The world's best dahlias / Peacock Dahlias Farms

              PEACOCK'S BEST DOZEN GLADIOLUS     I
We grow gladiolus for commercial cut flowers and we offer the following as our selection of the 12 best varieties that will give
the greatest satisfaction to the most critical, j The size, strong healthy growth, length of flower stalk, purity of colors, and keeping
qualities have been considered.   Try our specially grown mammoth bulbs.
AMERICA. The finest soft pink; flowers very large, with
great long spikes. The best of its color. 10c. each; 2 for 25c.;
12 for 85c; 25 for $1.50; 50 for $2.75 and 100 for $5.00.
BARON HULOT. The best of the blues; a rich violet purple of
good size on a strong graceful spike. 20c. each; 3 for 50c;
12 for $1.75;  25 for $3.25;  50 for $6.00.
CHICAGO WHITE. The very best early white with lavender
markings in the throat. 10c each; 3 for 25c; 12 for 75c;
25 for $1.40; 50 for $2.60;  100 for $5.00.
GRETCHEN ZANG. Very large blooms produced freely on
very long spikes. Color, a beautiful soft melting shade of pink,
blending into scarlet on the lower petals, forming an unusual
blending of colors. One of the finest and loveliest of all. 20c
each; 3 for 50c;   12 for $1.75;  25 for $3.25;  50 for $6.00.
HALLEY. Enormous open flowers of a delicate salmon pink,
tinting lighter at the center, with a cream yellow and carmine
blotch. Very early. 10c each; 3 for 25c; 12 for 75c; 25
for $1.40; 50 for $2.60:  100 for $5.00.
HERADA. Blooms of immense size on tall straight spikes.
Massive in every way. Color pure mauve, glistening and
clear, with deeper markings in throat. 20c. each; 3 for 50c;
12 for $1.75;  25 for $3.25;  50 for $6.00.
MRS. F. KING. Enormous flowers, of a delicate flame pink,
hading to soft scarlet. A very strong grower with immense
sflower spikes. 10c each; 3 for 25c; 12 for 75c; 25 for $1.40;
50 for $2.60;   100 for $5.00.
MRS. FRANK PENDLETON. One of the grandest of all,
that should be in every garden. Delicate salmon pink, with
brilliant, deep red blotches in the throat. A strong grower,
with very large flowers on long spikes. 12c. each; 3 for 30c:
12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.90.
PANAMA. The best rose colored gladiolus, very long spikes of
large,  deep rose,  self colored flowers.    A great acquisition.
12c. each;
$3.50.
3  for 30c;   12  for $1.00; 25  for $1.85;   50  for
PEACE. A wonderfully, strong vigorous variety, with very long
spike of giant white flowers, with pale lilac penciling on the two
lower petals. 12c. each; 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00; 25 for
$1.85.
SCHWABEN. Clear canary yellow, tinting to soft sulphur
yellow; giant spikes of giant flowers. A strong vigorous grower. 12c. each; 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.25; 50 for
$3.50.
WILLIE WIGMAN. One of the largest and most striking varieties. Pure white, shading to shell pink, with glistening dark
red throat. Very early. 12c. each; 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00:
25 for $1.85; 50 for $3.50.
SPECIAL OFFER. One each of above, mammoth bulbs
labeled, by mail postpaid for $1.40; 3 each for $3.75; 12 each
$12.50.
SIX BEAUTIFUL NEW PRIMULANUS HYBRIDS
ALICE TIPLADY.   A soft coppery bronze.   The finest of its
type;   large size;   splendid  form and  texture.    20c  each;
• 3 for 50c;  12 for $1.75.
BUTTERCUP. Deep nankeen yellow, narrow crimson stripe
on lower petals. One of the best of the new named Primulanus
Hybrids.   12c. each; 3 for 30c;  12 for $1.00.
LEANDER. A most distinct and pleasing color, heliotrope suff-
fused with lavender, very fine. 20c. each; 3 for 50c; 12 for
$1.75.
MAIDENS BLUSH. Enchantress pink flowers of finest form on
stiff slender stems. The most beautiful pink. 20c each;
3 for 50c;  12 for $1.75.
PRIMULANUS. A rare species from South Africa. An exceedingly early bloomer, with long spikes of primrose yellow
flowers.   10c each; 3 for 25c;  12 for 85c
SIMPLICITY. Soft cream yellow, heavily suffused salmon.
One of the most beautiful and distinct of the hybrids. 20c.
each; 3 for 50c;  12 for $1.75.
SPECIAL OFFER. One each of the above six named Primulanus Hybrids for 90c; 3 each for $2.50;  12 each for $9.00.
12 SUPERB GLADIOLUS OF MERIT
AUGUSTA. A grand old favorite, a strong grower with long
spikes of white, suffused lavender flowers. 10c each; 3 for
25c;   12 for 75c;   100 for $5.00.
CERES. White, suffused lilac, with a deep lavender throat. An
early bloomer with great spikes of blooms. 10c each; 3 for
25c;   12 for 75c;   100 for $5.00.
DAWN. The most beautiful coral pink Gladiolus grown, a long
graceful spike of magnificently formed flowers, all open at one
time.   25c each;  3 for 60c;   12 for $2.25.
DELICE. A beautiful clear, dainty, self colored pink. A splendid early bloomer and good keeper, one of the best. 15c. each;
3 for 40c;  12 for $1.25.
EVELYN KIRKLAND. One of the grandest of all Gladiolus.
Very large flowers, on immense long spikes. Color a charming
rose pink.   25c each;   3 for 60c;   12 for $2.00.
HARVARD. The color is a perfect "Harvard Crimson." A
strong, vigorous grower, with long spikes of large open flowers.
Very rich and effective.   15c each; 3 for 40c;  12 for $1.25.
LE MARECHAL FOCH. An early flowering, strong growing
variety, with large, open, deep rose pink flowers, on massive
long spikes.   25c each; 3 for 60c;  12 for $2.00.
LILY WHITE. This is the best early, pure white Gladiolus
grown. A fine grower, with beautiful large open lily like
flowers on long spikes.   15c. each; 3 for 40c;   12 for $1.25.
MARY FENNELL. Beautiful light lavender flowers on tall,
slender spike, lower petals penciled with primrose yellow.
One of the finest.   25c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00.
NIAGARA. A delightful cream shade, blending to canary
yellow on the lower petals. A strong grower, with large flowers,
of fine form.   12c each; 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.10.
PINK PERFECTION. In color a true La France- pink. Its
soft coloring and magnificent bloom make it one of the
choicest of the newer varieties. Large open flowers on long
spikes.   25c each; 3 for 60c;  12 for $2.00.
PRINCE OF WALES. A large sturdy, tall growing variety, with
heavy blooms of bright coral pink. One of the very finest
of the newer varieties.   15c each;  3 for 40c;   12 for $1.50.
SPECIAL OFFER.   One each of above twelve Superb Gladiolus
of merit for $2.20;  3 each for $6.00;  12 each for $22.00.
Our descriptions and all statements in this catalogue are the plain truth.
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