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Vibrant GLADIOLUS - Majestic 
Bees Gladiolus are by far the most popular of the summer- id 
3 flowering bulbs and there is nothing that can take their . 
place in the garden and for cutting. Our modern varieties | 
~ have special vigor that encourages fine, long flower spikes 
- well set with large, shapely blooms. The varieties offered 
have been selected with special care and represent the best 
in the popular price range. 
When cutting spikes slide the knife alongside the stem 
to a point just above the second: or third leaf then nick 
' the stem sharply and break out the spike. That keeps more 
leaves attached to the plant, a necessity if the new corm is 
‘to reach full size. 
_ ABU HASSAN. Mysteriously beautiful deep velvety 
violet-blue flowers with deeper markings in the throat. 
8 for 35c; 12 for $1.10; 100 for $8.00. 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. Mammoth ruffled blooms of 
exquisite clear lavender with a touch of rose in the 
throat. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.10; 100 for $8.00. 
GENERAL EISENHOWER. An inspiring beauty with 
huge, well-formed flowers of luminous Begonia rose com- 
bined into massive spikes that stand gracefully erect. 
3 for 35c; 12 for $1.10; 100 for $8.00. 
GOLD DUST. Fascinating deep clear yellow flowers of 
- heavy substance, well displayed on a long and strong 
stem. 8 for 30c; 12 for 95c; 100 for $7.50. 
JUNE BELLS. Slender, strong spikes that set off well 
the charming pure white flowers. Highly valued for cut- 
ting. 3 for 30c; 12 for 95c; 100 for $7.50. 
LEEWENHORST. Huge flowers of light rose with laven- 
der sheen, beautifully arranged on spikes of special 
vigor. 8 for 30c; 12 for 95c; 100 for $7.50. 
MASKERADE. Very unusual and pretty—amber yellow 
with a well-defined scarlet blotch in the center of each 
flower. 3 for 30c; 12 for 95c; 100 for $7.50. 
MANSOER. Large and very rich—velvety deep red. 
3 for 30c; 12 for 95c; 100 for $7.50. 
MORNING KISS. Of exhibition stature with 8 to 10 white 
flowers with rosy haze open at one time. Elegant and 
picturesque. 3 for 30c; 12 for 95c; 100 for $7.50. 
PICARDY. The finest and most outstanding clear shrimp 
pink with 8 huge flowers open at one time. Very in- 
spiring. 3 for 30c; 12 for 95c; 100 for $7.50. 
RED CHARM. Brilliant red and a winner frequently 
carrying 10 open flowers at one time. Tall, vigorous, re- 
liable. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.10; 100 for $8.00. 
Rainbow Gladiolus Mixture 
~ There are many who prefer a mixture of Gladiolus to 
_ separate varieties and for these we have blended all the 
best colors in the right proportions to give a stunning 
_ arden display and supply colorful vase displays, 3 for 25c; 
- 12 for 80c; 100 for $6.00. 
Gladiolus are Easy to Grow 
|. Plant when soil has warmed up in spring and re- 
_ peat at 2 weeks intervals until early July for a 
succession of flowers. Prepare soil deeply, adding 
| fertilizer and humus. Full sun and pond, drainage 
are essential. Place bulbs 4 to 6 in. deep depending - : 
_ upon whether it is heavy or sandy soil. Be sure to ae Bulbs of the Same Variety 
|| Water copiously. once a week during dry periods. will be supplied at the 100 rate 
General Eisenhower 
