. DREER'S SELECT GLADIOLUS (SWORD LILY) The interest developed in the Gladiolus during the past few years has been tremendous, and thousands of bulbs are now planted annually where dozens were used in the past. Their present popularity is sure to continue and increase, as they are, without doubt, the most attractive and useful of all summer-flowering bidbs, and, as a cut flower through the summer and autumn months, hold a place that cannot be taken by any other flower. Wonderful improvements are being made each year in the size, color and _ __ — , beauty of these flowers, and our list comprise
. DREER'S SELECT GLADIOLUS (SWORD LILY) The interest developed in the Gladiolus during the past few years has been tremendous, and thousands of bulbs are now planted annually where dozens were used in the past. Their present popularity is sure to continue and increase, as they are, without doubt, the most attractive and useful of all summer-flowering bidbs, and, as a cut flower through the summer and autumn months, hold a place that cannot be taken by any other flower. 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 mix- ture and in named sorts. 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 remainder 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. For complete cultural directions see our book, "Hints on the Growing of ; Price, 25 cts. per copy, or free to customers who ask for it when ordering. Note. We supply all varieties in strictly select No. 1 bulbs. SUPERB NEW AND RARE GLADIOLUS The twelve sorts offered below are all extra high grade and will be a real surprise to those who are only familiar with the old varieties. Alice Tiplady. A wonderful variety of an entirely new and distinct color, a rich orangy saffron, very beautiful and artistic blooms, the largest and finest of the Primulinus hybrids to date. 15 cts. each; $ per doz.; per 100. Capt. Ferber. A comparatively new French introduction with ver>- large round flowers of a pale plum violet blotched deep violet amaranth, a rich and unusual color. 35 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Charlemagne. A French introduction with very large, open flowers on massive spikes; color described by introducer as sunrise
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