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Mrs. Olney Witbeck
Originated by T. R. Ferris

1 9 2 9 PRICE LIST

OF CHOICE

GLADIOLUS BULBS

Grown By

T. R. FERRIS

HUNTLEY, McHENRY CO., ILLINOIS

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GLADIOLUS CULTURE

A copy of “How to grow Good Glads” as
adapted by the American Gladiolus Society,
will be given with each purchase of bulbs.

TERMS. The prices given include deliv¬
ery to purchaser anywhere within the United
States per Parcel Post or Express. Please
do not ask us to fill an order for less than
$1.00.

New and interesting varieties have been
added to our large collection this season,
and an added attraction will be our own
seedlings. Of these there will be about 1,-
000 that will bloom for the first time this
season, no two will be alike.

By far the most satisfactory way to select
your wants is to visit our garden when the
Glads are in bloom. This will be from Aug¬
ust 10th until frost.

We guarantee you will be pleased with all
bulbs bought of us. Should any come un¬
true to name we will gladly replace them
free of charge.

A cordial invitation is extended to you to
visit our garden at anytime, whether you
buy bulbs or blooms or not.

Yours for more and better Glads.

T. R. FERRIS.

PHONE 28 - W

CHOICE GLADIOLUS BULBS

ALBANIA — One of the best pure white gladio¬
lus. Flowers are large, widely opened, of
good substance and placed well on the stem.
. Each 10c, Dozen $1.00

ALTON, (Kunderd) — -A wonderful ruffled var¬
iety of finest orange color, A magnificent

gladiolus, winner of many awards .

. Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

AMERICAN BEAUTY, (Diener) — Brilliant

American Beauty color. Throat creamy yel¬

low striped with ruby, one spike opening a
number of flowers at one time forms an im¬
mense bouquet. Large flowers .

. Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

ARBUTUS (Coleman) — Beautiful arbutus pink,
medium in height . L. each 25c, Dozen $2.50

ARISTOCRAT (Bill)— Pale saffron pink flaked
deep orange; throat cream with violet fea¬
ther; ruffled; very large 7 or more open.
Color class: orange . Each 50c

ARMSBY, Mrs. J. K. (Diener)— Coral pink,
delicately penciled with vermillion near the
edges. Throat cream, speckled with ruby.
Flowers very large, a great many opening at
one time, and of great lasting quality. This
is one of our finest productions and is sure
to satisfy any critic . Each 25c. Dozen $2.50

BADGER, WM G. (Metzner) — A very large

salmon of tall sturdy growth . .

. Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

BENGAL TIGER (Pratt) — In color and stripes
it looks just like its name. Nature was
bountiful in her coloring when creating this
flower. A good grower and for a novelty in
the garden is excellent. .. .Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

BENNETT, DR. F. E. (Diener) — Peach-red,
overlaid with flame-scarlet, throat speckled
with ruby and white. A very attractive
large red, with plenty of vigor. The flowers
have good substance and the arrangement is
good, making it one of the most popular of

the new introductions . . Each 50c, Dozen $5.00

BLACK JOE (P.) — A very dark, rich glowing
crimson. A fine, self-colored variety. Very
popular . . . Each 20c, Dozen $2.00

BREAK O’DAY (Bill) — Massive spikes with
several flowers opening at a time. Bloom¬
ing extra early, its soft LaFrance pink
flowers will always be marketable at high
prices. The pink is flushed over a cream
ground and the shade is deeper at tips of
petals. There is a zone of martius yellow on
lower petals with delicate central lines of
Brazil red. The most striking extra early
variety ever produced . . . Each 25c

BRUGGEN, MRS. J. C. (Kunderd)— Color light
begonia rose or deep eosine pink, beautiful

clear white throat. (1926) .

. Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

BURKE, MRS. MARY STEARNS (Diener)—
Canary yellow overlaid with apricot and
tinged rose, deep canary center with ruby
throat. . . : . . Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

CARBONE, J. A. (Diener). Large. Glowing
orange salmon with yellow throat. Sturdy
plant, good spike, flowers well placed. Fine
cut flower . . . . Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

CARMON SYLVIA, (Prestgard)— Pure snow-
white, throat slightly penciled lilac, almost
self, color, Stem tall, slender and wiry, al¬
ways straight. . Each 10c, Dozen $1.00

CLARAMOUNT, (Salbach) — Beautiful, clear

light yellow, shading to deep rich yellow in
throat, strong flower spike. Blooms well

placed and many open at a time . .

. . . - . Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

CLARK, MRS. WM. (Fischer) — Shrimp pink
to La France pink, throat baryta yellow
blotched scarlet, 8 to 10 open at a time.
. Each 20c, Dozen $2.00

COLEMAN, CATHERINE (G.)— Salmon-pink
overlaid geranium-pink with a blotch of
amaranth-purple on lower petal. Tall grow¬
er, with flowers well placed on spike... . . .

. . . Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

CRIMSON GLOW, (Betcher)— Perfect crim¬
son, very large open flower on tall stiff spike.

One of the very best reds. ...Each 10c, Dozen $1.00

CUNNINGHAM, MRS. ROBT. (Diener) —
Cameo pink overlaid with lilac and ruby,
flowers of the very largest size, many blos¬
soms open at a time . Each $1.00

DIENER, RICHARD (Diener) — Pure geranium
pink with a slight sprinkling of ruby and

creamy yellow center, large flaring blossoms,
rivaling an orchid in beauty. This variety
has created a sensation wherever shown.
. Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

DONJUAN, (Kunderd) — Very large, strong
plant with extra fine, pure salmon rose

flowers of almost same color as Marshal

Foch, but very beautifully ruffled .

. . ...Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

DOUGLAS, MRS. LEON (Diener)— Ground
color begonia rose striped with flame and
brilliant scarlet. Lip pale lemon slightly
speckled with ruby, the size of the flowers,
we believe, is the largest in existence, and
all are very open and well set on long spikes.

One of our finest varieties. . Each 15, Dozen $1.50

EBERIUS, ANNA (Diener) — Dark velvety
purple, throat deeper shade; flowers of large
size. A wonderful color.....Each 10c, Dozen $1.00

ELF. — Pure white with a delicate lemon lip.
Large flowers on a strong spike. Very fine.
. . . Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

ELKINS, DR. (Kunderd)— White with lilac
blue blotch. A sport from Mrs. F. Pendle¬
ton, and a rare beauty. . Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

ERREY, GERTRUDE (Errey) — The coloring is
exquisite, a light salmon or shell-pink on the
outer part of the flower shading off to al¬
most white in the center; a spot of a deeper
color in the throat. Large flowers of most
graceful form, always well placed on splen¬
did long spikes . . . Each 25c

FISHER, VIRGINIA M. (D)— Deep rose pink
with deep orange spots on outer petals.
Blood red spot on lower petal. A beauty.
. Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

FONTAINE (Coleman) — Ruffled shrimp pink

with light yellow throat; 4 to 6 open.: .

. . . Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

GEORGIA, (Kunderd) — Color of bright deep
amaranth purplish red with elegant throat

blotches of dark amaranth red .

. Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

GIANT MYRTLE, (Kunderd)— Large soft deli¬
cate pink, blending to white towards the cen¬
ter. . Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

GIANT NYMPH, (Coleman) — Immense rose-
pink flowers with creamy yellow throat, tall
erect stems. . Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

GLENDALE, (Davis) — An entirely new shade
in gladioli, a beautiful dark magenta, no
markings, wide open flowers on tall straight
spike . . . Each 10c, Dozen $1.00

GLORIANA (Betscher) — Exquisite pure sal¬
mon, shading to a golden throat. No mark¬
ings whatever. The blooms do not open wide¬
ly. A basket of this variety is never forgot¬
ten. Extra fine . L. each 50c

GOEHL, H. C. — Pure white with deep red
throat . Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

GOLD (Prestgard) — Pure golden yellow, throat
a shade deeper, slightly dotted and streaked

almost self color, large flowers .

. Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

GOLDEN DREAM (Groff)— Clear dark yel¬
low. Grand. . Each $1.00

GOLDEN MEASURE — Magnificent yellow,
clear and bright, large wide open flowers,

plain petals, and strong grower .

. . Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

HALE, VIRGINIA (Kunderd) — Beautiful soft
creamy salmon rose, deeper towards border
of all petals. Very refined and beautiful
red to orange pink with prominent grenadine
variety . . Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

HANKS, NANCY (Salbach)— Very rich peach
tongue, wide open flowers. Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

HERADA, (Austin) — Very large blooms of
pure mauve, glistening and clear, unusually
striking and attractive . Each 10c, Dozen $1.00

HERBSTZAUBER, (Pfitzer)— Wonderful or¬
ange salmon color, tail grower, open flowers
well placed . Each $1.00

HESS, KATHERINE F. (D) Geranium pink
with flame shading, lighter toward center.

Large flowers and long spike . . . . .

A'.:.'.::. L... ...... . . . . Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

JORDAN, DAVID STARR (Diener) — Immense
flame colored, overlaid with scarlet. Lip
mottled with cream. Flowers are very open
like Amaryllis, with fine strong upright
stems . Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

KENT, WILLIAM (Ruffled) (Diener)— Ivory-
yellow, suffused a rose-pink at edges; throat
buff-yellow primrose, sprinkled carmine. Well
ruffled, with 8 to 10 blooms open at a time
and good arrangement on the stem. We con¬
sider this the best of the Diener originations,
having exceptionally good form and the color

harmony is very pleasing .

. . Each 50c, Dozen $5.00.

KENT, MRS. WM. (Diener)— Light fawn ta

light ashes of roses in throat. . .

. . . . . Each 10c, Dozen $1.00

KIRTLAND, EVELYN (Austin)— Beautiful

shade of pink, darker at the edges, shell pink
at center, scarlet blotches on lower petals.
. . - . Each 10c, Dozen $1.00

KUNDERD, ROBERT J. (Kunderd) (1918)—
Medium tall, very large, most brilliant, deep
vermilion or orange-scarlet. A wonderful,
showy self-color,... . Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

KYLE, FERN (Kunderd)— A large ruffled
flower of creamy white color, awarded first
prize as best cream colored variety at A,

G. S. show at Rochester, N. Y., August,

1925. . . . ......Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

LADY ELGIN (Ferris) — Clear bright rose
pink, shading to darker on lower petals,
lighter in upper throat, nearly a self color.
Ruffle*! edges. Four to six wide open flowers
open at a time. See cut... .Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

LAMPHIER, FAY (Williams)— Large, of coral
luster with cerise blending. Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

LIND, JENNY (Hoag) — Pure soft apricot
pink, pale yellow throat. Very beautiful
and elegant. . Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

LOHRMAN, MRS. RICHARD (Diener) —
Creamy shell pink with pale yellow lip, a
color rivaling the finest orchid. Flowers
are very large and edges heavily ruffled.

A variety of indescribable beauty. .

. i . . . Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

LILAC WONDER (Gruellmans) — A pure light
lavender in color blooming on a tall straight
spike, and the flowers are large and have a
perfect placement. . Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

LOS ANGELES (Houdyshel)— Beautiful shrimp
pink with glowing orange-carmine blotch in
throat, tall and graceful. This is a lovely
flower in the garden as it blooms over a long
period of time and it is in constant demand
by the florists. . Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

MAIDEN BLUSH (Prim.) (Gruellmans) —

Flesh pink, lightly flaked with pale old rose,
throat suffused Mallow-pink. Very dainty
and fine. Flowers well arranged on long
wiry stems, very graceful for decorating pur¬
poses and the earliest of all forcing varie¬
ties . Each 10c, Dozen $1.00

MARIETTA, (Metzer) — A delicate shade of
light salmon, beautifully blended with light
orange. A marvelous Gladiolus of extra

large size and splendid spike.. . . .

. « . Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

MINUET (Coleman) — New lavender, intro¬
duced two years ago at $100.00 per bulb.
Minuet combines large size, good substance,
unusual vigor and exquisite color. It won
the Silver medal at the International Glad
Show in Canada. Has received highest
honors wherever exhibited. . Each $1.25

MISS MADISON (Boynton)— A fine dainty
pink, overlaid on white, without markings.

. . . . . . Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

NEGRI, POLA (Diener) — Apricot with yellow
lip. Ruffled, shading into old rose and sal¬
mon on the outer edges. One of the loveli¬
est color combinations even seen .

. . . . . . . Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

NORTON, MRS. DR. (Kunderd)— White, edges
of petals suffused La France pink, sulphur
yellow blotch, extra choice. -Each 10c, Dozen $1.00

PATRICK, E. D. (Ferris) — Large wide open
bloom of coral pink splashed and penciled
diamine brown . Each $1.00

PETERS, MRS. F. C. (Ficher)— A beautiful
shade of amaranth-pink with a purplish
blotch in the throat. Sometimes referred to
as an orchid color. A very beautiful Gladio¬
lus and very popular . ...Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

PFITZER, PAUL (Pfitzer) — Brilliant velvet
purple, an attractive new color . Each 50c

PHAENOMEN, (Pfitzer) — A very pleasing
combination of the softest pink and finest
yellow. . Each 50c

PHIPPS, W. H. (Diener) — LaFrance pink
overlaid with light rose salmon, lighter to¬
ward the center. Lower petals very faintly
striped and speckled with ruby. Flowers

enormous. A masterpiece in Gladioli .

. . . . . Each 50c, Dozen $2.50

PICKFORD, MARY (Kunderd)— Creamy white

blending to soft yellow throat . . . . .7.

. . . Each 10c, Dozen $1.0*0

PINK CLOUD, (Kunderd)— A large distinct
showy variety usually seven to nine beautiful
soft rose pink blossoms open at a time, deep¬
er rose throat . . . Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

PIRIE, JOHN T. (Kunderd) (1922)— An excep¬
tionally colored variety and very beautiful.

A sort of mahogany-brown with remarkable
yellow bordered dark mahogany-brown
throat. In a class by itself and should be
in every collection. . Each 25c, Dozen$2.50

PLUMMER, SIDNEY (Salbach) -Beautiful soft
yellow, suffused delicate pink. Rich amber
lip, amaranth purple tongue, an exquisite
color combination. Blooms large, well placed,
and slightly ruffled . Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

PRESTGARD, MRS. K. R. (P)— Pure snow-
white without any trace of markings. Blooms
of good substance, many open at one time.

Tall and strong plant. The queen of all

whites. . Each 50c, Dozen $5.00

PUREST OF ALL (Pfitzner) — A splendid pure
white variety of large size. Excellent spike
with well placed flowers, all that the name
implies . Each 50c, Dozen $5.00

PURPLE GLORY (Kunderd) — Deepest velvety
maroon red, with almost black blotches, beau¬
tifully ruffled. . Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

RED CLOUD (Kunderd) — Bright red, white
bar in three lower petls, many open at a
time. . . Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

RED FIRE (1922)— A seedling of “Princeps,”
Entire flower of richest, pure self-colored
bright red. Very striking and showy. Our
best bright-red gladiolus. . Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

ROSE ASH, (Diener) — Ashes of roses, a decid¬
edly new color in Gladioli, this variety is
greatly admired. . Each 10c, Dozen $1.00

ROSE GLORY (Kunderd): — A large and beauti¬
fully ruffled variety, of purest rose pink,
deeper in throat..... . Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

ROSE PRECOSE, (Europe) — Medium early,

color, a beautiful warm deep pink with slight
salmon reflex, tall straight spike, with well
placed flowers. . Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

SALOME JANE (Diener) — Geranium pink,

lower petals scarlet spotted with deep ruby.

Flowers very large; a beauty. .

. Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

SMITH, BYRON L. (Kunderd)— One of the
very best. Most refined lavender pink on
white ground. Color equal to a very choice
orchid . Each 10c, Dozen $1.00

SOUVENIR (P.) — Pure golden-yellow, the best
yellow Primulinus. Good strong grower,
valuable for cutting and also for landscape
work . Each 10c, Dozen $1.(00

TALMADGE, NORMA (H.)— Clear sulphur
yellow, almost self -color. Large blooms and
many open at one time, forming a beautiful
perfect spike, practically all the buds show
color at the same time. A truly fine variety.
. Each 50c, Dozen $5.00

THEDA BARA, (H.)— White, feathered light

pink, throat flushed rose on amber white .

. Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

THE ORCHID (Sprague) — Large flowers of a
very pale lavender pink. . Each $L0O

TRIUMPH (Pfitzer) — A large new red that is
creating a big stir among glad fans . Each $5.00

TIGER (Kunderd) — Tall, splendid plant with
large, perfectly placed wide open flowers of
remarkable tiger-like markings. Ground color
of deep smoky blue. Outer edges of petals
of finest salmon-red flaking. Throat a beau¬
tiful red with outer portion of blotches

white. . Each 50c, Dozen $5.00

TRILBY (P.) — Light buff, pure rich yellow
throat. Wavy petals. Many flowers open at
one time. Exceedingly delicate and refined.
Stem tall. This is another darling that will
make the glad fans stand up and take notice,

when it becomes better known. .

. . . . ...Each $1.00, Dozen $10.00

TWILIGHT (Kunderd)— Beautifully blushed
creamy buff with throat of grandest yellow
and pink, well ruffled..—.. ...Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

TYRIAN BEAUTY (Kunderd)— A beautiful
large flower near “American Beauty” rose
color. Awarded first prize for best plain
petaled variety at the Mid- Western Gladiolus
Show, Des Moines, Iowa. . Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

VAN BEYREN, JACOB (Heemskerk)— A re¬
cent introduction and a very fine variety.
Extraordinary violet self color. Strong

grower . Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

VANDERBILT, MRS. NEWELL (Diener)—
Light salmon pink, heavily ruffled. Throat
sulphur yellow, mottled and striped with
crimson. Large flowers, clean grower and

A-l variety . Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

VAN WERT — Midseason. Tall, distinct plant.

Spikes sometimes bent. Flowers of a gigantic
size. Nanceianus type. Color of showwiest
deep salmon-pink with white throat and
slight red penciled lines . Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

WALSH, MRS. JOHN R. (Diener)— Heavily
ruffled, flesh pink, three lower petals of flame
shading into dark ruby at the throat, flowers
are very large. Should be in every collec¬
tion. . . . . Each 15c, Dozen $1.50

WILLIAMSON, E. B. (Kunderd) — Named in
honor of the world-famous originator of
Irises. Color a deep mallow purple or tyrian
pink. An unusual color which attracts much
attention. A rare color in the Gladiolus and

very desirable for floral uses. .

. Each 25c, Dozen $2.50

WITBECK, MRS. OLNEY (Ferris)— Stock
Limited. New. Eosine pink tips, lightly
flecked scarlet; bases of lowers cream
white tinted pale rose pink; tall; 6 to 8

open. Color class pure pink, (see cut) .

. Each $2.00, Dozen $20.00

IRIS

AMBASSADEUR, (Vilm) — 9.2. S. Smoky
purple; F. velvet purple-maroon. 42 in.

. Each 50c

BALLERINE, (VILM)— 9.0. S. pearl blue; F.
Maganes violet. 42 in. . Each 75c

CAPRICE, (Vilm) — 7.2. Light purple blending
to a soft lavender. 28 in . Each 25c

CLIJNY, (Vilm)— 8.0. S. pale lilac blue; F.

deeper blue. 38 in . Each 35c

CRUSADER, (Foster) — 8.5. A. light shade of
violet-blue; F. deep violet-blue. 42 in. .

. . .....Each 50c

DREAM, (Sturt.) — 8.4. A clear near pink.

36 in. . . . :: . . . Each 50c

FAIRY, (Ken.)— 7.8. White and blue. 36 in.

. . Each 25c

HER MAJESTY, (Perry)— 7.3. S. soft rose;

F. rose red, deeply veined. 32 in. . Each 25c

JACQUELINE GUILLOT, (Cayeux). Pure

lavender-blue of lustrous finish. 40 in. .

. ; . Each $2.00

JEANNE D’ARC, (Vendier) — 7.8. Patterned
white, fragrant. 30 in . Each 25c, 3 for 60c

LENT A WILLIAMSON, (Will.). S. soft vio¬
let; F. royal purple. Large and fine. 42 in.
. Each 35c

LOHENGRIN, (G. & K.)— 8.2. Soft mauve.

32 in. . Each 25c

LORD OF JUNE, (Yeld)— 8.8. A light chic¬
ory-blue; F. lauvender. 40 in . Each 75c

MADAM CHEREAU, (Lemon)— 7.4. Pure
white with clear frilled lavender edges. 42
in. . Each 25c

MITHRAS (G. and K.)— Two feet. Mid-sea¬
son. S. clear canary. F. wine, narrow gold
edge. . Each 35c

MONSIGNOR (Vilm.)— 30 inches. S. violet,

F. mauve violet, deeply overlaid violet purple
. Each 35c

MOTHER OF PEARL (Sturt.)— Tall. Light
pinkish lavender of excellent shape . Each 50c

OPERA, (Vilm) — 8.3. S. livid purple; F. pur¬
ple. 33 in . Each 50c

PALLIDA DALMATICA. S. delicate lavender;

F. lavender shaded blue. 48 in . Each 25c

PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE, (G. & K.)—

7.2. S. sulphur yellow; F. rich plum bor¬
dered with cream. 36 in . Each 25c

PROSPER LAUGIER, (Verdier)— 8.3. S. fiery
bronze; F. ruby purple. 34 in . Each 25c

PROSPERO, (Yeld) — S. deep lavender; F. an¬

thracene violet. 40 in. . Each 50c

QUAKER LADY, (Farr)— 8.4. S. smoky la¬
vender with yellow shadings; F. blue and
gold. 38 in. . Each 25c

QUEEN CATERINA, (Sturt.) — 9.0. Large
pale lavender. 36 in . Each 35c

QUEEN OF MAY (Salter). Vigorous and
fragrant. Soft lilac rose. Popular . Each 35c

RHEIN NIXE, (G. &. K.)— 8.4. S. pure white;

F. raspberry purple edged with white. 36 in.
. Each 25c

SEMINOLE, (Farr) — 8.3. S. soft violet-rose;

F. rich velvety crimson. 32 in . Each 35c

SOUV. DE MME GAUDICHAU (Millet)— This
tall, vigorous and early iris has been lauded
as one of the very best. It has a clear and
distinct coloring, dark blue purple, and un¬
excelled substance. A truly glorious flower
not hard to grow . Each 50c

TROOST (Denis) — A pink lilac that is an im¬
provement on HER MAJESTY for landscap¬
ing . Each 25c

WHITE KNIGHT (Saunders) — Two feet.
Better than LA NEIGE. A pure white, good
substance . Each 35c

WYOMISSING (Farr)— Two feet. Small flow¬
ers of appealing creamy pink . Each 25c

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