Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. 9^^ ^ 1925MAR 30 1925 Foreign plant quarantine GLADIOLI New and Standard Varieties Grown By WOODLAWN GARDENS SWARTLEY & BECKER, Props. STERLING .. ILLINOIS Cultural Directions GROUND PREPARATION AND PLANTING: Select ground that is exposed to the sun all day long if possible. The Gladiolus does best in rich mellow soil. Pulverize the soil thoroughly before planting and make a loose roomy seed bed at least six inches deep. Do not allow fresh manure to come in con- tact with the bulbs. Bulbs can be planted just as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring up to June 15th. By planting at intervals you will have flowers in bloom practically all summer. Bulbs should be planted from 4 to 5 inches deep. Bulbs can be planted 4 to 8 inches apart in the row and rows far enough apart — 18 to 24 inches — to cultivate readily. They can be grouped, if de- sired, in front of higher perennials. Water thoroughly when the soil needs it, particu- larly when the flower spike appears. It is best to water in the evening after the sun is down. CUTTING: In cutting spike be sure to leave at least three leaves on the plant, otherwise the new bulb will not develop properly. If flowers are left in the garden pick off the lower flowers as soon as they wilt. After the flower has finished blooming cut off the flower spike. DIGGING: Bulbs should be dug in the fall be- fore the ground freezes. Keep the bulbs in a cool, dry place during the winter. Important Information DELIVERY We deliver bulbs, transportation prepaid to any point in the United States. When so desired shipments will be made C. 0. D. SHIPPING Orders will be filled just as soon as danger of freezing en-route is over. This will be in plenty of time for earliest planting. SPECIAL DISCOUNT All orders amounting to $5.00 or more are sub- ject to a discount of 10% for cash with order, in bulbs of your selection. NOTICE: — The special discounts as shown above do not apply to collec- tions as listed in this catalog*. A special price has already been made. SIZE OF BULBS We send out only young, vigorous stock, 1XA inch in size and up. All bulbs, if properly planted and cared for, will throw a strong vigorous spike. SPECIAL INFORMATION Many of our friends are deriving a great deal of pleasure, as well as profit, from the sale of cut flowers. Our extra fancy mixture we are sure will more than please you. These prices are pre- paid. Bulbs 1 *4 inch and up. EXTRA FANCY MIXTURE 25 Bulbs 1% inch up $ .65 50 Bulbs lA/i inch up 1.15 100 Bulbs 1VL inch up.. 2.25 100 Bulbs V2 to % inch up, as- sorted colors 1.15 2 Each Dozen AMERICA — Light lavender pink, a popular variety $ .05 .50 AMERICAN BEAUTY— Brilliant American Beauty color, promi- inent cream colored throat. Flowers large, and many open at one time .30 3.00 ANNA EBERIUS — Rich shade of purple, with deeper purple in center. A strong healthy grow- er, large flowers on strong spike. Great favorite among glad fans.. .15 1.50 ALICE TIPLADY — Brilliant orange saffron color, large flow- ers, a most beautiful primilinus variety .12 1.25 BEACON FLAME— Flame scar- let, large flower and vigorous grower .15 1.50 BRIMSTONE— Pale yellow. Sev- eral flowers open at once. A very good yellow variety .10 1.00 BYRON SMITH— Soft lavender with yellow markings in throat. Flowers are well arranged on strong, straight spike. One of the best 12 1.25 BUTTERFLY — A salmon pink primilinus variety, ruffled, strong and vigorous grower. Blooms resemble a giant but- terfly .12 CARMEN SYLVIA— The king of the white varieties, a pure snow white, except for slight violet markings deep in throat. Tall, slender stem, always straight, flowers well arranged on spike. Every flower grower should get started with this variety .15 CATH ARINA — A grayish light blue, lower petals slightly deep blue with a brownish red spot in throat — an unusual novelty .15 CHATEAU THIERRY — Orange red with small yellow spot in throat. Large flowers, and a beauty .15 CRIMSON GLOW— One of the beautiful red gladioli, a real scarlet of a deep tone. Very large flowers well placed on spike .10 D E T R O I T — An exceptionally large flower, mottled pink. One of Vaughan’s prize winners .25 DOROTHY WHEELER — Tall plant, very large and massive. Rich rose pink with lighter throat. One of the best named primilinus .10 E. J. SHAYLOR— A beautiful pure rose-pink, tall spike and large blooms .12 .125 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.00 2.50 1.00 1.25 3 Each Dozen EUGENE LEFEBRE (new)— A very dark pink with deep mark- ings in throat. Except for slight difference in coloring, this flower resembles Mrs. Frank Pendleton ELORA — White, slightly flushed pink, with a small carmine blotch on sulphur yellow ground on lower petals, a very unusual color EVELYN KIRTLAND — Rosy pink in color with darker edges. Brilliant scarlet blotches in lower petals. Entire flower casts a glistening, sparkling, lus- tre. Large flowers grow on giant spike. A beautiful decora- tive flower ELIZABETH TABOR— Has been called a glorified Pendleton, which it resembles very much. Very early and an exceptionally fine cut flower variety ETLANDARD — A creamy white with vivid scarlet throat. Created more favorable comment than any we are growing EUROPEA — One of the best pure whites ELF— Lemon yellow buds, open- ing into snow white flowers, with lemon yellow lip. A per- fect blend of two colors EXQUISITE— One of the very few American Beauty rose color. Exceptionally fine FLORA— A fine canary yellow, second only to golden measure. The best yellow for the price. Flower is wide open, SV2 to 4 inches in diameter. A strong healthy grower. A gladiolus you will want in your collection GLORY OF KOMMERLAND— A rose pink with yellow blotch in throat. Very large flower GIANT NYMPH — A tall light pink of extreme beauty. (Stock scarce) 1910 ROSE — Pure rose pink, fine cut flower variety GOLD— Pure golden yellow with throat a shade deeper, almost self-color. Large flowers, per- fectly placed on graceful spike... GOLDEN MEASURE — A pure yellow with unusually large flowers. The most unique yellow yet developed. Its size, length of spike and form equals the best varieties. A prized flower in any garden HALLEY— Delicate salmon pink with creamy blotch and darker stripes on lower petals. A very early bloomer .25 2.50 .10 1.00 .10 1.00 .20 2.00 .15 1.50 .10 1.00 .20 2.00 .30 3.00 .10 1.00 .10 1.00 .50 .10 1.00 .25 2.50 .20 2.00 .06 .50 4 Each Dozen HELEN FRANKLIN — A beauti- ful ruffled white with violet pur- ple penciling on lower petals — fine, straight, sturdy spike .10 1.00 HERADA— A beautiful sparkling mauve with deeper shading in the throat A very unusual and at- tractive color — a favorite .10 1.00 JENNY LIND— Soft apricot pink, pale yellow throat, a beautiful color combination. Admired by all growers .30 3.00 JEWELL — An exquisite combina- tion of colors. Salmon pink with golden yellow throat. Of excep- tional merit .15 1.50 LE MARECHAL FOCH— One of the most widely advertised and finest gladioli. Flowers of charming light rose color, un- usually large and several flowers open at one time. An early bloomer .10 1.00 LOVELINESS— All that its name signifies. A light creamy yel- low with faint rose in center. Flowers are large and well placed on spike .10 .100 LTMACULEE — Pure white flow- ers well arranged on graceful spike .12 1.25 LOUISE — A most beautiful lav- ender. Large flower, four and five inches across. Bright laven- der, lighter towards center — blotch of velvety maroon down center. A prize winner .15 1.50 MAIDEN BLUSH — A delicate light pink, several flowers open at one time. Most effective in the garden .10 1.00 MARSHAL FOCH— The king of the pinks. Ruffled flowers of huge size. Color is a beautiful salmon pink, striped with deeper salmon toward edge of petal. Be sure to have this variety in your garden .15 1.50 MARIE KUNDRED— Conceded to be the best early white in exist- ence — - ruffled .50 MASTERPIECE — • An extra fine American Beauty rose color, ruf- fled, extra choice variety .50 MRS. F. C. PETERS— Deep lav- ender. One of the best of its color .30 3.00 MRS. H. E. BOTHIN— Salmon pink ruffled, variety. Do not fail to include this in your col- lection .20 2.00 MRS. JOHN R. WALSH— Heavy ruffled, flesh pink. Three lower petals of flame, shading into dark ruby in the throat. Flowers very large. Seedling of Pen- dleton, Jr. Magnificent variety... .35 3.50 5 Each Dozen MRS. DR. NORTON— A creamy tinted flower. Light pink petals, with yellow center. Throws a fine spike. Flowers well ex- panded. A beauty .10 MRS. FRANK PENDLETON— Al- most every gladioli fan has this variety in his garden. Very large flowers of delicate pink with large blotch of deep red in throat. Throws a very large spike with many flowers on it.... .07 MRS. FRANCIS KING— One of the old standbys. Orange scar- let blend. Very large flowers, nicely placed on tall, stately spike. Fine decorative variety... .05 MRS. WATT — Brilliant wine red — fine flower. A strong, vigor- ous grower .07 MARY FENNELL — Beautiful light lavender tinged with soft pink. Has soft primrose yellow throat. Flowers large and wide open. A most delicately colored gladiolus .10 MRS. RICHARD LOHRMAN — Creamy shell pink with pale yel- low lip. A color rivaling the finest orchid. Flowers very large and heavily ruffled .35 MARY PICKFORD — A delicate white with creamy blotch on petals. Fine .10 MAINE — L e m o n yellow, buds opening into pure white. Very good white .15 MURIEL — Extra fine light blue with darker throat markings .15 ORANGE GLORY — Color true to name. Ruffled variety. Beau- tiful orange color with lighter throat. This flower is very striking and distinctive... .15 PURPLE GLORY (Kimdred) — Another beautiful ruffled vari- ety. Deepest velvety maroon red with blotches almost black. A variety you will be proud to display .35 POLLYANNA— One of the finest yellow ruffled varieties we have ever seen .25 PERSIA — The deepest red we have ever seen, almost black. Selling more of this variety than any one other kind. Stock very scarce .25 PRIDE OF LANCASTER — Bril- liant orange salmon with deeper rich orange throat — a very sat- isfactory flower for the home garden .15 PRIDE OF HILLEGOM — Very beautiful scarlet. Large flow- ers, well placed on spike .10 1.00 .75 .50 .75 1.00 3.50 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 3.50 2.50 2.50 1.50 1.00 6 PROSPERPINE — A cerise pink — a very unusual but beautiful Each Dozen flower PRINCE OF WALES — Delicate .10 1.00 salmon rose of great value RADIUM — A recent introduction — beautiful light pink tinted lighter — 1 o w e r petals have a scarlet blotch on a creamy white .07 .75 ground. Tall, straight spike RICHARD DIENER — A pure geranium pink with a slight sprinkling of ruby in the creamy- yellow center. Large flowers and many open at one time on large graceful spike, a sensation .12 1.25 among the pinks REMEMBRANCE — A salmon- rose pink. Don’t fail to include .50 this variety ROMANCE — A color difficult to describe, but resembles the King Tut blend of color so much in .15 1.50 vogue. A beauty SCARLANO— L i g h t, bright orange red, flower finely ruf- .25 2.50 fled SCHWABEN — A strong beautiful clear yellow, with golden center, blotched brownish-carmine. Buds .15 1.50 are sulphur yellow SALMON BEAUTY — An extra large Primilinus variety. Deep salmon with salmon-yellow throat. Attracts unusual at- .07 .75 tention wherever shown SWEET LAVENDER — A lovely combination of light lavender pink blending into creamy yel- low, with prominent red blotch. .10 1.00 A strong early flower SUNRISE — A very early coral .20 2.00 pink. Very good SAPHO — Introduced from Hol- land. Resembles Rose Ash in .10 1.00 color, blueish gray SYDONIA — A most unique and distinctive flower. A violet flower, slightly lighter violet in .10 1.00 throat WILBRINK — A sport of Halley, and as early as Halley. In color, somewhat resembles America, a creamy pink with soft yellow blotch on lower petals. A dis- .12 1.25 tinctive flower WHITE GIANT — Immense pure white flower, shaped much like an Easter Lily. Big spike with several flowers open at one time. .10 1.00 One of the best whites WHITE GLORY — One of the best of the ruffled varieties. Ivory white with faint line of .15 1.50 Iris blue in petals .15 1.50 - — " — *■'—>•» — »« — ■■ — — "* — — »» — » ■ H — — » — « W. H. PHIPPS— One of the greatest flowers ever produced by Diener — A La France pink, overlaid with rose s a 1 m o n— growing lighter towards the cen- ter. Lower petals delicately striped with ruby. Enormous flowers — tall spikes — as many as 20 flowers on the spike at one time 5.00 Each Special Collections Special Collections Collection No. 1 For $1.00 3 Mrs. Frank Pen- dleton 21 3 Evelyn Kirtland.. .30 3 Prince of Wales.. .21 3 Flora 36 3 Byron Smith 36 $1.44 Collection No. 2 For $1.00 2 Louise 30 2 Golden Measure.. .40 2 Byron Smith 24 1 Sweet Lavender.. .20 2 Dr. Norton 20 2-1910 Rose 20 $1.54 Collection No. 3 For $2.00 3 Byron Smith 36 4 Sydonia 48 4 Evelyn Kirtland.. .40 2 Marshal P'och 30 3 Pride of Hillegom .30 3 Golden Measure.. .60 $2.44 Special Fancy Collections Collection No- 4 For $1.50 2 Etlandard 30 2 Eugene Lefebre.. .50 2 Elizabeth Tabor.. .40 2 Golden Measure.. .40 2 Mrs. H. E. Bothin .40 $2.00 Collection No. 5 For $2.50 1 Marie Kundred 50 1 Mrs. John Walsh. .35 1 Marshal Foch 15 1 Mrs. H. E. Bothin .20 1 Mrs. Richard Lohrman 35 1 Pollyanna 25 1 Masterpiece 50 1 American Beauty .30 1 Eugene Lefebre.. .25 $2.85 Collection No. 6 For $3.00 3 Jewell 45 3 Elizabeth Tabor.. .60 3 Jenny Lind 90 2 Detroit 50 2 Gold 50 3 Sydonia 36 2 Exquisite 60 $3.91 50 Bulbs, extra fancy mixture $1.25 Several churches have realized very nice profits from the sale of bulbs, through the efforts of their Epworth League and Christian Endeavor Societies. If you are interested, kindly write us for particulars and we will give you full details. WOODLAWN GARDENS, Sterling, Illinois 8