FORBES GLADIOLUS BULBS 
For charm and color, few other flowers compare with Gladiolus. They can be grown with very little effort as they thrive in 
ordinary garden soil. The tall green stems, fairly bursting with brilliant color, provide a Iuxuriance of rainbow beauty. For cut- 
flowers, Gladiolus are unexcelled. Mass them together in solid beds, plant them in borders, and among shrubbery. With successive 
planting from April through June, they will bloom from July until frost. Plant bulbs 4 inches deep and 4 inches apart, cultivating 
frequently and watering freely. They revel in full sunshine. Thrips are now easily controlled with D.D.T. Soak the bulbs before 
planting in a gallon of water containing 2 teaspoonfuls of Dapspray. Dust the plants every 10 days with 5 per cent D.D.T. dust. 
THE CREAM OF THE CROP 
Blue Beauty. Large wide open florets of light blue with violet-blue 
shadings at the petal edges. A very fine exhibition variety. 
Burma. Heavily ruffled, huge florets of very deep rose with lighter 
throats, forming early on tall strong stems. A prize winner. 
Corona. A dainty, delicate creamy white with deeper throat and 
delightful rose edges to the petals. Tall, heavily budded spikes. 
Elizabeth the Queen. Beautiful, clear mauve, ruffled flowers with 
darker lines in the throat. The large spikes have excellent form. 
Ethel Cave Cole. A good strong grower with 8 or 9 pure light pink 
florets open at a time on strong, stiff spikes. Fine as a cut flower. 
Johann van Konynenburg. A sensational new variety with very 
large, superb orange-red, open florets well spaced on strong stems. 
King Lear. Very early, ruffled, rich deep purple florets of large size 
with silver edging on the petals. A truly fine variety. 
Margaret Beaton. Tall growing with immense spikes of large snow- 
white florets with small, orange-scarlet throat-blotch. 
Marguerite. A long, massive flower-spike with florets of deep water- 
melon pink with a cream throat. Has exceptional lasting quality. 
Picardy. This gorgeous delicate apricot-pink variety elicits universal 
admiration. The extremely large florets are somewhat ruffled. 
Red Charm. An outstanding new variety with huge florets of glowing 
medium red, well placed in attractive spikes on tall straight stems. 
Red Stoplight. Beautifully ruffled, glowing bright red florets of large 
size on long tall spikes. The color holds well even in hot weather. 
Snow Princess. The finest new white, with a light cream throat. 
Large midseason tall sort with 6 or more florets open at once. 
Spotlight. Striking, slightly waved, large florets of deep golden yel- 
low with a fiery red throat blotch, well spaced on tall stems. 
White Gold. Magnificent, huge, cream-white, open flowers with golden 
yellow centers on giant spikes. Excellent for exhibition. 
Yellow Emperor. Large open florets of deep yellow on long sturdy 
spikes. A vigorous grower and perhaps the best of the deep yellows, 
Any of the above 16 varieties, $1.40 per doz.; $9.50 per 100 
A NEW GIANT RACE OF GLADIOLUS 
Here’s your opportunity to try these new Dutch Creations 
exceeding in size and coloring anything you have grown before. 
Nothing can match them for crisp, vibrant color. The very tall 
huge flower spikes are really superb. To acquaint you with 
these garden beauties we offer five varieties. 
Delicate. Beautifully reflexed florets of purest white with a delicate 
carmine feather in the throat. The huge spikes are of perfect form. 
Firedome. Very tall, uniform flower spikes of brilliant, deep velvety 
carmine of a shade brand new to Gladiolus. 
Hart Nibbrig. A soft violet and mauve color, new to Gladiolus. Grace- 
ful spikes with many florets open at one time. 
Pretoria. Clearest deep pink with a clean white blotch on the two 
lower petals. Huge, winged frilled florets of heavy texture. 
Tenor. Clear shining, very dark pink shaded carmine with white 
throat blotch and mid-ribs. A very beautiful flower under light. 
Any of the above 5 varieties, $2.45 per doz.; $17.50 per 100 
Forbes Rainbow Gladiolus Mixture 
Made with bulbs of ten different shades of color 
Plan now for a rainbow display of Gladiolus in this year’s 
garden. These wonderful summer flowers, with their wide 
color range, will brighten your borders from July until frost, 
Easily grown and thrive in any garden soil. Forbes famous 
Rainbow Gladiolus Mixture is especially prepared from 
largest-sized bulbs of ten distinct named varieties of ten 
different shades of color. This is far superior to ordinary 
commercial bulb mixtures of unknown color balance. Each 
50 bulbs consists of 5 bulbs of each shade. 
90 cts. for 10 bulbs; $3.95 for 50; $7.50 per 100; 
$73 per 1000 
Full cultural directions enclosed in every package 
TRY THESE DELIGHTFUL MINIATURE GLADS 
A brand new garden thrill awaits you if you have never grown these charming Miniature Gladioli. They have slender, dwarfer 
plants with much smaller and far more dainty flower-spikes. These light airy spikes of great beauty and charm have unlimited 
uses as cut-flowers for corsages, centerpieces, small vases and general decoration. The bulbs are much smaller than the regular 
glad bulbs and should be planted about three inches deep in a sunny place in good garden soil. Try some—you’ll be delighted. 
Dolores. Beautiful florets well placed on dependably straight spikes. 
They are of light pink blending to a large white throat. 
Fairy Fancy. One of the best in the cream colored class with 4 to 5 
florets open at once having pointed, slightly laciniated petals. 
Gnome. Very dainty florets of soft yellow on straight spikes. These 
are exceptionally fine for floral arrangements. 
Kewpie. An outstanding favorite with tiny florets of light red with 
cream picotee edge. Opens 3 to 4 florets on straight spikes. 
Orange Delight. The florets of this little beauty have pointed, lacin- 
iated petals that are deep orange marbled with lighter orange. 
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Perky. Graceful, willowy spikes with 5 to 6 open florets of beautiful 
scarlet, sometimes showing some marbling. 
Rosemaid. An early prolific variety with attractive little florets of 
light rose with a deeper rose throat. 
The Orchid. A most unusual light lavender with deeper lavender 
markings. The petals are pointed and somewhat twisted. 
Any of above 8 Miniatures, $1.75 per doz.; $12.50 per 100 
| For Thrip control, see D.D.T. dust and solution on page 54 | 
