Superb Exhibition GLADIOLUS 
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The Gladiolus are the most attractive and 
useful cut flower of all the summer flow- 
ering bulbs. The long, graceful spikes 
that carry 15 to 20 buds may be cut soon 
as the first flower buds show color: then, 
if kept in water each successive bud will 
develop and thus prolong the blooming 
many days. 
The planting season starts in April, and 
continues until in June, at intervals of 
two weeks; you thus have flowers from 
late July until frost time. Best results are 
obtained in a sunny position and placing 
the bulbs fully 6 inches deep. Water 
freely. 
A very complete Cultural Leaflet on 
Gladiolus free with orders upon request. 
To eliminate aphis and thrip treat with 
Semesan or Acme Dura-Dust 50, and 
store with Naphthalene Flakes. During 
the growing season spray plants weekly 
with Acme Dura-Dust 50—'% tablespoon 
to 1 quart water. 
Gladiolus bulbs are usually ready in 
March, and through April and May into 
June. Our stock has all been treated 
once by the bulb grower before being 
shipped to us. 6 bulbs of a kind at the 
dozen rate. 
THE VERY FANCIEST NEW GLADIOLUS 
We have made arrangements with one of the foremost Gladiolus growers 
to handle some of his newest introductions. These are outstanding, new 
varieties that have won awards or have been tops in their class. Every Glad 
grower will want to have them in his collection. All are jumbo size bulbs. 
CHINOOK. A pure, rich, clear 
salmon. Grows nearly six feet tall, 
with up to 9 florets open at one 
time, on a straight spike. A real 
sensation. Each 75c; 3 for $1.65. 
LA VALLE. Light ivory cream with 
small orange throat marks. Not a 
blotch, just a feather, that adds to 
its beauty. Consistently grows 5 
feet tall. Opens eight 5%4-inch flo- 
rets on an 18-bud spike that is al- 
ways straight. Easily the leader in 
its class and usually wins in any 
show. Each 75c; 3 for $1.65. 
NELLIE LOU. Almost a true flesh 
pink with small strawberry throat 
mark. Grows 5% feet tall, always 
straight. Opens eight to ten 5'- 
inch florets on a 20-bud spike. Will 
open to the last bud when cut. 
STANDARD GLADIOLUS VARIETIES 
PINK AND ROSE SHADES 
Ethel Cave Cole. A light salmon pink. 
Heavy, robust grower. 3 for 30c; 12 
$1.00; 100 for $7.00. 
Pandora. Clear, soft geranium-pink with 
darker lines in throat. Opens up to 10 
florets at a time. 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00; 
100 for $7.00. 
Picardy. Still the best of the salmon 
pinks, with ruffled edge. 3 for 30c; 12 
for $1.00; 100 for $7.00. 
Rosa Van Lima. Tall growing light pink 
with lighter throat. 3 for 30c; 12 for 
$1.00; 100 for $7.00. 
Chamouny. Tall cerise rose with silver 
ae 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00; 100 for 
Burma. Heavily ruffled dark rose, with 
deeper red blotch. 3 for 30c; 12 for 
$1.00; 100 for $7.00. 
LAVENDER AND BLUE 
Elizabeth the Queen. Lavender mauve 
with darker throat lines. Heavily ruf- 
fled and very popular. 3 for 30c; 12 
for $1.09; 100 for $7.00. 
Minuet. Large light lavender. One of the 
older varieties that has maintained its 
popularity. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.10; 100 
for $7.50. 
Blue Beauty. Tall growing medium blue. 
One of the best. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.10; 
100 for $7.50. 
RED AND SCARLET SHADES 
Beacon. Scarlet with yellow throat. 3 for 
30c; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $7.00. 
Firebrand. Tall straight spikes of deep 
red blooms. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.10; 100 
for $7.50. 
Red Charm. Medium shade of dark red. 
A favorite cut flower. 3 for 35c; 12 for 
$1.10; 100 for $7.50. 
Valeria. Glowing light red. Best of near- 
scarlet cut flowers. 3 for 30c; 12 for 
for $1.00; 100 for $7.00. 
10 
SMOKY AND NOVELTY 
Oklahoma. Soft smoky gray. Tall straight 
grower. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.10; 100 for 
$7.50. 
Hi Finance. Very tall, light orange-gray 
and cream throat. 3 for 40c; 12 for 
$1.20; 100 for $8.00. 
WHITE 
June Bells. One of the better pure whites. 
3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $7.00. 
Snow Princess. Standard white for cut- 
ting. Has light cream throat. 3 for 30c; 
12 for $1.00; 100 for $7.00. 
YELLOW AND CREAM 
Golden State. Clear rich yelolw. Tall vig- 
orous grower. 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00; 
100 for $7.00. 
White Gold.. Very large light cream, shad- 
ing to lighter throat. 3 for 30c; 12 for 
$1.00; 100 for $7.00. i 
Orange Gold. Lovely clear rich orange 
gold. Tall, rugged grower. 3 for 40c; 
12 for $1.20; 100 for $8.00. 
Spotlight. Beautiful deep yellow with at- 
tractive red blotch. 3 for 35c; 12 for 
$1.10; 100 for $7.50. 
GLADIOLUS IN MIXTURE 
DEPENDABLE MIXED 
495 Our Specialty. This is composed of 
many named varieties where we have 
surplus and also trial ground lots, all 
mixed by us. In this you get a wide 
range of colors, shades and types. It is 
a very superior mixture. Please do not 
consider this as common mixture. Per 
doz. 90c; 25 for $1.75; 100 for $5.50. 
Have never seen anything like it, 
or more beautiful. Each 75c; 3 for 
$1.65. 
FIRE BALL. This is the most bril- 
liant and outstanding light red we 
have ever seen. It is so bright it 
just shines like polished copper. 
Makes a nice long spike of 18 
buds, seven to eight 44-inch flo- 
rets open and the rest showing 
color. Each 75c; 3 for $1.65. 
CROWN JEWEL. A very beautiful 
blotched lavender, bordering to 
rose pink. Something entirely dif- 
ferent and attractive. Bound to be- 
come very popular. Each 75c; 3 
for $1.65, 
MARGARET JEAN. A new and beau- 
tiful orange. Looks like the very 
best so far. It is extra good. Each 
75c; 3 for $1.65. 
CANNAS 
Our stock includes the very choice and 
desirable varieties grown by a specialist. 
Procure your bulbs early, start them in- 
doors, then you are sure of success. Bulbs 
ready in March. Leaflet on Cannas free 
when asked for. 
Dormant Bulbs 
The following five varieties include the 
very cream of all Cannas. You get strictly 
distinct and desirable varieties. 
Price of the Following Varieties: 
Each 25c; 2 for 40c; 12 for $1.75. 
556 KING HUMBERT. Fiery red with 
bronze foliage. Orchid-flowered. Most 
popular Canna. Height 3 to 4 feet. 
557 THE PRESIDENT. Scarlet, with 
glossy green foliage. Extremely large 
red orchid-flowered. Height 3 to 4 feet. 
558 YELLOW KING HUMBERT. Lemon- 
yellow with red stripe; green foliage, 
with occasional bronze leaf. Is orchid- 
flowered. Height 3 to 4 feet. 
559 APRICOT. A bright apricot color with 
green foliage. You will like it. Height 
3 to 4 feet. 
560 CITY OF PORTLAND. Large flower- 
ing deep pink. Extra fine flowers which 
do not fade. Green foliage. Height 3 to 
31% feet. 
561 WYOMING. Beautiful orange flower 
with bronze foliage. Rich and showy. 
Height 4 to 5 feet. 
The Colorado Seed Co., Denver, Colorado 
