G iolas are by far the most eres of the summer- 
ering bulbs and there is nothing that can take their 
have Paceial vigor that encourages fine, long flower spikes 
well set with large, shapely blooms. The varieties offered 
have been selected with special care and represent the best 
the popular price range. 
_ When cutting spikes slide the knife alongside the stem 
to a point just above the second or third leaf then nick 
the stem sharply and break out the spike., That keeps more 
leaves attached to the plant, a necessity if the new corm is 
tl ach full size. 
IERICAN EXPRESS. Fascinating deep yellow flowers 
y! heavy substance, well displayed on a long strong stem: 
ARDINAL SPELLMAN. A beautiful large purple-red 
] 1 liked by everybody. 
CARRARA. One of the best whites. A very large flower 
fe n tall’ pong stems. 
"GENERAL EISENHOWER. An inspiring beauty with 
pase, well-formed flowers of luminous Begonia rose com- 
_ bined ‘into massive spikes that stand gracefully erect. 
é LEADING LADY. A creamy-white sport of Picardy with 
Bepcne same large flowers. 
"MARECHAL MONTGOMERY. An outstanding large and 
very rich, velvety blood-red. 
PICARDY. The finest and most outstanding clear shrimp 
ie pink with 8 huge flowers open at one time. Very in- 
Seaye ‘Spiring. ; 
PIC AND SPAN. Huge, ruffled, pink flowers beantifully 
arranged on strong spikes. 
~ 
POTLIGHT. Very unusual and pretty—canary yellow 
Nes a well-defined scarlet blotch in the center of each 
flower.» 
ANGUARD. A striking two toned variety. Beautiful 
_ white with red throat. 
i Any of the above: 
ere are _many who. prefer a mixture of Gladiolus to 
arate varieties and for these we have blended all the 
~ colors in the right proportions to give a stunning 
aed and aie colorful vase displays. 3 for 30c; 
p t 2 weeks omen until aie Tg for, a 
uce sion of flowers. Prepare soil deeply, adding 
rtilizer and humus. Full sun and good drainage 
essential. Place bulbs 4 to 6 in. deep depending 
whether it is heavy or sandy soil. Be sure to 
piously once a week during dry periods. 
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General Eisenhower 
25 Bulbs of the Same Variety 
will be supplied at the 100 rate 
