Historic, Archive Document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. 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 wm 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 Memorandum