The Gladiolus is gen- 
erally recognized as the 
most beautiful and pop- 
ular of all the flowers 
grown from summer flow- 
ering bulbs, They are of 
very easy culture and 
well suited for garden as 
well as cut flower pur- 
poses. Be sure and keep 
plantings dusted with 
Chlordane to prevent 
thrip damage, When 
plants turn yellow it is 
then too late, 
OUR BULBS ARE 
ALL FIRST SIZE (one 
and one-half inches in 
diameter and up), high 
crowned, grown from 
Semesan-treated bulbs 
and are of exceptionally 
fine quality. 
Do not confuse our 
bulbs with those offered 
as blooming size bulbs 
which are No, 3’s or less 
and only one inch or less 
in diameter. 
PLEASE NOTE: Or- 
ders for bulbs will not 
be mailed until danger 
of freezing is Over, usu- 
ally about March 15th. 
Fifty bulbs at one-half 
the 100 price. 
wae e 
Ethel Cave Cole. 
TREAT YOUR BULBS 
WITH SEMESAN 
To control surface borne diseases on gladioli 
bulbs such as scab, hard-rot, fusarium rot, and 
insects such as thrip on the bulbs, treat the 
bulbs with Semesan. Two and one-half ounces 
will treat a bushel-of bulbs. Prices: 4/3 0z., 20c; 
2 0z., 60c; 12 0z., $2.40; 4 lb. package, $11.00, 
postpaid, 
OLDS’ EXHIBITION MIXTURE 
The gladioli in this mixture are of many 
colors, including most of our named varieties 
together with many new seedlings. The bulbs 
are all of number one size, measuring 1% inches 
or over in diameter. For the market gardener 
or commercial flower grower this is a very fine 
assortment to use as the price is exceptionally 
low and the cut flowers can be sold for just 
as much as those of the named varieties. Will 
make a wonderful showy display in the garden. 
6 for 45c; doz., 75c; 25 for $1.40; 100 for $4.75, 
postpaid. By express, f. o. b. Madison: $30.00 
per 1,000. 
‘Olds’ Exhibition Gladiolus Mixture. 
PINK, ROSE AND SALMON 
SHADES 
CHARMAINE. Midseason, a dull rose color. 
This variety has gained popularity. Each, 12c; 
6 for 60c; doz., $1.15; 100 for $9.60, postpaid. 
ETHEL CAVE COLE, Large, pure light pink, 
sometimes flaked. Strong husky grower and makes 
a big spike with 9-10 large well placed blooms 
open on a long head, It makes a grand exhibition 
spike, Each, 11c; 6 for 55c; doz., $1.00, 100 for 
$8.40, postpaid. “ 
DREAM O’ BEAUTY. See next page. 
PHYLLIS McQUISTON. A _ gorgeous pure 
pink of outstanding merit. The. tall spikes of 
large pink flowers with throats of lighter shade 
each appear like a bouquet. Hach, 10c; 6 for 
50c; doz., 90c; 100 for $7.00, postpaid. 
PICARDY SUPREME. See next page. 
ROSA VAN LIMA. See next page. 
SPIC AND SPAN. A new exhibition midsea- 
son variety which seems to be the top winner at 
all the Gladioli shows. Giant, deep pink, ruffled 
florets, with ten or more of its twenty-two buds 
opening together. A rapid propagator producing 
perfect spikes from all blooming size bulbs. We 
believe that it will become even more popular 
than the celebrated Picardy. Each, 30c; 3 for 
75c; 6 for $1.40; doz., $2.75, postpaid. 
YELLOW SHADES 
GATE OF HEAVEN. See next page. 
YELLOW SPOTLIGHT. A large, clear medium 
deep yellow with small scarlet blotch in throat. 
Opens up to 7 florets on a long slender stem. By 
far the best deep yellow. Each, 12c; 6 for 60c; 
doz., $1.15; 100 for $9.60, postpaid, 
LAVENDER AND SMOKY SHADES 
BADGER BEAUTY. See next page. 
BLUE BEAUTY. A beautiful blue shade be- 
coming a bit lighter at the edge of the petals. 
It is a tall, strong grower and produces long 
spikes that will open eight florets at once. Each, 
15c; 6 for 80c; doz., $1.50; 100 for $11.00, 
postpaid. : 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. Beautiful clear 
mauve with darker lines in the throat, Large, 
beautifully ruffled, fine form, with 7 to 8 large 
blooms open. The most distinctive and beau- 
tiful lavender. Each, 15c; 6 for 80c; doz., $1.50, 
postpaid. 
KING LEAR. Early. Clear deep reddish pur- 
ple with silver line at edges of petals. The 
blooms are very large and heavily ruffled on 
tall spikes. Hach, 12c; 6 for 60c; doz., $1.15; 
100 for $9.60, postpaid. 
LAVENDER DREAM. A Dutch introduction 
of merit. Very distinct light lavender with sil- 
very Sheen. Medium size, good shaped florets, and 
good strong stems. Each, 12c; 6 for 60c; doz., 
$1.15, postpaid, 
VAGABOND PRINCE. A rich garnet-brown 
or mahogany with a glowing scarlet blotch. 
Eight or more florets open at a time. Opens up 
well when cut. Midseason. One of the richest 
and best of the smoky varieties. Each, 15c; 6 
for 80c; doz., $1.50; 100 for $11.00, postpaid. 
RED AND ORANGE SHADES 
ALGONQUIN. See next page. 
BEACON. One of the most brilliant and tall- 
est of all varieties. Eight florets open at once 
on a very long spike. Brilliant scarlet with 
creamy throat. Midseason. Each, 10c; 6 for 
50c; doz., 90c; 100 for $7.00, postpaid. 
STOPLIGHT,. Brilliant clear medium red of 
fine texture. The lightly ruffied blooms are flat, 
and wide open, and well placed. 3% to 4 feet 
tall spikes, with from 5 to 7 open at one time. 
Each, 12c; 6 for 60c; doz., $1.15; 100 for $9.60, 
postpaid. 
_ VALERIA, Large, bright, light red of dis- 
tinctive shade. Five to seven large, nicely ruffled 
blooms open at a time. Straight stems. With- 
stands heat very well. Has narrow mark of 
light cream in the throat. Bach, 15¢c; 6 for 80c; 
doz., $1.50; 100 for $11.00, postpaid. 
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OLDS’ GLORIOUS GLADIOLI _ 
WHITE AND CREAM SHADES 
CORONA. A giant creamy white, shading more 
“creamy toward the throat with rose pictoee edge 
on all petals. Very distinctive and beautiful. 8 
large well open blooms on a head of 18 buds or 
more. Bach, 15c; 6 for 80c; doz., $1.50; 100 for 
$11.00, postpaid, 
LEADING LADY. A cream sport of Picardy. A 
large, beautiful, cream white with canary yellow 
throat. Spike, flower and habits identical with 
Picardy. A winner of many prizes. Each, 15c; 
6 for 80c; doz., $1.50; 100 for $11.00, postpaid. 
MARGARET BEATON. See next page. 
SNOW PRINCESS. Early midseason. White. 
May well be called an improved Maid of Orleans. 
Is a little more pure white in color and grows 
fully as well as Maid of Orleans. Hach, 10c; 6 
for 50c; doz., 90c; 100 for $7.00, postpaid. 
WHITE GOLD. A clear light cream shading 
to golden throat. Blooms are well placed on 
the stem with about five buds opening up in the 
field. Each, 12c; 6 for 60c; doz., $1.15, 100 for 
$9.60, postpaid, 
Olds’ Blue Ribbon Collection 
10 Prize-Winner Gladioli Bulbs, 95c, 
postpaid. 
Here is an assortment of beautiful, out- 
standing Blue Ribbon Winning Gladioli, the 
cream of our entire list. The collection con- 
tains one each of the following varieties 
separately wrapped and labeled. 
Gate of Heaven, yellow. 
Vagabond Prince, mahogany-brown, red 
blotch. 
Lavender Dream, light lavender. 
Stoplight, scarlet. 
Snow Princess, white. 
Charmaine, deep rose. 
Corona, creamy white. 
Phyllis McQuiston, large pure pink. 
Algonquin, scarlet. 
Ethel Cave Cole, light pink. 
Price: Col. A: 1 bulb of each, 95c; Col. B: 
8 bulbs of each, $2.75, postpaid. 
THRIP CONTROL 
The easiest and simplest way to control thrip 
on your Gladioli planting is to keep the plants 
well dusted with 6% Chlordane Dust throughout 
the growing season. Order your dust along with 
the bulbs so as to be sure to have it on hand 
when wanted. Price, 6% Chlordane Dust: 1-lb. 
sifter top package, 60c, postpaid, 
NATURAIN 
Naturain is built out of aluminum and stain- 
less steel with no moving parts to wear out. 
Primary and secondary lengths are five feet 
long and weigh only twelve ounces each. Hach 
length connects with a twist of the wrist and 
you can use aS many secondary lengths as your 
water pressure will permit, usually up to thirty 
feet. The spray can be directed in any desired 
manner and can be adjusted from a two-inch 
gentle trickle for tender seedling to a twenty- 
foot spread. As the Naturain puts water where 
you want it without overlap it means a saving 
on your water bill. Start with one to three 
lengths now and add to your water system later 
as your garden needs expand. Prices, primary 
unit with hose connection and cap, $2.95; sec- 
ondary extension unit, $2.75 each, prepaid. 
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