FORBES GLADIOLUS BULBS 
For charm and color, few other flowers compare with Gladiolus. They can be grown with very little effort as they thrive in 
ordinary garden soil. The tall green stems, fairly bursting with brilliant color, provide a luxuriance of rainbow beauty. For cut- 
flowers, Gladiolus are unexcelled. Mass them together in solid beds, plant them in borders, and among shrubbery. With successive 
planting from April through June, they will bloom from July until frost. Plant bulbs 4 inches deep and 4 inches apart, cultivate 
often and water freely. They revel in full sunshine. Thrips easily controlled with Lindane-Aramite or D.D.T. Soak bulbs before 
planting in a gallon of water containing 4 teaspoonfuls of Lindane-Aramite. Dust plants every 10 days with 10% D.D.T. dust. 
THE CREAM OF THE CROP 
Aureole. Large, well-placed florets of soft pale yellow with broad Orange Gold. A splendid clear orange self color with 5 to 6 large 
ruffled petals of heavy substance. The stems are tall and slender. florets on an 18-bud spike held erect by strong tall stems. 
Black Opal. Superb, tall, show-size flower spikes of dark maroon-red Pactolus. A spectacularly beautiful color effect—florets of apricot- 
with a black velvety sheen. It contrasts wonderfully with white. cream with orange-red blotches on the lower petals. 
Elizabeth the Queen. Beautiful, clear mauve, ru ffled flowers with Ravel. The large, heavy-textured, violet-blue florets have reddish 
darker lines in the throat. The large spikes have excellent form. — brown throat markings and are well placed on strong, tall stems. 
Evangeline. Long spikes of large ruffled, light rose-pink florets with Red Charm. An outstanding new variety with huge florets of glowing 
soft cream throats, often 8 to 10 open at one time. medium red, well placed in attractive spikes on tall straight stems. 
Florence Nightingale. This top award winner has very large, pure Red Cherry. Striking florets of bright scarlet-red with a darker 
white, slightly ruffled florets perfectly placed on tall stems. throat and you'll have 6 to 7 open at one time. 
Friendship. One of the earliest to bloom with 6 to 7 nicely ruffled Spic and Span. The extra strong stems bear ruffled deep pink florets, 
medium pink florets open at one time on strong tall stems. often 5 or 6 open at one time. 
Gene. Intensely ruffled medium yellow with excellent placement of Spotlight. Striking, slightly waved, large florets of deep golden yel- 
the large florets, 6 to 8 open at one time. low with a fiery red throat blotch, well spaced on tall stems. 
General Eisenhower. Huge, deep begonia-rose florets well placed on Vulcan. Beautiful rich purple florets of large size make this a very 
long strong spikes and enjoying much deserved popularity. popular variety of this dark color. 
Any of the above 16 varieties, $1.15 per doz.; $7.45 per 100 
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Andrena. A beautiful blend of pastel rose with a pale yellow throat. 
The 414 inch florets open well in water. 
Forbes Rainbow Gladiolus Mixture 
Made with bulbs of ten different shades of color 
Plan now for a rainbow display of Gladiolus in this year’s 
garden. These wonderful summer flowers, with their wide 
color range, will brighten your borders from July until frost. 
Easily grown and thrive in any garden soil. Forbes famous 
Rainbow Gladiolus Mixture is especially prepared from 
largest-sized bulbs of ten distinct named varieties of ten 
different shades of color. This is far superior to ordinary 
commercial bulb mixtures of unknown color balance. Each 
50 bulbs consists of 5 bulbs of each shade. 
80 cts. for 10; $3.70 for 50; $6.95 per 100; $16.50 for 250 
Full cultural directions enclosed in every package 
Benjamin Britten. This is a very unusual and attractive variety 
with pretty lavender florets striped with white. 
Bonfire. A really vivid color—flaming fiery scarlet. It has 5 to 6 
big florets open at one time on strong stems. 
Patrol. An unusually nice clear apricot with a yellow throat. You'll 
find 10 or more big florets open on tall strong stems. 
Red Wing. Rich vibrant red florets, 6 to 8 open at one time on a 20- 
bud spike. These are well placed on strong stems. 
Any of the above 5 varieties, $1.45 per doz.; $10.50 per 100 
Crystal Orchid. Huge ruffled, pointed petals of creamy white 
with a lavender feather. Wins many top awards at shows. A 
marvelous 1952 introduction. $1.95 per doz.; $14.95 per 100. 
TRY THESE DELIGHTFUL MINIATURE GLADS 
A brand new garden thrill awaits you if you have never grown these charming Miniature Gladiolus. They have slender, dwarfer 
plants with much smaller and far more dainty flower-spikes. These light airy spikes of great beauty and charm have unlimited 
uses as cut-flowers for corsages, centerpieces, small vases and general decoration. The bulbs are much smaller than the regular 
Glad bulbs and should be planted about three inches deep in a sunny place in good garden soil. Try some—you'll be delighted. 
Fairy. Delicate lavender florets, always 5 or 6 open at a time on Loveliness. Charming, small shrimp pink florets, suffused with white, 
a nice spike of 14 to 16 buds. A very pretty miniature. and with cream white throats. Very dainty and extremely attractive. 
Flicker. Medium orange, yellow-throated florets with bright scarlet Snow Baby. This is a little beauty with wonderfully formed, pure 
blotches, 5 to 6 open at once on 15-bud sturdy spikes. white florets nicely placed on small wiry stems. 
Hocus Pocus. A very early and quite spectacular, small, deep golden Any of above 6 Miniatures, $1.35 per doz.; $8.45 per 100 
yellow variety with a pronounced mahogany-red blotch. 
Kewpie. An outstanding favorite with tiny florets of light red with For Thrip control, use D.D.T. dust or Lindane-Aramite 
cream picotee edge. Opens 3 to 4 florets on straight spikes. 
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