PARK’S MAGNIFICENT GLADIOLUS 
Cut Flowers for your home from June until Frost 
Perhaps there is not another summer flower more popu- 
lar than the improved Gladiolus. In a bed the plants stand 
erect, bloom freely for many weeks, are showy and un- 
equalled for cutting. Set the bulbs 5 in. deep and 6 in. 
apart; as hot weather approaches mulch with stable litter. 
Good garden soil, full sun, frequent cultivation around 
the base of the plant are the requisites for best results. 
Water copiously; as flower buds begin to form, apply 
liquid manure for exhibition spikes. 
Planting may begin as soon as the soil warms in early 
spring, and the last planting should be made about 12 
weeks before the first killing frost. This is July 15 in the 
latitude of New York, and later in the South. By plant- 
ing at two week intervals, bloom may be had from late 
June until frost. 
Our bulbs are clean and healthy, high crown corms, guaranteed to bloom and give you pleasure and satisfaction. All 
are first quality No. 1 Bulbs 1% inches in diameter, treated against thrip and disease. Where 1 corm is not priced 
allow ¥2 the 3 rate; 5 at the 10 rate; 25 or 50 at the 100 rate. 
NOVELTIES AND OUTSTANDING GLADIOLUS 
The finest Gladiolus of recent introduction. We have selected what we consider to be the leading Gladiolus varieties for 
the garden for cutting, for exhibition purposes. All are good growers, and prize winners. 
B200—Antietam. 
(Midseason) A beautiful deep glistening red with velvet 
appearance. Opens eight good facing, closely attached 412 
inch florets with good substance on a 20 bud. 25 in. flow- 
er head, Very stiff, steel-like spike 60 and more inches 
tall. 35¢ ea.; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $2.50; 25 for $5.00. 
B212—Birch Red. 
Large pure deep red. It’s sparkling beauty, purity of 
color, habits and vigorous growth place it at the head of 
its class. Opens 7 on a 19 bud spike. 90 days. 35¢ ea.; 
3 for $1.00; 10 for $2.50; 25 for $5.00. 
B202—General Eisenhower. 
4 Brilliant clean shade of begonia rose. Opens 8-10 large 
blooms that occasionally reach 7 inches across. A com- 
manding show winner. 3 for 35¢c; 10 for $1.00; 25 for 
$2.00; 50 for $4.00. 
B230—Florence Nightingale. 
Marvellous glistening white which is heavily petaled and 
beautifully ruffled. Grows 68’ tall, 28’? flowerhead with 
7 open blooms. The last word in white Glads. 3 for 45c¢; 
10 for $1.25; 25 for $2.50; 50 for $5.00. 
B218—Mellow Moon. 
A new era in golden color. Mellow, glowing beautiful 
shade of light orange which is almost a self color. The 
name best describes it. Opens 8 5” florets on 18 bud 30” 
spike. Grows 60” tall. Florets are nicely ruffled and waved. 
This is a superb new one by the originator of Silver Star. 
3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00; 25 for $4.00. 
B205—Nancy. 
A new commercial red that is claimed to be the best red 
cut flower in existence. Opens 7-9 4-5 in. blooms with 7 
more showing color. Grows about 52 in. tall with good 
placement. Smooth medium red. 3 for 40c; 10 for $1.25; 
25 for $2.50; 50 for $5.00. 
B219—Sparkling Contrast. (Odette Samson) 
A huge sparkling white with brilliant contrasting scarlet 
blotch. 3 for 45¢; 10 for $1.25; 25 for $2.50; 100 for $5.00. 
B273—Silver Star. 
A large formal pure white with bright purple shading to 
lavender blotch, florat size 5-6 inches with slightly ruf- 
fled edge. Heavy stiff spike with 16-18 buds, flower head 
25 inches, grows 55 inches high and blooms in 90 days. An 
outstanding show winner, a striking beauty. 3 for 50c; 10 
for $1.50; 25 for $3.15; 50 for $6.25. 
B276—Silver Gull. 
So different that no color classification fits this new beau- 
ty from Holland. Basically it is white with an orchid un- 
dertone, overlaid with a shining silver sheen. Outstanding. 
3 for 40c; 10 for $1.25; 25 for $2.50; 50 for $5.00. 
B210—Spic & Span. 
Tall ruffled medium deep pink of a clear unusual shade. 
Opens up to 10 with 8 more showing color. Plant is tall 
and perfectly straight. Stands up like a sentinel. 3 for 45¢; 
10 for $1.35; 25 for $2.75; 50 for $5.50; 100 for $11.00. 
B227—Sundance. 
Ruffled clear medium yellow. Opens 8 or more 5” blooms on 
a long head. One of the best and largest of all yellows. 
3 for $1.00; 5 for $1.50; 10 for $2.50. 
B228—Tarawa. ; 
Gorgeously colored ruffied scarlet with two white lines on 
the lip. Opens 12 large blooms on a long head. One of the 
most beautiful scarlets. 3 for 45¢c; 10 for $1.25; 25 for $2.50; 
50 for $5.00. 
B234—Trail’s End. 
Deep rose tinged lavender with large creamy yellow throat. 
Opens 7-8 huge, slightly ruffled blooms. One of the finest 
of all Glads. 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50; 25 for $3.15; 50 for 
$6.30; 100 for $12.60. 
B215—War Paint. 
This has 10 large scarlet florets open on a 22 bud spike. 
It is 55 inches tall and has a 27 in. flower head. Winner 
of the American Home achievement medal and a sensation. 
al glad. 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50; 25 for $3.15. 
THE BEST STANDARD GLADIOLUS 
The Gladiolus listed below are all modern and fine, well known, and of established merit. They 
are listed in general color classification. 
PINK AND ROSE 
B269—Burma. (Midseason). Large, heavily 
ruffled, very deep rose with beautiful velvety 
darker blotch. Nothing else like it. A show winner 
everywhere. 3 for 35c; 10 for $1.00; 25 for $2.00; 
50 for $4.00. 
B238—Evangeline. If you really want a big 
one, try this. Up to 714 in. florets and grows 6 ft. 
tall. Lovely light pink nicely ruffled. 3 for 40c; 
10 for $1.10; 25 for $2.20; 50 for $4.40. 
B203—Hydrangea (Leeuwenhorst). A very fine 
hydrangea pink. Enormous florets on tall heavy 
spike. One of the largest of all Gladiolus. 3 for 
45c; 10 for $1.25; 25 for $2.50; 50 for $5. 
B223—Picardy. Unquestionably the finest Gla- 
diolus of all times. Tall robust growth, clean foli- 
age, and exceptionally large florets of softest 
shrimp pink with blotch of light flesh pink in the 
throat. Florets are slightly ruffled and of heavy 
wax-like substance which explains why Picardy 
keeps so well when cut. 90 days. 3 for 30c; 10 
for 85c; 25 for $1.70; 50 for $3.40; 100 for $6.80. 
RED 
B201—Carnival. A clear white throat height- 
ens the brilliance of the dazzling scarlet bloom. 
Opens up to 10 or more 5” blooms. Color picture 
inside back cover. 3 for 45¢; 10 for $1.25; 25 for 
$2.50; 50 for $5.00. 
B199—Black Phantom. A large black red 
with 8-9 open on a tall plant. Midseason. 3 for 40c; 
10 for $1.10; 25 for $2.20; 50 for $4.40. 
MINIATURE GLADIOLUS 
Most graceful of the tribe, the new miniatures are 
causing quite a sensation. Individual florets are 
2% in. or less in diameter and lend themselves 
well to smaller arrangements where the big ones 
just do not fit In. 
B197—Atom. A new, very early, small flower- 
ed variety which is creating a sensation wherever 
shown. Distinctive scarlet with gold edge around 
all petals. Tops for corsages, arrangements, borders. 
3 for 45c; 10 for $1.25; 25 for $2.50; 50 for $5. 
B292—MINIATURE BLEND. An assortment 
made up from 12 exquisite varieties: 3 bulbs for 
75¢; 12 bulbs (one of each unlabelled) for $2.00; 
36 bulbs (3 of each, separately labelled) for $5.50. 
WHITE AND CREAM 
B274—Snowsheen. The white that is differ- 
ent. Nicely ruffled, pure white without any other 
trace of color. A consistent winner ever since it 
was first shown in the seedling class. 3 for 40c; 
ae ade $1.10; 25 for $2.20; 50 for $4.40; 100 for 
B253—Snow Princess. Early. Best pure white 
variety. Flowers are huge, borne on long spikes, 
well place and overlapping. 3 for 30¢; 10 for 85c; 
25 for $1.70; 50 for $3.40; 100 for $6.80. 
LAVENDER, BLUE, PURPLE 
B235—Abu Hassan. Beautiful clear dark 
blue. Tall, always straight spikes, medium sized 
florets. Excels and supersedes Pelegrina. This is 
The Blue. 3 for 35¢c; 10 for $1.10; 25 for $2.20; 
50 for $4.40; 100 for $8.75. 
B222—Cardinal Spellman. Here’s a new 
bright deep purple with really huge 5'%-6 in. 
flowers. Good in all respects. 3 for 35¢; 10 for 
$1.00; 25 for $2.00; 50 for $4.00; 100 for $8.00. 
B211—Elizabeth The Queen. Mid-season. 
Finest ruffled light lavender or mauve with dark- 
er lines in the throat. Flowers large, beautifully 
ruffled, of fine form. Truly Queen of Lavenders. 
3 for 35¢; 10 for $1.00; 25 for $2.00; 50 for $4.00; 
100 for $8.00. 
B291—Wedgewood. Beautiful lively shade of 
lavender with cream throat. Opens 4 5” waxy well 
ruffled blooms. One of the most beautiful varieties 
of all time. 3 for 40c; 10 for $1.10; 25 for $2.20; 
50 for $4.40; 100 for $8.80. 
SMOKY 
B28%7—Buckeye Bronze. (Midseason) This is 
a large rosy bronze that is popular everywhere it 
is seen. Good for winning shows and home gar- 
dens. 3 for 40c; 10 for $1.25; 25 for $2.50. 
B245—Dusty Miller. «A fine smoky with ex- 
cellent growing habits. It opens up to 9 florets of 
bluish-grey with a blending of scarlet and cream 
in the throat. A consistent winner. 3 for 40c; 
ae aot $1.10; 25 for $2.20; 50 for $4.40; 100 for 
8.80. 
B217—High Finance. Smoky light orange 
grey with cream throat. A beautiful color and one 
of the finest of all smokies. Very tall and strong. 
Opens 9 huge, lightly ruffled, well placed blooms 
with rolled petals. 3 for 40c; 10 for $1.10; 25 for 
$2.20; 50 for $4.40; 100 for $8.80. 
YELLOW 
B260—Sparks. Tall creamy yellow with an 
explosive blotch effect of orange scarlet. Opens 
7 large fluted florets. A very fine variety. 3 for 
45c; 10 for 1.25; 25 for $2.50; 50 for $5.00. 
B254—Spotlight. one of the finest Glads 
grown and certainly the best yellow. Deep yellow 
with small red mark deep in the throat. Individual 
florets are of giant size. 5 in. across and 7 will 
open at one time. This is the largest yellow. 3 for 
35c. 10 for $1.00; 25 for $2.00; 50 for $4.00; 
100 for $8.00, 
B198—Aureole. Wonderfully beautiful ruffied 
light yellow. Opens 6 or more well placed blooms 
on a tall willowy stem. 3 for 40c; 10 for $1.10; 25 
for $2.20; 50 for $4.40. 
EXHIBITION MIXED 
B232—Park’s Choice Exhibition Mixture. 
For those who wish a fine collection of choice 
bulbs we recommend our splendid mixture of 
No. 1 Bulbs. Large size (1% in. diam.) bulbs 
which will produce the tallest spikes and finest 
flowers. This mixture is made up from all known 
colors of Gladiolus, and all are fine named var- 
ieties. Every coior known to Gladiolus will be 
represented. 10 for 75c¢; 25 for $1.50; 50 for $3.00; 
100 for $5.95; 250 for $12.50. 
B259—Gladiolus Bulbets Mixed. a com- 
plete mixture of all colors from fine varieties. 
Germination is improved if these are soaked for 
24 hours in warm waier prior to planting. Pkt. 
(approx. 100) 25c; % pint (approx. 500 bulblets) 
45c; 1 pint (about 2000 bulbets) $1.95; 1 quart 
(about 4000 bulblets) $3.75. 
877—Seeds— Gladiolus Peerless Strain. Seeds 
saved from named sorts, every plant will be a 
new variety. Pkt. (0c; Large Pkt. 25c. 
NEW WINTER HARDY GLADIOLUS 
Have you ever heard of them? Well, here they 
are. Hardy in Misnigan, Canada, anywhere in the 
U.S. Blooms in May outdoors; bulbs are smal- 
ler than regular Glads, but they multiply faster. 
B279—Byzantinus Rubra. Bright Cerise 
Scarlet. 3 for 65c; 10 for $1.75. 
B280—Alba. Pure White. 45¢ ea.; 3 for $1.20. 
B281—Segetum. Carmine pink. 45¢ ea.; 3 for 
$1.20. 
FRAGRANT GLADIOLUS 
B299—Acidanthera Bicolor. Rich cream with 
patch of chocolate. Waxy, long tubed fragrant 
flowers are Gladiolus-like. 3 for 50¢; 8 for $1.00; 
25 for $2.50. 
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