Gladiolus 
The varieties marked * are the top 
Blue Ribbon Winners of the year. 
Beacon (Palmer). Clear bright rose-scar- 
let with a large cream blotch; medium 
large, slightly ruffled, 8 to 10 open on a 
very tall straight spike. 8¢ each; 80c 
dozen. 
*Black Opal. Probably the darkest of all 
gladiolus, the color being a deep black 
red. The finest of the dark shades. lle 
each; $1.10 dozen. 
*Blue Beauty. (Pf.) Light blue, shading 
darker toward the edges, giving the ap- 
pearance of medium blue. Large wide 
open round flowers. 9¢ each; 902 dozen. 
*Burma. A striking deep rose shading to 
a lighter tone in the throat of the heavily 
ruffled flowers. 12¢ each; $1.20 dozen. 
Chamouny. Cerise rose, silver edged 
flowers of medium size, round and lightly 
ruffled. 8 to 10 flowers open at a time. 
‘A most distinct and beautiful mid-season 
variety. Ile each; $1.10 dozen. 
King Lear. Clear, deep reddish purple 
with silver line on edge of petals. 5-6 
blooms open on a tall, strong, slender 
spike. 9¢ each; 85c dozen. 
*Lady Jane. Free blooming, with large 
ruffled flowers of a clear smooth cream; 
yellow lip. lle each; $1.10 dozen. 
*Margaret Beaton (Twomey). One of the 
most beautiful blotched varieties. Tall, 
large and white with’ small scarlet 
feather. Opens about eight flowers. 
Good propagator. 8e each; 80c dozen. 
Pandora. Clear, soft geranium. pink, 
pleasingly accented with somewhat 
darker line in throat. Opens 8-10 blooms. 
Medium height. lle each; $1.05 dozen. 
*Picardy (Palmer). Color soft apricot- 
pink with a silvery sheen, feathering of 
slightly deeper color in the throat. 8¢ 
each; 80c dozen. 
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While we feature Compton’s Dahlia 
illustrated, we also supply individual, named. varieties 
in most exquisite colors and varieties. A visit to our 
bulb counter will reward you with the finest and latest 
introductions. 
Dahlias 
These are NEW introductions 
Glads that will give no end 
of pleasure 
Commando. Fiery red with tinge of 
smoky lavender. You’ll love it. Each 
15e; $1.55 dozen. 
Cover Girl. An outstanding new pink. 
Tall spikes, mammoth flowers. Don’t 
pass this one. Each 13c; $1.25 dozen. 
Great Lakes. Light blue, clear and 
unflecked. Most attractive. Each 20¢; 
$2.15 dozen. 
Lipstick. Light pink w’th violet rose 
in throat. Just wait until you see this 
one. Each 20c¢; $2.15 dozen. 
Pink Charm. Apricot buff with rose 
throat. You’ll fall in love with it. 
Each 20¢; $2.15 dozen. 
Be the first to have these in your 
neighborhood. 
Purple Supreme. Bright purple flowers 
well spaced on the tall slender stems. 
Good grower and will not burn in the sun. 
9¢e each; 90c dozen. 
*Red Charm. Unique shade of medium 
red that is very attractive. Large, sturdy 
grower of great vigor. 9c each; 90c dozen. 
Snow Princess. An excellent white va- 
riety for exhibition and cut flowers. Tall, 
vigorous grower. 8c each; 80c dozen. 
*Spotlight. The finest yellow. Large blos- 
soms of clear deep yellow with a small 
blotch of red in the throat. 10¢ each; 
95¢e dozen. 
White Gold. Huge creamy white blooms, 
golden yellow in the throat. A vigorous 
grower with good straight stems. 9c 
each; 90c dozén. 
Yellow Emperor (Ellis). Large flowered 
deep yellow. Vigorous grower. Best yel- 
low in its class. 9e each; 85e dozen. 
MIXED GLADIOLUS 
We offer you a mixture of finer varie- 
ties in a rainbow of colors at prices 
substantially below those of straight 
varieties. ~ 
Doz. 74¢c; 100 bulbs $4.75; 50 bulbs $2.60. 
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DOUBLE CAMELLIA TYPE 
The largest and most popular types. 
Individual flowers from 4 to 8 inches in 
diameter, resemble Camellias and Roses. 
In all forms and variations of color. 
Colors: White, yellow, cardinal, red, pink, 
rose, blush, dark red, orange, apricot, 
flame, orange. 
YTubers—Delivery January-March. 
SINGLE FRILLED TYPE 
(CRISPA) 
Perhaps the most adorable of the sin- 
gle types—beautifully frilled and ruffled 
on the edge. 
Colors: Orange, 
pink. 
Tubers—Delivery January-March. 
CARNATION TYPE 
Carnation flowered Begonias are just 
as large as the famous Camellia types. 
Colors: Orange, scarlet, salmon, and Fas- 
cination, a pink-cream: combination. 
HANGING BAKSET TYPE 
Available in rose, yellow, scarlet and 
salmon. 
apricot, red, salmon, 
All Begonias Are 
35¢e each; 3 for $1.00 
HANGING BASKET TUBEROUS BEGONIA 
See Opposite Color Page for 
Cultural Directions on 
Gladiolus, Dahlias and Begonias 
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