Dutch bulbs for fall planting . CYCJ.»MEN GIGANTEUM BABIANAS 259 Were these to be offered as the Blue Gladiolus,they would, no doubt,create a sensation—andwhy not ? Most peoplewould really take them assuch, and, indeed, many ofthe varieties are far more beautiful andinteresting. The six-petaled flowersare often alternately white and blue-sometimes the three upper petals are blueand the lower ones white ; others are stri-ped, blotched and bordered blue. Deepcrimson, magenta, rose, violet, purple, lavender, mauve, are the colors representedin these. Best grown as a house plant—several in a pot.

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Dutch bulbs for fall planting . CYCJ.»MEN GIGANTEUM BABIANAS 259 Were these to be offered as the Blue Gladiolus,they would, no doubt,create a sensation—andwhy not ? Most peoplewould really take them assuch, and, indeed, many ofthe varieties are far more beautiful andinteresting. The six-petaled flowersare often alternately white and blue-sometimes the three upper petals are blueand the lower ones white ; others are stri-ped, blotched and bordered blue. Deepcrimson, magenta, rose, violet, purple, lavender, mauve, are the colors representedin these. Best grown as a house plant—several in a pot. 3 for 10c; per doz., 25c. GIANT CYCLAMEN These are amongst the most beautiful and interesting winter and spring floweringbulbs for the window and greenhouse. Not only are the flowers of striking beauty, butthe foliage is also highly ornamental, consequently ihey are very decorative even when notin bloom. Most of them are, moreover, delicately fragrant. The flowers of this magnificentstrain are of extraordinary size for a C

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