BABY GLADIOLUS 
A race of gladioli fast coming into 
popularity in the milder parts of the 
the country, where temperature does 
not fall below 10 degrees F. Blooms 
are airy and graceful, and lacking in 
the stiffness usual to gladiolus. For 
bouquets and corsages they are a de- 
light to professionals and amateurs 
alike, long being a favorite of florists. 
Culture: The bulbs are planted in 
the fall, in October or November, 4 to 
5 inches deep. They need full sun 
and..soils.that igeev IR. Yo pW Ele 
DRAINED and not too heavy. We 
use no commercial fertilizer, but we 
do turn under a cover crop each year, 
and also add as much leaf mold or 
compost as we can lay our hands on. 
Shipping Season from 
October 1 to November 15 
AMANDA MAY— Large colorful blooms of brilliant glowing red-salmon, 
with violet markings on the lower petals. Strong sturdy grower to about 
Patect, 3 for 30c, 12 for $1.10, 100 for $8.00 
NYMPH—Arching sprays of large white flowers with crimson in the 
throat. A handsome and showy flower, beautiful in bouquets. Strong, 
about 2 feet tall. 3 for 45c, 12 for $1.50 
ORANGEADE~—A new introduction with dainty blooms of very soft 
orange. About 18 inches tall. 3 for 45c, 12 for $1.50 
PEACH BLOSSOM—Lovely little blooms of true pink on rather low- 
growing plants. About 18 inches. STE Cete oolong RA Cayman ho) 
RED BRIDE—A striking garden flower, with tall graceful stems, and 
many odd star-shaped red flowers, with silvery reverses. This is an un- 
usual and charming addition to the border, for many florets open at 
once, and the red and silver blooms are indeed distinctive. 3 ft. 3 for 45c 
SPITFIRE—Small blooms of bright scarlet, on slender stems, to about 
2 feet. Same general coloring as Amanda May, but smaller and deeper 
red. DOr sie Zoe leo 
SUNSET—Another new sort, with rich red flowers, marked with white 
in the throat. Medium height, about 2 feet. 3 for 45c¢ 
THE BRIDE—Very slender tall-growing type with small pure white 
blooms, like glistening stars. One of the finest for floral work. 
; 3 for 35c, 12 for $1.25, 100 for $9.00 
MIXED BABY GLADS—AIl of the above varieties. 12 for S125 
Miniature vs. Baby Glads 
There is some confusion among gardeners in the differentation be- 
tween Miniature and Baby gladiolus. The Miniatures are small flowered 
varieties which are planted and tended exactly like the common varieties, 
but they have a wider range of flower forms. The Baby gladiolus are 
FALL PLANTED and have characteristically open, graceful flowers 
like those illustrated above. 
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