavily ruffled deep rose red. 
20c each; 
A variety you will prize in your garden. 
Still the 
Good placement. 
8 for 25c; 
A consistent winner. 
The standard 
Fairly large flowers on a good stem. Two white stripes on 
beautiful. Good all-around 
12 for $1.00 Postpaid. 
15c each; 
15c each; 3 for 35c; 6 for 60c; 
Deep red large flowers. 
one of the better ones. 
Excellent texture tall grower, 
20c each; 
unmarked cream 
70c; 12 for $1.40 Postpaid. 
Tall healthy, vigorous grower, great commercial variety. 20c each; 6 for 
REWI FALLU—Better known as blood red. Massive deep red flowers. If you are 
large we suggest this special variety. 20¢ each; 
RAINBOW MIXTURE GLADS 
This mixture is made up from the varieties that 
we list and many others. Guaranteed to please you. 
Large blooming size bulbs, 25 for $1.00, 50 for 
$2.25, 100 for only $3.50, 500 for $16.25, 1000 for $30.00, 
Postpaid. 
PEARL HARBOR—Purest white variety with good spike and 
As many as 10 to 12 florets open at a time and color 
showing on balance of spike. Destined to be the best in the white 
class of Gladiolus as a commercial flower. Worthwhile trying in 
your garden. 15c each; 3 for 35c; 6 for 60c; 12 for $1.00 Postpatd. 
PARADISE—Large early apricot with narrow line of scarlet in 
throat; nearly a self color. Grows very tall with 6 or more blooms 
open. 8 for 25¢; 6 for 45c; 12 for 80c Postpaid. 
PHYLLIS McQUISTON—An excellent all around pure pink, 
without markings. If you love pure colors this is the one you 
should have in your collection. $8 for 25c; 6 for 45c; 12 for 80c 
Postpaid. 
VAGABOND PRIN CH—A very rich, mahogany brown, with glow- 
ing scarlet blotch. Many well placed florets open at once in a 
striking manner. 16c each; 3 for 45c; 6 for 80c; 12 . 
Postpaid. z ’ - for $1.00 
PICARDY—A clear pure pink beautifully tinted with red in the 
throat. Flowers large, 5 to 5% in. across. One of the most 
popular varieties. 8 FOR 25c; 6 FOR 45c; 12 for 80c POSTPAID 
PALERMO —A large flowered flame orange. ‘Tall, excellent for 
cutting. 20c each; 3 for 45c; 6 for 80c; 12 for $1.25 Postpaid. 
ROSA VAN LIMA—Extremely tall growing, color of a beautiful 
light pink. We can highly recommend as being one of the finest 
to grow. 83 for 25c; 6 for 45c; 12 for 80c Postpaid. 
RED CHARM—A fine medium dark red with a deeper throat. 
A aay Seoand hee for show he cutflower use. Very consist- 
ent and tops in its color. 20c each; $ for 45c; R 
sidnospeld: : ; ; 6 for 80c; 12 for 
STOPLIGHT—A magnificent new red. Brilliant, clear crimson 
flowers; deeply ruffled. Its tall, dazzling spikes arrest attention. 
20c each; 3 for 45c; 6 for 80c; 12 for $1.25 Postpaid. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE—Intensely ruffled flowers, massive cream 
with creamy yellow throat. This is one of the fine show varieties, 
that has been recenlty introduced. $3 for 25c; 6 for 45c; 12 for 
80c Postpaid, 
MARGARET FULTON—HEarly deep salmon pink. Most depend 
able and healthiest of all varieties. Excellent . aa . 
3 for 35c; 6 for 60c; 12 for $1.00 Postpaid. eat basta 
