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GLADIOLI . 
The Gladioli bloom just when 
the garden needs brightening up. 
Their bright spikes help the 
perennial border at midsummer 
before its autumn revival. 
CULTURE. The gladiolus 
thrives — in a sunny location. 
Grows in any good garden soil, 
but does much better when the 
latter has been enriched with a 
fertilizer. If the bulbs are plant- 
ed at intervals from April to 
June the blooming period will 
extend from July until frost. A 
trench should be dug five inches 
deep and an inch of sand placed 
in the bottom to absorb surplus 
moisture. Set the bulbs 6 to 8 
inches apart. 5 
_ For earliest blossoms, draw 2 
inches of soil over the bulbs at 
first, replacing the rest when 
the shoots appear. Keep free 
from weeds and give plenty of 
water, especially during — the 
blooming period. 
Before the ground freezes lift 
the bulbs. After the tops dry, 
they should be cut off, the bulbs 
separated and the small side 
growth or bulblets removed. 
The latter may be handled like 
the big bulbs. Then the bulbs 
are placed in cloth bags, Ver- 
miculite or sand to prevent them Gladiolus 
from becoming too dry. Keep Lovely in the Garden 
Fine for Cut Flowers 
bulbs in a cool temperature. 
Hach 
Auranjuez, Dull red, golden yellow centre...... 12¢ 
Aureole, Ruffled light yellow........... jeune IVAC 
Beacon, large, rose scarlet, cream blotch...... 10c 
Black Opal, tall very deep red almost black...10c 
Blue Beauty, medium blue, darker edges....... 12c 
Burma, large, ruffled, deep rose red.......... --10¢ 
Cardinal Spellman, Light violet purple..:......12¢ 
Klizabeth the Queen, clear lavender with darker 
lines in throat. Heavily ruffled........ Bite eae 
Ethel Cavel Cole, light pink, sometimes flaked..10c 
Fire rand, glistening fiery red..............-+. 12¢ 
Florence Nightingale, large, outstanding white..15c 
Gen. Eisenhower, brilliant red................. 10c 
Gold Dust, clear deep yellow, long spike....... 10¢c 
Han wan Meegeren, canary yellow............- 10¢ 
Heavenly Whiie, tall. white lavender overcast..12c 
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King Lear, fine reddish purple, ruffled......... 12¢ 
Lavender Dream, Pale light lilac............. LAG 
Lavender and Gold, Lavender, gold throat...... 10¢ 
Lilae Time, Pale lilac rose, darker 
LMI GIS Seats leah Geos Ol iors Ue ere oO Doge. oo Oro Or begioks 12¢ 
Maid of Orleans, milky white. cream throat....10c 
Mansoer, Bloodred, deep velvety shaded........ 12¢ 
Margaret Beaton, snow-white, small orange 
scarlet blotch in throat. Large, tall spike...12c 
Memorial Day, rosy magenta, white stripe...... 10c 
Miss Wisconsin, beautiful deep rose pink...... 12¢ 
Morning Kiss, White, with rosy haze........... Ke 
Orange Gold, deep golden orange, tall spike...10c 
Oriental Pearl, huge, clear cream.............. 12¢ 
Pandora, geranium-pink, carmine throat....... 12¢ 
Parnassus, Large deep purple..............+«.--. 12¢c 
Picardy, clear shrimp pink, ruffled, very large.10c 
Red Charm, one of the finest reds, tall........ 12¢ 
Snow Princess, pure white, large, long spike...10c 
Spice and Span, tall, rich pink, ruffled.......... 15¢c 
Spotlight, deep yellow, red blotch in throat....12c 
Vagabond Prince, mahogany brown with red 
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Valeria, brilliant scarlet, ruffled, tall......... .12¢ 
White Gold, large ruffled, cream, gold throat...10c 
Special Mixture, large sized bulbs.............-. 8c 
MINIATURE GLADIOLUS. 
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Nymph, White, carmine blotched............ a Site 
Spitfire, Beautiful scarlet..... Rise sree enue 8e 
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DAHLIAS 
The Dahlia is one of the most popular of garden flow- 
ers. Its flowers may be used for garden decorations, 
house decorations, bouquets, florists and exhibition. 
CULTURE. An open, sunny location seems to favor 
them at all times. Dahlias can be planted any time after 
danger of frost is over, but do not plant too early. The 
Dahlia is a fall flower and if planted too early will com- 
mence to bloom in the hottest weather, and either blast 
in the bud or produce one-sided flowers. 
Plant tuber 6 inches deep on its side, having sprout 
or eye facing upwards; cover with about two inches of 
soil. When sprouts are 6 inches high add more soil, 
making it level with surface. Cultivation is the prin- 
cipal requirement of the Dahlia. 
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California Idol. (dec) Large, light yellow............. 40c 
Commando, (dec) Large, dark lavender...............35€ 
Edith Mueller. (P) Gold Edged orange................ 25¢ 
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Korest Hires. (D) > “Mellow Owerlaid red. 4... cas: cs ol eene 45¢ 
Gen, Eisenhower. (C’) Cardinal Red................-. 40e 
GovaHleil: (©) ME IM GrOraiae Cush cccs che ere hie soe atislis ues, cherenehey ai 40¢ 
Harlequin. (D) Deep red, .tipped white................ 70c 
Jersey Beauty Pink. (D) Pink flowers, perfect shape. .45c¢ 
Jerseys Melody. (C) Pink light yellow................ 40¢e 
Jerseys White Beauty. (D) Large White.............. 45¢ 
Kemp’s Monareh. (dec) Large, reddish orange........ 60¢c 
Kentucky Suns CD) Sriciiety elilomwis sene ccs see casei auc 60c 
Nontebellos GD) P Violeta Crimson me cies c.- hich el el atote ee ertars 40c 
Morning Mist. (pompon) White suffused lavender..... 45¢ 
Mrs. Geo. LeBoutilier. (dec) Finest large red.......... 45¢ 
Osa Helen, (cactus) Huge, American beauty red...... 40¢e 
Bib y LUIS eC) ep UU DICh esas CrotNec ene ers aenairel aye Pe detekte ie augue oman aise 25¢e 
Pinks Protistonsn@D), 17a 2S) IPAMiK we eiede ns cee o's actos: olatieto cue ete 45¢ 
Geo, A. Relyea. (D) Orange tipped white.............. 40c 
Robert freat., GD) TAmericany B CA UY sie cestet< eis cle ete orelens 25¢ 
Rothout. (P) Deep Red, long stems and free flowering.40¢ 
Sharazad 4G) saree r bi mice ee pv asec seshesiel cine -beneysicnckeran et ate 30¢ 
Sherwoods Peach, (D) Giant bright salmon butf...... 40c 
Sylvia. Miniature, a splendid little flower, small 
bush covered with Garnet Red blooms all summer...40¢e 
WAKE (BD) AD EHEENa Roe Mligaiana® Aelia. Groigy nia oo ciated dle oun ates 60¢ 
Wennings White. (D) Large white.................... 35C 
Wild Rose. Miniature pink a new favorite............ 40¢ 
Yellow Gem. (pompon) Clear canary yellow........... 40e 
Pdi eal) eGOl Genes Wines sale aie) ott Aas acadele eteasre teres Miocene 25¢c 
Zant’s Purple Beauty. (dec) Large, rich purple...... 45¢ 
Series B—1 Box—6 Beautiful Dahlias, each root wrapped 
DIVE A GL SC, setae ae pinene a caslowekeus potters wer ee eeeN aR mee cope eas $1.50 
Postage extra on mail orders of bulbs. 
CANNAS 
Cannas make the best showing when planted in beds 
by themselves. The soil should be well fertilized and 
worked up thoroughly to a depth of 10 to 12 inches. The 
bulbs can be set about 12 inches apart and about 4 to 6 
inches deep. Mulchings with lawn cuttings will help re- 
tain the moisture. Start bulbs in pots indoors in March 
or April. Do not set out until all danger of frost is over; 
about June ist here in the Northwest. 
CANNA PRICES, on varieties listed: Kach, 20e; dozen, 
$2.00; postpaid, $2.35. 
We will have pot-grown Canna plants in green or 
bronze leaf and red flowers only, in Iate May at 50e 
each, or $5.00 a dozen. 
City otf Portland. A deep pink which does not fade 
during the hot weather. Foliage green. A fast grower 
and heavy bloomer. 5 feet. 
Hirebird. A deep red bloomer. Firm glistening petals, do 
not wilt in the brightest sun. 4 ft. Green foliage. 
Hungaria. One of the finest pinks, green foliage. 4 ft. 
tall. Our choice of pink Cannas. 
Louise. Tall deep pink flower. Large green foliage. 
Richard Wallace. Bright golden yellow flowers, green 
foliage, free blooming. Grows 4 feet high. 
IKing Humbert. Scarlet flowers and bronze leaves. A 
remarkable Canna. Incomparably beautiful. 4 feet high. 
The President, A rich, glowing scarlet, and immense 
flowers, produced on erect stalks well above the green 
foliage. Grows 4 feet high. 
Wyoming. Purple foliage. True orchid flowering variety 
with magnificent orange colored flowers. Bronze foliage. 
5b £t: 
Yellow King Humbert. Foliage is a very dark green, 
flowers a deep rich yellow, softly spotted and blotched 
with bright red. Grows 4 feet high. 
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