GLADIOLI 
The Gladioli bloom just when 
the garden needs brightening up. 
Their bright spikes help the 
perennial border at midsummer 
before its autumn revival. 
- CULTURE. The gladiolus 
thrives in a sunny location. 
Grows in any good garden soil, 
but does much better when the 
latter has been enriched with a 
fertilizer. If the bulbs are plant- 
ed at intervals from~- April to 
June the blooming period will 
extend from July until frost. A 
trench should be dug five inches 
deep and an inch of sand placed 
in the bottom to absorb surplus 
moisture. Set the bulbs 6 to 8 
inches apart. ; 
For earliest blossoms, draw 2 
inches of soil over the bulbs at 
first, replacing the rest when 
the shoots appear. Keep free 
from weeds and give plenty of 
water, especially during the 
blooming period. 
Before the ground freezes lift 
the bulbs. After the tops dry, 
they should be cut off, the bulbs 
separated and the small side 
growth or bulblets removed. 
The latter may be handled like 
the big bulbs. Then the bulbs 
are placed in cloth bags, Ver- 
miculite or sand to prevent them 
from becoming too dry. Keep 
bulbs in a cool temperature. 
Gladiolus 
Lovely in the Garden 
Fine for Cut Flowers 
Each 
Abu Hassan, deep rich Violet, tall spike.......10c 
Algonquin, glowing scarlet, tall, large......... 10c 
Allegro, light blue, darker in throat, tall...... 10¢ 
Arethusa, buff with touch of apricot, ruffled...10c 
Beacon, large, rose scarlet, cream blotch...... 10c 
Bingo, flesh colored, flecked dark pink........ 10¢c 
Blue Beauty, medium blue, darker edges...... 10c 
Casablanea, clear white, ruffled............... 10c 
China Maid, rich salmon, yellow throat........ 12¢ 
Colonial Maid, light lavender, tall............. 10¢ 
Corona, creamy white, rose picotee edge, large 10c 
Elizabeth the Queen, clear lavender with darker 
mimes in throat, Heavily! ruffled.:.i.... oc. % 12¢c 
Ethel Cavel Cole, light pink, sometimes flaked. .10c 
Flaming Meteor, very large, deep scarlet...... 10c 
Glamis, salmon rose with cream lip, ruffled...12¢ 
Gold Dust, clear deep yellow, long spike....... 10¢ 
Golden Chimes, light yellow, ruffled........... 10c 
Green Light, light greenish white, ruffled...... 12¢ 
Greta Garbo, soft rose, creamy throat, large...12c 
Gypsy Girl, scarlet with light yellow blotch...10c 
Hindenburgh’s Memory, medium red, tall...... 10c 
John S. Bach, salmon scarlet, large........... 10¢ 
Joseph Haydn, light violet with dark blotch...10c 
Junior Miss, large, deep pink.................. 12¢ 
Leading Lady, creamy white, giant flowers, tall 12c 
Leona, deep rose red, tall, fine for cutting..... 10¢ 
Maid of Orleans, milky white, cream throat....10c 
Margaret Beaton, snow-white, small orange 
scarlet blotch in throat. Large, tall spike...12c 
Mary Damairs, medium yellow, strong spike..10c 
Max Reeger, light lavender blue, darker throat.10c 
Minuet, fine shade of lavender, tall, large..... 10¢ 
Miss Bloomington, light yellow, tall........... 10e 
Mrs. Mark’s Memory, huge, reddish violet...... 12¢ 
Mrs. Olney Wittbeck, pink, flecked scarlet..... 10¢ 
New Era, coral pink, ruffled, tall.............. 12¢ 
Oregon Gold, clear yellow, ruffled, tall spike...10c 
Pandora, soft geranium-pink, carmine throat..10c 
Persian Orange, very bright orange........... 10e 
Pfitzers Masterpiece, salmon pink, large, early.10c 
Picardy, clear shrimp pink, ruffled, very large.10c 
Pink Radiance, light silvery pink, large....... 10¢ 
Red Charm, one of the finest medium reds, tall.10c 
Red Lory, carmine rose with deep red blotch..10c 
Rima, blend lilac & rose, cream throat........ 10¢ 
Rosa Van Lima, rose pink, pencilled throat....10c 
Snow Princess, pure white, large, long spike...10c 
Spotlight, deep yellow, red blotch in throat....15c¢ 
Surfside, white, faint violet line in throat..... 10e 
Valeria, brilliant scarlet, ruffled, tall spike....10c 
Vista Bonita, dark pink, very large........... 10c 
White Gold, large, ruffled, cream, gold throat.12c 
Special Mixture, large sized bulbs........ ea 
Doz. 
DAHLIAS 
The Dahlia is one of the most popular of garden flow- 
es Its flowers may be used for garden decorations, 
ouse decorations, bouquets, florists and exhibition. 
CULTURE. An open, Sunny location seems to favor 
them at all times. Dahlias can be planted any time ation 
danger of frost is oVer, but do not plant too early. The 
Dahlia is a fall flower and if planted too early will com- 
mence to bloom in the hottest weather, and either blast 
in the bud or produce one-sided flowers 
Plant tuber 6 inches deep on 
or eye facing upwards; cover with about two inches of 
soil. When sprouts are 6 inches high add more soil, 
making it level with surface. Cultivation is the prin- 
cipal requirement of the Dahlia. 
its side, having sprout 
Each 
Amber Queen. (pompon) Apricot and amber.......... 25¢ 
Autumn Sunset. (dec) Large, yellow tinted red...... 35¢ 
Bertha Horne. (cactus) Bronzy yellow............... 25¢e 
Col. Lewis. (dec) Large, deep= pink’. tesa beer eee 0G 
Commando. (dec) Large, dark: lavender...........,.. 35¢ 
Darksome. (pompon). Maroon... .........5.eeececee... 25e 
Dee Dee. (pompon) A lovely lavender color.......... 25¢ 
D. M. Moore. (dec) Maroon almost black............. 25c 
Fascination. (pompon) Pink... ..2...2...s0.s.c5.0be. 25¢c 
Hillerest Sunset. (dec) Autumn shades............... 35c 
Jane Cowl. (dec) Large, bronzy buff & old Sold a. oa 35¢ 
Jean Trimbee. (cactus) Large, rich petunia violet....45c¢ 
Jimmy Foxx. (dec) Large, coppery red tinted henna.35c 
Joe Fette. (pompon) Pure white, early.............. 25¢e 
IKXemp’s Morarch. (dec) Large, reddish OFaneen 2 een 50c 
Kemp’s White Wonder. (dec) Large, pure white..... 35¢ 
Laura Morris. (dec) Giant, deep yellow.............. 35c¢c 
Miss Oakland. (dec) Large, pure white.............. 45e 
Monarch of the East. (dec) Huge, golden buff....... 50¢ 
Monmouth Champion. (dec) Large, flame red......... 35¢ 
Mrs. Geo. LeBoutilier. (dec) Finest large red........ 35¢ 
Mrs. I. D. ver Warner. (dec) Large, orchid pink...... sXe 
Omar Khayyam, (dec) Large, red and orange........ 35¢ 
Purple Fluffy Ruffles. (dec) Deep purple...... Ment storces 35c 
Red Sumset. (dec) Large, bright red.........d0-..-¢+ 45c 
Rosa, Nell... (dec). Deep, rose pink<)%...55.s 00 «sac ocle ole 25¢ 
Rosa Wilmouth, (pompon) Light rose pink.......... 25¢ 
Rose Falion, (dec) Giant, deep old gold.............. 35¢ 
Sanhicans Bluebird. (dec) Bright violet blue......... 25¢ 
SilvercSheen. (dec) Lavender. sim. Sees t omc 25¢ 
SHOWOTITE (COSC) Ua ree. twit Gass, sue tanensteie a pete oes 35c 
SPyz5(VOMpON) BRIS Deed. ota oan cod eel erie eh eats 25¢ 
The Commodore. (dec) Huge, canary yellow.......... 30¢e 
Yellow Gem. (pompon) Clear canary yellow.......... 25¢ 
Zant’s. Pink. (dec) Large, dark pink..........é2..0..- 45¢ 
Zant’s Purple Beauty. (dec) Large, rich purple...... 45c¢ 
Series B Box—6 Large Flowering Dahlias, each root 
Wap DAG mame mt Pel Od eres ts cise cc aeimrureieie c aiereveteteraale $1.00 
Series E Box—6 Giant Flowering Dahlias, Decorative 
type, each root wrapped and labeled............. $1.50 
The Cannas thrive under almost any conditions and 
if given a little care and attention, will produce an 
abundance of attractive foliage as well as large spikes 
of beautiful flowers of unusually bright colors. Their 
long flowering season insures a constant display of color. 
Cannas make the best showing when planted in beds 
by themselves. The soil should be well fertilized and 
worked up thoroughly to a depth of 10 to 12 inches. The 
bulbs -can be set about 12 inches apart and ahout 4 to 6 
inches deep. Mulchings with lawn cuttings will help re- 
tain the moisture. Start bulbs in pots indoors in March 
or April. Do not set out until all danger of frost is over; 
about June ist here in the Northwest. 
CANNA PRICES, on varieties listed: Each, 15e; dozen, 
$1.50; postpaid, $1.65. 
We will have pot-grown Canna plants in green or 
bronze leaf and red flowers only, in late May at 40¢ 
each, or $4.00 a dozen. 
City of Portland. A deep pink which does not fade 
during the hot weather. Foliage green. A fast grower 
and heavy bloomer. 5 feet. 
Richard Wallace. Bright golden yellow flowers, green 
foliage, free blooming. Grows 4 feet high. 
King Humbert. Scarlet flowers and bronze leaves. A 
remarkable Canna. Incomparably beautiful. 4 feet high. 
The President. A rich, glowing scarlet, and immense 
flowers, produced on erect stalks well above the green 
foliage. Grows 4 feet high. 
Yellow King Humbert. Foliage is a very dark green, 
flowers a deep rich yellow, softly spotted and blotched 
with bright red. Grows 4 feet high. 
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