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BRECK’S
^rh)ate Estate Qatalogue
‘Ttahlias and Qladiolij 1924
Seedsmen and thQurserymen since 1822
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MAR 4 1924
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"^recl^^s Qrass Seed
Lawn on the Estate of Henry G. Lapham, Esq., Brookline. Mass.
Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass. Brookline^ Mass.^ July 20, 1923
Dear Sirs: The lawns on this Estate were originally laid down with Breck’s Lawn Grass Mixtures and we have used them exclusively ever since. The results attained have given us the utmost satisfaction. Very truly yours
{Signed) R. Barkhouse, Superintendent for Henry G. Lapham^ Esq.
W E have given much thought and made many experiments in order to ascertain just what are the best mixtures for permanent lawns, and the grasses which are best suited to this climate. By the proper blending of the varieties which constitute Breck’s Lawn Grass, we have obtained mixtures that from early Spring to late Autumn will give to lawns made with them that rich, deep green so often admired upon the lawns and parks of England, but so seldom seen in this country.
BRECK’S “BOSTON PARK” LAWN GRASS SEED
The finest lawn grass mixture ever offered to the public. It costs more, it is worth more.
Per pound $0.50
Per peck, 8 pounds 3.75
Per bushel, 32 pounds 14.00
Two bushels will sow one acre.
BRECK’S “STANDARD” LAWN GRASS SEED
A good grade of Lawn Grass Seed.
One quart will sow 300 sq. ft per quart, I0.30
Two quarts will sow 600 sq. ft per 2 quarts, .55
One half-peck will sow 1,200 sq. ft per half peck, i .00
One peck will sow 2,400 sq. ft per peck, i .75
One Bushel will sow 10,000 sq. ft per bushel, 6. 50
Four bushels will sow one acre.
BRECK’S “SHADY SPOT” LAWN GRASS SEED
This mixture of grasses naturally adapted to growth under trees and in places where the sun does not readily penetrate. If sown in such locations, in place of ordinary Lawn Seed, bare and unsightly spots may be prevented.
Per quart ^0-35
Per two quarts .65
Per one-half peck i . 00
Per peck 1.75
Per bushel 6.50
BRECK’S “BANK AND TERRACE” GRASS MIXTURE
A mixture of deep-rooting grasses especially prepared for em- bankments and situations where it is impractical to get a suc- cessful catch of the less-spreading-rooted sorts. It produces a rich velvety turf throughout the season. No coarse-growing varieties are used in this mixture.
Per quart |o-35
Per two quarts 65
Per one half-peck i • 00
Per peck 1-75
Per bushel 6.50
PERMANENT GRASS SEED FOR
GOLF COURSES
The largest and best golf clubs in this section of the country are using our Golf Mixtures with splendid results.
Prices on application.
No. 1. For Putting Greens. This mixture should be sown at the rate of 80 lbs. per acre.
No. 2. For Fair Greens upon light and dry soils.
No. 3. For Fair Greens upon low and damp soils.
Nos. 2 and 3 should be sown at the rate of 50 pounds per acre.
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BRECK’S PRIZE MEDAL DAHLIAS
T^he following list is composed of the most up-to-date^ popular^ and satisfactory varieties both for Exhibition purposes and for the amateur as well. We would advise placing orders early. As our stock of tubers becomes exhausted we shall fill orders with strong., well-rooted plants from ly^-inch pots.
MRS. CALVIN COOLIDGE ^ JfVfp Eceony Flowered TDahlia
Best described as a delicate orchid colour, this new Paeony-flowered Dahlia is unquestionably headed for the Show Tables of 1924 and a place of honour among the most distinguished varieties of recent in- troduction. The flowers are not too large, of good depth, well formed, and with the outer petals beautifully curled and ruffled. Unlike some varieties it is ideal for garden decoration as well as for show competition, being of vigourous growth and producing a profusion of bloom on good strong stems. This variety was personally selected at our Grower s Trial Grounds by Mrs. Calvin Coolidge and was thereupon narned after her. It is a flower indeed worthy of The First Lady of the LandF
Each Si 0.00
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Amy Peabody {Pceony.) A most beautiful sort, rich, velvety maroon distinctly tipped white. A striking contrast and an unusual flower. Each 75c; for ten S6.50.
Azalea {Decorative). A big bloom formed of many rows of long, narrow florets giving an unusually attradfive and uncommon shape. The colour is a soft, creamy-yellow and at times the outer row of petals is tinged red. Each Si.oo;/or/f« S9.00.
Ben Wilson {Decorative). One of the largest grown. Colour brilliant red to yellow at tips. Flower of great substance. Each $2.00-, for ten Si 8.00.
Bill Hart {Decorative). A most attradlive flower of bright scarlet, distindlly tipped white. Each Si.oo; for ten S9.00.
Carmencita {Decorative). Fancy decorative. The blooms are of large size, unusually graceful. Bright yellow, striped with red. Each Si. 00; for ten S9.00.
Copper {Pceony). Large, free-blooming, 6 to 10 inches in diameter. Copper-coloured blossoms shaded and tinted with bronze and apricot. Each for ten $<^.00.
Dr. H. L. Tevis {Decorative). A magnificent flower, nine to eleven inches in diameter, eredl on long-vigorous ^tems. Colour a rich combination of salmon-rose suffused with old gold shad- ing to apricot. Each Si.oo; for ten S9.00.
D. Titus {Decorative). A most pleasing combination of canary- yellow at the centre, shading to old gold towards the outer petals. The flowers are gigantic with massive petals of great texture. Each %i.oo\for ten S9.00.
Earl Williams {Decorative). Attradlive fancy or variegated variety, one of the best of this type; the flowers are of largest size, of splendid deep formation. A brilliant crimson-scarlet colour, each petal tipped with white. Each $2.50; for ten $22.00.
Francis J. Burns, Jr. {Decorative). Soft pink shading to white in the centre. Stiff stems hold blooms well above plant. Each $1.00; for ten S9.00.
Gladys Sherwood {Cadus). A truly wonderful Dahlia, flowers over ten inches in diameter composed of long curling petals of glistening white forming a flower of unusual depth, these giant flowers are held eredl on strong stems. Each $3.50.
Glory of New Haven {Decorative). Clear lavender-pink of the largest possible size, one of the best of the new varieties. Beautiful exhibition flower. Each $2.00; for ten $18.00.
Grizzley {Decorative). The largest deep, bright red grown; ten inches is very easy to atain with this monster. For a large Dahlia, it is very free-flowering. Each $2.oo\ for ten $18.00.
Harry Davidson {Decorative). Mulberry pink, tipped gold; a very pretty variety. Each $1.00; /or ten $9.00.
Henry C. Gifford {Pceony). Flowers are very large. The long, narrow petals grow to a perfedf centre and roll outwards, giving the appearance of a ragged Chrysanthemum. The colour is a rich oriole yellow shaded to cream and pink and slightly touched orient red. Each %2.00\for ten $18.00.
Henry Penn {Decorative). The most striking and valuable addi- tion that has been offered in recent years. The colour is a white ground daintily flaked and marbled soft rose-pink. Each %2.00\for ten $18.00.
Howitzer {Pceony). The largest fancy Paeony Dahlia produced. The gorgeous yellow blooms are striped and splashed scarlet. Each $i.^o\ for ten Si 5.00.
Insulinde {Decorative). Flowers are large, 7 to 8 inches in diameter, with just sufficient broad, long curled and twisted petals to form a perfedl and graceful flower of a beautiful golden ochre, with salmon-red suffusion, which deepens towards the centre. Each $2.50; for ten $22.00.
Jane Selby {Decorative) . This variety is as large as any Dahlia grown. A delicate mauve-pink of great substance and beautiful formation. Each $1.50; for ten S14.00.
La Favorita {Decorative). A pleasing shade of orange-salmon. A flower which is much in demand for decorative purposes. Each Si.oo; for ten $9.00.
healy YielQia. {Decorative). Cream white, suffused carmine. One of the best, having large size, long stems. A very free-flower- ing sort. Each $2.oo\for ten Si 8.00.
Lavendera {Decorative). Monster flower on very long stem. Colour, lavender-pink, white centre. The best of its colour. Each $2.00; for ten $18.00.
Mabel B. Tait. {Decorative). The colouring is novel— ydlow, suffused with pinkish-apricot, lighter in the centre and shading deeper towards the outer petals. The very large flower, is com- posed of small, peculiarly shaped petals which give it refine- ment as well as beauty. Each $2.50; for ten $22.00.
Minister Talma {Pceony). A smoky mauve shading lighter; a very odd shade. Has all the good qualities for garden decora- tion or exhibition. Each 60^; for ten $5.00.
Mount Tamalpais {Pceony). Dark red Paeony Dahlia, one of the largest to date. Flowers measure eleven inches across; very prolific and good stems. A sure prize winner. Each$i.^o\ for ten Si 4.00.
Mrs. Ashley Low. {Cadus). Large Cadus Dahlia with per- fectly straight, petals of great length. Colour rich, deep orange. Flowers measure eight to nine inches across on good flower stems. Each $1.00; for ten $9.00.
Mrs. F. C. Burns {Decorative). A lovely shade of shell pink. Always good. Each ^ ^i^for ten $6.50.
Mrs. I. de Ver Warner {Decorative). The best known and one of Judge Marean’s finest introdudions. In colour it is a pleasing deep mauve-pink that is usually referred to as an orchid colour- ing and which everyone loves. It comes into flower early and continues in good shape to the end of the season. Each $5-00.
Mrs. R. R. Strange {Decorative). Burnished copper and bronze. This colour is the new shade that is so popular. Each $1.00; for ten $9.00.
Mrs. John Bray {Pceony). A most distindive Paeony Dahlia; ground colour white, speckled, striped, and splashed maroon, forming a good contrast to the yellow disc. Each $1.00; for ten $9.00.
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson {Decorative)^ One of the gems; large flowers on good stems. Colour pink, white ground marked crimson. Stock limited. Each $3.50.
Patrick O’Mara {Decorative). This new Dahlia has been awarded high honours at many shows throughout the country. It is of free-flowering habit. The flowers, supported on long stiff stems, are of good size, perfed form, and in colour a rich chrome-yellow, with salmon-red suffusion. Each $1.50; for ten $14.00.
Pitti-Sing {Pceony). A most fascinating Dahlia. The most bril- liant Oriental red with gold suffusion. Each $\.oo'Jor ten $9.00.
President Woodrow Wilson {Decorative) . A monster flower, often nine inches across on long, stiff stems. Colour is a beau- tiful shade of deep crimson distinctly tipped pink and white. A very handsome variety. Stock limited. Each $3.50.
Pride of California {Decorative). This is the best red Decora- tive for all purposes. It has size, stem, and splendid keeping qualities when cut. Each $1.00; for ten $9.00.
Princess Pat {Decorative). Flowers of immense size and of splendid decorative form, always coming with a full centre; in colour a most pleasing shade of old rose that lights up wonder- fully under artificial light. It is free-flowering, and the flowers are carried on excellent stems. Each $2.00; for ten $18.00.
Ruth Gleadell {Cadus). A fine hybrid of sunburst shades soft yellow shading to pink on the outer petals. Good stem; large size, excellent formation, and a free bloomer. Each $1.00; for ten $9.00.
Salmon Queen {Decorative). A most beautiful rich shade of salmon; quite distindl. The blossom is large and regular. Each ^^i\for ten $6.50.
Sunkist {Pceony). The size of the flowers averages eight inches in diameter, the colour being a brilliant orange shade, the re- verse of the petals tinted a delicate orange-pink. Each $1.00; for ten $9.00.
The Millionaire {Decorative). This remarkably large Dahlia of the Decorative Type is certainly a wonderful production. The shade cannot be surpassed in daintiness of colourings in the most delicate of lavender with a faint pink cast overshading it. The depth of this flower and the number of large, finely shaped petals in its formation has never been equalled in any Dahlia. Each $2.50; for ten $22.00.
U. S. A. {Cadus). Pure deep orange, sparkling and glistening, an unusual colour in Dahlias. These flowers are of large size, of good formation, on excellent stems, held so as to display their full beauty. Each $2.^0; for ten $22.00.
W. D’Arcy Ryan {Decorative). A striking Fancy of violet- purple heavily tipped white. A characteristic of this Dahlia is that it is always tipped white, and never has any solid coloured blossoms like the usual Fancy sorts. Each $1.00; for ten $9.00.
White Mountain {Decorative). We consider this variety to be the best white Decorative yet introduced. The large full flowers are borne in profusion. The type is perfect, the flowers measure from seven to nine inches across. Each $1.00; for ten $9.00.
Wizard of Oz {Decorative). Really a wonderful all-around Dahlia. One of the largest in size, elegant formation, begins to flower early and holds its blooms perfed; to the end of the season. In colour it is a rare shade of amber-pink with soft salmon shading. 1 Each $^.00.
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BRECK’S DAHLIAS
These old-fashioned flowers have always been in favour on account of their bright colours^ and their freedom of bloom under unf avourable conditions. Their extreme variation in form and colour has resulted in an almost endless assortment of named Dahlias; but careful selec- tion reduces to a comparatively small number the sorts that are of recognized value for garden cultivation^ and it is of such sorts that our collection is comprised. Type of flower is indi- cated after name of each.
Not less than six of one variety at the ten rate
George Walters — Cactus
Achievement {Collarette). Clear, rich, velvety maroon; collar waxy snow white overlaid with pinkish crimson. Each.,
33.00 for ten.
A. D. Livoni {Show). A beautiful pink. Each, 25^^; %'i.'iofor ten.
American Beauty {Decorative). Very large, bright crimson. Each, 3 5 ; 33 .00 for ten .
Arabella {Show). Light, sulphur-yellow, shaded peach-blos- som on edges. Each 206; 3i.8o for ten.
Balmoral {Collarette). Deep aniline-red, shaded purple, with long white collar petals. Each 15^; 31.40 for ten.
Benedictus XV. {Decorative). A very highly recommended variety imported from Holland. The colour is a splendid deep yellow, with stiff stems holding the bloom upright and well above the foliage. Each 50^; 34-00 for ten.
Black Prince {Decorative). Crimson shaded maroon. Each 25^; 32.20 for ten.
Blanche {Century Single). Pale yellow at the base, faintly tipped pink, with a cast of pure white. Each, 25^; 32.20 for ten.
Blue Oban {Decorative). Lavender blue. Each, 50^; 34.00 for ten.
Caleb Powers (d’i’ow). Shell pink. Each 2oi\%\.%o for ten.
Candeur Pure white. Each 2oi\%\.%o for ten.
Catherine (Pompow). Fine yellow. Each for ten.
Clifford W. Bruton {Decorative). A large canary-yellow. Each, 20 $i.So for ten.
Countess of Lonsdale {CaClus). Deep salmon-red. One of the best. Very free. Each, 25 32.20 for ten.
Cuban Giant {Decorative). Rich velvety purple, shaded ma- roon. Each, 25^; 32.20 for ten.
D. M. Moore {Colossal). Deep velvety maroon, almost black. Each, 50ji; 34.00 for ten.
Dreadnaught {CaClus). Glowing crimson, deepening to ma- roon at centre. Each, 20<f’, $i.So for ten.
Dreer’s White {Show). Clear, glistening white. Each, 25^; $2.20 for ten.
Dreer’s Yellow {Show). Pure yellow, without question the best yellow dahlia yet sent out. Each, 50^; %y.oofor ten.
Dr. Kirkland {Decorative). Dark, velvety crimson. Each, 25^; 32.20 /or ten.
Earl of Pembroke {Caflus). Bright, rich, plum colour, large. Each, 20(f; 3i*8o for ten.
Electric {Callus). Clear canary yellow, each petal tipped with white. Each, <^of.',%^.oofor ten.
Elmwood {Century Single). Pinkish-crimson, striped, splashed and blotched mahogany. Each, 25^; 32.20 for ten.
Elsie Burgess {Show). Delicate white ground tipped and suf- fused with lavender and faint light pink. Each, 25)^; $2.20 for ten.
Exposition de Lyon {Collarette). Bright garnet, yellow collar. Each, 25^; 32.20 for ten.
Fairy Queen {Pompon). Yellow edged rose. Each, 20^; 3i.8o for ten.
Ylovdi^OTB, {CaSlus). Bright blood red. Each,2$i',%2.2ofor ten.
Forbes- Robertson {Cadus). Beautiful reddish-orange. Avery satisfadory variety, flowers having long, straight, star-shaped petals. Each, 25^; 32.20 for ten.
Frigola {Posony). Blood red with white tip. Each, 35^; 33*oo for ten.
F. W. Fellows {Cadus). This variety produces huge flowers in profusion. The petals are narrow, straight, and very numer- ous, allowing the blooms to remain full until long past their prime. The growth and habit is all that could be desired. Colour, a bright orange-scarlet throughout. Each, 75 36.50 for ten.
General Buller {Cadus). Rich deep crimson, tipped white. Each 15^; 31.40 for ten.
Gen. J. B. Seth {Cadus). Rich, brilliant scarlet with orange scarlet shading. Each, 50^; 34-00 for ten.
Genoveva (C«to). Primrose-yellow. Each, 2ii',%2.2o for ten.
George Walters {Cadus). Coppery old gold, shading to buff. Each, 50ff ; 34.00 for ten.
Gladiateur (6’/6(3w). Clear violet, shaded blue. Each,2,si\t>3-^ for ten.
Golden Gate {Cadus). Golden yellow suffused and shaded fawn. Each, 50^; 34.00 for ten.
Gov. Guild {Show). Best large white, long stem, good form. Each, 2sf; 32.20 for ten.
Grand Duchess Maria {Show). Rich buff overlaid with orange reverse petals, slightly edged pink. Each, 35^; 33-00 /or ten.
Grand Duke Alexis {Show). Large, white tipped with lavender. Each, 2ofi 31-80 for ten.
Guiding Star (Powpow). Pure white. Each, 20 f’,%1.%0 for ten.
Hazel Heiter {Century Single). Bright crimson-carmine, base of petals canary-yellow. Each, 25 32.20 for ten.
Jack Rose {Decorative). Brilliant crimson-red, similar in shade to the “General Jack” Rose. Each, 20ff; 31-80 for ten.
Jeanne Charmet {Decorative). The flowers measure from 7 to 10 inches in diameter and are borne on stiff, wiry stems fre- quently 18 to 24 inches long. The colour is a most exquisite shade of lilac-pink. Each, 35^; 33-00 for ten.
J. H. Jackson {Cadus). Finest dark crimson maroon. Each, 20ff; 31 -80 for ten.
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John Green {PcBony). The colouring is exceptionally attradive and intensely brilliant, the centre being a clear golden- yellow which quickly Changes to fiery scarlet. Each, 50^; ^4.00 for ten.
Jupiter {Collarette). Bright yellow, shaded red, straw coloured collarette. Each, $2.20 for ten.
Kalif {Cadus). Huge flowers, sometimes measuring nine inches across, of perfedl form. Colour a pure scarlet. 75^!; ^6,50
for ten.
King Edward VII {Cadus). Brilliant cherry-red. A beauti- fully shaped flower, possessing very long, straight, star-shaped petals. Each, 25c; ^2.20 for ten.
King of the Autumn {Decorative). Beautiful shade of burnt amber, tinged and shaded with old rose. Each, $1.00; ^9.00 for ten.
Kriemhilde {Cadus). Deep, rosy pink, with lighter centre. Each, 150; ^1.40 for ten.
Little Prince {Pompon). Crimson tipped white. Each, 2O0; 1 1. 80 for ten.
'LnstTQ {Cadus). Scarlet-vermillion. Each, 2^i\%2.2o for ten.
Marathon {Cadus). Centre yellow, shading to rosy carmine. Each, 500; ^4.00 for ten.
Marjorie Castleton Soft rosy pink. Each,2^i\%2.2o
for ten.
Maud Adams {Show). The colour is pure, snowy white, over- laid with clear delicate pink. Each, 3O0; I2.50 for ten.
Melody {Decorative). Colour clear canary yellow tinting to creamy white at the tips. Each, 2O0; ^i.8o/or ten.
Merlin (6’^otf;). Beautiful orange scarlet. Each, 2^i\%2.2o for ten.
Mina Burgle {Decorative). Dahlia experts say this is the best crimson variety in existence. Each, 5o0; $4.00 for ten.
Minos {Decorative). Flowers are large and exceedingly beauti- ful, borne on long, graceful, wiry stems. The colour is intense velvety maroon, almost black. Each, 250; ^2.20 for ten.
Miss Minnie McCullough {Decorative). Soft yellow, overlaid with bronze. Each,2oi',%\.Zofor ten.
Mile. Bertha Geman {Cadus). Rosy currant-red, suffused with Naples yellow. Each, 250; $2.20 for ten.
Mme. von Bystein {Pczony -flower e3.). Lilac-blue. Each, 3O0; $2.50 for ten.
Mme. Van Den Daele {Decorative). Soft rose shading to white in the centre. Each, 250; $2.20 for ten.
Moonlight {Cadus). Light yellow of a pleasing shade. Each, 750; S6.50 for ten.
Mrs. Charles H. Breek — Decorative
Mrs. Charles H. Breck {Decorative). Entirely distind and wonderfully beautiful. A rich, creamy yellow passing to rose pink, streaked and veined with all the Intermediate shades. Each, 750; ^6.50 for ten.
Mrs. Ferdinand Jeffries {Cadus). Rich deep velvety garnet of large size. Each, 250; $2.20 for ten.
Mrs. Gordon Abbott {Show). Bright yellow flowers, speckled and striped with scarlet. Each, 5O0; $4.00 for ten.
Mrs. J. Emberson {Cadus). Pale lemon, splashed and speckled with rosy pink. Each, 3O0; ^2.50 for ten.
Mrs. Roosevelt {Decorative). A most beautiful flower. It Is of immense size, fine colour, graceful form and has excellent stems for cutting. Flowers are 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Delicate pink, shading to soft pink. Each, 5O0; I4.00 for ten.
Nibelungenhort {Cadus). Broad curled petals of a beautiful shade of old rose with golden apricot suffusion. Each, 750; ^6.50 for ten.
Norma Bright orange. Each, 2$<^-,'$2.2o for ten.
Orange King {Decorative). Rich orange-scarlet. Each, 250; $2.20 for ten.
Oregon Beauty {Decorative). Intense oriental red with golden sheen and garnet suffusion. Each, 5O0; I4.00 for ten.
Pierrot {Cadus). Very large, narrow incurving petals of a deep amber colour, usually showing white tips on long stems. Each, $j.oo; $g.oo for ten.
Pink Pearl Clear bright pink. Each, 2oi',$i.'^o for ten.
Princess Juliana {Decorative). It is perfedl as an exhibition flower, ideal for garden decoration and unsurpassed for cutting. Holland Dahlia specialists claim this the finest white Decora- tive Dahlia for cut-flower purposes, and also the best flowering. Each, 500; $4.00 for ten.
Princess Mary {Cadus). A pale, clear terra-cotta. Each, i50; 1 1. 80 for ten.
Queen Wilhelmina {PcBony). Pure white with yellow centre. Each, 250; $2.20 for ten.
Red Hussar (6'^ow). Pure cardinal red. Each, 2oi’,$i.%o for ten.
Robert Mantel {Show). Very deep maroon. Each, 5O0; $4.00 for ten.
Royal Purple {Decorative). A lively shade of royal purple Each, 250; %2.20 for ten.
Scarlet Century {Century Single). Brilliant scarlet, golden disc. Each, 250; $2.20 for ten.
Snowflake {Century Single). Pure white. Each, 2oi\$i.%o for ten.
Souvenir de Chabanne {Collarette). Lemon-yellow, with coral-red markings. Each, 250; %2.20 for ten.
Souvenir de Gustave Doazon {Decorative). Huge blooms and remarkably free-flowering, colour pure red. Each^ 250; ^2.20 for ten.
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T. G. Baker — Cactus
Sovereignty {Cadus). The best exhibition yellow in size, form, and colour that we have seen. One of the prize winners in Boston and New York. Each^ Si.oo; S9.C0 for ten.
Stability {Cadus). This new Garden Cadus Dahlia can be recommended as one of the finest. The flowers are produced upon strong, wiry stems, well above the foliage. The petals are long and straight, making a perfebt flower. Colour is the most beautiful rose-pink imaginable. Each^ 5op; $4.00 for ten.
Storm King (d’i'ote;). A most reliable white Dahlia. Each,i^i\ 31.40 for ten.
Sylvia {Decorative). Soft, pleasing mauve-pink, gradually changing to white in the centre. Each, 2op; 3i •80/or ten.
T. A. Havemeyer {Cadus). Yellow and deep red, with lighter tinge at the points. Each, 20^; 3i-8o for ten.
T. G. Baker {Cadus). Clear yellow. Each, 25^^; %i.iofor ten.
'I'hBls {Cadus). Pure white, with a soft mauve suffusion. Each, Soi; 34-00 for ten.
Thomas Obelin Brilliant fiery red. Each, 1.0
for ten.
Tom Lundy {Cadus). An introduction from California and one of the largest Hybrid Cadlus Dahlias grown. Of a dark velvety red, the blooms are held on long, stiff stems. A sensational novelty. Each, 31.00; 39-oo for ten.
Twentieth Century {Single). Purest white at both base and tips and the centre of petals is a delicate blush rose. Very large — 5 to 7 inches in diameter. Each, 25P; 32.20 for ten.
Union Jack {Century Single). Pure white bordered with scarlet. Each, 25 p; 32.20 for ten.
Vrybuitee {Decorative). Bright scarlet with terra-cotta shadings. Each, 50^; 34.00 for ten.
Wildfire Century {Century Single). Brilliant cochineal-red with orange-scarlet suffusion. Each, 25^; 32.20 for ten.
W. B. Childs {Cadus). Dark maroon. Each, 2^^; $2.20 for ten.
W. W. Rawson {Show). White, overlaid with amethyst, extra good. Each, 50^; 34-00 for ten.
Yellow Colosse {Show). Pure primrose yellow. Each,
33.00 for ten.
Yellow Duke {Show). Primrose-yellow. Each, 25{f; 32.20 for ten.
Zeppelin {Decorative). Violet-mauve with silvery suffusion. Each, 25^; 32.20 for ten.
^reck^s "Popular TDahlia zPWixture
Every season mixtures occur in handling our stock of Dahlias. All are high-class varieties, frequently worth cents per root.
This mixture we offer packed one dozen in a box, at the low price of ?i.50per box.
"^recJfS Pahlia QolleBtons
DAHLIA COLLECTION NO. 1— PRICE $2.50
A fine assortment of 12 named varieties, each one labeled, in which all types of Dahlias are represented. It is made up as follows:
CACTUS
Earl of Pembroke. Plum General J. B. Seth. Scarlet Marjorie Castleton. Pink T. A. Havemeyer. Yellow and Red DECORATIVE
Jack Rose. Crimson Melody. Yellow, tinted cream Sylvia. Mauve-pink
SINGLE
Snowfiake. White
Wildfire. Red and Orange-scarlet
P.$ONY
Mme. von Bystein. Lilac
SHOW
Dreer’s White.
Yellow Duke.
DAHLIA COLLECTION NO. 2 — PRICE $5.00
A comprehensive colledion with representatives of all the types and a wide range of colours: 24 Roots, each one labeled.
Yhis collection contains all the varieties in Collection No. i and in addition the 12 following:
CACTUS
Genoveva. Yellow
Mile. Bertha Geman. Currant-red and Yellow Thais. White and Mauve Thomas Obelin. Fiery Red
DECORATIVE Jeanne Charmet. Pink Orange King. Orange-scarlet Royal Purple. Lively shade of purple Vrybuitee. Scarlet and Yerra-Cotta Zeppelin. Violet-mauve
SINGLE
Blanche. Yellow, tipped Pink
SHOW
Gov. Guild. White
Grand Duchess Maria. Bufif and Orange
DAHLIA COLLECTION NO. 3 — PRICE $15.00
Yhis fine assortment of 48 Roots contains all the varieties listed in Colledions No. i and 2, and in addition the 24 following, among which are several expensive kinds of distinfl merit:
CACTUS
Floradora. Red
Moonlight. Light Yellow
Mrs. Ferdinand Jeffries. Velvet-garnet
Pierrot. Amber
Sovereignty. Yellow
W. B. Childs. Dark Maroon
PAEONY
Frigola. Red and White John Green. Scarlet and Gold Queen Wilhelmina. White
DECORATIVE Blue Oban. Lavender Blue Dr. Kirkland. Crimson Mina Burgle. Crimson Mrs. Charles H. Breek. Yellow and Rose Oregon Beauty. Red, Gold, and Garnet Souvenir de Gustave Doazon. Red SINGLE
Hazel Heiter. Crimson Carmine Scarlet Century. Scarlet, Golden disc Union Jack. White and Scarlet
SHOW
Dreer’s Yellow. Yellow
Mrs. Gordon Abbott. Yellow and Scarlet
Red Hussar. Cardinal
Robert Mantel. Maroon
Storm King. White
W. W. Rawson. Amethyst
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BRECK’S • BOSTON • MASS.
BRECK’S GLADIOLI
None of the Summer-flowering bulbous plants have the great popularity enjoyed by Gladioli. They are everybody’s flowers because everybody can grow them. Their adaptability to garden decoration or to use as cut-flowers during the Summer and early Autumn is surpassed by no other flower we know of. In cutting Gladioli it is best to cut the spikes as soon as the first flower has opened, always leaving from four to five leaves when cutting. The remainder of the blossoms will open in the house and last much longer. The simplicity of its culture is one of the most important qualifications of this splendid flower.
In presenting to you the following Gladioli, we wish to state that our catalogue has been entirely revised by one who has been associated with and has grown Gladioli for the past twenty years. The entire selection is based on bulbs which have proved their merit. You will not be disappointed in any one of them. They are selected as having vigourous spikes with many flowers open at one time, but more especially for their value in clearness of colour. Considerable care has also been exercised in selecting those bulbs which have a great deal of vigour. The following descriptions of Gladioli have been made as concise as possible.
Cultural Direction's; Any good garden soil will grow Gladioli provided they are planted in a sunny location. Bulbs should be planted six inches deep and from four to six inches apart. We recommend an application of Sheep Manure or a mixture of ground bone and wood ashes when extra good blooms for Exhibition purposes are desired. Otherwise, no extra or special attention is at all necessary. Bulbs may be planted as earlyas the ground is dried out in the Spring, and planting may continue until the middle of July with good results. In the Autumn when the leaves begin to turn brown, or after the first two or three pronounced frosts, the bulbs should be hfted, the stalks cut off and they should be stored in a cool, dry place.
Bulbs at the single or dozen prices sent post-paid. Not less than six sold at the dozen rate.
Mrs. Luther A, Breck
NEW GLADIOLI/^r 1924
<J)(Crs. J^ther oA.
This outstanding white variety is oflFered by us for the first time this year and without question will be seen in the coming Season’s notable ex- hibitions. A plant fifty inches and over in height, having eighteen or more five-inch flowers of which six or seven are open at one time and many buds showing. Flowers are pure white with a medium sized blotch of pale yellow on the lower petals. A rare and choice variety. Stock limited^ only one bulb sold to a customer. Each^ $5.00.
Each Doz.
Admiration. A fine distindl variety of America;
pink shade with large light violet-rose throat. . . .$ .75 ^7.50
Blushing Beauty. Opening buds blush pink, full flower, flower softest possible blush, showing dainty pink throat markings. Stalk of good
height with many flowers open at one time i.oo 10.00
Butterboy {Primulinus). Extra tall plant with large buttercup yellow flowers. A distindf and
showy variety i.oo 10.00
Charm. Pure deep rose-pink. A large and won- derful flower of beautiful shades. A blotch of
deep red on lower petals i.oo 10.00
Clio {Primulinus) . Tall slender spike of orange
with deep yellow throat 35 3 -50
Dorian {Primulinus). Creamy white blossoms with deep canary-coloured throat finely blended,
a slender graceful spike 35 3 -50
Dr. W. Van Fleet. A magnificent shade of deli- cate rose-pink deepening towards the edges of the petals, soft canary-yellow throat, large sized
flowers of perfedl form 1.00 10.00
Exquisite. A tall and vigorous plant. Many large flowers open. The colour is true Tyrian Rose often called American Beauty, a rich self
shade 75 7-5°
Gold. Spike of medium height with large flowers of of pure yellow. In clearness of colour it is unsur- passed; early flowering, a real rival to Golden
Measure .•••••.■• 10. o
Golden Measure. A tall and vigourous spike with many large pure yellow flowers open at a time.
A winner at all exhibitions 75 7-50
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Rose White Scarlet Purple Violet Orange
Glory Glory Glory Glory Glory Glory
John Alden. Fine deep yellow flower with a Each Doz. distindt and clear crimson blotch on the lower petals. This is the best fancy yellow variety. ... So. 50 S5 . co Joy. Purest flesh colour with dainty soft canary
throat, something unusual and extra fine i.oo 10.00
Mallow. Creamy white with crimson markings in the throat, occasionally mottled lilac on the
outside of petals, wonderful spike 75 7 • 50
Mathew Crawford. A straight cross of “Kunderdi Glory” with “America.” Creamy pink. Very
massive and showy i.oo 10.00
Mrs. Frederick C. Peters. Wonderful va- riety with grand spikes of rich rose-violet, the individual flowers resembling beautiful orchids. . .75 7.50
Pearl of Dawn. Light rose-pink deepening toward the borders of petals, large throat lined with red,
a beautiful spike of flowers 75 7.50
Persia. Dark crimson self colour almost black,
for purity of colour it is unsurpassed 50 5.00
Snowdrift. Very tall vigourous spike with many large pure white flowers open at once. In our estimation it is one of the very best white varities. .75 7-50
Sulphur Glow. A beautiful shade of yellow.
Many well expanded, intensely ruffled flowers
open at a time i.oo 10. co
Sweet Briar. Shell-pink. Throat striped Tyrian Rose. Very dainty and effective variety, fine
spike of good keeping qualities 50 5.00
Uhlan Chief. A magnificent variety of most intense vermilion scarlet, deeper shade in lower petals and finely feathered 75 7-50
EIGHT “GLORY” KUNDERI Ruffled Varieties
Each Doz. Per 100
I Golden Glory. A distind shade of yel-
low which deepens towards the base of
the throat S-75 5“-50
Kunderdi Glory. Creamy-apricot with tint of light pink; fine markings ot
bright red on lower petals 25 2.50 S15.CO
Orange Glory. Rich orange with beau- tiful lighter throat 35 3.50 27.50
Purple Glory. The giant of the “Glory” race. Colour deepest velvety maroon
red, with almost black blotches i • 5° 1 5 . co
Rose Glory. Purest rose-pink with
deeper throat 50 5.C0 37-50
Scarlet Glory. An unusual, distincl: and
rich shade of red, beautifully ruffled 25 2.50 15.C0
White Glory. A gorgeous pure white, with beautiful iris-blue throat. A grand
new sort . .35 3.50 27.50
Voilet Glory. Massive flower. Rich self-colour deep violet; deeper throat.
Medium ruffled 50 5.00 37-50
The Calory Qollection
One each of the above 8 varieties for $4.00 postpaid.
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BRECK’S • BOSTON * MASS.
PRIMULINUS GLADIOLI
The following list of Primulinus-Gladioli is strongly recom- mended by us as being of superior merit. The colours are clear and pure. The plants are eredt in habit and have many large flowers open at one time. They also have the exceptional value of being good keepers after being cut. The colours of Primulinus- Gladioli tend to yellows, oranges, and tints of pink, rose, etc. They are without a doubt the finest vase flowers.
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Each Alice Tiplady. Beautiful orange saffron. Prize Winner $0-25 |
Doz. I2.50 |
Perioo I15.00 |
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Angola. A true apricot-pink. A glorious bloomer. Without question as hand- some as any in the entire collection. Ten to twelve flowers on each spike. Many open |
-15 |
1.50 |
10.00 |
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Anita. An extra tall, richest canary-yel- low. Deeper throat. Many open. . . |
. 20 |
2.00 |
12.00 |
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Argo. A beautiful shade of purest pink. Probably the most beautiful pink of any flower, resembling the Glad. Myrtle. Sixteen flowers on each spike. Awarded Certificate Merit Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society |
-25 |
2. 50 |
15.00 |
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Arlon. Very large wide-petaled flower of light salmon. Red throat with deeper central lines. Showy and conspicuous. |
-25 |
2. 50 |
0 0 |
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Canopus. Large, rich, solid yellow, fine shade of deeper yellow throat |
-25 |
2. 50 |
15.00 |
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Capella. Tall, very bright, fiery orange- red. Very large and choice |
-25 |
1. SO |
15.00 |
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Cassandra. Soft salmon-buff, deeper on outer border. Very good |
. 20 |
2.00 |
12.00 |
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Dexter. Tall. Purest blush rose pink; throat richest creamy yellow. Purest of self colours |
-25 |
2. SO |
15.00 |
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Dorothy Wheeler. Awarded Silver Medal Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 1921. It is a most beautiful rose-pink with a lighter throat, slightly ruffled. Plant tall and many flowers open at once |
-25 |
2. 50 |
I c.oo |
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Faun. Bronzy-pink on soft yellow gruuncL. . . Dis.tiiidLaniLb£autifuL_ |
....25_ |
,-50. |
0 0 1 |
Linton. Tall. Salmon-rose petals, bor- Each Doz. Perioo dered deeper. Lower petals golden- veined rose. Very choice and very
ruffled ; I0.35 13-50 I27.50
Mintaka. Fairly tall spike with fourteen to fifteen blooms, six or seven open at one time. The flowers are large and are of a clear bright pure yellow chang- ing to a bright clear pink at the edges of the petals. The combination is most
delightful 15 1.50 10.00
Primunella. A grand ruffled butterfly,
orchid-like flower. Beautiful 50 5.00
Salmon Beauty. A very large and showy flower. In fadt the last two or three seasons it has been awarded the best Primulinus by the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society. The colour is deep orange-salmon, with a rich salmon-yel-
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low throat Sedan. A gem, being one of the deepest yellow of the Limulinus with a crimson |
-25 |
2.50 |
15.00 |
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bar on lower petals. Ruffled Sirius. One of the brightest and richest coloured Primulinus. Dark salmon with very rich throat. Half ruffled. |
-35 |
3-50 |
[27.50 |
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Medium height |
•15 |
1.50 |
10.00 |
GENERAL DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF GLADIOLI
A1 Shira. Very dark wine red with a Each Doz. Perioo
large and almost black throat l5-00 $3J .
America. Delicate lavender pink 05 .50 3.25
Anna Eberius. Dark velvety purple, throat deeper shade, flowers of large size
on fine,long well set spikes 3 to 4 feet high. .25 2.50 15.00
Augusta. White, slightly suffused with
pink 10 .75 5.50
Baron Joseph Hulot. Rich violet 15 1.50 ii.oo
Blue Jay. Blue Lavender, splashed
with white 30 3.00 20.00
Byron L. Smith. Most refined lavender-
pink on a white ground. ... .' 50 5.00 37.50
Catherina. An attradlive variety with long spikes of blue-gray flowers marked
with a red blotch 50 5.00 37-50
Cincinnatus Heine. Beautiful pure white with faintest blush in centre, soft
creamy yellow throat 30 3.00 20.00
Corunna. An extraordinary large flower, almost coal-black throat, red bordered
white 35 3.50 27.50
Crimson Glow. A perfect scarlet of a deep tone, very large open flowers of the finest form and exceedingly well placed
on a tall spike 50 5.00 37-50
Diana. A very tall plant with many large pure red flowers, a rich mallow red,
the finest yet produced 75 7-50 60.00
Dainty Blossom. Dainty medium sized
flowers, white faintly tinged blush. ...-. . .35 3.50 27.50
Empress of India. Rich dark maroon,
almost black — a rare colour 15 1.50 10.00
Esta. Tall strong spike of clear white
with slight halo. An ideal cut flower. . . .35 3-5° 27.50
Europa. The best white yet offered 30 3.00 20.00
Evelyn Kirkland. Rosy pink, darker at the edges, shading to shell pink in the
centre 25 2.50 15.00
Flaming Vale. Very tall, long spikes with large deep cardinal red flowers.
Throat a little deeper. Pure self colour
effedt. Very fine 50 5.00 37-50
Flora. A tall pure light yellow, one of
the best 25 2.50 15.00
George Paul. Ox-blood red, shaded ma- roon 10 1. 00 7.50
Glory of Holland. Glistening white.
Blossoms large. Stalk tall and strong. . .10 i.oo 7-5°
Golden West. Clear orange-scarlet, lower
petals blazed with golden-yellow ; .10 i .00 7- 5^
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Gretchen Zang. Soft salmon-pink shad- ing to darker patch on lower petals.
Blossoms large. Stalk tall
Halley. Rich salmon-pink, fading to pale flesh at centre, patch of pale yellow striped with carmine. Blossoms large.
Blooms early
Herada. Pure mauve with deeper mark- ings in the throat, blooms of immense
size on tall straight spikes
Ida Van. Cochineal red. Blossoms
large
Indian. Colour deep aniline or Indian red, many large flowers open at a time
on a strong spike
Lavender America. Large beautiful flower, deeper pink wdth more lavender
tint than the variety America
Liebesfeur. Vivid deep scarlet, large
number of flowers open at once
Le Marechal Foeh. Delicate pink-laven- der, large flowers, very early
Lily White. A fine show' white of good height, good-sized blooms, many open
at a time
Loveliness. Clear cream-tinted sulfrano
pink
Lucie. A tall fine yellow. A new intro- duction from Holland
Magenta. Rich American Beauty rose colour, large individual flowers with
many open at a time
Marshal Foch. Flow'er is of immense size, well opened and beautifully ruffled. The colour is a warm salmon-pink, flaked and striped deeper salmon towards the edges of the petals. It is a most unusual and striking flower
and is universally admired
Mary Fennell. Pink-lavender, lower petals primrose yellow with lines of
lavender
Mary Pickford. Delicate creamy white with soft sulphur yellow throat, fine va- riety for early flowers
Monon. Tall, dark rose-pink, flaked darker, and darker throat. White inner upper throat. Very large and fine. . . . Mr. Mark. One of the best light blues
with darker blotch
Mrs. Arthur Meeker. Exceptionally fine, deep American Beauty colour,
beautiful and unusual shade
Mrs. Dr. Norton. White shading to soft pink at edge of petals, lower petals blotched with sulphur. A very choice
variety
Mrs. Francis King. Rich orange-pink
with red blotch on lower petal
Mrs. Frank Pendleton. Deep rose-pink
of two tones, patch of carmine
Mrs. Watt. French crimson of especially
beautiful tone
Myrtle. Exquisite soft tone of apple- blossom pink, throat white. Silver Medal from Massachusetts Horticultural
Society
Neoga. Dark garnet-red with deeper throat, partly ruffled. A fine variety. . Niagara. Pale amber yellow, slightly tinged and pencilled with rose-pink. . . . 1910 Rose. Very large flower. Pure rose-pink, extra fine shade, narrow white
simple line on lower petals
Pacific. Deep rose-pink, lighter in throat. Large flowers, many open,
strong grower. Very choice
Panama. Bright rosy-pink, with lines of
deeper tone on lower petals
Peace. White with slight bluish tint.
Blossoms large
Peach Rose. Deep rose-pink of remark- able distin6tion,very choice variety
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Each |
Doz. |
Per 100 |
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• 15 |
1.25 |
8 . 00 |
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■ 05 |
• 50 |
3-50 |
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■35 |
3-50 |
27.50 |
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• 50 |
3-50 |
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• 50 |
5 . CO |
37-50 |
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• 50 |
5. CO |
37-50 |
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• 35 |
3-50 |
27. 50 |
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• 15 |
1 . 50 |
10.00 |
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•35 |
3-50 |
27. 50 |
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. 20 |
2 . CO |
12.00 |
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• 50 |
0 0 |
37-50 |
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• 35 |
3-50 |
27.50 |
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■35 |
3-50 |
27.50 |
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. 20 |
2 . 00 |
1 5 . CO |
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35 |
3-50 |
27.50 |
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•35 |
3-50 |
27.50 |
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. 20 |
2 . 00 |
15. CO |
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, 50 |
5.00 |
37-50 |
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• 50 |
5. CO |
37-50 |
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•05 |
• 50 |
3-50 |
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• 15 |
1.25 |
8 . CO |
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. 10 |
1 .00 |
7.50 |
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. 20 |
2.00 |
0 0 |
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I . 50 |
10.00 |
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I .CO |
7-50 |
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, 20 |
2.00 |
15 .CO |
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• 50 |
0 0 |
37-50 |
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, 10 |
I .00 |
7.50 |
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10 |
I .CO |
7.50 |
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/ 5 |
7.50 |
Pink Beauty Blotch. A very large flower and strong plant, colour fine pink with
blotches on lower petals
Pink Perfection. Light rose-pink of ex- ceptionally beautifully tone. One of
the finest
President Menocal. Tall spike with large flowers, clear yellow bordered pink
with fine red blotches
Prince of India. Colour varies from light to deep smoky gray, many of the petals being zoned, banded and freely pen- cilled wdth dark slaty blue mottled with white. A variety of great oddity and
beauty
Prince of Wales. Salmon-rose of exqui- site tone, with lilac centre, patch of I yellow and carmine on low'er petals.
1 Blossoms large and graceful
Pythia. A gigantic red with many mas- sive blossoms open at a time. Very
showy variety
Red Cloud. Bright red with white bar on lower petals. Many blooms open at
once
Red, White and Gold. Upper petals pure w'hite, lower petals a rich lemon-yellow with a beautiful pelargonium-like blotch of rich red on each. A massive spike
and good-sized flow'ers
Rev. Ewbank. A beautiful light porce- I lain blue, giving effect of almost solid colour. Early and good-sized flowers. . Scarlano. Light bright orange-red, fine spike and flowers beautifully ruffled. . . .
I Scarlet Princeps. Large scarlet flowers with six or more flowers open at one
^ time
j Schwaben. Canary-yellow shading to sulphur, stripes of carmine on low'er
I petals. Blossoms large
I Yellow Hammer. Pure yellow, large
* strong grower. An excellent sort
I War. Deep blood-red, shaded crimson.
I Wide open flowers
I White Pearl. Neat and distindf variety of medium-sized blooms of pure white with Candidum Lily-like throat beauti- fully waved
White Wonder. A magnificent large pure white flower, fine for cutting or
exhibition
Wilbrink. A delicate creamy pink with I throat markings of Halley
Each Doz. Perico
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10. |
0 0 |
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20 |
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12. |
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37 ■ |
■ 50 |
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5.00 |
37-50 |
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1 . 50 |
10.00 |
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10. CO |
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•50 |
5. CO |
37-50 |
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■ 50 |
5 . 00 |
37-50 |
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•35 |
3.50 |
27. 50 |
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• 50 |
5. CO |
37-50 |
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■35 |
3-50 |
27 . 50 |
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. 10 |
I .CO |
7. 50 |
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. 10 |
I .CO |
7.50 |
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1 . 25 |
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•30 |
3.00 |
20.00 |
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10.00 |
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1 . 25 |
8.00 |
Erects (gladioli ^Mixtures
Doz. Per loo
Blue and Lavender Shades Si.co S7.C0
Pink and Rose shades 60 4.00
Scarlet and Red shades 60 4.00
Striped and Variegated shades 60 4.00
White and Light shades 40 4.00
Yellow and Orange shades 75 6.00
Exhibition Mixture. Made up by us from popular varieties. Per dozen ^ 75c; per 100, S5.00.
Garden Mixture. A well-balanced mixture, mostly seedlings that can not be duplicated. Per dozen^ 500; per 100, S3. 50.
Primulinus Hybrids Mixture. Named varieties in a beauti- ful combination of colours. Per dozen, bob; per 100, S4.00.
BRECK’S POPULAR COLLECTION. This Colledion, which has met with great favour in past seasons, is not a mixture, but comprises two dozen blooming-size bulbs in four named va- rieties, sent postpaid to any address for $1.50.
Tulips ' Hyacinths • INprcissi
Darwin Tulips in the Dutch Garden, Bloemgaard, at our Nurseries in Lexington
This year we made a special importation of Holland Bulbs which will be displayed in bloom in our Trial Grounds at our Nurseries in Lexington for the benefit of our discriminating patrons in order that they may view and select the varieties they desire for planting in the Autumn. Notice will be sent in May.
Tea ser')ied in the T)utch Cottage on ^peek^days