CHOICE GLADIOLUS—12 Grade No. 1 Bulbs for 1.95 
These are outstanding varieties among recent developments. Wards finest 
gladiolus—each one distinguished by unusual petals or color markings. All 
have long flowering spikes, large full florets. You'll find these newer varieties 
among the winners at flower shows, in popularity polls and listings of excep- 
tional varieties. Read '’Facts about Wards Gladiolus” at right. 
91 GC 3250—Cuoice GLADIOLUS CoLLEcTION. Includes 3 each of 4 varieties 
listed below. Shipped Prepaid. Grade No. 1 Bulbs............. All 12 for $1.95 
(a) 91 GC 3145—Asu Hassan. Considered to be the finest dark blue violet 
gladiolus ever introduced. Medium size florets are well placed on tall 
straight stems. Extra fine as a cut flower. Early blooming. 
91 GC 3144—FLorence NIGHTINGALE. Consistent winner. Acclaimed the 
best white gladiolus. Tall, straight grower opens about 8 of its 15 to 20 
buds at one time. Slightly ruffled florets 5/2 inches across. Midseason. 
91 GC 3143—Miss Wisconsin. Florets 5 inches across on beautiful big 
spikes bearing about 18 buds with 6 to 8 open at one time. Distinguished 
for its soft rose color so unusual in Glads. Excellent for cutting. Midseason. 
(0) 91 GC 3142—New Europe. Vivid garnet red, beautifully textured, ruffled 
florets more than 414 inches across. 8 to 10 open at one time on strong 
stems. Late blooming. One of the finest varieties to come from Europe. 
PRICES OF ABOVE CHOICE GLADIOLUS. State Cat. No. 
Grade No. 1 Bulbs. Shipped Prepaid................ 3 of one variety for 70c 
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GLAD FANCIERS’ GARDEN—39 Grade No. 1 Bulbs for 4,35 
You save more than 36% if you buy this collection instead of individual 
varieties, and you get three each of every variety pictured on these two 
pages. All beautiful, big Grade No. 1 Bulbs. Read ’’Facts’’ below. 
91 GC 3251—G.Lap Fanciers’ GARDEN. Shipped Prepaid.......39 Bulbs $4.35 
PRIZE WINNING GLADIOLUS—27 Grade No. 1 Bulbs for 2, /5 
All of the varieties listed below are rated as large or giant size by the 
American Gladiolus Society. These ratings indicate that their florets are 41/ 
inches or more across. All are the result of years of careful breeding to give 
you larger, fuller spikes with many florets open at one time, and are con- 
sidered among the finest in their color class. This group is specially made up 
for those who take pride in having the biggest and best Gladiolus in the 
neighborhood, and for those who enjoy competing in local garden shows. 
Bloom about midseason. Read ‘’Facts’’ below. 
Co.uuections. Include 3 each of 9 varieties listed below. 
91 GC 3270—Grape No. 1 Bulbs. Shipped Prepaid....... 27 Bulbs for $2.75 
91 GC 3271—Grapbe No. 2 Bulbs. Shipped Prepaid....... 27 Bulbs for 2.10 
91 GC 3103—E.izABETH THE QUEEN. Beautiful lavender, blushed pink 
with reddish feathering deep in the throat. Extra tall, with 8 or more very 
large florets open at once. Winner of many high awards. 
91 GC 3107—Spot.icur. Consid- 
ered one of the top yellow 
glads. Slightly waved bloom with 
small red throat marking. Tall, 
straight stem. Keeps well. 
91 GC 3109—Picarpy. One of the 
most outstanding Gladiolus ever 
introduced. Clear salmon-pink flor- 
ets up to 6 in. across. 7 to 10 open at 
once on tall spikes. 
91 GC 3117—Mawnsoer. Excep- 91 GC 3110—J. van Konynen- 
tional in every way. Bright red, BURG. Received the highest pos- 
giant size florets with touches of 
deep brown. Smooth texture. Per- 
fectly round when fully open. 
(1) 91 GC 3104—Spic AnD Span. No. 
1 in its color class. Tall ruffled 
beauty of deep pink with 10 or more 
florets open at once. Extra strong 
stem. A consistent winner. 
91 GC 3111—Dieppe. Dark, bril- 
7 
liant salmon-scarlet, shading 
darker on lip. Extra large floret, 
—usually 7 open at once on straight, 
strong stems. Considered to be one 
of the best of all Gladiolus. 
sible Dutch award. Glowing orange- 
red. Often 10 florets open at once on 
tall, strong, straight stems. 
(w) 91 GC 3108—Satman’s GLory. 
Considered one of the best in its 
color class. Greamy white, carmine 
splash edged with yellow. Florets 
often 8 in. across. 
(N) 91 GC 3106—Kine Lear. Consid- 
ered one of the best, most 
heavily ruffled, and most beautiful 
purple glads. Reddish purple flor- 
ets. Silver line on each petal. Win- 
ner of many awards at shows. 
PRICES OF ABOVE PRIZE WINNING GLADIOLUS 
Grade 1. Prepaid. State Catalog No. and Grade. ..5 of one variety for 75c 
Grade 2. Prepaid. State Catalog No. and Grade. ..5 of one variety for 60c 
RAINBOW GLADIOLUS MIXTURE 
25 Bulbs for 1.00 (Grade No. 3) 
Top quality Gladiolus bulbs. Sure 
to grow. Offered at these low prices 
only because they are not labeled 
as to variety names. All are out- 
standing varieties. A rainbow mix- 
ture—yellow, lavender, red, pink 
and two-tones. Read '’Facts’’ be- 
low. Shipped Prepaid. 
91 GC 3258—Grade 1. 25 for $1.95 
91 GC 3259—Grade 2. 25 for 1.50 
ALL SEASON CUTTING GARDEN 
50 Bulbs for 2, /5 
The three sizes of bulbs included in 
this collection will produce flowers 
at different times, in a gay variety 
of colors, over a long cutting season. 
Make a border 10 ft. long, 1% ft. 
wide. All are excellent varieties. 
All bulbs are top quality. Read 
'Pacts’’ below. Includes 15 bulbs in 
Grade No, 1, 20 bulbs in Grade No. 
2, and 15 in Grade No. 3. Prepaid. 
91 GC 3260—Grade 3. 25 for 1.00 91 GC 3268—All 50 Bulbs for $2.75 
Facts Asout Warps GLapio.us Buzss: All Wards Gladiolus Bulbs are care- 
fully grown, scientifically stored to retain their ability to reproduce large 
full spikes of bloom. All plump and disease free, and are specially treated 
to prevent thrips. Gladiolus are among the easiest bulbs to grow, require 
little care. Thrive inany ordinary garden soil with good drainage, fertilizer 
and plenty of water throughout the growing period. Plant 6-7 inches apart 
in spring only, in full sun after danger of frost is past. These varieties bloom 
75 to 95 days after planting. Dig bulbs in fall, clean, and store in open trays 
in a cool, dry place. See chart Page 65. Bulbs are graded for size according 
to standards recognized by New England and Illinois Gladiolus Societies. 
GRADE No, 1. Bulbs are 114 inches or more in diameter. Produce fine, big 
exhibition type blooms. Sometimes grow more than one spike per bulb. 
Grave No, 2. Bulbs are 1% to 1% inches in diameter. Blooms and spikes are 
somewhat smaller than Grade No. 1 above, but satisfactory in every way. 
GRADE No. 3. Bulbs are 1 to 1Y%4 inches in diameter. Blooms and spikes are 
small and short, but good for cutting. Plant early for best results. 
BULBS ON THIS PAGE ARE SHIPPED FROM JANUARY TO JUNE 
