Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. - ABOUT one hundred years ago there were no such gladioli in existence as we have now. There were only what are known as the species or the “wild” gladioli native mostly in South Africa. A few of them were natives of Northern Africa, Southern and Southeastern Europe and Asia Minor. These species were, with few exceptions, not beautiful and were mostly weak growing plants, not suitable for growing in our Northern climates. The few species that were beautiful were none of them of such magnificent colors as we now find among thousands of beautiful kinds. Scientists had discovered that flowers were endowed with sex, same as animals, birds and other living creatures; that is, there were male and female characteristics among them. Then came men who realized that the “species” might be crossed and entirely new colors and types might be originated. The first work of crossing the species or “hybridizing” the gladiolus was begun in Belgium less than one hundred years ago, resulting in what is the common old-fashioned Red Gladiolus of Our grandmothers’ gardens. Enthusiastic plants-men who now realized the possibilities of improving our flowers by crossing the species and, later, the resulting varieties called hybrids, made many experiments and soon many improved varieties resulted. Whole races sprang up in this way as the result of painstaking labors of skilled gardeners in Belgium, France, Germany and other countries. No flower is susceptible of greater change and improvement than is the Gladiolus. At least six distinct races or types are now in existence, each represented by many variations of colors, shades, com- binations of colors, and tints, until today no other race of flowers sur- passes the Gladiolus in beauty and variety, and their popularity is becoming equal to that of the rose, carnation and our other most popular floral beauties. Whole farms are now devoted to their grow- ing, and large sales organizations have been formed for their distribu- tion among all the peoples throughout the world. Experienced “originators” are still at work on improving the forms and colors, and even today new types are being created. No one knows where the work of improvement shall end. This great work of improvement by crossing and selection is also going on among breeders of animals, birds, fishes, etc., and were the human race as scientific with them- selves as with their cattle and livestock, marvelous new races, or rather blending of races, or of nations at least, might easily result. This should be the goal of human improvement and might easily be the means of bringing about the Eutopia our great men and women have dreamed of and prayed for these thousands of years and bring final good will and peace among all the nations of the Earth. Let us hope that God may speed the day and such an era may be our destiny. A. E. KUNDERD, GOSHEN, INDIANA, U. S. A. 1 THE BEAUTIFUL GLADIOLUS THE Gladiolus as now known to those who know and grow the best is unsurpassed by any other flower. Its ease of culture, lasting quality as a cut flower, and great variety of beautiful colors, shades and color com- binations is practically endless. No color paintings nor word descriptions can do justice to their beauty. They must be seen to be appreciated. So great is the charm of the Gladiolus that it is rapidly winning a place in popular esteem beside the Rose, Carnation and others of our most famous floral beauties. Roses, Carnations, etc., can only be grown successfully in green- houses, and in certain sections in the open, whereas the Gladiolus can easily be grown by almost any one in every part of our country and in most soils and situations. Its season of blooming from successive plantings also far outrivals the brief blooming periods of such grand floral subjects as the Iris or the Peony and Chrysanthemum. It is also very suitable for growing in greenhouses, where it develops to wondrous perfection and delicacy of color and beauty. Only good garden soil, frequent cultivation and ample watering is necessary to bring you a profusion of these beautiful flowers. Grow at least a moderate collection this year if you have never done so before, and you will be amply repaid for your labors in the pleasure and pastime you will receive, and no doubt you will become an enthusiastic grower as have so many others all over the world. GLADIOLI— THE KING OF THE FLOWER GARDEN Taken in the Garden of F. M. Lee, California. (We will be glad to receive photographs of your Gladiolus Garden.) Entire catalog including illustrations, copyrighted 1925 by A. E. Kunderd. 2 KUNDERD GLADIOLI FOR 1925 A LETTER TO MY CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS 4 •LADIOLI *K U N D E R D I 1" KNOW THEM BYTHEIR RUFFLED PETALS ’THEY ARE GOOD WHEN THEYCOME FROM KUNDERO' amMriiyi.iM wnzmg&s* Goshen, Indiana, November, 1924. IT IS NOW over forty years ago that I first became interested in the Gladiolus. At that time but few fine varieties were available to the general public. Several new races and many new varieties have been introduced during this time and it has been my privilege to secure the best obtainable each year. I early began to apply the science of plant breeding (or hybridizing) to the improvement of the Gladiolus. The methods of selection and matings which I employed gave me many exceptionally choice kinds and began the founda- tion for the production of that now so famous and universally popular Ruffled Gladiolus based on the infusion of “wild” varieties, known as species having the Ruffled characteristic, from foreign lands. This work has also resulted in the production of many of the most beautiful and popular plain petaled varieties. Early in the “creation” of the Ruffled strains, during my studies and experiments with the species, I discovered some of them which had a tendency to develop a more or less laciniated peteled type among their offspring. After a number of years of experimentation with this form I was enabled two years ago to offer the first of this type, “Lacinatus,” to the world. 1 have carefully worked up a fair sized stock of “Lacinatus” in order to now offer it to my friends at a moderate price, considering its importance for breeding purposes. Many other beautiful Laciniated petaled varieties are now being grown into quantities at my place to be introduced during the next few years. (Please notice my offers of it on page 1 7 of this catalog.) The wonderful collection of “new creations” which I have developed these forty years enables me to make many thousands of combinations in crossing, producing any array of marvelous new varieties unequaled by any other originator in the world. Still other beautiful types in many color com- binations are sure to result from this collection. The prices in this year’s catalog will be found very much reduced on most of the varieties. You will also find many valuable Special and Combination offers. Don’t fail to read the description of my new “Wonder” mixture on page 1 1 . Mixtures offer by far the greatest value to those who do not care to buy the high-priced named varieties. In no other way can you buy as much for your money as in buying in mixtures. Of course, when quantities of any given color or variety are desired they can only be secured by ordering under name or number. I have also reduced my lists very materially this year. Although no variety in my previous catalogs could be considered a poor one in its class, a very few were somewhat similar to some other kinds or improvements of similar color. Some are now temporarily discontinued in order to grow on larger stocks in a year or two, and when stocks are large enough will be listed again. A. E. KUNDERD. A. E. KUNDERD, GOSHEN, INDIANA, U. S. A. 3 WHAT KUNDERD GLADIOLI HAVE DONE FOR THE GLADIOLUS WHEN the “creation” of a new race or type of Gladioli, The Ruffled Gladiolus, was first announced by me, it created a sensation. No less an authority than Mr. Leonard Barron of “Country Life” pronounced it “an epoch-making event in horticulture.” Luther Burbank, Dr. Van Fleet, Mathew Crawford, and many other great horticulturists have complimented me on the origin and introduction of such a distinct and decided departure from the regu- lar types. Numerous enthusiastic growers began to grow my ruffled varieties and experiment with them also, in the hope of producing some varieties of their own. There were but few critics who would (usually from interested motives) detract from the new race. The gardening public and lovers of beautiful flowers everywhere were enthused with the new type, and soon inquiries from many foreign countries also began to come in, until today these new Gladioli are loved and praised the world over. Many exhibitions of Kunderd Gladioli are now staged annually at all of the large Gladiolus shows, not only in the United States, but also in England, Canada, Japan, Australia, etc., and every- where they elicit the very highest praise. Read the fine testimonials in this book, and you will not need to take my word for it, nor be long in doubt. In fact, this catalog could be filled with the letters of praise my Gladioli receive from enthusiastic customers each year. Many fine articles have been written about them in various horticultural jour- nals, magazines, etc., in England, America, Canada, and elsewhere. 1 am only sorry that for want of space I cannot print all of the fine letters and testimonials received. The greatest joy to an originator (next to a first sight of the revelation of some marvelous new variety) is the pleasure of having produced something useful and good to help beautify and elevate the world. Not only ruffled varieties have been produced, but this vigorous new race has been the means of bringing about many of the most beautiful plain petaled varieties in the world today, such as Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Mrs. Dr. Norton, Mary Pickford, and a host of others, which have been awarded highest honors around the world, and brought beauty and joy to millions. By the infusion of Species Primulinus into the new Kunderd races of Gladioli, the finest race of Primulinus Hybrids by far has been developed. Yellow varieties, excelling anything in this primary color that has gone before, will soon be ready for introduction. Recently (in my 1923 catalog) I announced a new Lacinated type, which I am sure will soon be accorded as enthusiastic praise as any preceding strain. Upright types are also in course of development, which will be certain to receive approval. Originators of Gladioli everywhere are eagerly pur- chasing my new introductions from year to year for use in their own work. The impulse given to the growing of the Gladiolus, both as a garden ornament and for cut flower purposes, by Kunderd Gladioli, is rapidly bringing the Gladiolus to the front as perhaps the most universally adaptable of all flowers, and I look for the development of Gladiolus growing to become the most important branch of modern floriculture. In almost every moderate size town Gladiolus Societies are being formed and annual exhibits held, and perhaps no other flower is becoming so popular as is the modern Gladiolus. There is no doubt but that literally “thousands will be grown where one is growing now.” 4 KUNDERD GLADIOLI FOR 1925 KUNDERD QUALITY GLADIOLUS IT IS hardly necessary for me to say anything along this line, certainly not to the many thousands who have bought Gladioli bulbs from me direct. I know my lists are long, but I have taken great care not to catalog any poor varieties, nor any which might be almost alike. Not every variety can be the best in the world, but I don’t want to intentionally catalog anything which I do not admire myself, or would not gladly grow if I saw it somewhere else. In fact, the longer the list a grower takes care of, the more tedious and arduous his labor becomes. Surely I have enough high-class varieties to offer that I would not need to send out anything without some good feature or novelty to commend it to my friends. To mention only a few of the recent awards granted these popular and im- proved new Gladioli: At the American Gladiolus Society’s annual exhibit at St. Thomas, Ontario, Purple Glory and Marshal Foch were awarded the highest honors, while at Boston Fern Kyle and E. J. Shaylor won the highest awards. Two years ago, at the American Gladiolus Society’s exhibition at Kala- mazoo, Kunderd Gladioli won The Mitchell Silver Medal for largest and finest collection (with 308 varieties), The American Gladiolus Society’s Medal for the best collection of Primulinus Hybrids (with 1 20 varieties), and the Garden Club of America’s Medal for best new seedling. At the New England Glad- iolus Society’s show at Boston summer of 1 923 an exhibit of over 200 varieties won first for (by far) the largest and finest collection and an extra medal for special merit. Mr. Chas. E. Ring of Toronto, Ontario, offered a special 36-inch silver cup on a beautiful genuine ebony base “in honor of A. E. Kunderd and his work’’ for the best spike at the summer show at Toronto. The cup was awarded for a spike of Purple Glory. (Purple Glory is a Kunderd variety.) At the annual exhibition of the Ontario Gladiolus Society held at the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, Ontario, August, 1923, The St. Thomas Horticultural Society won first for the best spike with Mrs. Dr. Norton (also a Kunderd variety), and first for best decorated hamper with Kunderd’ s “Salmon Beauty.’’ At the Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, Iowa ( 1923), where $500.00 in cash was awarded, over 200 Kunderd varieties (exhibited by one of our customers) easily won first. At the annual Gladiolus show at Indianapolis held July 2 7- 28, 1923, Purple Glory again won first, a silver cup, for best variety at the show, and Kunderd’s Primulinus Hybrids took first award and were in very great favor with the visiting public. The two most universally popular Gladioli, Mrs. Frank Pendleton and Mrs. Dr. Norton, the highest class Primulinus variety, Alice Tiplady, and the greatest Ruffled variety, Purple Glory, are all Kunderd productions. I exercise great care in growing and caring for the bulbs at all stages. All bulbs are strictly young bulblet grown and from bulblet grown young bulbs (such as are grown from bulbs which have not bloomed more than once) are sent out. My curing and storing methods are also superior to many of less experienced growers, and all this goes to making “QUALITY.’’ I do not aim to make my prices conform with “backyard specialists’’ nor price cutters, who often buy what they sell from everywhere. “QUALITY’’ cannot be furnished in that way. This accounts largely for the great success of my customers in growing bulbs bought from me. Your success depends upon quality and my success depends upon yours. Quality is what you want, and price cutters do not furnish that. The season of 1924 has again been equally rich in winning highest honors for my customers at leading big exhibits, both in America and abroad. At the Iowa State Fair, where $1,500 in cash awards were distributed this year, in addition to other valuable prizes. Kunderd Gladioli received most of the awards and were the principal talk at this great show. A. E. KUNDERD, GOSHEN, INDIANA, U. S. A. 5 KUNDERD GLADIOLI STAND SUPREME THE thousands of prizes awarded to my customers at hundreds of leading exhibits throughout this country and abroad prove conclusively that Kunderd Gladioli do stand supreme. They easily lead the world in great variety and beauty of color, types and tints. Before their introduction there were no Ruffled nor Laciniated petaled strains. They made it possible (and necessary) to provide another class, the Ruffled type “Kunderdii,” and soon it will become necessary to add still another class or type, my new Laciniated petaled collection in many tints and colors. WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A NEW GLADIOUS (OR PEONY, IRIS, ETC.)? TAKE your pencil and figure it out for yourself. A Peony will multiply by its increase in growth about 100% annually, an Iris will quadruple and a Gladiolus will increase much faster. If a very choice new variety of either were purchased at fifty, one hundred or several hundreds of dollars and the variety turns out to become very popular and in great demand throughout the world so that thousands and millions of it could be profitably sold, its first cost would certainly be considered a good investment. Such a variety as “Mrs. Frank Pendleton’’ would easily have been worth $500.00 per bulb when the stock was yet very scarce. I myself am now growing on a variety of Peony for which I paid $300.00 for three small divisions (three fourteenths of the stock) two years ago. In eight years more, ten years in all, I will have over 3,000 plants of this grand variety, and if the price should then be as low as $1.00 per plant (which it will not), I leave it to you as to whether the first cost was unreasonable. An inventor of some simple little contrivance or toy can secure a patent for his inven- tion and thus secure himself against any one manufacturing a single item of his invention, and thus he secures a profit for his production; but an originator of a valuable new flower or fruit cannot do so. From the first sale of his new origination the buyer can begin propa- gation of such a new flower or fruit and very soon can sell in competition with the originator and often at cut prices, which may prevent the original producer from realizing any profit on his valuable production. An originator is^entitled to a reasonably big price for any extra fine new fruit, flower or vegetable, providing the purchaser can grow it into a profitable quantity. As high as $5,000.00 is reported to have been paid in recent years for a single tree of a valuable new apple. I feel fully justified this year in offering several new Gladioli at $100.00 per bulb. Even at this price only a few bulbs of each will be allowed to pass out of my hands. Of course, such prices should not be invested by any one not an experienced grower. See further note on page 51. PLANT BREEDERS UNREWARDED The small and uncertain rewards which come to plant breeders, often after a lifetime of arduous work, is the greatest factor in retarding the development of our cultivated plants today, stated David Fairchild, in charge of agricultural exploration for the United States Department of Agriculture, in a recent press dispatch. The Department of Agriculture is continually bringing in new plants and seeds from all parts of the world, growing them in trial gardens and distributing the surplus of promising kinds to thousands of amateur plant breeders in all parts of the country, but there are too few skillful breeders to carry on the work at the rate which its importance demands, he says. “As we look over the long list of plant immigrants,’’ says Dr. Fairchild, “we are struck with the fact that most of them will need a long period of acclimatization and many of them will need to be bred with those varieties which we already have before they will prove their full value to the country. The fact that these plants which are introduced need to be selected and bred simply emphasizes the lamentable circumstance that there are too few plant breeders in America and too little encouragement is given to those few to carry on the painstaking long-time work of breeding and selecting plants. “The general public has scarcely begun to realize the self-sacrifice and life-long devo- tion to its study which the successful plant breeder must give to any plant before he brings about any permanent improvement in it or the ease with which years of effort may be wiped out in a single season of unfortunate occurrences. Neither has the public appreci- ated that the emoluments which come to the plant breeder are rarely sufficient to cover even the expenses of cultivation and the care the plants have required. It is this condition more than any other which is retarding the development of our cultivated plants today.** 6 KUNDERD GLADIOLI FOR 1925 KUNDERD GIFT BOXES Make very attractive and lasting remem- brances for your friends or the amateur gar- dener. Such a gift gives greater pleasure than cut flowers, as the receiver has the en- joyment of planting and the satisfaction of watching the plants grow and develop into the most beautiful of garden flowers the GLADIOLUS. The collection contains early and late varieties and a choice range of colors, giving a long blooming season that extends the period of enjoyment of the “Flowers filled with Gladness.” Collection contains eighteen of our choice named varieties in mixture, no two alike, but not labeled. This collection if bought under name would cost consider- ably more than we are asking here. Full culture directions and a card with your name goes with every package. Sent prepaid for $2.50 No Bulbs can be shipped until after February 15, 1925. See page 5 7. BOBBY MARIAN WE LOVE GLADIOLI AND YOU WOULD TOO g^S^Grow Your Gladioli Well — Some Gladioli are wonderful when well grown, while the same varieties only moderately well grown may look very ordinary or commonplace. Others are beautiful even in only fair condition, owing to certain color, shades, etc. ; but even such varieties are far superior when well grown. A. E. KUNDERD. ^jB^Photos of your Gladioli for use in my catalog will be much appreciated. A. E. KUNDERD, GOSHEN, INDIANA, U. S. A. 7 GLADIOLUS “KUNDERDII GLORY” Description on page 21. This is the first Ruffled Gladiolus, scientifically produced, ever sent out. I* i® a beautiful creamy apricot with deeper tint of pink on outer edges of petals and has fine red feathered markings in the throat. With special culture has been grown up to six feet in height. It has received many certificates and awards. We give it first place, as it is the parent of many new ruffled varieties. “Kunderdii Glory was at first sold for $1.00 each, but in the hands of a skillful breeder was easily worth a thousand dollars. It is now well known all over the world and generally sells for about 1 0 cents. 8 KUNDERD GLADIOLI LOR 1925 THE engraver did not succeed in showing the lacinia- tions in “Lacinatus’’ at their full value in the color plate, hence is here given an exact photograph and re- production of it that bring out the detail more accurately, but of course so much re- duced in size that the value of the lacinia- tions can still not be fully appreciated. It is the offspring of several species whose combination is only known to me and contains a certain percent of Primulinus blood, but is not hooded. Instead it has a beautifully open and expanded flower. Crossed with certain varieties of Gladioli it produces some much larger flowered varieties than itself of the same beautiful laciniated type in various colors. It no doubt has great value in the hands of a skilled breeder of Gladioli. Full size bulbs will make from three to five spikes of bloom each. I be- lieve it will become popular for both out- of-door planting and for growing in the green- house, as the flower is very dainty and grace- ful, which gives it the very artistic appear- ance. LACINATUS (Very much reduced.) THE above is a fairly good illustration of “Lacinatus’’, but much overdrawn in size. This new type was offered to the breeder for the first time two years ago. It is the forerunner of another new Kunderd race of Gladioli. Its distinct difference is in its laciniated or fringed petals giving it a very artistic appear- ance. “Lacinatus’’ is a rapid mul- tiplier and prolific seed producer. Color a beautiful shade of old rose. Well-grown flowers are to 4 inches across, and spike is slender, graceful and good length. Each $50.00 or given with a cash order of $ 1 00.00 as an extra, ex- cepting with the varieties “A. E. Kunderd’’ and “Mary Jane.’’ See page 1 7. LACINATUS Hundreds of other fine new laciniated varieties are now coming on at my place, soon to be offered to my customers. 10 KUNDERD GLADIOLI FOR 1925 HOW TO GROW PRIZE WINNING GLADIOLI BLOOMS 1 OFTEN receive inquiries how to grow giant flowers and plants of Gladioli, such as are sometimes seen at exhibitions and described in catalogs. Gladioli may be grown to extremely large size if forced by unnatural methods, if soil and culture are of the best. If possible, the place where the bulbs are to grow should be heavily enriched the preceding year by a liberal application of the richest barn manure, well forked in, in the fall. In addition, a good coat of the same materials should be spread over the spaded surface, in order that its strength may be leached into the soil during the winter and early spring. Some growers also add pulverized sheep manure by scattering along the trenches. Cover lightly before placing the bulbs, then cover the bulbs (or corms) an inch or two and give an additional application over which the remaining soil is placed. (10% to 25% of powdered wood charcoal added to the shredded sheep manure is a valuable addition.) Complete fertilizers with a good per cent of potash may be used to additional advantage. Do not set bulbs too thickly. If largest plants and flowers are desired, rows should be two feet or more apart and bulbs a foot or over apart in the rows. After the plants are well grown, about the time the “spikes begin to shoot,*’ and the soil is well warmed by the sun, a mulch of well-prepared stable manure should be spread over the bed between the rows. At all times this mulch should be abundantly watered to get the benefit of the fertility and hold plenty of moisture. By carefully making application of these methods and following the other cultural advice given, you can learn to grow “Giant Gladioli” with blooms “six to seven inches across and spikes five to eight feet tall.” (See illustration on page 2 7.) Caution — -Do not think that all the above methods are recommended to be used at one time in any case. Very stimulating or over-high culture does not produce as good bulbs for the following year as those produced with average care. Varieties vary in different soils and seasons. Some do their best only in alternate years. To test a variety properly, do not decide on its merits unless the flower is in good condition. This may take at least several years. If good bulbs are desired for the following year, four or five strong leaves should be left on the plants when cutting the spikes. Diseased Bulbs — -Bulbs affected with disease or scab may be benefited as follows: Soak bulbs in a bichloride of mercury (corrosive sublimate) solution of one-eighth ounce to each gallon of water. Or: Use two ounces of corrosive sublimate dissolved in fifteen gallons of water, and soak for two hours (for smaller amounts in proportion). Or: Use one ounce of 40% formaldehyde to each four gallons of water and immerse bulbs for twenty minutes to one hour. These treatments are generally employed just before planting. Some- times it is best to remove the peel before bulbs are treated. The best pre- ventive for all diseases, such as scab, rust, etc., is perfect care and soil con- ditions, including cautious use of fertilizers. Much rust on foliage is caused by using over-strong or “hot” fertilizers,” and by over-watering (waterlogging) the soil. A. E. KUNDERD, GOSHEN, INDIANA, U. S. A. I 1 A BIG TREAT IN STORE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS New “Wonder” Mixture During the past season l bloomed at my place over 300,000 new seed- lings which had never bloomed be- fore. These seedlings resulted from thousands of crosses, extending over a period of several years, made among several thousand carefully chosen par- ents from my wonderful collection of separately grown varieties, many of them to be introduced during the next few years. Among these 300,000 new seedlings were many (about 1,800) which were beyond words to describe and often caused those who were privileged to see them to gasp and to look at each other in amaze- ment. Of course, these great prizes are to be grown on, each separately, for increase and some for introduction in future years. Over 10,000 more, no two alike, were selected for what will become my new “WONDER MIXTURE. In 100 or 1,000 of these bulbs but few duplicates will be found, due to a small portion of “double bulbs.’’ Not a single hundred of these bulbs but contains one or more varieties well worthy of naming, and alone will be worth more than the price of the whole hundred. The average will be better than the average of named varieties as found in most of the lists of today. The purchasers of these bulbs will have to agree when ordering not to name any variety out of this stock in or- der to avoid duplicating of name and partly be- cause I reserve the privi- lege of later naming some of these kinds myself as they may ap- pear worthy from their bulblet grown offspring. Prices, terms, etc., for this new “Wonder’’ Mixture will be given in my 1926 catalog. Watch for it. A SEA (300,000) OF NEW SEEDLING GLADIOLI See page 46 for IN BLOOM, SUMMER OF 1924 (NO 2 ALIKE) other mixtures. 12 KUNDERD GLADIOLI FOR 1925 HOW TO PLANT AND CARE FOR THE GLADIOLUS TO ANY ONE with a little ground for a garden it is certain that no other flower can give such great beauty for so little expense and labor as a ou will write and give me some idea of what you would like to have. In such cases please tell me about what colors or shades you would prefer and as to the prices you wish to pay and how much in all you would like to invest. You will find some nice collections in the above offers. If you are a commercial grower, or are planning to be, send for my special wholesale list of varieties in large quantities. For Color Index see page 56 48 KUNDERD GLADIOLI FOR 1925 REGAL LILY (LILIUM REGALE) INDEED a Regal Lily. Strange that it has come out of China to the rest of the world only a few years ago. This wonderful new hardy lily was dis- covered in China by Mr. E. H. Wilson of The Arnold Arebretum, Boston, and is still but little known to the public. I have been so charmed with it that I feel it a duty to my patrons to bring it to their attention in this catalog. I am growing on a crop of hardy northern grown bulbs of it now and will offer them in my next year’s catalog, but this year will offer seeds of it only. The illustra- tions on the opposite page show it in only two-year-old seedlings. Fully grown bulbs produce plants of from two to five feet in height with three to twelve or more very large and wonderful blooms on a stem. (Notice the very large size of the blossoms by comparison with the face of the little boy in the pic- ture.) In color, a beautiful white with delicate canary yellow throat and a pinkish tint on the outside of the petals. Blooms in July. Very easy to grow and very hardy. Seedlings bloom in two years. Seeds only for sale this season. Package of 50 seeds for 25c; 100 seeds for 45c; 1,000 seeds for $3.50, prepaid. Easily grown from seeds by following the cultural instructions printed on each package. Not allowed as extras with orders for any other items listed in this catalog. BEAUTIFUL GLADIOLUS J. D. OLIVER MR. J. D. OLIVER Named in honor of my friend and neighbor, Mr. J. D. Oliver of South Bend, Ind., the greatest manufacturer of plows in the world. Mr. Oliver is an enthusiastic admirer of beautiful flowers, and of the Gladiolus in particular. GLADIOLUS “J. D. OLIVER’’ — Plant, foliage and spike all of giant proportions. Flowers, a very pleasing lavender rose. The many good sized blooms open at a time give this variety a decidedly distinct and outstanding appearance. Price, Each $5.00; Doz., $55.00. When ordering collections, please order by number BOBBY IN LILY FIELD 50 KUNDERD GLADIOLI FOR 1925 THE IRIS THE many fine new Irises produced in recent years have brought this flower up into a class with the best of the Floral Kingdom. In beauty of color tones it almost equals the Orchid and Pansy; in fact, it is often spoken of as ‘the poor man’s orchid.’’ It is easily grown and very hardy in any well-drained soil and a rapid multiplier. Many new varieties have been introduced in recent years at from five to thirty dollars each and more. I have a choice col- lection of the new, and the best of the older kinds, but on the following page will offer only a limited list of choice and moderately priced ones. This selec- tion embraces a select range of colors. The descriptions only give the main colors without going into detail. Irises are very desirable for planting in borders, among shrubs, and as single clumps in almost any reasonable situation. They can be transplanted successfully during almost any growing season of the year; soon after flowering is over is as good a time as any. Orders are shipped only during June, July, late August and early in September. All orders over $1.00 are sent prepaid; smaller orders must add 1 5c for postage and packing. No substitution unless requested and full payment must accompany all orders. Irises as Extras with Orders for Gladiolus Bulbs. — To those of my customers who may prefer a few fine Irises as extras with their bulb orders rather than extra bulbs I can send: One plant of “Kochii” and one plant of “Special No. 2“ with all orders for $10.00 to $25.00. On all orders of $25.00 to $50.00: One plant of “Mother of Pearl.’’ On orders from $50.00 up: One plant each of “Special No. 2,” “Kochii,” and “Mother of Pearl.” fPfT Sent either with your bulb order or separately in June at my option. LIST OF CHOICE IRISES Afterglow (Sturtevant) — Self-colored. La- vender-gray, yellow towards the center. Three to four feet. Grand. ...Each, $1.50 Albert Victor- — S. soft blue; F. beautiful lavender; large and fine. 40 in. Pal- lida type Each, 35c Aurea (Syn. California) — S. and F. finest chrome-yellow. Large, perfect form. The best all yellow. 2 feet. ...Each, 35c Celeste A very fine pale azure-blue. 30 inches Each, 35c Dr. Bernice S. copper bronze; F. rich crimson; large and beautiful variety. 2 feet Each, 25c Fairy (Pallida) — White, suffused soft blue. Orange beard. Very sweet- scented. A grand Iris Each, 35c Flavescens — A delicate shade of sulphur- yellow; sweet-scented flowers; fine for massing effect and cut flowers. May and June. 30 inches Each, 20c Florentina (Syn. Silver King) — White, flushed lavender; very fragrant; early, fine flowers. 2 feet Each, 20c Glory (Fryer) — F. golden bronze; S. rich red-maroon. Beautiful Each, 75c Heldge (Stenophila) — Lemon-yellow with pearly shading Each, 25c Iris King — S. clear deep lemon-yellow; F. rich maroon, bordered yellow. A very beautiful Iris. One of the best. .Each, 35c Juniata (Farr) — S. and F. clear blue, deeper than Dalmatica; large, fragrant. The tallest of the Bearded Irises; long, drooping foliage Each, 35c Khedive — -Beautiful soft lavender; falls a little deeper, with distinct orange beard. 33 inches Each, 25c Kochii (Syn. Atropurpurea) — S. and F. rich claret-purple. Exceedingly rich deep velvety purple. Very beautiful. Each, 25c Lent A. Williamson (Williamson) — S. broad soft campanula violet; F. very large velvety royal purple. Beautiful golden beard. One of the very highest quality Irises. Extra grand. Each, $1.50 See our special offer for early orders on page 17 A. E. KUNDERD, GOSHEN, INDIANA, U. S. A. 51 List of Choice Irises — Continued Lohengrin — S. and F. soft shade of cat- tleya-rose ; very large. Tall. A fine Iris Each, 35c Loreley — S. light yellow; F. ultramarine- blue, cream bordered Each, 25c Madame Chereau — White, frilled with an elegant wide border of clear violet-blue. 32 inches. One of the best Each, 25c Monsignor — New, S. rich satiny violet. F. velvety purple-crimson with lighter margin; large flower Each, 25c Mother of Pearl (Sturtevant) — Remark- able variety, 4 ft. tall, floriferous, beau- tiful mother-of-pearl color, with golden beard and sweet-scented. No doubt one of the best six Irises in existence Each, $5.00; Doz., $50.00; 100, $350 Mrs. Kimball — S. helitrope, tinged with bronze; F. reddish purple, lighter bor- der, reticulated white. Orange beard, very fragrant. 1 8 inches Each, 25c Navajo — S. light bronze-yellow, shaded lavender; F. deep maroon, heavily veined white and yellow; stigmas yel- low; deep orange beard. An extra fine Iris. 20 inches Each, $1.00 Nibelungen — S all yellow; F. violet- purple, fawn bordered. A very fine Iris Each, 35c Nuee D* Orage (Storm Cloud) — S. slaty gray; F. bronze and purple; very large flowers. Two feet Each 35c Pallida Dalmatica — S. fine lavender; F. clear deep lavender; flowers very large; extra fine. A superb variety for mass effect or single specimens and cut flow- ers. The true variety. 40 in Each, 35c Princess Victoria Louise — S. sulphur-yel- low; F. rich plum, bordered cream Each, 35c Perfection — S. light blue; F. dark, velvety violet-black; orange beard. Exception- ally beautiful and showy Each, 50c Quaker Lady (Farr) — S. smoky lavender, with yellow shadings; F. ageratum-blue and old-gold; stigmas yellow; yellow beard. Grand. 38 inches Each, 50c Queen of May — A beautiful lavender- pink. Nearly self-color effect; good height and floriferous Each, 25c Rembrandt — S. and F. soft lilac-blue Each, 25c Rhein Nixe S. pure white; F. deep violet- blue, with a white edge. One of the very grandest Each, 35c. Rev. W. F. Christman — F. white, tinged violet; F. purple reticulated white with lighter border. Yellow beard. Fragrant. Free bloomer. 22 inches Each, 35c Rev. S. G. Smith — S. bronze-crimson; F. maroon-red, edged with bronze, veined light yellow at base Yellow beard. Glory strain. This variety shows the most coloration at base of leaves of any variety that I have ever seen.-Each, 35c Sherwin-Wright — A very rich deep yel- low. S. and F. a floriferous and beauti- ful yellow Each, 30c Special No. 2 — A fine seedling from Mr. Fryer. S. a sort of bronze-lemon wine shade. F a deep purple of striking ap- pearance Each, $2.00 Violacea Grandiflora — S. rich blue; F. violet-blue. Large, tall and extra fine. Each, 35c Walhalla — S. lavender; F. wine-red. A fine Iris Each, 25c Wyomissing (Farr) — S. creamy white, suffused delicate soft rose; F. deep rose base, shading to flesh-colored border Each, 50c ANEW VARIETY of any flower must of course be as yet very scarce to be worth a very high price. When once in fairly good supply, such prices as $50.00, $ 1 00.00 or $1,000.00 would be unfair and absurd. Such a price may be only for advertising purposes and only a “bluff”. I do not make use of any such tactics. When I ask a big price for a new Gladiolus it is scarce and I consider it worth such a price. Before ordering read notes on page 57 52 KUNDERD GLADIOLI FOR 1925 TESTIMONIALS EACH year my patrons write me enough testimonials in praise of my new strains of gladioli to fill every page in this book. I want to again thank one and all for their expressions of praise and appreciation. What pleases me even more than the personal regards and appreciation these many fine letters express is the satisfaction I feel in having made it possible to please so many people, and in having been the means of putting America in the first place, as with so many other things, in the origin of new gladioli. I want all my friends to know that their appreciative expressions are greatly appreciated, and of great encouragement to me. I only regret that it often is impossible for me to personally answer the many fine letters they write me, since hundreds of letters must be attended to with many other duties on some of our busiest days; hence I want to here again thank one and all, and trust I may be able to originate many more beautiful varieties for your pleasure for years to come. This year it was my intention to, as usual, continue the use of some of my earlier testimonials from famous persons and add to these some new ones. Now I find there are so many wonderful new testimonials to use, all given during the last few months, that I have decided to, just this once, use only entirely new ones. However, 1 think so much of the fine older testimonials that I hope to use many of them again next year. If you will read these (all new) testimonials I believe you can overlook my own enthusiasm and will see that my patrons say even a great deal more for these wonderful new gladioli than 1 would dare to say myself. GLADIOLUS KUNDERDII Of earthly woes I have my share Of toil and care and dark despair; But there’s a solace near, I know, A spot where wonder flowers grow. White, crimson, purple, gold, and rose, And every hue the painter knows; Some shy, some bold — all dear to me, My own Gladioli Kunderdii. When weariness on me descends. Until its weight my spirit bends, 1 steal away to find my rest Among the flowers I love best. They dance like brilliant butterflies, Until I feel my spirits rise And join them in their gladsome glee, My gay Gladioli Kunderdii. Then, too, when life is full of care And sorrow more than I can bear. My flowers wait with comforts more And o’er my heart a balm they pour Carressing rose and cooling blue Which brings me calm and peace anew. Yes, tenderly they comfort me, My kind Gladioli Kunderdii. EDITH FAIN COLLINS, Mo. DEFINITIONS ACCORDING TO WEBSTER Ruffled: Frilled, plaited or gathered; fringed. (In cloth it means an adorned edge or border.) Laciniated: Having a fringed border cut into deep, narrow, irregular lobes. Nar- rowly incised. (Webster Unabridged Dictionary.) Both Ruffled and Laciniated Gladioli were originated by A. E. Kunderd. A. E. KUNDERD, GOSHEN, INDIANA, U. S. A. 53 TESTIMONIALS H. Ralph Geil, Ore., Sept. 9, 1924: ‘‘This work of yours has brought a great measure of the purest delight and pleasure to thousands of hearts in many parts of the world, I am sure. And as long as the seasons come and go Kun- derd Glads will continue to beautify the earth and gladden multitudes of mankind. Since my boyhood I have been a great lover of chaste poetry — spending my first money for a volume of Longfellow’s works — but I do not hesitate to say that I would rather have been the ori- ginator of ‘Orange Glory’, ‘Purple Glory’, ‘Snow Glory’, or ‘Myrtle’, etc., than to have been the author of the finest poem in our English lan- guage. I have been delighted with many other varieties of yours, some of which I have gotten from growers in this State, and while I have a few choice varieties from other originators, my vote as to the finest strain of Glads goes with- out hesitation to Kunderd’s.” Chas. M. Waldroff, Pa., Jan. 3, 1924: “1 had wonderful success with the gladiolus bulbs which I got from you last year and am very proud of them. They were so nice that a sales lady who was here to sell me gladiolus bulbs from a nursey said after I showed her my gar- dens: ‘It is me that wants to buy from you in- stead of me selling to you’.” J. D. Craig, Canada, Feb. 5, 1924: “You may be interested to know of my success with your bulbs last year. The blooms were magnificent and, although it was my first year in growing gladioli, by following your instructions I cap- tured second prize for the best collection of gladioli, fifteen blooms, at the Edmonton Hor- ticultural Show last August. The exhibitor who beat me has been showing gladioli for some fifteen years and his were Kunderd’s too.” E. T. Barnes, Florida, Spring, 1924: “Before me again is your annual catalog of what I know to be the finest Gladiolus in the world. I look forward each year for your catalog to see what you have done greater than the year before. I said many years ago that Kunderd was with- out doubt the greatest Gladiolus Hybridizer in the world and I have never changed my mind since. It is a wonderful thing for any man to have one aim and without wavering carry it to success as you have done.” Leonard Barron, N. Y. (Editor ‘The Garden Magazine’, Fellow Royal Hort. Society and President of the National Garden Association), May 19, 1924: “I have before me a rich collec- tion of gladiolus bulbs that reaches me by way of Mr. Kruhm. I know from previous experi- ences the kind of delight that’s in store for me in the late summer. I surely do appreciate your generosity.” H. L. Corey, Canada, Jan. 15, 1924: “A few days ago I received your 1924 catalog, and thank you very much for it The advent of the ruffled gladiolus marks a new epoch in the culture of that flower, and you are entitled to the credit for that. In my humble opinion no glad can rival Purple Glory. It is in a class by itself; and next to it of the Kunderd vari- eties that I grow comes Peach Rose.” Arthur A. Hanke, O., May 14, 1924: “You are aware of the fact that my hobby of raising gladioli extends back over a period of quite a number of years and it has been my pleasure each year to obtain from the leading hybridiz- ers the latest creations brought to light; in some instances 1 have been successful in ob- taining sorts before they were offered and placed on the market. In all due iespect to all who are endeavoring to improve this wonderful flower, I must admit that the result in my gar- dens is invariably the same. The Kunderd varieties obtained from you are always con- spicuous by their superiority, and I have no doubt that this year will be a repetition of the past.” J. Horace McFarland, Pa., Sept. 22, 1924: “It seems to me that for the novice who does not want to wade through a volume of descriptions to pick varieties to accomplish a special effect, this mixture provides a most admirable basis. In it there are flowers of sheer magnificence and the greatest beauty.” Mrs. I. Norman Henry, Pa., 1924: “I am sending you my annual order for Gladioli I missed my beauties last. year as I went abroad. I may add that I saw nothing in London, Paris and Edinburgh to come near those I grow in my garden from your bulbs and I attended various first-class shows.” E. Sillitoe, Canada, Feb. 8, 1924: “Your prices seem a little high for us as duty, tax and risk all tend to increase the cost, but you do deliver the quality, so we can forgive the few extra cents. Last year I think fully 50% of the ex- hibits were Kunderd.” C. G. Van Doren, Idaho, Feb. 19, 1924: “Like a small boy at circus time, I endeavored to crawl under the canvas by the cheap route, but it didn’t work out satisfactory. I purchased a number of Kunderd varieties from other firms who were offering this strain at low prices. By test I found the bulbs from Kunderd very su- perior to those purchased elsewhere; you could hardly recognize the same flowers — the one threw up a thrifty plant, the flowers were larger and more attractive. Yes; there’s a difference between Kunderd grown bulbs and those grown to sell cheap.” Mrs. J. H. Quense, Wash., Jan. 10, 1924: “I have never cared for gladioli until seeing the primulinus varieties at the Gladiolus Show here in Seattle. The airiness and grace of the flowers on the stem make them more beautiful as cut flowers. The particular table which took my eye were all your varieties, Alice Tiplady among them.” D. W. Busbee, Mich., August 13, 1924: “For the purpose of comparison, I purchased from you last spring several of your ruffled varieties. It may interest you to know these were planted alongside and under exactly the same condi- tions as bulbs of the same varieties received from two Eastern growers. Plants from your bulbs are much higher, far more vigorous and sturdy, have thrown longer stems and larger blossoms and are superior in every way to the other plants.” G. T. Taylor, New Zealand, May 1, 1924: “I have flowered for the first time some of your productions ( I was almost saying confections, they are so lovely). I obtained them from Aust. when my order to you was found to be too late I think that your illustrations in the matter of spike length doesn’t half do justice to your phenominal originations I obtained these from in England (ordered before I knew your address) The sight of Salmon Beauty almost inspires one to poetry or music. Anyway as the Irishman says, ‘More power to you.’ I should like to exchange places with you, you give so much pleasure to people.” Irvine A. Orton, D. D. S., N. Y., Jan. 10, 1924: “I have bulbs from six different growers from different parts of the country and I consider yours by far the best after testing them all under equal conditions.” Please show this Catalog to your Friends 54 KUNDERD GLADIOLI FOR 1925 TESTIMONIALS Mrs. Harry J. Miller, N. Y., Jan. 15, 1924: “We had a lew bulbs from you last year and the flowers were wonderful Our garden is small, but we must find a place for some of your beautiful flowers. (We have some sixty varieties of gladiolus bought mostly from local growers, not knowing who was the originator.’’ Mrs. Roy Lowman, Ohio, Feb. 1924: “I first became acquainted with Kunderd bulbs in 1920, when I ordered twenty-five of your Ideal Mix- ture and ten named varieties — all inexpensive. They made a wonderful growth, and the flowers were a revelation to me. Your catalog never does them justice — mere ink could never reproduce the exquisite shades and markings.’’ R. H. Routledge, Canada, Feb. 15, 1924: “I am taking this opportunity to thank you for the splendid Glad bulbs you sent me last sea- son. Needless to say they were far beyond my expectations. I ordered lots of one dozen from several of the best seed houses in both the United States and Canada and the bulbs I got from you were so much superior to the others that 1 had no trouble in making up my mind where 1 would obtain my future bulbs. I ex- pect to have strong competition at our Horti- cultural Show this season in Gladiolus, but feel confident of making a clean sweep with my Kunderd stock.” Miss Addie Taylor, Ind., Feb. 1924: “Your gladioli fields is one of the beauty spots of the United States.” Mrs. W. Grant, Canada, Jan. 15, 1924: “My husband said that the gladiolus on the back of this year’s catalog don’t come up to the beauty or fineness of the flowers, but it is a pretty good imitation. They don’t do justice to the plant.” W. F. Garrett, Pa., April 6, 1924: “Last year was the first time 1 have tried to grow gladioli. 1 have followed out your instructions as to planting and culture- _ and it worked fine, as I had long spikes with from fourteen to seventeen to a spike, and not one that did not bloom. But the cheap ones, such as twenty and fifty for a song price — well, 1 could not say the above for them, although they had the same care as the others they were not even a second cousin to Hybrids and the Ruffled ones I had bought of you.” Mrs. W. L. Frey, Calif., Feb. 5, 1924: “Your cut of ‘Orange Glory’ in ‘House and Garden’ is too much for me. I have to have it — and oth- ers. I know two Glad fans who are also Kun- derd fans and I don’t wonder 1 thought ‘White Glory’ last year the loveliest thing I had ever looked at, except my wonderful ‘Purple Glory’ Appreciation seems never amiss to me, even though I know you must have thou- sands of letters of the same kind.” Mrs. Irene Cox, Mo., Jan. 24, 1924: “From the bulbs I got of you last year I had fifty Ideal Mixture and one dozen Glory Mixture, and they were truly ‘Glory Ideal’. I liked the Ideal best; of course, I had so many more of them, but only two were alike, while of the twelve Glory I had three just alike. They were sure beautiful. Though if any one knows how to appreciate your work, it is surely a busy farm woman. No matter how hard I worked all day in the field, garden or house, I found time to spend a little while among your flowers and forget I was tired I honestly believe the person who doesn’t love the gladioli has never seen any of yours in bloom.” G. T. Taylor, New Zealand, 1924: “I have a lot of your varieties in my garden and recently got a premium bloom of E. J. Shaylor. I am discarding a lot this season, but none of Kun- derd’s.” Geo. H. Woods, Conn., Sept. 2, 1924: “Gladi- olus seems to have a new meaning when pur- chased from you.” Mrs. Eliz. Rauch, Iowa, Jan. 25, 1924: “I have all of your Ruffled Glads up to and including those priced at 2 7 cents in your 1924 catalog (bought last year). They were so beautiful that I aim to own the entire collection. Can buy cheaper elsewhere, but have faith in Kun- derd quality.” H. E. Pauli, Canada, Feb. 12, 1924: “I am sending another order to add to the one you already have. When you get the Kunderd fever you want bulbs and every time I pick up your catalog I want to buy some more of your won- derful productions. I would like to get all my friends here buying your bulbs.” Charles P. Augur, Conn., Feb. 12, 1924: “I want to tell you that each succeeding year I plant your stock I am more and more pleased with the result. I have grown Glads for more than sixty years, but in all that time I have never grown, or seen, any blooms that equalled those from you I had in my grounds last year.” Mrs. O. J. Robbins, Mich., April 7, 1924: "I hope some day to have a large bed of Kunderd Gladioli. My brother, Wm. H. Cape of Dutton, Ont., Canada, says there is no gladiolus like the Kunderd.” Mrs. Evelina V. Stockard, Md., Mar. 15, 1924: “After hearing from several of my friends, of the wonderful luck they have had from gladiolus bulbs that were purchased from you, I am going to place an order for a few for my garden.” Mrs. Regina Armstrong Niehaus, N. Y., Jan. 6, 1924: “I am sending you a rather monu- mental order, but I have decided this year to specialize in Gladioli 1 exhibited fifty of your varieties to illustrate a lecture on gladioli and they created a sensation.” J. Albert Smith, Canada, Feb. 8, 1924: “Kun- erd’s bulbs produce the finest flowers. As we grow flowers for a hobby, we realize that a good bulb takes no more room than a poor one and one has the results and something real to show. We have grown stalks over 5 Yz feet high from Kunderd bulbs and expect to send you photo next season to prove this. Kunderd’s Glads outclassed all others at the show at Guelph last year. The writer won first prize in the Garden and Lawn competition for this city last year.” Mrs. Geo. H. Smith, Mich., April 1, 1924: “Words cannot express our delight, nor the beauty of your Glads grown last year. I had the four mixtures. Year before the two mix- tures with a few named Glads, and the extras you so kindly sent. They were a joy day after day to my friends as well as myself and the cheer that they brought the sick is untold. I am growing only Kunderd’s this year.” Wm. I. Suesenberger, Mass., Jan. 1924: “I must say that your bulbs are far superior to any others. Some of the flowers that they pro- duce fairly take one’s breath away with their brilliancy and beauty, while others of quieter, more delicate hues, make one realize how much man has been permitted to perfect the wonder- ful handiwork of Nature. Yours is an inspiring work, Mr. Kunderd.” When ordering collections, please order by number 55 A. E. KUNDERD, GOSHEN, INDIANA, U. S. A. TESTIMONIALS Faus P. Silvernale, M. D., Minn., Jan. 20, 1924: “I have raised Gladioli for the past three seasons and now have nearly one thousand bulbs in several hundred varieties. They are all from your stock, and 1 would not think of changing, as your flowers are far superior to anything I have ever seen In closing, per- mit me to say that no other flower can com- pare with Kunderd Gladioli.” Geo. Laithwaite, Canada, Jan. 17, 1924: ‘‘At our Gladiolus Show where we showed up well, we found by talking to experts our wonderful spikes with Kunderd name went to nearly half of our prize winners. Allow me to say your vari- eties are far in advance of anything we have. While I have another calling in life, I go to the flower for a rest. My interesting roses and Glads talk to me when I am tired. The frag- rance of the rose, the harmony of charm and color in the gladiolus and peaceful shade of our maples all go to rest a tired man.” Frank Porter, W. Va., Sept. 2, 1924: ‘‘Your gladioli have bloomed in a wonderful way and have multiplied well at same time on this ele- vated section of the Mountain State. It is not too much to say these Glads have been pro- nounced the finest ever grown in Raleigh County.” A. J. Cantrill, Australia, Feb. 25, 1924: ‘‘We have some beautiful Australian raised gladioli here, but your varieties stand out conspicuously and attract the attention of our visitors. The ruffled petals and the wonderful range of colors and beautiful blending of delicate and dainty colors are a theme of admiration and splendid surprise to every one who sees them.” Bessie E. Anderson, Canada, Feb. 20, 1924: “It seems useless after so many wonderful let- ters from experts and commercial growers for me to add mine, but I feel I must add my word of praise. I grow gladioli for the pure joy of working among them and watching expectantly for the glories to unfold. Among them in my garden early in the morning 1 am always re- minded of the words of the poet: ‘I do not know of others, but I am very sure God walks in mine.’ Looking into the flowers of some beautiful spikes one feels they must go on their knees to the Giver of such beauty, and then is it any wonder that many an appreciative thought travels across the miles to you from Chesley ? ” Arthur C. Heleky, Mass., Feb. 13, 1924: ‘‘Last spring I secured from you a collection of about 25 bulbs To say that I had wonderful results is putting it mildly, as the blooms were marvels for color, size and number From my own and friends’ opinions your blooms ex- ceeded by far This comparison was also borne out by the exhibit at our annual Brock- ton Fair.” C. H. Hurst, Ohio, Jan. 17, 1924: “1 have all my life been a great lover of flowers and for the last thirty years the Gladiolus has been my hobby; though I never knew the exquisite beauty of the gladioli until four years ago when I grew 28 varieties from you.” Charles S. Ingalls, Neb., Feb. 6, 1924: “I am enclosing order for bulbs which I hope you will be able to fill completely This will now give me 25 0 distinct named varieties of Kun- derd Gladioli beside your Glory and Ideal Mix- tures. Your Gladioli were the wonder and ad- miration of all who saw them and after growing them the past two seasons I am discarding all others, and will grow Kunderds only, as it is just as easy to grow a thoroughbred bloom as it is a mediocre one, and there is no comparison in the pleasure and satisfaction one gets from your creations.” Miss Mary B. More, N. J., Sept. 24, 1924: “The gladioli I bought from you have been a delight to us and the admiration of all who have seen our garden. We sent some to a friend who has always thought dahlias the most worth while thing in the garden. He has changed his mind since he saw your gladioli.” Frank F. Moore, M. D., N. J., Aug. 8, 1924: “Sixty-eight Kunderd varieties of gladioli grown in our garden, a total of 2,000 bulbs from Kun- derd Suffice to say that Kunderd varieties as a whole far transcent the others, although one is forced to admit the worth of Herada, Anna Eberus and other non-Kunderd varieties. It’s customary for yours, however, to be all good.” A. E. Miller, Canada, March 25, 1924: “I would like to say a word of praise for your beautiful Glads. I used to think when I saw them in your catalog I could not grow them like that, for 1 am not a professional, only an amateur. But this I must say for you, you do not make a finer show of your Glads than can be grown by an amateur, for I have grown just as good ‘Orange Glory’ as in your catalog pic- ture I have never had one of yours not true to name or that has not been as good as your pictures of them and better.” Edward Howard Pease, Mass., April 22, 1924: “In my private gardens I have about 900 of your gladioli and your varieties certainly rank supreme. The gladiolus is a wonderful flower and we ‘fans’ owe much to you.” J. J. Paine, Ky., July 22, 1924: “The gladioli you sent me this year are most beautiful and many of the varieties are charming for cutting. With the Ohio River, Labell River and the Southern Indiana hills for a setting, the named varieties and Glory Mixture coloring is certainly ethereal. If there are any words in the English language that would convey the beauty of your gladioli I have failed to find them. I might add a few descriptive and coined words and say they are superba maxima or ideal perfecto.” Mrs. J. E. Dow, Idaho, Feb. 5, 1924: “The bulbs I bought last year gave me such wonder- ful flowers I had to get a few more this year and hope to add still more. I have grown gladioli many years and thought I had a good collection, but Kunderd beats them all.” Mrs. Hazel Barney, Mich., Sept. 11, 1924: “I entered a collection of 22 varieties in the Hol- land Community Fair held at Holland, Mich., and won first prize. I had eleven competitors. The lady in charge of that department said they were the most beautiful she had ever seen and this is her twenty-fourth year.” Mrs. J. N. Gant, Tenn., April 11, 1924: “My gladiolus bulbs received in good condition and well packed I wish I knew how to keep my bulbs like you do. There is even more dif- ference in the wonderful gorgeous blossoms of your Glads and other dealers’ than in the bulbs. Your gladioli give me more pleasure than any other flower in my garden. I will never recom- mend anything but Kunderd’s to my friends.” Julia W. Cotes, Calif., Feb. 12, 1924: “I am sending you herewith another order for ‘glads’. I’ve acquired the habit now and it would indeed be a sore disappointment not to be able to have a few new ones each year One bulb, an unnamed one, from a mixture bought from you several seasons ago, produced 933 cormlets and two large bulbs. I would not believe it if I had not done the digging and the counting. Of forty-six named varieties bought of you last year ‘Sweet Rose’ was the loveliest. Many oth- ers were very beautiful 1 have dug up my front lawn to make room for Glads.” Please show this Catalog to your Friends 56 KUNDERD GLADIOLI FOR 1925 INDEX OF COLOR SECTIONS OF GLADIOLI LISTED IN THIS CATALOG AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSE COLOR, WINE REDS, PURPLES, ETC. Exquisite Page Fairfield Page Lustre Page Masterpiece Page Mrs. Arthur Meeker__Page LAVENDER AND PURPLE SHADES 33 Mrs. Geo. W. Moulton Page 3 6 Splendorra Page 40 34 Purple Glory Page 23 Tyrian Beauty Page 42 35 Rosalind Page 23 Violet Beauty Page 42 22 36 Ruffled Beautv Page 24 Violet Glory Page 27 Battle Creek Blue Isle Blue Lily Blue Orchid Byron L. Smith.. E. B. Williamson. -Page Page -Page -Page Page .Page Bonny Page Dr. J. H. Neeley. Dr. W. Van Flee E. J. Shaylor Estella Page 31 Elkhart -Page 33 Mary Fennell Page 36 31 Kasson -Page 2 1 Onega _ Page 22 31 Lavender America -Page 35 Purple Spot Page 38 31 Lilac Glory -Page 21 Ruth Huntington _ Youell’s Favorite Page 24 31 Lilac Old Rose -Page 44 Page 27 44 Magic -Page 36 PINK IN ALL SHADES 19 Goshen -Page 34 Pella - Page 38 19 Helga -Page 34 Peach Rose Page 38 19 Indian Maid -Page 35 Peep O’Day Page 23 31 Joy Page 21 Pink Cloud Page 23 20 Kunderd’s Apple Blos- Pink Lily Page 23 20 som -Page 21 Rose Page 39 20 Lacinatus Page 9 Rose Glory Page 24 31 Marshal Foch .Page 22 Rosy Glow Page 39 20 Mona Lisa -Page 22 Shell Pink _ Page 45 20 Mrs. Dr. Norton -Page 36 Sweet Rose Page 42 33 Mrs. Frank Pendleton -Page 36 Tempa Page 26 20 Myrtle .Page 37 Treasure Page 42 20 Oran -Page 22 Twilight _ Page 26 33 34 Paramount -Page 38 Virginia Hale Page 42 RED FROM BRIGHTEST TO DARKEST SHADES Adoration Page 19 Alhambra Page 31 Arden Page 44 Big Black Page 31 Black Pansy Page 31 Cardinal Prince Page 33 Challenger Page 33 Cherry King Page 33 Cymbaline Page 33 Darkest Page 33 Fire Ribbon Page 34 Flaming Vale Page 34 Gov. Hanly Page 34 Gypsie Queen Page 21 Hermes Page 21 Ida Van Page 34 Indian Page 34 John Dunbar Page 35 June Delight Page 21 Loella Page 35 Pythia Page 38 Racine Page 3 9 Rajah Page 39 Red Fire Page 39 Robert J. Kunderd Page 39 Scarlet Princeps Page 40 Scarlet Glory Page 24 Splendor Page 40 Uhlan Chief Page 42 Watermelon Page 42 Midsummer Dream Page 45 Orange Flame Page 22 RED WITH LARGE THROAT MARKINGS Anthony Zonker Page 3 1 Enigma Page 33 Red Cloud Page 39 Black Bird Page 31 Gaiety Page 34 Show Flower Page 40 Black Eye Page 31 Gold Throat Page 34 St. Thomas Page 42 Corunna Page 33 I Excel Page 34 Thistle Page 26 Dream Page 20 SALMON, ORANGE, SAFFRON, ETC. Nightingale Page 45 Olo Page 45 Orange Glory Page 22 Orange Glow Page 3 7 Orange Plume Page 3 7 Ozone Page 4 5 Pride of Goshen Page 23 Primunella Page 45 Alice Tiplady Page 44 Altair Page 44 Alton Page 19 Bevier Page 31 Favorite Page 20 Golden Gleam Page 44 Immensity Page 34 Ming Toy Page 45 Rosalia Page 45 Salmon Beauty Page 4 5 Salmon Buff Page 45 Salmon Plume Page 24 Snapdragon Page 24 Twinkles Page 4 5 SMOKY SHADES Ashburn Page 3 1 John T. Pirie Page 35 Romance - -Page 39 Don Juan Page 20 Red Copper Page 39 Ulysses Page 42 WHITE AND WHITE WITH LIGHT MARKINGS Avalon Page 20 Mary Pickford Page 36 Snow Glory Page 24 Chalice Flower Page 20 Miss U. S. A. _ Page 36 Ventura Page 26 Cincinnatus Heine- _ __Page 33 Noxall _- _ Page 37 White Butterfly Page 45 Fairest 'White Page 34 Ozark Page 37 White Glory Page 27 Fern Kyle __Page 21 Senator Knox Page 40 White Ivory Page 27 Lillian Page 22 Smiles Page 24 White Pigeon Page 42 Marie Kunderd __Page 22 Snow Flake Page 40 WHITE WITH LARGE THROAT MARKINGS Crimson Spur Page 33 Pantheon Page 3 7 White Pendleton _ Page 42 Dr. Elkins __Page 33 Snow Boy __ Page 40 YELLOW, BUFF, CREAM, ETC. Ah --Page 31 Golden Buff Page 34 Ramona Page 45 Butterboy Page 44 Golden Glory Page 21 Sulphur Frills Page 26 Butterfly Page 44 Golden Tinge Page 44 Sulphur Glow Page 26 Giant Fawn --Page 34 Kilima _ Page 35 The Cream Page 42 Glorious Page 2 1 Kunderdii Glory ... Page 2 1 Ulrica _ __ ___Page 45 Golden Butterfly __ __Page 44 Primrose Beauty Page 38 For Collection Offers see page 51 57 A. E. KUNDERD, GOSHEN, INDIANA, U. S. A. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING Send orders early to be more certain of getting all varieties wanted. Late orders coming during our planting season may be delayed a few days. Please use the order blank. Safe arrival of bulbs is guaranteed to any point within the United States and Canada. We care for the bulbs during the winter months and ship as soon after February 15th as the weather permits. Terms. Remittances must accompany all orders. Send bank draft, express or postal money order, or if more convenient for you we will accept your personal check. Unused U. S. stamps will be ac- cepted in payment of orders amounting to less than $1.00. All goods are sent to you prepaid at prices quoted in this catalog. References. Those who may not know me, 1 refer by special permission to the following Goshen banks: The City Na- tional Bank, and The Salem Bank and Trust Co. Also R. G. Dunn & Co. and Bradstreet’s Commercial Reports. Foreign Shipments. We cannot guaran- tee safe arrival to foreign countries (ex- cept Canada) due to the delay and risk in transit which is entirely beyond our control. Special effort will be made to ship in proper season, to send only first-class, well-cured bulbs, also to pack well, but we cannot replace any stock arriving in unsatisfactory condition. From reports received from foreign customers, we find that over 95% of shipments arrive safely and in good condition. Owing to our great reductions in prices this season, I can only accept Canadian and other for- eign orders in American exchange. Please remit by international draft or money or- der either on New York or Chicago, in full value of American money. Canadian customers, be sure to give number of your import permit with each order. Canadian orders will be shipped with certificate of inspection from our State Entomologist as required by the Canadian Insect Pest Act. An extra charge of one cent per bulb is made on foreign shipments (except Can- ada) to cover transportation charges. Packages that weigh over the Parcel Post limit are sent by Express. If it is necessary to ship such orders by Parcel Post, the order must be divided into more than one package and a charge of 50c is made for each additional package neces- sary, and on such orders my guarantee of safe arrival of bulbs is withdrawn. Substitution. If any varieties are out of stock when your order is received, I will substitute a similar or more expensive variety. If this is not satisfactory, please advise when ordering. Substitution in Collections. I reserve the right to substitute when out of a va- riety offered in any of the collections. The stocks are not of the same size and late in the season some may be entirely ex- hausted when your order arrives. Col- lections can only be furnished as de- scribed, at prices given. No alterations can be made in the collections described and offered in this catalog. Claims for shortage must be made im- mediately upon receipt of goods. Where offered by the dozen, six may be ordered at half the dozen price. Less than six at single rate. Where offered by the hundred, fifty will be supplied at the hundred rate. Less than fifty at single or dozen rate. Exception Twenty-five may be ordered at the hundred rate in our three mixtures described on page 30. Special Collections will be made up for any of our customers who may wish our aid in deciding what to plant. Nothing can make a finer present to a friend than a collection of choice Gladioli. Please state choice of colors, varieties you have grown and amounts you wish to buy. Don’t forget that the children will enjoy a few of our wonderful Gladioli for their garden. Have you thought of teaching them the art of making the home and its surroundings beautiful? It will prove very valuable to them later in life. Do not hesitate to send Small Orders, even if but for a single bulb. We want to help the smallest grower or beginner. 1 do not sell seed from any of my Gladi- oli, nor cormlets and small planting sizes. No Mixture of all Ruffled Varieties is offered in this catalog. Quality. As the originator of the Ruf- fled Gladioli, I am in a position to offer my customers a far larger and better col- lection of these beautiful new types than any other grower whose varieties of this form have been produced from mine. As all the varieties listed are good to very good propagators, my customers can be assured of full value. Even though you may think some of the prices a little high, the increase, if cared for, in two years makes the first cost of minor importance. 0 c fc-2 « V £ w 1 ^ 1*4 U ^ P* ! 1 1 • as: : ~-a i"t § ! ^ TJ : « .S "-S *e C W • rM « ^4 ^ bo -s s < '£ 4) . £ s « £ (0 - be CO O V © . .©