BIRCHVILLE GARDENS - PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT 
A Rainbow In Your Garden 
Yes, you, too, can have a rainbow of color in your garden with any of the following collections. Each collection 
is made up at the time of your order, and if there are certain colors you do not care for, they will be left out. Remem- 
ber it is not a mixture of discards but a selected mixture of about 40 varieties or more, named and described else- 
where in this catalog. 
We sell hundreds of these collections every year and have a great many fine reports on them. If these bulbs were 
sold separately under name they would cost several times the price asked as a collection. 
RAINBOW COLLECTION OUT OF THE ORDINARY COLLECTION 
Our selection of varieties, a rainbow of color, in at 
least 30 varieties. The same variety if bought un- 
der label would cost considerably more.In fact you 
could not get a better display of glads at any price. 
L Bulbs—not labeled. 50 for $2.75; 100 for $5.00 
M Bulbs—not labeled. 50 for $1.75; 100 for $3.00 
DARK COLORED ASSORTMENT 
Each year people ask us for an assortment of all 
dark shades, so this year we have this collection for 
them. It will consist of reds, scarlets, purples, vio- 
lets, smokies, etc. Am sure they will please you. 
L Bulbs—not labeled. 50 for $3.50; 100 for $6.00 
M Bulbs—not labeled. 50 for $2.00; 100 for $3.50 
LIGHT COLORED ASSORTMENT 
This collection will consist of pinks, lavenders, 
whites, roses, yellows, etc. If you have a desire 
for more of a certain color please mention it and 
we will act accordingly. 
L Bulbs—not labeled. 50 for $3.50; 100 for $6.00 
M Bulbs—not labeled. 50 for $2.00; 100 for $3.50 
SUPER-DUPER COLLECTION 
This is the last word in an unlabeled collection. 
Would cost you several times the price asked if 
bought labelel. Real aristocrats in gladiolus. 
L Bulbs — not labeled 50 for $10.00 
M Bulbs — not labelel 100 for $20.00 
In the past four years this has been our most popu- 
lar collection which consists of the newer and better 
varieties in a good color range. Most are heavy 
show winners. This collection would cost at least 
$20.00 and more per 100 if bought under label. 
Bulbs 1% inch and up—not labeled. 
50 for $5.50; 100 for $10.00 
Same collection in Medium Bulbs. 
50 for $3.50; 100 for $6.00 
RUFFLED ASSORTMENT 
A collection of frilled and ruffled varieties. This 
collection is preferred by many. Assortment will be 
made up partly of newer varieties as well as the 
better standard ones. 
L Bulbs—not labeled. 50 for $4.50; 100 for $8.00 
M Bulbs—not labeled. 50 for $2.75; 100 for $5.00 
MINIATURE ASSORTMENT 
A selection of about 20 of the most outstanding 
miniature gladiolus in a selected range of color. 
Including some not listed. 
L Bulbs—not labeled. 50 for $4.00; 100 for $1.50 
M Bulbs—not labeled. 50 for $2.75; 100 for $5.00 
COLLECTION OF SMOKIES 
A real assortment of about 15 or more smokey 
shades of gladiolus. A truly striking assortment of 
unusual colors including many newer varieties. 
L Bulbs—not labeled 50 for $4.50; 100 for $8.00 
M Bulbs—not labeled 50 for $2.75; 100 for $5.00 
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FREE BULB FOR POSTAGE 
Would you like to receive a bulb or two of a valuable new variety by paying the postage on your order? With 
your order of $5.00 or more, if you will include enough postage, or will agree (by checking the place provided on 
the order blank) to refund to us the amount of postage shown on your package when you receive it, we will include 
in your order a bulb of Carmine Eyes or Seedling 6M6. Stamps accepted for refund, although wrapped coins are 
preferred. Two bulbs on orders of $8.00 or more. Specify your choice. 
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