. 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 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
. 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 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 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. 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 25 cts. or free to customers who ask for it when ordering. Gladiolus Mrs. Frank Pendleton 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 older varieties. Charlemagne. A French introduction of the Giant type, with very large, open flowers on massive spikes; color described by introducer as sunrise-red, flaked darker, and marked with large creamy-white blotches, densely dotted with purple-carmine. 20 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Deuil de Carnot. A superb velvety crimson-maroon, shaded with black; the richest colored of all. 30 cts. each; $ per doz. Etendard. One of the choicest introductions of the famous French Hybridiser, Lemoine, with immense Orchid-like flowers four inches and over across. Upper petals rich cream-tinted rose, lower petals marked with large
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