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 
allow 2 the 3 rate; 6 at doz. rate; 25 at 100 rate. 
the garden for cutting, 
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-like spike 60 and more inches 
tall. 75¢ ea.; 3 for $2.00. 
B269—Burma. 
(Midseason) Large, heavily ruffled, very deep rose with 
beautiful velvety darker blotch. Nothing else like it A 
oe winner everywhere. 3 for 35¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for 
a» B202—General Eisenhower. 
# Brilliant clean shade of begonia rose. Opens 8-10 large 
blooms that occasionally reach 7 inches across. A com- 
manding show winner. 3 for 45¢; 12 for $1.50. 
B271—Lavender Prince, 
(Midseason) Distinct and unusual shade of lavender 
mauve. Tallest growing Lavender we know (5 ft.). Opens 
6 well placed blooms. 3 for 40¢; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $10.00. 
B203—Leeuwenhorst. 
Huge, tall light rose faintly tinted with lavender. One of 
the strongest growers and largest flowers we have ever 
seen in Glads. 3 for 40¢; 12 for $1.35; 100 for $9.50. 
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. 3 
for 40c; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $10.00. 
B205—Nancy. 
A new commercial red that is claimed to be the best red 
cut flower in existence. Opens 7-9 4-5 in. blooms with 7 
more showing color. Grows about 52 in. tall with good 
placement. Smooth medium red. 25¢ ea.; 3 for 60¢; 12 
for $2.00. 
B-207—Phantom Beauty. 
Lovely clear blush pink that opens 9-12 ruffled, wide open 
5% in. blooms. Perfect placement. A very outstanding 
show glad and fine grower. 3 for 40¢; 12 for $1.50. 
PARK’S MAGNIFICENT GLADIOLUS 
Cut Flowers for your home from June until Frost 
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 sebistachon. 20 
are first quality No. 1 Bulbs 1% inches in diameter, treated against thrip and disease. Where 1 corm is not price 
NOVELTIES AND OUTSTANDING GLADIOLUS 
The finest Gladiolus of recent introduction. We have selected what we consider to be the leading Gladiolus varieties for 
for exhibition purposes. All are good growers, and prize winners. 
B209—Ravel. 
Violet blue with reddish brown markings. Tall straight 
spike. One of the best blues. 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50; 100 
for $10.00. 
B273—Silver Star. 
A large formal pure white with bright purple shading tc 
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. 3 for 50c; 12 
for $1.80; 100 for $12.50. 
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. 3 for 
40c; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $10.00. 
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. 3 for 40; 12 for $1.50: 100 for 
$10.00. 
B210—Spic & Span. 
Tall ruffled medium deep pink of a clear unusual shade. 
Opens up to 10 with 8 more showing color. Plant is tall 
and perfectly straight. Stands up like a sentinel. 3 for 50c; 
12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.25. 
B215—War Paint. 
This has 10 large scarlet florets open on a 22 bud spike. 
It is 55 inches tall and has a 27 in. flower head. Winner 
of the American Home achievement medal and a sensation- 
al glad. 25¢ ea.; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00. 
One of each above unlabelled. (Value $3.93) for $3.45 
Three of each above labelled. (Value $8.70) for $7.85 
YELLOW 
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. 
PINK AND ROSE 
B285—Big Top. (Midseason) If you really 
want a big one, try this. Up to 7% in. florets and 
srows 6 ft. tall. Lovely light pink. 3 for 30¢; 12 
for $1.25; 100 for $8.75. 
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 30¢; 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 35¢; 12 for $1.40; 100 for $10.00. 
B275—Tivoli. tustrous Beautiful clear soft rose. 
Tall and strong it opens 8-10 4'%2-5% in. florets. 
One of the most beautiful pink varieties in exist- 
ence. 3 for 35¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.00. 
RED 
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 35c¢; 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. 
MINIATURE GLADIOLUS 
Most graceful of the tribe, the new miniatures are 
causing quite a sensation. Individual florets are 
21% in. or less in diameter and lend themselves 
well to smaller arrangements where the big ones 
just do not fit in. 
B292—MINIATURE BLEND. An assortment 
made up from 12 equisite varieties. 3 bulbs for 75¢; 
12 bulbs (one of each unlabelled) for $2.00; 36 
bulbs (3 of each, separately labelled) for $5.50. 
WHITE AND CREAM 
B214—June Belle. Very pure white with large 
well placed florets. Healthy grower, excellent for 
exhibition and cutting. 3 for 25; 12 for $1.00; 100 
for $7.00. 
B217—Morning Kiss. There’s a touch of ro- 
mance in this new white beauty enhanced by 
the suggestion of rose, sharpened by deeper lines. 
3 for 35¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.00. 
6253—Snow Princess. Early. Best pure white 
variety, Flowers are huge, borne on long spikes, 
well place and overlapping. 3 for 25¢; 12 for 85ce; 
100 for $5.95. 
B241—Vredenburg. farly, giant, pure white. 
Long spikes, good stems. One of the finest whites. 
3 for 35¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.75. 80 days. 
B278—Silver Wings. (Midseason) A white 
spprt of Picardy that is more finely ruffled and 
whiter than Leading Lady. A real show Glad. 
3 for 35¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.75. 
LAVENDER, BLUE, PURPLE 
B255—Tihiti. « lovely soft pastel color. Lav- 
ender pink or orchid. 3 for 30¢; 12 for $1.15; 100 
for $8.00. 
B222—Cardinal Spellman. 
, Here’s a new 
bright deep purple with really huge 5'%-6 in. 
flowers. Good in all respects. 3 for 35¢; 12 for 
$1.25; 100 for $8.00. 
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 35¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.00. 
B224—Paul Rubens. The color is a special 
for the Ladies, an unusual shade of purple best 
described as plum. Huge 5'% in. blooms are the 
rule. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.00. 
B228—Silhouet. Lovely pastel lilac with ac- 
centuating red stripes. Aptly named and a thrill- 
ing beauty. 3 for 30c; 12 fer $1.00; 100 for $7.00. 
B235—Abu Hassan. Beautiful clear dark 
blue. Tall, always straight spikes, medium sized 
florets. Excels and supersedes Pelegrina. This is 
The Blue. 3 for 35¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.75. 
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 $1.35; 100 for $9.50. 
B250—Yellow Herald. Early. Color amber yel- 
low, ecarmine throat. Large wide open flowers 
beautifully faced and spaced on strong upright 
stem. 3 for 35¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.00. 
B254—Spotlight. One of the finest Glads 
grown and certainly the best yellow. Deep yellow 
with small red mark deep in the throat. Individual 
florets are of giant size. 5 in. across and 7 will 
open at one time. This is the largest yellow. 3 for 
35¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.75. 
ORANGE 
B238—Market Queen. Tallest Gladiolus. 40 
in. of its 5 ft. stem shine with 4 in. florets of 
brilliant salmon orange. 8-10 open at once. 3 for 
30c; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.00. 
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 (142 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 coior 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. Pkt. 
(approx. 100) 25c; 4 pint (approx. 500 bulblets) 
45c; 1 pint (about 2000 bulbets) $1.95; 1 quart 
(about 4000 builblets) $3.75. 
877—Seeds— Gladiolus Peerless Strain, Seeds 
saved from named sorts, every plant will be a 
new variety. Pkt. (0¢; 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¢; 8 for $1.00; 
25 for $2.50. 
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