10 “Handsome” Glads 
G2—BEACON. Brilliant flame-rose-scarlet with cream blotch. Tall, 
very fine, and in great demand. 
G3—BIT O’ HEAVEN. Deep, rich orange with yellow throat. Tall; 
one of the best-of its color. Pictured on page 18. 
G4—ETHEL CAVE COLE. Immense light pink of great beauty, of- 
ten 9 or 10 large, well placed blooms open at one time. 
G5—JEANIE. Very beautiful rich pink—the Glad with the ‘'school- 
girl complexion’’. Tall grower. 
G6—LAVENDER DREAM. Large, graceful blooms of soft violet. One 
of the finest lavender-tinted Glads. 
G7—MARGARET BEATON. Delightful and unusual flowers of spark- 
ling white with orange red blotch in throat. Color photo on op- 
posite page. 
G8—RED CHARM. Handsome, large flowers of dark rich red, six 
to eight open florets at once. Free bloomer; strong grower. 
G9—ROSA VAN LIMA. Pure, light, clear rose pink—a pink beauty 
that is hard to beat. Large florets; tall, strong spike. 
G10—WHITE GOLD. Huge, 7-inch florets of light clear cream shad- 
ing to gold in the throat. For sheer, delicate beauty, impressive 
size and form, it is simply ‘‘tops’’. Pictured on page 18. 
GI1I—SPOTLIGHT. The golden sensation. Large blooms of fine 
form, color a brilliant: yellow with cardinal spots in throat. Color 
photo on opposite page. 
FERRIS’ PRICES ON THE 10 “HANDSOME” GLADS 
(All one kind or assorted, but not less than two of a variety) 
2 for 18c * 10 for 70c 
25 for $1.60 % 50 for $2.85 * 100 for $5.35 
POSTPAID 
10 “Glorious” Glads 
Gl12—BLUE BEAUTY. Large, wide open flowers of lovely, clear, 
light violet-biue slightly darker towards the edge. Develops a 
wonderful spike; finest medium blue. Illustrated on page 18. 
G14—BARCAROLE. Large, beautifully ruffled flowers of salmon- 
orange; finest of its color. 
G15—LEADING LADY. A great “'star’’, winner of many awards. 
Large perfect flowers of rich cream white. Magnificent spikes for 
garden or bouquets. ; 
GI6—MAJUBA. Immense flower of flashing fire-red. In the garden 
they draw your attention immediately; in bouquets they are 
dazzling. Very fine. 
G17—MANSOER. Ouistanding new Glad. Giant size blooms of deep, 
dark bronze-maroon, very rich and velvety. Often eight florets 
open at one time. 
G18—LEEWENHORST. Brilliant Glad queen from Europe—winner of 
the Award of Merit. Giant spikes of rich pink, many open flow- 
’ ers. Wonderful cut flower. 
GI19—PICARDY. Always a sensational flower. Large spikes of soft 
ricot-pink, florets well spaced and many open at one time. 
es been one of the most popular Glads of times. 
G20—PINK RADIANCE. A radiant beauty; gigantic flowers on tall, 
strong stems, color a soft, lustrous pink. You will want this fine 
Glad in your garden. 
G21—PURPLE SUPREME. Rich, glossy purple—blooms large, on 
tall spikes. Super fine purple Glad; a prize winner everywhere. 
G22—YELLOW HERALD. Beautiful yellow Glad, slightly ruffled, 
and quite early. Strong grower; heavy bloomer. 
FERRIS’ PRICES ON THE 10 “GLORIOUS” GLADS 
(All one kind or assorted, but not less than two of a variety) 
2 for 22c ¥%& 10 for 85c 
25 for $1.90 % 50 for $3.50 *% 100 for $6.60 
~ POSTPAID 
10 “Super” Glads 
G23—ABU HASSAN. Grand sarge blooms of deep rich violet blue 
with darker throat markings. Very finest of the dark blues. 
G24—BIG TOP. Gigantic, exhibition spikes of:soft salmon pink with 
small carmine feather on lower petals. Often opens 7 large flor- 
ets on a 5-ft. spike. This beauty queen is pictured on page 18. 
G25—BLACK OPAL. Finest of the new, very dark reds. Large flow- 
ers of rich maroon shaded black. Beautiful form; splendid grower. 
G26—BURMA. One of the greatest Glads ever introduced. Rich dee 
wine rose color—blooms large, round, full, and generously rui- 
. fled. A masterpiece in beauty and performance. 
G27—ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. Exira fine, large, beautifully ruf- 
fled blooms of soft lavender; early. A wonderful flower and one 
you must have. See color photo on opposite page. 
G28—GENGHIS KHAN. Heavily ruffled, richly textured flowers of 
large size, color a clear salmon pink. One of the finest and most 
tiful of all Glads. 
G23—HOPMAN’S GLORY. New, very fine, clear yellow. Blooms of 
excellent form on tall stems. ly. 
G30—SNOW . Very large, creamy white Glad, with unusu- 
ally heavy, attractive foliage; tall strong spikes. Outstanding cut 
flower variety. 5 
G3I1—VALERIA. One of the finest light scarlet-reds of all times. 
Large, substantial blooms are superb for cutting. 
G32—VINCENT VAN GOGH. Handsome, large, ruffled blooms of 
plowing salmon-pink, often 8 florets open at one time. A great 
avorite for cutting. See color photo on page 18 
trai FERRIS’ PRICES ON THE 10 “SUPER” GLADS 
(All one kind or assorted, but not less than two of a variety) 
2 for 26c *& 10 for $1.00 
25 for $2.25 % 50 for $4.20 x 100 for $7.75 
~ FAMOUS GLADIOLI 
Universally Loved and Planted — So Hardy and Easy To Grow 
Our Glad Bulbs Are All Guaranteed Large Blooming Size—All Bright, Smooth, Plump, Healthy. We 
Offer the Newer, Outstanding Varieties. Ferris' Gladiolus Bulbs Are All Priced POSTPAID. 
10 Glad “Stars” * 
G33—BLAZE. Brilliant, flaming scarlet-red; extra large 
exhibition blooms that are wonderful for cutting. 
This new, outstanding Glad is pictured on opposite 
page. 2 for 32c; 10 for $1.35; 25 for $2.75, postpaid. 
G34—BOULOGNE. One of the finest, most beautiful 
of the new Glads. Lovely large spikes of richest 
wine-red, with five or more florets open at one 
time. Strong grower and bloomer, excellent foliage. 
Winner of the Award of Merit. See color photo on 
page 18. 2 for 32c; 10 for $1.35; 25 for $2.75, post- 
paid. 
G35—GENERAL EISENHOWER. Great new champion 
—tremendous flower spikes, bearing 7-inch flvrets 
of bright, clear hydrangea pink with occasional 
deeper feathering. Splendid performer in the gar- 
den, and one of the most ae ee oo for cutting. 2 for 
35c; 10 for $1.50; 25 for $3.00, postpaid. 
G36—JOHAN VAN KONYENBURG. Rich, glowing, 
carmine-scarlet-red with velvety texture; one of the 
most perfect Glads in production. Tall, strong 
spikes stand up well in the garden and are ideal 
for cutting, See picture in color on opposite page. 
2 for 32c; 10 for $1.35; 25 for $2.75, postpaid. 
G37—ORIENTAL PEARL. Extra large, pearly white 
blooms with light rose flush deep in throat. Wide . 
open florets of heavy substance. Tall, strong 
spikes. One of the most beautiful, one of the finest 
of the new Glads, 2 for 35c; 10 for $1.50; 25 for 
$3.00, postpaid. 
G38—PAUL RUBENS. Enormous reddish violet flowers 
perfect spike; without question it is the finest Glad 
of its color. Five and more open florets at one 
time; excellent form and substance. A great new 
prize winner. 2 for 35c 10 for $1.50; 25 for $3.00, 
postpaid. 
G39—PURPLE HEART. Large blooms of unusual color 
charm—soft lavender-purple. A ee b health 
Glad bearing strong spikes of the lovely, colorfu 
flowers that are so fine for cutting, 2 for 30c; 10 
for $1.20; 25 for $2.50, postpaid. 
G40—ROSE O’DAY. Exquisite, deep lavender-rose, 
and a truly famous, new Glad. Tall, massive spikes 
often carry nine open blooms. Staunch and healthy; 
a fine performer. 2 for 35c; 10 for $1.50; 25 for $3.00, 
postpaid. 
G41—TRUE LOVE. Early, ruffled shell pink in a beau- 
tiful tint shade. Cut blooms make charming bou- 
quets. Good iqowes straight spikes. A truly lovely 
pastel. 2 for + 10 for $1.50; 25 for $3.00, postpaid. 
P42—TIVOLI. Outstanding new pink Glad from Hol- 
land, Superb large flowers of lustrous, soft rose- 
pink, opening 8 to 9 florets on a strong spike at 
one time. Handsome ‘‘four-star’’ flower for your 
garden. 2 for 40c; 10 for $1.75; 25 for $3.50, postpaid. 
G44 
Glad “Stars” Combine 
20 NEW. OUTSTANDING GLADS. Consists of two 
bulbs each of the ten Glad ‘Stars’ offered above. 
A Glorious Assorfment for those who want the 
Newest and Finest. (Regular price, $3.41.) 
Ferris’ $975 
Special ......... Beit teleaeree oe Diels te dee 
Postpaid . 
-647—"Mother’s Day” 
Glad Offer 
3 Beacon 3 Lavender Dream 
3 Black Opal 3 Mansoer 
3 Burma 3 Pink Radiance 
3 Ethel Cave Cole 
3 Genghis Khan 
3 Purple Supreme 
3 Yellow Herald 
_ These 30 WONDERFUL GLADS—Our Bouquet 
Special that will delight Mother on Mother's 
Day. Gift card included if requested. 
(Regular price, $3.00.) 
OUR: SPECIAL a eae oh $283 
‘Glads Are So Easy To Grow! 
Before planting, we suggest that you soak the 
bulbs in a 712% Semesan solution, which you can 
obtain from any drug store. Set the bulbs 4 to 6 
inches deep in good, well drained garden soil, pack- 
ing the earth firmly all around the bulbs. Keep 
bed free from weeds. You will have blooms all sea- 
son if you plant the bulbs in 10-day intervals. Re- 
move bulbs from the ground in the fall before freez- 
ing weather. Clean and dry them, then store in a 
cool, dry cellar, dusting with DDT after they are 
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