. DREERS SELECT GLADIOLUS (SWORD LILY) veloped in the Gladiolus during the past few years has been tremendous, and s are now planted annually where dozens were used in the past. Their present to continue and increase, as they are, without doubt, the most attractive and useful of all summer-flowering bulbs, and, as a cut flower through the summer and autumn months, hold a place that cannot be taken by any other flower. In cutting Gladiolus for the house, it is best to cut the spikes as soon as the first one or two lower flowers are open. The re- mainder will open in the house. Remove the faded
. DREERS SELECT GLADIOLUS (SWORD LILY) veloped in the Gladiolus during the past few years has been tremendous, and s are now planted annually where dozens were used in the past. Their present to continue and increase, as they are, without doubt, the most attractive and useful of all summer-flowering bulbs, and, as a cut flower through the summer and autumn months, hold a place that cannot be taken by any other flower. In cutting Gladiolus for the house, it is best to cut the spikes as soon as the first one or two lower flowers are open. The re- mainder will open in the house. Remove the faded flowers,- cut a little off the stem, and change the water every day; treated in this way a spike will last a week or ten days, and as a rule the colors are more refined when developed in the house. Wonderful improvements are being made each year in the size, color and beauty of these flowers, and our list comprises only the best both in mixture and in named sorts. For complete cultural directions see our new book, Hints on the Growing of Bulbs. Price 25cts. or free to customers who ask for it when ordering. Gladiolus Mrs. Frank P3ndleton Mrs. Frank Pendleton. All experts agree that this is one of the finest varieties yet introduced. The flowers are of largest size, borne on strong, straight spikes. In color a lovely salmon-pink with brilliant deep, red blotches in the throat. A color combination rivalling many of the finest Orchids in its richness, exquisite in every way. 15 cts. each: $ per doz.; $ per 100. Schwaben. A most meritorious imported variety of won- derful vigor, with strong erect spikes and large well expanded flowers of a clear canary yellow with a small blotch of deep garnet in the throat. 15 cts. each: $ per doz.; $ per 100. Sulphur King. This splendid variety is generally conceded to be the finest clear yellow yet introduced. It produces extra long spikes well filled with its attractive flowers which are of good size. 25 cts. each; $ per d
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