PARK’S MAGNIFICENT GLADIOLUS 
Cut Flowers for your home from June until Frost 
Perhaps there is not another summer flower more popu- 
lar than the improved Gladiolus. In a bed the plants stand 
erect, bloom freely for many weeks, are showy and un- 
equalled for cutting. Set the bulbs 5 in. deep and 6 in. 
apart; as hot weather approaches mulch with stable litter. 
Good garden soil, full sun, frequent cultivation around 
the base of the plant are the requisites for best results. 
Water copiously; as flower buds begin to form, apply 
liquid manure for exhibition spikes. 
Planting may begin as soon as the soil warms in early 
spring, and the last planting should be made about 12 
weeks before the first killing frost. This is July 15 in the 
latitude of New York, and later in the South. By plant- 
ing at two week intervals, bloom may be had from late 
June until frost. 
Our bulbs are clean and healthy, high crown corms, guaranteed to bloom and give you pleasure and satisfaction. All 
are first quality No. 1 Bulbs 1% inches in diameter, treated against thrip and disease. Where 1 corm is not priced 
allow % the 3 rate; 6 at doz. rate; 25 at 100 rate. 
NOVELTIES AND OUTSTANDING GLADIOLUS 
The finest Gladiolus of recent introduction. We have selected what we consider to be the leading Gladiolus varieties for 
the garden for cutting, for exhibition purposes. All are good growers, and prize winners. 
B199—Abigail. 
A glorified Minuet, opens 7 or more 4% inch florets on 
tall straight spikes. A good propagator. 35¢ ea.; 3 for 90c; 
12 for $3.15. 
B235—Abu Hassan. (80 days). 
A novelty from Holland. with great merit. much better 
than Pelegrina. Rich deep violet blue. The finest dark blue 
yet. 20¢ ea.; 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $10.75. 
B200—Antietam. 
(Midseason) A beautiful deep glistening red with velvet 
appearance. Opens eight good facing, closely attached 4% 
inch florets with good substance on a 20 bud. 25 in. flow- 
er head. Very stiff, steel-lize spike 60 and more inches 
tall. $1.00 ea.; 3 for $2.50. 
B2698—Burma. 
(Midseason) Large, heavily ruffled, very deep rose with 
beautiful velvety darker blotch. Nothing else like it A 
show winner everywhere. 20¢ ea.; 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50; 
100 for $10.00. 
B232—Golden Arrow. 
(Midseason) A true light yellow. Attains a height of 60 
inches and is always straight. Florets are 5% inches across, 
well placed. One of the finest yellows. 20¢ ea.; 3 for 50c; 
12 for $1.75. 
B271—Lavender Prince. 
(Midseason) Distinct and unusual shade of lavender 
mauve. Tallest growing Lavender we know (5 ft.). Opens 
6 well placed blooms. 25¢ ea.; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.25. 
B238—Market Queen 
The tailest Gladiolus to date. 40 inches of its 5 foot stem 
are covered with 4 in. florets of beautiful orange salmon. 
8 to 10 open at one time. 25¢ ea.; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75. 
B231—Moonstone. 
Sport of Picardy. Good grower and propagator. A beauti- 
ful Glad. The name is a natural. Delicate lavender. 3 for 
35c; 12 for $1.40; 100 for $9.80. 
B272—Miss Wisconsin. 
(Late Midseason) A shade of rose not common in Glads, 
but one badly needed. Opens 6-8 on an 18 bud spike. 30¢ 
each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.25. 
B273—Silver Star. 
A large formal pure white with bright purple shading to 
lavender blotch, floret size 5-6 inches with slightly ruf- 
fled edge. Heavy stiff spike with 16-18 buds, flower head 
25 inches, grows 55 inches high and blooms in 90 days. An 
outstanding show winner, a striking beauty. 30c¢ ea.; 3 
for 60c; 12 for $2.25. 
B274—Snowsheen. 
The white that is different. Nicely ruffled, pure white with- 
out any other trace of color. Stigma and stamens slightly 
cream. Tops for both exhibition and commercial use. 25¢ 
ea.; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75. 
B254—Spotlicht. 
One of the finest Glads grown. Deep yellow with small 
red mark deep in the throat. The individual florets are of 
giant size. 5 in. across and 7 will open at one time. This 
is the largest yellow. 20¢ each; 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50. 
B276—Silver Gull. 
So different that no color classification fits this new beau- 
ty from Holland. Basically it is white with an orchid un- 
dertone overlaid with a shining silver sheen. Don’t miss 
this outstanding Gladiolus.25¢ ea.; 3 for 60c; 12 for $1.75. 
B291—Wedzgewood. 
(Early) Here is a lavender that is just about the ultimate 
in beauty. Opens 5 waxy ruffled blooms of a live blue la- 
vender shade with cream throat. 35¢ each; 3 for 85c¢; 12 
for $3.00. 
One of each above unlabelled. 14 Glads $3.95. 
THE BEST STANDARD GLADIOLUS 
The Gladiolus listed below are all modern and fine, well known, and of established merit. They 
are listed in general color classification. The Novelties above are also included under the proper 
color to aid you in choosing those best suited to your garden. 
PINK AND ROSE 
Burma, Miss Wisconsin 
B285—Big Top. (Midseason) If you _ really 
want a big one, try this. Up to 7% in. florets and 
grows 6 ft. tall . Lovely light pink. 3 for 35¢; 12 
for $1.40; 100 for $9.50. 
B286—Daisy Mae. (Midseason) Large orange 
pink with cherry throat blotch. Tall, strong husky. 
Fine exhibition and coming commercial. 3 for 35c¢; 
12 for $1.40; 100 for $10.00. 
B223—Picardy. Unquestionably the finest Gla- 
diolus of all times. Tall robust growth, clean foli- 
age, and exceptionally large florets of softest 
shrimp pink with blotch of light flesh pink in the 
throat. Florets are slightly ruffled and of heavy 
wax-like substance which explains why Picardy 
keeps so well when cut. 3 for 30c; 12 for 95c; 
100 for $6,65. 90 days. 
B260—Picardy Supreme. Deeper salmon pink 
than Picardy with all the fine Picardy habits. 
3 for 35c; 12 for $1.40; 100 for $10.00. 
B230—Sweet Alibi. «4 must have.” Heavily 
ruffled enormous deep pink florets on a large 
spike. This has been one of our most popular 
Gladiolus since its introduction and we are indeed 
pleased to be able to offer Sweet Alibi this year 
at a much reduced price. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.25; 
100 for $8.75. 90 days. 
B275—Tivoli. Lustrous Beautiful clear soft rose. 
Tall and strong. One of the best new Holland 
Glads. 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75. 
RED Antietam 
B277—Hawkeye Red. The reddest Gladiolus 
you’ve ever seen. 6 Giant 5 inch bright scarlet 
blooms open at once. Midseason. 3 for 35¢; 12 for 
$1.25; 100 for $8.75. 
B289—Dieppe. (Midseason) Fiery salmon scar- 
let with darker blotch. Opens 6-7 waved and ruf- 
fled florets. A most gorgeous and ravishingly 
beautiful color. A must have. 3 for 35¢; 12 for 
$1.25; 100 for $9.00. 
B290—Malay Chief. (Midseason) Tall - a 
strong grower. Flowers deep maroon almost black. 
3 for 35¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00. 
B283—Valeria. (Early Mid-season) Light scar- 
let of a different shade than anything else. Slight- 
ly ruffled and one of the best reds. 3 for 30¢; 12 
for $1.25; 100 for $8.75. 
B265—Red Gladiolus Mixed. 12 for 85e; 
100 for $5.95. 
WHITE AND CREAM 
Silver Star, Snowsheen, Moonstone 
B242—Leading Lady. A cream sport of Pic- 
ardy. Beautiful cream white with canary yellow 
throat. One of the finest recent introducations. 
18c ea.; 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.35; 100 for $9.50. 
B253—Snow Princess. Early. Best pure white 
variety. Flowers are huge, borne on long spikes, 
well placed and overlapping. 3 for 25¢c; 12 for 
95c; 100 for $6.65. 84 days. 
B241—Vredenburg. Early, giant, pure white. 
Long spikes, good stems. One of the finest whites. 
3 for 35c; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.75. 80 days. 
B278—Silver Wings. (Midseason) A white 
sport of Picardy that is more finely ruffled and 
whiter than Leading Lady. A real show Glad. 
3 for 40c; 12 for $1.45; 100 for $10.00. 
B264—White and Cream Mixed. 
12 for 85c; 100 for $6.65. 
BLUE AND PURPLE 
Abigail, Abu Hassan, Lav. Prince, Wedgewood 
B206—Blue Beauty. The finest blue variety. 
Large flowers of lovely rich mid-blue well placed 
in long spikes of beauty. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.25; 
100 for $8.75. 77 days. 
B248—Convoy. Large rich pure purple, slight- 
ly ruffled. A very good grower, a beautiful color. 
One of the finest purples. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.25; 
100 for $8.75. 
B211—Elizabeth The Queen. Mid-season. 
Finest ruffled light lavender or mauve with dark- 
er lines in the throat. Flowers large, beautifully 
ruffled, of fine form. Truly Queen of Lavenders. 
3 for 35c; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.00. 
B216—Minuet. First among the lavenders, a 
spike with large orchid-lavender flowers. Seven 
open at once. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.00. 
88 days. 
B225—Purple Supreme. Finest purple Glad 
to date. Rich royal purple. Huge flowers, fine 
stems. A fine exhibition variety. (Late) 3 for 35c; 
12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.00. 
B261—Blue and Purple Mixed.rrom above 
varieties. 12 for $1.00; 100 for $7.25. 
SMOKY 
B287—Buckeye Bronze. (Midseason) This is 
a large rosy bronze that is popular everywhere it 
is seen. Good for winning shows and home gar- 
dens. 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $11.00. 
PRICES SLASHED 
YELLOW 
Golden Arrow, Spotlight 
B251—Hopman’s Glory. (Mid-season) A fine 
bright sunflower yellow. New and lovely. 3 for 
30c; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $7.00. : 
B250—Yellow Herald. farly. Color amber yel- 
low, Carmine throat. Large wide open flowers 
beautifully faced and spaced on strong upright 
stem. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.00. 
B219—Oregon Gold. A massive 5 ft. plant 
with 20-24 buds and flowers, 9-10 open at once. 
Large medium yellow with deep golden throat. 
(Late) 3 for 35¢c; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.00. 
ORANGE Market Queen 
B284—Orange Prince. color: Brilliant - Dazz- 
ling orange slightly on the red side. You can spot 
it anywhere. Doesn’t burn in hot sun. 20¢ ea.; 
3 for 45c; 12 for $1.75. 
EXHIBITION MIXED 
100 Ne. 1 Bulbs only $4.95 postpaid. 
B232—Park’s Choice Exhibition Mixture. 
For those who wish a fine collection of choice 
bulbs we recommend our splendid mixture of 
No. 1 Bulbs. Large size (1% in. diam.) bulbs 
which will produce the tallest spikes and finest 
flowers. This mixture is made up from all known 
colors of Gladiolus, and all are fine named var- 
ieties. Every color known to Gladiolus will be 
represented. 12 for 75c¢; 50 for $2.75; 100 for 
$4.95; 1000 for $45.90. 
B259—Gladiolus Bulbets Mixed. a com- 
plete mixture of all colors from fine varieties. 
Germination is improved if these are soaked for 
24 hours in warm waier prior to planting. Pk#. 
(approx. 100) 25c; 1% pint (approx. 500 bulblets) 
45c; 1 pint (about 2000 bulbets) $1.95; 1 quart 
(about 4000 bulblets) $3.75. 
877—Seeds— Gladiolus Peerless Strain. Seeds 
saved from named sorts, every plant will be a 
new variety. Pkt. (0c; Large Pkt. 25c. 
NEW WINTER HARDY GLADIOLUS 
Have you ever heard of them? Well, here they 
are. Hardy in Mi-nigan, Canada, anywhere in the 
U.S. Blooms in May outdoors; bulbs are smal- 
ler than regular Glads, but they multiply faster. 
B279—Byzantinus Rubra. Bright Cerise 
Scarlet. 45¢ each; 3 for $1.20; 12 for $4.80. 
B280—Alba. 
Pure White. 65¢ ea.; 3 for $1.75. 
B281—Segetum. Carmine pink. 75¢ each. 
FRAGRANT GLADIOLUS 
B299—Acidanthera Bicolor. Rich cream with 
patch of chocolate. Waxy, long tubed fragrant 
flowers are Gladiolus-like. 3 for 50¢c; 8 for $1.00; 
25 for $2.50. 
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