A NEW GARDEN MASTERPIECE 
sot MAN-HIGH 
GLADIOLU 
Amazing Specimens 
UP to 6 FEET TALL 
Stern's brings you another rare garden wonder. Gigantic GLADS— 
giant queens of floral beauty. Truly the most magnificent ever grown! 
Imagine towering spikes as tall as the average man—with a flow- 
ering head up to a yard long... 
imagine 22 or more huge flowers on a single stem—each individual 
loret the size of a saucer, measuring 5¥2 to 8 inches in diameter 
. each flower the size of a giant Amaryllis... 
imagine a flag-pole spike with eight or more colossal flowers open 
at the same time—with florets so arranged that the spike is 8 to 10 
inches wide—like a solid wall of brilliant color 
. imagine enjoying weeks of colorful blooms as each bud bursts into 
flowering glory. 
Don't miss this garden thrill—-get these new Stern's Skyscraper varieties 
for a "flower show’’ garden this summer. 
These rare vaiieties are currently being offered by leading Gladiolus 
specialists at as much as $5.00 for a single bulb. Now, famous Stern's 
Nurseries brings you these “best-of-the-show” beauties at a price every 
gardener can afford. 
Guaranteed to Bloom in 90 Days or Less 
So easy to grow, even the beginner can win prizes at flower shows. 
In your garden they are an outstanding spectacle that demands attention. 
In a floral arrangement, they are a “living picture’’ of grace and color 
that are not surpassed by any other flower. Simply plant these Stern's 
giants deeper than ordinary ‘’Glads''—about 5-6 inches deep. This is 
necessary because their towering height requires a firm foundation. Plant 
in any kind of soil with good drainage. Give them maximum sunshine 
(all day long if possible). Water frequently. For a continuous display 
of exhibition Gladiolus, plant bulbs at intervals of two weeks. Plant until 
July lst. Enioy a succession of exquisite blooms from July until late fall. 
GROWS UP TO 3 INCHES 
é IN A SINGLE DAY 
A Goliath of vitality! You've never 
seen such vigorous growth. On damp, 
cool summer days you can almost see 
them growing. Small quantities of plant 
food applied regularly, plus plenty of 
water and sun, is all you need for sensa- 
tional prize-winning Glads. 
FIVE SKYSCRAPER VARIETIES for 
MAN-HIGH, EYE-LEVEL BEAUTY 
1. CREAMY WHITE. A magnificent speci- 
men, produces a huge spike covered 
with flowers. Sensational. 
PINK and ROSE. Rare prize-winners! 
Tremendous flowers opening extremely 
wide. Very tall and graceful. 
YELLOW and ORANGE. A massive 
display of dazzling sunrise colors. A 
Flower Show champion. 
SCARLET. King Size flowers. Rich 
deep color with a velvety glow. One 
of the largest. 
PURPLE and LAVENDER. New, most 
unusual color, An amazing flower— 
tall and broad. Exquisite. 
Stern’s Finest Quality—Officially Rated 
No. 1 Size. 
Your Choice of Colors Listed Above: 
10 for $2.50; 25 for $5.50; 50 for $10.00; 
100 for $19.00. Postpaid. 
RUSH ORDER: Our supply of these rare 
bulbs is extremely limited. 
3 of each listed above— 
Se bulbsie. sa. $ 3.25 
5 of each listed above— 
25 bulbs ..... $ 5.00 
10 of each listed above— 
50 bulbs ..... $ 9.50 
20 of each listed above— 
100 bulbs ..... $18.00 
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