Dreer's garden book 1904 Dreer's garden book : 1904 dreersgardenbook1904henr Year: 1904 iHWADREER-PHIIADELPHIA â ^>Aâ m^iARDEH^â¢0REE^1H0USe PLANTS; 137 GLADIOLUS. The most attractive of all summer-flowering bulbs aie the Wonderful improvements have been made in recent years in the size and beauty of these flowers, and our list comprises only the best selec- tions, both in our mixtures and named sorts. Their cultivation is very simple, as they will thrive in any ordinary garden soil, but amply repay care and liberal feeding liy enhanced size and beauty. A succession of bloom m
Dreer's garden book 1904 Dreer's garden book : 1904 dreersgardenbook1904henr Year: 1904 iHWADREER-PHIIADELPHIA â ^>Aâ m^iARDEH^â¢0REE^1H0USe PLANTS; 137 GLADIOLUS. The most attractive of all summer-flowering bulbs aie the Wonderful improvements have been made in recent years in the size and beauty of these flowers, and our list comprises only the best selec- tions, both in our mixtures and named sorts. Their cultivation is very simple, as they will thrive in any ordinary garden soil, but amply repay care and liberal feeding liy enhanced size and beauty. A succession of bloom may be had from July to September by planting at intervals from April to June. The strongest bulbs should be kept for the latest planting. Plant six inches apart in beds or doul)le row and three inches deep. They are vei-y effective when planted among ro-^es, shrubbery, etc. In the fall, before frost, the bulbs should be lifted, dried and stored in a cellar or some other position away from frost, for planting again the following spring. TWO SUPERB NEW White Lady. The m(j->t beautiful and purest of all white Gladioli- We are again fortunate in having a fine stock of it in extra strong bulbs which we are able to offer at a reasonable price. 50 cts. each ; â $5-00 per doz. Princeps. This was offered last year for the first time. It is of ex- ceptional strong, vigorous growth, with immense wide-open flowers, almost 6 inches across., of a rich, dazzling scarlet, marked with white on the lower portion, which serves to intensify the brilliancy of the scarlet. 40 cts. each ; $400 fier doz. Dreer's Grand Named Gladiolus. The following are sorts of special merit, selected on account of their strong growth, fine spikes and rich coloring. The varieties marked * belong to the giant,type. (^If wanted by incil, ieiid 10 cts per doz. for postage?} '1900.' Fiery crimson flowers, with, a prominent white blotch on each of the lower petals. As a bedding variety for effect this s
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