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 
Hach 
Abu Hassan, deep rich Violet, tall spike.......10c 
Algonquin, glowing scarlet, tall, ruffled........ 12¢c 
Beacon, large, rose scarlet, cream blotch...... 10c 
Black Opal, tall very deep red almost black...10c 
Blue Beauty,-medium blue, darker edges....... 12¢c 
Burma, large, ruffled, deep rose red............ 10e 
Chamouny, cerise rose edged silvery rose...... 10c 
Daisy Mae, tall, orange pink, cherry throat....12c 
Elizabeth the Queen, clear lavender with darker 
lines in throat. Heavily ruffled 
Seg ae wien a ats 12¢c 
Ethel Cavel Cole, light pink, sometimes flaked..10c 
Fire Brand, glistening fiery red.... 
Sete s ficken 12¢ 
Florence Nightingale, large, outstanding white..15c 
Gold Dust, clear deep yellow, long spike....... 10¢ 
Heavenly White, tall, white lavender overcast. .12c 
High Finance, smoky salmon, greyish overcast..12c 
Jeanie, bright clear pink, cream throat....:;... 10c 
King Lear, fine reddish purple, ruffled......... 12¢ 
Lavender & Gold, light lavender, gold throat...12¢ 
Leading Lady, creamy white, yellow throat....10c¢ 
Maid of Orleans, milky white, cream throat....10c 
Margaret Beaton, snow-white, small orange 
scarlet blotch in throat. Large, tall spike...12¢ 
Miss Wisconsin, beautiful deep rose pink...... 12¢ 
Orange Gold, deep golden orange, tall spike...10c¢ 
Orange Light, nice light orange............... 12c¢ 
Oregon Gold, clear yellow, ruffled, tall spike...10c 
Oriental Pearl, huge, clear cream.............. 12¢c 
Pandora, geranium-pink, carmine throat....... 12¢c 
Parnassus, deep purple, large florets........... 12¢c 
Picardy, clear shrimp pink, ruffled, very large.10c 
Rameses, very deep purple, tall spike.......... 10¢e 
Red Charm, one of the finest reds, tall........ 12¢ 
Rosa Van Lima, rose pink, pencilled throat....10c 
Royal Garnet, dark red-black................., 15¢e 
Saint Paul, ruffled, medium red................ 12¢ 
Snow Princess, pure white, large, long spike...10c 
Spice and Span, tall, rich pink, ruffled.......... 15e 
Spotlight, deep yellow, red blotch in throat....12c 
Vagabond Prince, mahogany brown with red 
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Valeria, brilliant scarlet, ruffled, tall.......... 12¢ 
Variation, beautiful light pink................ 12¢ 
White Gold, large ruffled, cream, gold throat...10c 
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DAHLIAS 
The Dahlia is one of the most popular of garden flow- 
ers. Its flowers may be used for garden decorations, 
house decorations, bouquets, florists and exhibition. 
CULTURE. An open, sunny location seems to favor 
them at all times. Dahlias can be planted any time after 
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 its side, having sprout 
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. 
Hach 
Amber Queen. (pompon) Apricot and amber.......... 25¢ 
Autumn Sunset (dec) Large, yellow tinted red........ 40c 
Bashful Giant. (dec) Large, apricot and amber....... 30c 
California Idol. (dec) Large, light yellow............ 45¢e 
Commando. (dec) Large, dark lavender.............. 40c 
Col. Lewis. (dec) Large, deep pink.................-.- 50c 
Darksome., (pompon) Maroon..............-.22eeeee 25¢e 
Dee Dee. (pompon) A lovely lavender color.......... 25c 
D. M. Moore. (dec) Maroon almost black............. 25¢c 
Gay Paree. (cactus) Golden bronze suffused red...... 35c 
Hillerest Sunset. (dec) Autumn shades............... 40c 
Jane Cowl. (dec) Large, bronzy buff & old gold...... 35c 
Jean Trimbee. (cactus) Large, rich petunia violet....45c 
Jimmy Foxx. (dec) Large, coppery red tinted henna..40c 
Joe Fette. (pompon) Pure white, early.............. 25c 
Kemp’s Monarch. (dec) Large, reddish orange....... 50c 
Kemp’s White Wonder. (dec) Large, pure white..... 35c 
Miss Oakland. (dec) Large, pure white.............. 45c 
Monareh of the East. (dec) Huge, golden buff....... 50c 
Monmouth Champion. (dec) Large, flame red......... 35¢ 
Morning Mist. (pompon) White suffused lavender....25c 
Mrs. Geo. LeBoutilier. (dec) Finest large red..,..... 35¢ 
Mrs. I. D. ver Warner. (dec) Large, orchid pink...... 30c 
Omar Khayyam. (dec) Large, red and orange........ 35c 
Osa Helen. (cactus) Huge, American beauty red...... 50c 
Red Sunset. (dec) Large, bright red................. 45¢ 
Rosa Wilmouth. (pompon) Light rose pink.......... 25¢c 
Rose Falion. (dec) Giant, deep old gold.............. 35¢ 
Sanhicans Bluebird. (dec) Bright violet blue......... 80¢c 
Snowdrvitt.) (dec) War ee; ew lee eens creletey suoksler ancien) ahstensl~) eis 35¢c 
SDY. CDOMPON) MBELS EM COG eriiccescot ore ieisterenelcl ele, siailehoi a telenclets ie 25c 
Star of Bethlehem. (cactus) Pure white.............. 40c 
The Commodore. (dec) Huge, canary yellow.......... 30c 
Yellow Gem. (pompon) Clear canary yellow.......... 25¢c 
Zant’s Pink. (dec) Large, dark pink............: Pees ale 45c 
Zant’s Purple Beauty. (dec) Large, rich purple.:....45c¢ 
Series B Box—6 Large Flowering Dahlias, each root 
aia Gem opoxere ewaisl dleveywWeye A a cons Boo Coos oan oyanod OO.c $1.00 
Series E Box—6 Exhibition Dahlias, 
6éach root wrapped and labeled... ....i% 0... -- 050 
Postage extra on mail orders of bulbs. 
CANNAS 
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 about 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 1st here in the Northwest. 
CANNA PRICES, on varieties listed: Each, 15¢; dozen, 
$1.50; postpaid, $1.65. 
We will have pot-zgrown 
bronze leaf and red flowers only, 
each, or $5.00 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. 
Canna plants in green or 
in late May at 50c 
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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