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Silent tise Gadivtie, fon ped pone... 
FRAGRANT TUBEROSE 
4 for 45c 
(Polianthes tuberosa). 
Pictured at left. Grows to 
24 in. tall. Blooms in late 
summer. The sweetest 
tuberose grown—one 
flower will scent an en- 
tire room—especially 
penetrating in evening 
air. Flower clusters with 
waxy white petals are 
unusually beautiful at 
night when they shine 
like white marble. Tall 
stems and upright foli- 
age make them suitable 
for interplanting. Plant 
10-12 inches apart in 
clusters of 3 or more. 
Leave soil on roots. Store 
in dry place over winter. 
Plant in spring. 
91 MG 3600—Prepaid. 
4 for 45c; 10 for 1.00 
Cut THE FLOWER 
Keep THE BULB 
When you cut your 
Glads allow 5 leaves to 
remain to help mature 
the new bulb. Use a 
sharp knife. Trim stem 
half inch each day until 
all buds are open. 
PLANT PRIZE WINNING GLADIOLUS FOR IMPROVED VARIETIES 
Collection of 18 Bulbs 3 Each of 6 Pictured Above—Grade 2 1.65 
Bloom 75 to 95 days after planting. All prize winners—newer varieties that have carried off prizes 
at national flower shows. All the result of years of careful breeding to give you these larger, fuller 
spikes with many florets opening at one time, more brilliant and varied colors. Require little care. 
Plant about 6 inches apart in spring only. Bulbs must be dug in the fall and stored in a cool dry 
place. Read ‘’Facts About Wards Gladiolus’’ on Page 73. Your garden will be the envy of the 
neighborhood with this group of colorful Prize Winning Glads. 
PrizE WINNING COLLECTION. Includes 3 each of 6 varieties below. Shipped Prepaid. 
91 MG 3291—Grade 1. All 18 for........ $1.95; 91 MG 3292—Grade 2. All 18 for......... $1.65 
(a) 91 MG 3115—OreEGon Go Lb. Large light yel- 
low blooms on long stems. 6 to 8 ruffled florets 
open atone time. A good grower, used by florists. 
Lasts well when used as cut flower. 
91 MG 3113—Buuve Beauty. One of the best 
blue glads. Light blue with violet edge 
around each petal. 6 to 8 large wide open flor- 
ets open at one time. Has as many as 20 buds. 
91 MG 3140—MarcueniTe. A massive spike 
of clear watermelon pink with cream throat. 
5 to 7 florets opening at once. Vigorous grower 
(0) 91 MG 3128—Ma.ay Cuter. Glistening deep 
velvety maroon red without a fleck to mar 
its beauty. Usually 8 well-placed 41-inch 
blooms open at once on tall, straight stems. 
(E) 91 MG 3134—Marearet Beaton. A startling 
contrast of red and white. 64-inch well- 
placed florets. Usually 8 open at once. Most 
outstanding variety in 10 years. 
91 MG 3123—Vatenrtra. Large, lively scarlet 
florets. Slightly ruffled with narrow cream 
outline and small throat marking of light cream. 
with sturdy stems. Keeps well when cut. One of the best scarlet Glads for cutting. 
PRICES OF ABOVE GLADIOLUS. SHIPPED PREPAID. 
State Cat. No. and Grade. ..Grade 1, 5 of one variety for 65c. ..Grade 2, 5 of one variety for 50e 
How To Grow A Prize WINNING Spike: Plant Gladiolus in full sun, give plenty of moisture, good 
drainage, and fairly fertile soil. Water is most needed when the third leaf is appearing, and when 
the spike begins to show. Soak soil very thoroughly about once a week during growing period. 
For an effective spray on plants from your old bulbs use Pestmaster Flower Treatment—See Page 59. 
