California Flowerland GLADIOLUS 
Paul J. Howard's is noted for rare and unusual Gladiolus. Our top-size bulbs will pro- 
duce magnificent spikes of blooms of exhibition quality. 
APPASSIONATA. Large waxy white blooms with 
violet stripes on lower petals, lovely for cut- 
ting. 
ATATURK. Striking and very dark purplish red, 
shaded and blended with brown. 
BELLE JAUNE. Beautifully formed flowers with 
lightly waved petals, clear deep yellow, on 
tall stems; fine cut flower, early, vigorous. 
BURMA. Magnificent deeply ruffled rosy red. 
CIRCE. Brilliant russet orange with red throat 
and cream marking. 
DR. FLEMING. Marvelous bright reddish pink, 
white markings on throat, very large and vig- 
orous, one of the best. 
EVANGELINE.—NEW. Glistening soft shell pink 
with light cream in throat, fine florist’s flower. 
FIAT LUX. Tall spikes of golden yellow blooms, 
tinted green at center, buds light green; vig- 
orous, richly colored. 
JO WAGENAAR. Very brilliant deep red with 
white line lower petal; tall and vigorous. 
KALEIDOSCOPE. Vivid smoky orange with rich 
yellow throat, ruffled petals, outstanding and 
showy in our gardens last summer. 
LAVENDER DREAM. Soft pure lavender, perfect 
in form and color, with cream throat and 
darker markings. We consider this the finest 
lavender we have grown. 
MODERN TIMES. Bright wine red with two nar- 
row white lines on lip. 
OBERBAYERN. Dark brilliant blue with cream 
stripes On upper petals and cream blotches on 
lower ones, tall slender spikes. 
POLENYSIE. Lovely big ruffled blooms of pure 
salmon; grows very tall. 
PRAIRIE. Striking new smoky, combinina violet 
tones with ashes of roses, with brown and rose 
shadings. 
SILVER GULL. Distinct in form and color, the 
flowers wide open with pointed petals, pale 
silver blue, marked cream; tall stems, strong 
grower; lovely cut flower. 
SHERWOOD. Striking and beautiful, with big 
ruffled blooms of deep purple, darker at cen- 
ter. Tall, strong growing. 
SPIC and SPAN. Bright salmon pink blooms, 
deeply ruffled, on tall strong spikes; one of 
the best and most popular for cut flowers. 
TOBRUK. Velvety maroon, so dark it seems al- 
most black, with deeply ruffled petals, on 
strong stems. 
UHU. Outstanding smoky rose with brown shad- 
ings, one of the best. 
WHITE GODDESS. Stately spikes of immense 
white blooms, heavily ruffled; one of the tall- 
est grown. 
Dozen $2.00, 100 for $15.00. 
Try these New Art Shades 
for Decorative Effect 
APPASSIONATA. Waxy white, violet stripes 
on lower petals. 
KALEIDOSCOPE. 
yellow throat. 
PRAIRIE. Smoky violet and rose with brown 
and brighter rose shading. 
Ruffled smoky orange, 
TOBRUK. Velvety blackish maroon, deeply 
ruffled. 
UHU. Smoky rose shaded and marked with 
brown. 
ART COLLECTION 
3 each (15 bulbs) for 
$2.75 
POPULAR VARIETIES 
ABU HASSAN. Fine dark blue, tall strong spikes. 
BLOEMFONTEIN. Light salmon rose with yellow 
blotch, lovely cut flower. 
BOULOGNE. Velvety claret red, outstanding in. 
the garden. 
LEEUWENHORST. Beautiful big blooms of light 
lavender pink to salmon, small purple mark- 
ings; tall. 
MANSOER. Deep red with velvety sheen and 
darker shading. 
MRS. MARKS’ MEMORY. Mammoth 
flowers of reddish magenta. 
MORNING KISS. Lovely new pure white with 
deep lavender red markings in throat. 
RED CHARM. Very large flowers of clear red, 
on tall straight stems. 
SNOW PRINCESS. Popular early pure white, 
favorite cut flower. 
YELLOW HERALD. Rich amber yellow with car- 
mine in throat, tall stem. 
Dozen $1.00, 100 for $7.50. 
ruffled 
CULTURE 
Plant Gladiolus bulbs any time from Novem- 
ber to April, for continuous bloom all spring 
and summer. They should have a sunny location. 
Plant bulbs in well-drained soil, 4 to 5 inches 
deep and about 6 to 8 inches apart. Mix a lit- 
tle bone meal in the soil, but do not use manure. 
Water regularly, and when plants have devel- 
oped 5 or 6 leaves, begin spraying for thrips. 
(Use Thripocide) Protect Gladiolus also from 
slugs and snails with a good snail bait. 
