Dreer's garden book Henry Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Dreer. dreersgardenbook1931dree Year: - PHILADELPHIACv Ten Peerless Gladioli Those who are interested in a list of the very best Gladioli will find here 10 varieties each of which is in a class by itself. Carmen Sylva. This occupies a universal place as the best pure white Gladiolus. The flowers are extra large. They are well placed on a tall slender stem. 3 for 25c; 80c per doz.; $ per 100. Dr. F. E. Bennett. A vivid fiery scarlet so bright that one cannot imagine anything more brilliant. Tall, heavy spikes closely set with larg
Dreer's garden book Henry Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Dreer. dreersgardenbook1931dree Year: - PHILADELPHIACv Ten Peerless Gladioli Those who are interested in a list of the very best Gladioli will find here 10 varieties each of which is in a class by itself. Carmen Sylva. This occupies a universal place as the best pure white Gladiolus. The flowers are extra large. They are well placed on a tall slender stem. 3 for 25c; 80c per doz.; $ per 100. Dr. F. E. Bennett. A vivid fiery scarlet so bright that one cannot imagine anything more brilliant. Tall, heavy spikes closely set with large massive blooms. 3 for 20c; 65c. per doz.; $ per 100. Golden Measure. The giant flowers are the pure yellow of refined gold. They are slightly ruffled with a petal texture and substance that holds up well under the hottest sun. Forms splendid free blooming spikes. 3 for 20c; 65c per doz.; $ per 100. Minuet, Clear light lavender with just a hint of opalescent shading. In our opinion this is still the finest of all lavender varieties. 12c each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Mrs. Frank Pendleton. Satiny salmon-pink flowers which flare wide open and show a large blotch of velvety crimson in the throat. The combination is most pleasing and harmonious. A very robust variety. 3 for 20c; 65c per doz.; $ per 100. Mrs. Leon Douglas. This is really a very lovely variety of exception- ally strong growth. A most pleasing luminous coral rose flaked with ruby red. 3 for 25c; 75c per doz.; $ per 100. Panama. A deep rich pink free from any markings. It is a very beautiful shade. 3 for 20c; 65c per doz.; $ per 100. Scarlet Wonder. Immense flowers of glowing brilliant pure scarlet. When well grown it is hard to believe that any variety can be larger or more vividly striking in either flower or spike. 3 for 20c; 65c per doz.; $ per 100. Veilchenblau. The most rugged of the blues forming a most sturdy, upright spike well filled with fine large flowers. It is a true mid-blu
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