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G24—BIRTHDAY GIFT 
Glad Special 
3 Harry Hopkins 
tion. (Regular price, $3.65.) 
3 Poinsettia 
3 Spic and Span 
3 Red Charm 
These 24 EXHIBITION GLADS—Giant Beau- 
ties that make a wonderful Gift Collec- 
$985 
Postpaid 
Superb 
CRATER LAKE 
CHAMPION GLADIO 
Universally Loved and Planted — So Hardy and Easy To Grow = 
Our Glad Bulbs Are All Guaranteed Large Blooming Size—All Bright, Smooth, Plump, Healthy. We 
Offer the Newer, Outstanding Varieties. Ferris’ Gladiolus Bulbs Are All Priced POSTPAID. 
10 “Popular’’ Glads 
G2—BIT O’HEAVEN. Deep, rich orange with yellow throat; tall. 
One of the best of its color. ; 
G3—BLUE BEAUTY. Large, wide open flowers of lovely, clear, light 
violet-blue, slightly darker towards the edge. Develops a splen- 
did spike. : : 
G4—BOULOGNE. Lovely large spikes of richest wine-red, five or 
more florets open at one time. Award of Merit winner, and one 
of the finest, most beautiful of the newer varieties. _ 
ETH THE Q . Extra fine, large, beautifully ruffled 
blooms of soft lavender; early. This wonderful flower should be 
in every garden. See picture in color on page 13. 
ENERAL EISENHOWER. Great new champion—tremendous 
flower spikes, bearing 7-inch florets of bright, clear hydrangea 
pink. Splendid in the garden and one of the most popular for 
cutting. ; 
G7_MANSOER. Outstanding new Glad, with giant size blooms of 
deep, dark bronze-maroon, very rich and velvety. Often eight 
florets open at one time. Color photo on opposite page. ‘ 
G8—SALMAN’S GLORY. Giant Glad of rich cream with a big red 
blotch edged yellow. Tall strong stems, with often 7 open florets 
at one time. A great performer. 
G9—TIVOLI. Delightful new pink Glad from Holland. Superb large 
flowers of lustrous, soft rose-pink, open 8 to 10 florets on a 
rei spike at one time. A grand flower in the garden or 
ouquets. " 
GI0—WHITE GOLD. Huge, 7-inch florets of light clear cream shad- 
ing to gold in the throat. For delicate beauty, impressive size and 
form, it is simply ‘‘tops’’. 
GII—YELLOW HERALD. Beautiful yellow Glad, slightly ruffled, 
and quite early. Strong grower; heavy bloomer. 
FERRIS’ PRICES ON THE 10 “POPULAR’’ GLADS 
(Your Selection, all one kind or assorted, but not less than two of 
a variety when ordering just 10 bulbs.) 
2 for 25¢ Ye 10 for 85c %& 25 for $1.75 
50 for $3.10 ye 100 for $5.60 POSTPAID 
10 “Famous” Glads 
G14—CHAMOUNY. Handsome light cerise rose. Tall, slender spikes 
with many open florets. Wonderful exhibition flower, it is equally 
as fine in the garden. We picture this elegant Glad on page 13. 
GIS—EVANGELINE. New, gorgeous light pink. Opens 8 to 9 nicely 
tuffled blooms on a long head and are superb in bouquets. One 
of the tallest and strongest growing varieties we have ever had, 
and a great prize winner. Pictured in color on page 13. 
GI6—JOHAN VAN KONYENBURG. Rich, glowing carmine-scarlet- 
red with velvety texture; one of the most perfect Glads in pro- 
duction. Tall, strong-spikes are ideal for cutting. 
GI7—LEADING LADY. A great and beautiful Glad, winner of 
many awards. Large perfect blooms of rich cream white. 
Gl RANGE GOLD. Rich orange throughout, with extra large 
flowers on giant size spikes. One of the tallest of all Glads and 
one of the flashiest. See color photo on page 13. 
GIS—PAUL RUBENS, Enormous reddish violet flowers, perfect spike; 
without question it is the finest Glad of its color. Five and more 
open florets at one time; excellent form and substance. Color 
photo of this beauty is shown on opposite page. 
G20—PURPLE SUPREME. Rich royal purple, with 10 open florets on 
a tall, stocky plant, and the color is magnificent. Excellent cut 
flower; a great prize winner. 
G21—RAVEL. Large spikes open eight 5-inch florets of beautiful, 
smooth, purplish-blue, with reddish brown spot in throat. The 
outstanding, medium blue Glad. 
G22—RED CHARM. Handsome, large flowers of dark rich ted, six 
to eight open florets at once. Free bloomer; strong grower. We 
consider it one of the finest of all red Glads. 
G23—SPOTLIGHT. The golden sensation. Large blooms of fine form, 
color a brilliant yellow with cardinal spots in throat. Pictured on 
opposite page. 
FERRIS’ PRICES ON THE 10 “FAMOUS” GLADS 
(Your Selection, all one kind or assorted, but not less than two of 
a variety when ordering just 10 bulbs.) 
2 for 30c ye 10 for 95¢ ye 25 for $2.10 
50 for $3.75 ye 100 for $7.00 POSTPAID 
10 “Super” Glads — 
G2S—ABU HASSAN. Grand large blooms of deep rich violet blue 
with darker throat markings. This very finest of the dark blues 
is shown in color on opposite page. 
G26—BURMA. One of the greatest Glads ever introduced. Rich dee 
wine rose color—blooms large, round, full, and generously ruf- 
fled. A masterpiece in beauty and performance. See picture in 
color on page 13. 
G27—FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE. Wonderful new white Glad named 
for the famous “lady in white.’’ Large flower spikes with waxen 
florets of snow white centered ivory, edges beautifully ruffled. 
28—FRIENDSHIP. One of the earliest, and certainly one of the 
most beautiful of the new Glads. Color is a gorgeous, fresh pink 
with an unusual sheen, throat creamy white. It opens 6 to 7 
tuffled blooms on a tall, strong spike. A cut flower “queen.” 
G23—HARRY HOPKINS. Gigantic flowers of deep rose red with a 
slight purplish tinge, color very lustrous and rich; strong, tall 
stems. For prize winning blooms in your gardens, plant some of 
these marvelous Glads. 
G30—MISS WISCONSIN. This great prize winner and show flower 
is in the top ten—imposing spikes of the warmest, richest rose 
pink, Always lovely in the garden, and a favorite cut flower. 
G31—PACTOLUS. Stunning new beauty from Holland. Often there 
are eight wide open, ruffled blooms ‘on a stem, color a vivid 
apricot cream with scarlet blotch. Everyone wants Pactolus. See 
color photo on page 13, 
G32—POLYNESIA. Exquisite, new salmon-pink, deeper in color than 
Picardy, with yellow throat and salmon blotch. Large florets of 
heavy texture and slightly ruffled open 8 or 10 at a time on long 
strong stems. A beautiful cutting Glad. 
G33—SPIC_AND SPAN. Many consider it the finest of the new 
Glads. Tall graceful spikes, with eight or more beautifully 
formed flowers of richest ch ee A constant prize winner, and 
one of the most popular in the florist’s trade. Pictured on op- 
posite page. 
GIS—VALERIA. One of the finest light scarlet-reds of all times. 
Large substantial blooms are wonderful for cutting. See picture 
of the flashing Valeria a ate 13; 
IS’ PRICES ON THE 10 “SUPER’* GLADS 
(Your Selection, all one kind or assorted, but not less than two of 
a variety when ordering just 10 bulbs.) 
2 for 33c 10 for $1.10 ye 25 for $2.35 
POSTPAID 
50 for $4.35 ye 100 for $7.90 
10 Glad ‘“‘Stars”’ 
G37—BLUE HAZE. A brand new variety we im 
from Holland, and we consider it the finest o 
smoky Glads. Large flowers of rose-lavender-b! 
in a superb and unusual blend. You will find 
fascinating either in the garden or bouquets 
35c; 10 for $1.50; 25 for $3.00, postpaid. =? 
G38—COLUMBIA. New high rating Glad of 
creamy white edged and fluted with soft rose pink 
The strong spikes open eight or more round flor 
of pink and white beauty—a combination that 
delight you. 2 for 38c; 10 for $1.60; 25 for $3.15, 
postpaid. : 
G393—CRATER LAKE. As beautiful and blue as C: 
Lake, tor which it was named. Will open eight ; 
mense florets at once on a near § ft. spike, ~ 
20 buds yet to open—color exquisite violet bli 
Order early this new and outstanding blue “'ste 
2 for 50c; 10 for $2.35; 25 for $5.00, postpaid. 
G40—ELMER’S ROSE. Wonderfully fine, heavily m 
fled, deep-rose. Opens 1 
blooms ot heavy substance on 5 ft. spike: 
with its glorious, rich color is a sensatio' 
garden, flower show or home arrangeme: 
45c: 10 for $2.00; 25 for $4.00, postpaid. E 
G41—GOLD. The most brilliant, most beautiful r 
yellow Glad in cultivation. Long, well filled spil 
of large, wide open florets, softly ruffled, colo: 
intense golden yellow without markings. This 
radiant beauty in your garden will never di 
point you, and in floral arrangements it is 
velous. 2 for S0c; 10 for $2.35; 25 for $5.00, po: 
G42—KING DAVID. Magnificent new deep p 
with velvet red throat, rich lustrous sheen, 
soft silver picotee edge. Tall straight spikes wi 
open, heavily ruffled flowers, with 10 or more b 
yet to open. 2 for S0c 10 for $2.35: 25 for $5. 
Postpaid. - 
G43—MOTHER FISCHER. Lavishly ruffled, sn 
white, velvety flowers on 5 ft. spikes, 7 or mo 
open at a time, topped with 20 or more buds 
show champion, and the outstanding white 
of the day. It-is a great performer everyv 
2 for 40c: 10 for $1.75: 25 for $3.50, postpaid. 
G44—POINSETTIA. This new beauty has b 
sensation at flower shows the past two or 
years. Tall, thrilling spikes of vivid scarlk 
with just a touch of suiting on the edge. Poi 
has won blue ribbons wherever it has been 
hibited. A super Glad for the home garden o 
commercial planting. 2 for 50c; 10 for $2.35; 25 for 
$5.00, postpaid. soit 2% 
G4S—PATROL. Beautiful light dpelick bom with yel- 
low throat. Often opens 8 to 10 glossy blooms on 
a shapely, formal spike, and is a great exhibition 
Glad, ae taking top honors. You will w 
this grand champion in your Glad garden. 
38c: 10 for $1.60; 25 for $3.15, postpaid. vs 
G46—RED WING. Some claim it to be the best re 
of all times. Tremendous flower heads, 60 in. tall 
have 6 to 10 open florets on a 22-bud spike, colo 
a rich vibrant red. A strong grower, splendid 
cutting, and winner of many Grand Chasind ns 
2 for 40c; 10 for $1.75; 25 for $3.50, postpaid. 
20 NEW, MAGNIFICENT GLADS. Consists of two 
bulbs each of the ten Glad “Stars” offered above. 
A Wonderful Assortment for those who want 
Newest and Very Finest. 
(Regular price, $4.00). 
3% 
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S!2—"Mother's Day” — 
Glad Offer 
3 Bit O’Heaven 3 Miss Wisconsin 
3 Columbia 3 Polynesia > 2; 
3 Friendship 3 Purple Supreme 
3 Johan Van Konyenburg 3 Ravel x 
3 Paul Rubens ~ = 
These 27 BEAUTIFUL GLADS—Our Bouquet Special 
that will delight Mother on Mother’s Day. Gift card — 
included if requested. 
(Regular price, $3.50.) 
2° 
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G36—Mother's Day & Birthday _ 
Gift Combine “ 
51 GLORIOUS GLADS. This includes the 27 Glads 
in Mother's Day Offer and the 24 Glads in Birthday _ 
Gift Special. : Se 
COMBINE ae $498 fay 
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Glads Are Easy to Grow é 
Before planting, we suggest that you dip the bulbs, 
using | oz. New Improved Ceresan, 3 tablespoons of 
soap detergent, to 3 gallons of water. Soak for 15 
minutes only, and plant at once while the bulbs 
still wet. Set the bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep in a 
well drained garden soil, packing the ear 
all around the bulbs.. Keep bed free fror 
You will have blooms all season if yo 
bulbs in 10-day intervals. Remove the bu 
ground in the fall before freezing w 
and dry them, then store in a cool, dry. f 
ing with DDT after they are cleaned and 
pet may be purchased at most 
stores. 7 eS 
