S. N. & S. Co’s. PEERLESS GLADIOLUS BULBS 
All Postpaid — Mammoth Flower Spikes ~-— Glorious Array of Colors — All Postpaid 
S. N. & S. Co’s. Peerless Gladiolus Bulbs are admired wherever beautiful flowers are grown. They make 
attractive displays in the garden, planted in beds, groups or borders. If spikes are cut when the bottom 
flowers show color the buds will open clear to the top. They make wonderful house decorations. Gladiolus 
are easily grown in any good, well drained soil. 
Plant the Bulbs eight inches apart and four inches deep. Our Bulbs are clean, free from Thrip and 
are No. 1 Extra Large Bulbs. 
TEN NEWER VARIETIES 
BAGDAD — Smoky Old Rose, deeper toward 
the edges and lighter in the throat; faint 
creamy blotch marked with Pink on lower 
petals. Very large flowers with many open 
at one time. 
Each 18e. 3 for 40ec. 12 for $1.40. 25 for $2.50. 
BETTY NUTHALL—A most sensational flow- 
er of delicate Apricot-Pink. Extremely 
large and slightly ruffled. 
Each 18e. 3 for 40c. 12 for $1.40. 25 for $2.50. 
BLUE BEAUT Y—Medium Blue shading 
darker toward the edges. Large, wide-open 
blooms. A very beautiful variety which 
must be seen to be appreciated. 
Each 20e. 3 for 50c. 12 for $1.80. 25 for $3.25. 
EARLY ROSE —New giant Pink and Yellow 
Glad. Very large and handsome. 
Each 18e. 3 for 40c. 12 for $1.40. 25 for $2.50. 
KESSEL — An outstanding variety, gigantic 
flowers of brilliant, deep Scarlet-Red with- 
out any markings or blotches. 
Each 18e. 3 for 40c. 12 for $1.40. 25 for $2.50. 
MINUET — One of the best clear Lavenders. 
Each 20c. 3 for50c. 12 for $1.80. 25 for $3.25. 
PICARDY — Immense spikes of rich Apricot- 
Pink blooms. Individual flowers are ex- 
tremely large, slightly ruffled and wax- 
like. 
Each 18e. 3 for 40ec. 12 for $1.40. 25 for $2.50. 
POLAR ICE — Many large flowers of satiny 
White open at one time. It is vigorous in 
growth, and very prolific. The best White 
yet introduced. 
Each 18e. 3 for 40c. 12 for $1.80. 25 for $3.25. 
ROSA VAN LIMA — Light Rose with darker 
line in the throat. Tall, straight spikes 
with several blooms open at one time. 
Each 20ec. 3for50e. 12 for $1.80. 25 for $3.25. 
YELLOW EMPEROR—The richest pure Gold- 
en Gladiolus yet introduced. Fine, large 
a2. EE flowers. 
Our Peerless Gladiolus Each 18e. 3 for 40c. 12 for $1.40. 25 for $2.50. 
CULTURE — The Gladiolus thrives in a sunny location. 
Grows in any good garden soil, but does much better SPECIAL OFFER 
einen the he pes been Pee ees a fertilizer like One each of our ten NEWER Varieties 
igoro or eep anure. the bulbs are planted from $ 
mid-April on the blooming period will extend until frost. (Va lneg 81 Seater, 
A aA eee cua five nee Geen and an inch of Three each of our ten NEWER Varieties 
sand placed in e bottom to absorb surplus moisture. z ; 
Set the bulbs eight inches apart. HEMOG CAEN: +70 
Before the ground freezes lift the bulbs. After the tops PEERLESS GLADIOLUS MIXTURE 
dry, they should be cut off, the bulbs separated and the 
small side-growth or bulblets removed. The latter may A mixture of the best Giant Flowered sorts 
be handled like the big bulbs. Then the bulbs are placed in a wide range of shades and colors. 
in paper or cloth bags, sawdust or sand to prevent them PEERLESS SPECIAL MIXED —Dozen 95ce. 
from becoming too dry. Keep bulbs in a temperature of 25 for $1.75. 100 for $6.25. Postpaid. 
e vent routing. 
B DOU Sites BS ag wee ae oe Important. Dust your Gladiolus Bulbs with 
Semesan before planting for best results. 
2 oz 60c. By Mail 66e. 
12 02 for $2.85. By Mail $3.05. 
THRIP SPRAY 
For Gladiolus, when 6 inches high. Use1%4 
teaspoonful Black Leaf ‘‘40” and 3 tablespoon- 
fuls Volek to gallon of water or Isotox. Spray 
once a week, or dust with Botanu Dust De- 
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