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3 Harry Hopkins 
3 Joe Wagenaar 
OUR SPECIAL 
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(Regular price, 
G46—FATHER'S FAVORITES 
Glad Offer 
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3 Paul Rubens 
3 Salman's Glory 
3 White Gold 
These 24 EXHIBITION GLADS—Giant Beau- 
ties that especially. appeal to Dad. 
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CHAMPION GLADIOLI 
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Offer the Newer, Outstanding Varieties. Ferris’ Gladiolus Bulbs Are All Priced POSTPAID. — , 
10 “Popular” Glads 
G2—BARCAROLE. Large, beautifully ruffled flowers of salmon- 
orange; very fine. 
G3—BLUE BEAUTY. Large, wide open flowers of lovely, clear, light 
violet-blue, slightly darker towards the edge. Develops a won- 
derful spike; finest medium blue. 
G4—BOULOGNE. Lovely large spikes of richest wine-red, five or 
more florets open at one time. Award of Merit winner, and one 
of the finest, most beautiful of the new varieties. 
GS5S—GENGHIS KHAN. Heavily ruffled, richly textured flowers of 
large size, color a clear salmon pink. Very fine for cutting. 
G6—LEEUWENHORST. Brilliant Glad queen trem Europe—winner 
of the Award of Merit. Giant spikes of rich lavender-pink, many 
open flowers. Wonderful cut flower; a fine performer in the 
garden. 
G7—LAVENDER DREAM. Large, graceful blooms of soft violet. One 
of the finest lavender-tinted Glads. A favorite in bouquets. 
G8—MANSOER. Outstanding new Glad. Giant size blooms of deep, 
dark bronze-maroon, very rich'and velvety. Often eight florets 
open at one time. Color photo of this beauty on opposite page. 
G9—MARGARET BEATON. Delightful and unusual flowers of spark- 
ling white with orange red blotch in throat. 
G10—WHITE GOLD. Huge, 7-inch florets of light cleGr cream shad- 
ing to gold in the throat. For sheer, delicate beauty, impressive 
size and form, it is simply ‘‘tops’’. 
GII—YELLOW HERALD. Beautiful yellow Glad, slightly ruffled, 
and quite early. Strong grower; heavy bloomer. 
FERRIS’ PRICES ON THE 10 “POPULAR” GLADS 
(Your Selection, all one kind or assorted, but not less than two 
of a variety when ordering just 10 bulbs.) 
2 for 25c * 10 for 85c 
25 for $1.75 % 50 for $3.10 *% 100 for $5.60 
POSTPAID 
10 Famous’ Glads 
G12—BIT O’HEAVEN. Deep, rich orange with yellow throat; tall; 
one of the best of its color. Pictured on page 5. 
G14—CHAMOUNY. Handsome light cerise rose. Tall, slender spikes 
with many open florets. Wonderful exhibition flower equally as 
fine in the garden. We picture this elegant Glad on page 5. 
G1S—ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. Extra fine, large, beautifully ruffled 
blooms of soft lavender; early. This wonderful flower should be 
in every garden. See picture in color on opposite page. 
GI6—GENERAL EISENHOWER. Great new champion—tremendous 
flower spikes, bearing 7-inch florets of bright, clear hydrangea 
pink. Splendid in the garden, and one of the most popular for 
cutting. 
G17—HOPMAN’S GLORY. New, very fine, clear yellow. Blooms of 
excellent form on tall stems. Early. 
GI8—JOHAN VAN KONYENBURG. Rich, glowing carmine-scarlet- 
ted with velvety texture; one of the most perfect Glads in pro- 
duction, Tall, ee, spikes are ideal for cutting. 
GI9—LEADING LADY. A great “lady’’, winner of many awards. 
Large perfect flowers of rich cream white. 
G20—PAUL RUBENS. Enormous reddish violet flowers, perfect spike; 
without question it is the finest Glad of its color. Five and more 
open florets at one time; excellent form and substance. Color 
oto of this grand Glad on page 5 
G21—PINK RADIANCE. A radiant beauty; gigantic flowers on tall, 
strong stems, color a soft lustrous pink. You will want this fine 
Glad in your collection. 
22—RED CHARM. Handsome, large flowers of dark rich red, six 
to eight open florets at once. Free bloomer; strong grower. We 
consider it one of the finest of all red Glads. 
FERRIS’ PRICES ON THE 10 “FAMOUS” GLADS 
(Your Selection, all one kind or assorted, but not less than two of 
a variety when ordering just 10 bulbs.) 
2 for 30 *% 10 for 95c 
25 for $2.10 %& 50 for $3.75 % 100 for $7.00 
POSTPAID 
10 “Super” Glads 
G24—ABU HASSAN. Grand large blooms of deep rich violet blue 
with darker throat markings. This very finest of the dark blues 
is shown in color on opposite page. 
G2S—BLAZE. Brilliant, flaming scarlet-red; extra large exhibition 
blooms that are wonderful for cutting. Strong grower and de- 
endable. For blazing color indoors or outside, it is hard to beat. 
Gie_BURMA. One of the greatest Glads ever introduced. Rich 
deep wine rose color—blooms large, round, full, and 
ruffled. A masterpiece in beauty and performance. 
in color on opposite page. 
G27—MISS WISC . This great prize winner and show flower 
is in the top ee pesmy spikes of the warmest, richest rose 
pink. A new beauty queen for your garden. 
G28—RAVEL. Large spikes open eight 5-inch florets of beautiful, 
smooth purplish-blue. Splendid new Glad of superb coloring. 
29—SALMAN’S GLORY. Giant Glad of rich cream with a big red 
blotch edged yellow. Tall strong stems, with often 7 open florets 
at one time. great performer. 
G30—SPOTLIGHT. The golden sensation. Large blooms of fine 
form, color a brilliant yellow with cardinal spots in throat. Pic- 
tured on opposite page. 
G31—SNOW WHITE. Very large, creamy white Glad with unusu- 
ally heavy, attractive foliage; tall strong spikes. Outstanding 
cut flower variety. 
G32—TIVOLI. Outstanding new pink Glad from Holland. Superb 
large flowers of lustrous, soft rose-pink, open 8 to 9 florets on a 
strong svike at one time. A grand flower for your garden. 
VALERIA. One of the finest light scarlet-reds of all times. 
Large, substantial blooms are wonderful for cutting. See picture 
of the flashing Valeria on page 5 
FERRIS’ PRICES ON THE 10 “SUPER” GLADS 
(Your Selection, all one kind or assorted, but not less than two of 
a variety when ordering just 10 bulbs.) 
2 for 33c & 10 for $1.10 
25 for $2.35 *& 50 for $4.35 *% 100 for $7.90 
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10 Glad “Stars” 
G35—BOUTON d’‘Or. Beautiful, large flowering, clear 
deep yellow that blooms midseason. Exceptionally 
good sized florets on tall perfect spikes that are © 
ideal for cutting. New, outstanding yellow. 2 for 
38c; 10 for $1.60; 25 for $3.15, postpaid. 
G36—FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE. Wonderful new — 
white Glad named for the famous ‘‘lady in white.’ — 
Large flower spikes with waxen florets of snow 
white centered ivory with edges beautifully fluted 
2 for 35c: 10 for $1.50; 25 for $3.00, postpaid. 
G37—HARRY HOPKINS. Gigantic flowers of deep rose 
red with a slight purplish tinge, color very lus- 
trous and rich; strong, tall stems. For prize winning 
blooms in your gardens, plant some of these 
marvelous Glads. 2 for 35c: 10 for $1.50; 25 for 
$3.00. postpaid. Ve 
G38—JOE WAGENAAR. Outstanding, new, very dark, 
tich red with a white line on lower petal. Larg 
silvery edge to the petals. Will open 10 florets oi 
a very tall, stocky plant, and the color is magnifi- 
cent. Excellent cut flower, and one of the great 
prize winners. 2 for 35c; 10 for $1.50; 25 for $3.00, 
postpaid. - = 
G4I—RED RASCAL. Gorgeous new red—gigantic 
flowers of intense light scarlet, their heavy, ruffled 
Pens having a soft suede texture. Red Rascal will 
_ light up your whole border. 2 for 40c: 10 for $1.7: 
25 for $3.50, postpaid. 
G42—SASKIA. Exquisite new Glad of soft salmon 
pink; blooms large and of beautiful form. Makes 
elegant bouquets. The picture on page 5 does not 
portray the true beauty of this fine flower. 2 f 
35c; 10 for $1.50; 25 for $3.00. postpaid. ‘ 2 
G43—SPIC AND SPAN. Many consider it the finest of 
the new Glads. Tall graceful spikes, with eight or 
more beautifully formed flowers of richest salmon 
rose-pink. A heavy prize winner, and one of the | 
most popular in the florist's trade. Pictured on 
opposite page. 2 for 38c: 10 for $1.60; 25 for $3.15, 
postpaid. i eae 
G44—TRUE LOVE. Soft, pastel, apple-blossom-pink 
with white throat. Cut blooms make charming bo: 
quets. Good grower; straight spikes. A truly lov. 
ly, early, delicate pink. 2 for 38c: 10 for $1.60 
~ for $3.15. postpaid. : % if 
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3 Blue Beauty 3 Red Charm ripe 
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These 27 GLORIOUS GLADS—Our Bouquet Specia! 
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G48—Mother's & Father's Glad Combine 
51 Lovely, Colorful Glads. This includes the 27 
Glads in Mother's Day Offer and the 24 Glads in 
Father's Favorites. $ 4’ 5 
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Glads Are So Easy To Grow! 
Before planting, we suggest that you soak th 
bulbs in a 712% Semesan solution, wiiieh you pa 
obtain from any drug store. Set the bulbs 4 to 6 
inches deep in good, well drained garden soil, pack- 
ing the earth firmly all around the bulbs. Keep | 
bed free from weeds. You will have blooms all sea- 
son if you plant the bulbs in 10-day intervals. Re- 
move bulbs from the ground in the fali “before freez- 
ang weoetee Cie nd Re oe then store in a 
, dry cellar, dus: wit oy a 
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