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GROFF’S HYBRIDS AND
OTHER VARIETIES OF MERIT

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As selected and grown by

ARTHUR COWEE
Meadouwvale Farm : BERLIN, N. Y.

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Gladiolus Field at Meadowvale in Bloom

Cowee’s 1910 Offerings
of Gladioli

J|NOTHER year’s experience with the Gladiolus has added to my
love and admiration for the flower. That it is coming into its
own with flower-loving people generally is shown by the fact
that my business last spring was much larger than ever before,
—more patrons, and increased orders from satisfied customers.
3 I believe one mighty important factor in this business of
mine is its foundation in my love of Gladioli. Most of my patrons know
that Meadowvale Farm, and the flowers that have made it famous, are
very close to my heart, and that of all my varied business interests this
one is my hobby.

When I first began to grow Gladioli, I did so purely as an amateur, with
love of this splendid flower and desire for recreation as my guiding motives.
The wonders of the Gladiolus and the great possibilities of its development
got hold of me, however, until I gave its culture so much of my time that
they got to calling me “The Gladiolus Crank,” which my friends have modi-
fied to the Gladiolus Specialist. I suspect I am both.

For this flower has qualities well calculated to make one an enthusiast
about it, and it deserves all the attention that I have given as a specialist
in its culture. No other member of the floral kingdom has so many qualities
which recommend it for general planting, and no other has responded so
generously to the loving care of hybridists and disseminators.

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My last year’s book told you, in the
words of a frequent visitor to Meadowvale
Farm, of the care and diligence we exercise
in our work with the Gladiolus. Years of
observation, study and experience are be-
hind the methods we pursue—and
all our efforts date hack to my
amateur interest in the flower. LS
started from the same \
place you are start- |
ing, kind patron, and
the reason you find
my Gladioli bulbs so
satisfactory is that I
have studied and
grown this flower
just as you will study
and grow it, and know
the kind of bulbs you
need for best results.

Encouraged by the
warm words of praise
for the quality of
the bulbs supplied
them from hundreds
of new customers, as
well as by more and
larger orders from
former customers
than in any preced-
ing year, I have
larger faith than
ever in the future of
the Gladioli, and in the —
service to lovers of the
flower that I can render —
by growing and selling
quality bulbs. I shall con-
tinue to send out only
first-quality bulbs, there-
fore, always of blooming
size, and invite attention to
the following pages, as
containing detailed infor-
mation regarding the latest : aS
and the best that can be SF
offered in Gladioli. Peace. (See Page 6}

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THE GLADIOLUS, AND HOW TO GROW IT

I wish I could find a writer equal to the task of properly describing the
Gladioli. They are so lovely, so beautiful, so surpassingly gorgeous, that I
feel they deserve some fitting tribute in words. To write it is quite beyond
me, however, nor have I found a pen picture of the flower that begins to do
it justice.

The best I can do is to show you a few spikes of these wonderful flowers,
in their natural colors,—reproduced by the new French color photography,
—and ask you to imagine as well as you can the effect of countless shades
and combinations of these rare colorings. Every year we add to our collec-
tions a number of new varieties, which excel any of our old kinds, in some
respects, and the blooming of Gladioli from Meadowvale Farm will always
give you joy by the beauties of which you have never dreamed. |

In Northern New York, the best time to plant Gladioli is from the middle
of April to the middle of May. As we go south, however, earlier planting
is advisable. Gladioli bloom with us without interruption from the end of
July until frost. In the more southern latitudes, where earlier planting is
required, the period of blooming is correspondingly advanced.

From the time that the bulbs are harvested, we are planning for next
year. The amateur grower will find it equally important to start the fall
before to “get ready.” Any fairly rich garden soil will grow this flower to
advantage ; but it should be thoroughly prepared and manured the preced-
ing fall, and respaded in the spring. If the soil is stiff and hard to work,
fill the drill with a sandy loam.

You cannot make up and forward your orders for Gladioli to me too soon.
The earlier in the season they are received, the better attention it will be
possible for me to give them, and you will also be sure of getting just the
kinds you most wish.

Gladioli should have full exposure to the sun. Plant in single or double
rows, two inches apart in the drill; two, three or four inches deep, accord-
ing to size; single rows should be put about twelve inches apart, double
rows about eighteen inches. This method of planting is best when it is
intended to grow cut blooms for indoor opening.

For general culture, mass planting in square, oblong or round beds will
be found highly desirable. When planted in beds, the bulbs may be set
from four to six inches apart, in each direction. To secure a succession of
bloom, make two plantings—the first with the bulbs eight inches apart in
each direction, and the second, two or three weeks later, with the bulbs
between those first planted.

Elaborate tools and a large amount of labor are not required. When the
soil for Gladioli has been properly prepared, and the bulbs have been planted
as directed herein, the plants will be found to require very little attention.
They have no exacting cultural requirements. Water should be applied when
necessary, during the early stage of growth, and again when the buds show
color. Before it seems possible, the plants will be blooming profusely.

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For cut-flower purposes the Gladiolus is unequaled. It lasts longer than
any other flower after cutting, and the absence of pronounced fragrance
renders it ideal for the sick-room, dining-room, banquet-hall, church, school
decorations, etc. Gladioli present their real beauty most fully as the flower
opens, developing the splendid spikes in water to greater size than elsewhere.

During the blooming season I sell immense quantities of cut spikes of
superior colors (shall be glad to quote prices on application), and those
magnificent Gladioli are in great demand for the best and biggest hotels of
the country. The photograph reproduced on page 17 is of the dining-room
of the International Cataract Hotel at Niagara Falls.

My selections include only those kinds which I have proved to possess
the necessary vitality to produce characteristic flowers. The amateur just
beginning the culture of Gladioli will find my bulbs dependable, and experi-
enced growers will readily recognize the increase year by year in value and
quality of the sections and strains I offer. It is but simple justice to myself
to assert that in this book are presented the most valuable kinds, collections
and mixtures of Gladioli ever offered.

I have over 15,000 varieties of Gladioli. There have been remarkably.
few duplicates in the very large quantities of bulbs shipped to many of my
customers,—a fact made possible only by the enormous range of stock. Do
not pick out the largest bulbs from a collection or mixture and take it for
granted that they are of the best quality. Some of the best kinds never
produce large bulbs.

Note—The illustrations in this book are all from nego of scenes
at Meadowvale Farm or of Cowee’s Gladioli grown elsewhere, made espe-
cially for this purpose. The color pictures are reproduced directly from
autochromes, or color photographs made by the wonderful French process.

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ARTHUR COWEE PBEREIN ON

Cowee’s “Imperial” Two
Dollar Collection 7

Colors on Pages 3. 15, 19 and Ist and 4th cover

See Pictures in

The six fine new Gladioli included
in this collection represent the acme
of perfection in this magnificent
flower. As these are the very largest
and finest kinds, they are far ahead
of any of the older sorts as regards
every point of merit. One extra-
choice bulb each of these superior
new introductions will be sent by
mail, postpaid, for only $2. No greater
value in a Gladiolus collection can be
‘given.

PEACE. The grandest white va-
riety ever offered in the world. Flow-
ers are large, of good form, correctly
placed on a heavy straight spike.
Beautiful white, with pale lilac
feathering on inferior petals.

LA LUNA. A remarkable flower.
The large heavy buds open as a pale

yellow, which passes to a pleasing

white when the flowers are fully

expanded. These are relieved by
a small brown marking in the
throat, and have few equals in point
of substance. Flowers are almost per-
fectly rounded and overlapping. The
plant grows over three feet.

DAWN. Strong, straight and vigorous
plant over four feet high. Flowers large,
of a delicate salmon, shading to white
inside when bloomed, small claret stain on
inferior petals.

BLUE JAY. The best blue variety
offered in the world, its colors and mark-
ings being a striking resemblance to the
beautiful bird from which it has been
named. Plant exceptionally vigorous, often
attaining a height of six feet; flowers
large, and are of the most pronounced blue
color ever introduced, relieved by white
shadings. The picture on the first cover
gives some idea of its wonderful beauty.

La Luna

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Gladiolus Fields During the Growing Season

VICTORY. Flowers of medium size, well arranged on a strong, straight spike, and
many open at the same time. Delicate sulphur-yellow, lower petals shaded deeper.
Without doubt, the best yellow.

FAUST. Flowers of large size, well arranged on a spike about four feet high. Deep
velvety crimson ; lighter shading on two lower petals, slightly suffused with white.

Cowee’ s “Novelty” Dollar Collection

See Color Plate in the Center of this Book

In order more widely to introduce the Gladiolus, I make a specialty of dollar collec-
tions, composed of six fine sorts, covering a rich range of color, mailed postpaid for
the small sum of $1. Every person who has planted one of these dollar collections has
been surprised end charmed with the profusion of bloom, and it is always the case that
a person who favors me with a trial order for a dollar collection becomes a convert to
the merits of my favorite flower and a regular customer thereafter.

BERLINA. Beautiful shell-pink, marked with a strong carmine. Flowers extra-
large.

ELDORADO. Deep clear yellow, lower petals spotted with maroon and black;
medium-sized flowers.

GENERAL DE NANSOUTY. Rich bluish purple, marked with vivid crimson
and lemon-yellow. Flower-stalk unusually long, bearing eighteen to twenty buds.

MEADOWVALE. A very fine white, tinged in the throat with crimson, and
lower petals slightly marked with faint pink. Stalk strong and vigorous.

NILREB. Dainty pink, blending almost to white, marked with a strong shade of
same color. Flowers large and stalks vigorous.

TACONIC. Bright pink, flecked and striped with shades of same color, markings
of lower petals deep crimson, running into pale lemon-yellow.

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Silver Trophy Strains

Groff’s ‘‘World’s Best’’ New Hybrid Seedlings

1. NEWEST REDS, SCARLETS AND CrIMsoNS. The world’s commercial strains offer
few equal to and none better than these. They should be largely planted.

By mail 25 bulhs $1 postpaid, 50 bulbs $1.75 postpaid, $3 per 100 by express collect. «
No orders accepted for less than 25 bulbs. If by express, 25 at 100 rate. :

2. New Wuirs, Licht AND YELLOW. All shades of white, cream and yellow, in
many combinations, relieved By stains and blotches of rich colors: in. most pleasing
contrasts.

By mail 25 bulbs $1.25 Acad 59 bulbs $2.25 postpaid, $4 per 100 iB express collect.
No orders accepted for less than 25‘bulbs. If by express, 25 at 100 rate.

3. RARE BLUES, IN CLEMATIS, LILAC AND
HELIOTROPE SHADES. New hybrids of Papilio
Major, practically unknown. No such seed-
lings offered elsewhere in the world.

By mail 25 bulbs $1.50 postpaid, 50 bulbs
$2.75 postpaid, $5 per 100 by.
express collect. No orders ac-
cepted for less than 25 bulbs.
If by express, 25 at 100 rate.

Large-blooming — bulbs,
the only size offered. Pos-
sible variation in colors as
above classified, due to out-
crosses, will be covered
by extra count in filling
orders.

Warehouse Point, Conn., |
February 18, 1909.

I find but one fault with
your Gladioli, i.e., the more
one has, the more one
wants. Your little booklet
says not one word too
much in praise of those
sumptuous blossoms.

Miss C. H. 8.

Wayne, Pa.,

January 22, 1909.
The bulbs I purchased
from you four years ago
are still in commission, and
flowered most gorgeously
last summer. Every one who saw
__ them was struck by their great

Silver Trophy Strain, Section One beauty. C. M. A.

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Planting Gladioli in the Home Garden

Cowee’s Superb Dollar Collection

See Illustration on Inside of Front Cover

This assortment of six splendid kinds covers a rich range of colors from white
and violet to dark rich red. These sorts have been thoroughly tested and found to be
all right in every way. For one dollar I will mail, postpaid, one strong-blooming bulb
of each of these six fine Gladioli.

BARON HULOT. Good-sized flower, well arranged on straight spike ; color dark
violet bordering on blue.

GIANT PINK. Large flowers of rich and clear pink, three lower petals marked
with dark red.

JANE DIEULAFOY. Flowers creamy white, lower petals stained maroon. Con-
tinues in bloom a long time.

MEPHISTOPHELES. Flowers of large size, dark red stained with black and
yellow. Very attractive.

ROSELLA. Fine, large, well-opened flowers, beautiful shade of light rose, stained
purple and white.

SCARSDALE. Tall grower, with large, pink-lavender colored flowers, shading to
a rich dark rose.

Norfolk, Va., January 21, 1909.
Those (bulbs) I had from you last year, with what I had, form the nucleus of a nice
collection. Your bulbs are all and more than you claim for them. F. A. G.
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COWEE’S “NOVELTY” DOLLAR COLLECTION OF GLADIOLI. See page 7
1. Berlinia. 2. General de Nansouty. 3. Taconic. 4. Meadowvale. 5. Eldorado. 6. Nilreb

The Wealth of Bloom Gladioli Produce

Ten Named Gladioli for 50 Cents

See Illustration on Inside of Back Cover

Thousands of pleased purchasers will testify to the fact that this is indeed a bar-
gain—that, notwithstanding the low price, the Gladioli in this collection are choice
and desirable. I will send the entire collection for 50 cents, postpaid. It is impossible
for me to make any change in the kinds listed—the collection must be sent out just
as it stands.

AUGUSTA. Lovely pure white with blue anthers. Strong, straight spikes.

SENATOR VOLLAND. Pure blue, dark violet blotch with a yellow stain, striped
blue.

BRENCHLEYENSIS. Vermilion-scarlet; an old variety of brilliant color.

EUGENE SCRIBE. Medium-sized, weil-opened flower; tender rose, blazed car-
mine-red.

GIL BLAS. Early-flowering plant of dwarf habit; flowers salmon-rose with a red
blotch on primrose.

GEORGE PAUL. Large flowers, deep crimson; slightly stained yellow, spotted
with purple.

PROPHETESSE. Large, round, pearly white blooms with a conspicuous crimson
throat.

MAY. Lovely, pure white flowers, finely flaked bright rosy crimson; strong spike.

MRS. BEECHER. Beautiful deep rosy crimson. Large, well-opened flower, with
white throat freely marked.

SNOWBANK. Fine spike of well-formed ee pure white, save for a slight stain
of red at base.

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Cowee’s World’s Fair Collection

Groffs New and Rare Giadioli

No such collection can be obtained for the money elsewhere. It is made up of
expensive named varieties, without regard to cost. Many high-class novelties of
recent introduction, including meritorious named varieties, are included. The few
hundred varieties which it contains are especially selected from the cream of high-
quality Gladioli, to meet the demand for a limited number of extra-choice type. The
intensity of color, combined with unusual markings, consisting of blotches, stains,
mottlings, etc., in the World’s Fair Collection, defies description. There are shades of
red, scarlet, crimson, cerise, yellow, blue and light colors, of the purest quality. The
flowers are exceptional in size and beauty.

By mail, 25 bulbs $5.25 postpaid, 50 bulbs $10.25 postpaid, $20 per 100 by express collect.
No orders accepted for less than 25 bulbs. If by express, 25 at 100 rate.

Cowee’s Gold Medal Coilection

Groffs Extra-Select Pan-American Exposition Gladioli

The choice new varieties in this collection were first exhibited at Buffalo, 1901.
The most critical grower could wish for no better value. In the preparation of this
collection over 600 named varieties were discarded. Every desirable section is repre-
sented—Gandavensis, Lemoine, Nanceianus, Blues and Hybrids. The flowers are of the
largest size in their respective types, the spikes of correct form, and the plants have
great vigor and vitality. The Gold Medal Collection is offered in lots of 25,50, 75 and
100 bulbs or upwards. Every collection is separately prepared, and so great is the
diversity of the selections that purchasers of 1,000 or more bulbs will receive very
few duplicates.

By mall, 25 bulbs $3.25 postpaid, 50 bulbs $6.25 postpaid, $12 per 100 by express collect.
No orders accepted for less than 25 bulbs. If by express, 25 at 100 rate.

The Gold Medal Collection in Color Sections

These are especially select collections for new hybrids, prepared from the cream
of the world’s named introductions: Gandavensis, Lemoine, and Nanceianus. In
making up these selections, several hundred named varieties were discarded, though
possessing many elements of merit.

1. SELECTED NEW DARK HYBRIDS. All shades and combinations of red,
scarlet and crimson, of highest quality. By mail, 25 bulbs $2.75 postpaid, 50 bulbs
$5.25 postpaid, $10 per 100 by express collect. No order accepted for less than 25
bulbs. If by express, 25 at 100 rate.

2. SELECTED NEW WHITE, LIGHT AND YELLOW HYBRIDS. No
equal value offered elsewhere or otherwise obtainable. By mail, 25 bulbs $3.25 post-
paid, 50 bulbs $6.25 postpaid, $12 per 100 by express collect. No orders accepted
for less than 25 bulbs. If by express, 25 at 100 rate.

3. SELECTED NEW BLUE HYBRIDS. Not offered elsewhere in the world
(no smoky or’slate blues). By mail, 25 bulbs $4 postpaid, 50 bulbs $7.75 postpaid, $15
per 100 by express collect. No orders accepted for less than 25 bulbs. If by express,
25 at 100 rate.

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Cowee’s Special Collections and Mixtures
COWEE’S MIDWAY COLLECTION

This collection is especially prepared as an intermediate or midway section be-
tween the Gold Medal and Silver Trophy strains of Pan-American celebrity and those
of a popular character follow-
ing, all in high types of commer-
cial value. It is prepared from
all sections in new named varie-
ties of European origin, which
until the introduction of the
Gold Medal and Silver Trophy
strains, at Buffalo, have led the
world; also a few of the earlier
introductions of Groff’s hybrids.

By mail, 25 bulbs $1.50 postpaid,
50 bulbs $2.75 postpaid, $5 per
100 by express collect. No orders
accepted tor less than 25 bulbs.
If by express, 25 at 100 rate.

COWEE’S
** NIAGARA ”? STRAIN

This mixture is prepared for
the use of those who need large
‘ quantities at reasonable prices.
It contains named white, light,
yellow and variegated types of
American hybrids and named Childsi. By mail, 25 bulbs 90 cents postpaid, 50 bulbs
$1.50 postpaid, $2.50 per 100 by express collect. No orders accepted for less than
25 bulbs. If by express, 25 at 100 rate.

Armfuls of Bloom

GROFF’S HYBRID SEEDLINGS

The original introductions of Mr. Groff were awarded certificate of merit by The
Soc -ty cf American Florists, New York, 1900, where they defeated the whole Childsi
sect. )n exhibited in competition by the introducer. Also certificate of merit at Buf-
falo 1901, and at Asheville, 8. C., 1902. In this section I control over 75 per cent
mor: of the varieties comprising this strain than any other grower; in fact, the
whole of this important introduction is in my hands.

Per 100 1,000
tarce-bloommmne: loullns: 25: seus a ee ie een eee Lt) $12 00
second=size bul siesayaese ee ae ule ae oer eee rl UO) 8 50
small: bulbs, 3-8 to 5-8 inches diameter .... . 60 25

Note. Much stock which never originated with Mr. Groff is being offered as his
hybrids. For the buyer’s protection, I would suggest that he insist upon Meadowvale-
grown bulbs only. One comparison by blooming any of such offered by the side of
mine will convince him that my advice is good.

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Pees et OW ER. SUPERB

Miscellaneous Mix tures
MEADOWVALE MIXTURE. Including the largest

magnificent varieties of any popular mixture of com-
size, per 1,000, $12; second size, per 1,000, $9.

COWEE’S GANDAVENSIS MIX-
TURE. Embracing a wide range of
colors and types, prepared to meet
the demand for a cheap but good
mixture of Gandavensis types. Per
1,000, $8.

LEMOINE HYBRIDS. Embraces
hundreds of the more modern colors
and many novelties. Extra - fine
mixed, per 1,000, $15; fine mixed,
per 1,000, $10.

NANCEIANUS. Per 100, $2. 50; per
1,000, $20.

CHILDSI. Per 100, $1.75; per

number of the most
merce. First

1,000, $15.
Mixtures to Colors |
Per 1,000 =

Extra White and Light Shades’. $15 00.
White and Light Shades ..... 1200 &
Extra Pink and Rose Shades . . . 12 00 ©
Pink and Rose Shades ...... 10 00—
Extra Searlet and Red Shades .. 11 00
Searlet and Red Shades : 9 00
Extra Orange and Yellow Shades . 40 00
Orange and Yellow Shades ... . 30 00
Striped and Variegated S22 se 2 1

Botanical. Hybrids per 100, $2. 15 00

If by mail, add 25 cents for packing and
postage if either 25 or 50 are desired.
If by express, 25 bulbs at 100 rate, 250
at 1,000 rate.

Royal Botanic Gardens,
Kew, England,
September 13, 1909.

To Mr. H. H. GRorr:

Your Gladioli have been and are still
very much admired here. The yellows
and blues are exceptionally good, and
the Named varieties, Blue Jay, Dawn,
La Luna and Peace, are superb.

Signed, == ea if Be
W. Watson, Curator. Victory. (See page 7)
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Select Named Gladioli

If by mail, add 25 cents for packing and postage if either 25 or 50 are desired. If by
express, 25 bulbs at 100 rate, 250 at 1,000 rate.

Afterglow (Groff’s). Tall upright plant
from five to six feet to top of spike
when well grown. Flowers large and
wide open, of a salmon-fawn shade,
with a light violet-blue center. $1 each,
$9 per doz.

America. Spikes two to three feet long,
upon which flowers of good size are
well arranged; color, soft lavender-
pink, almost a tinted white. $5 per
100, $40 per 1,000.

Attraction. Deep, dark rich crimson with
a very conspicuous, large, pure white
center and throat. $6 per 100.

Augusta. Lovely pure white with blue
anthers. Strong, straight spike often
having two and three branches. $2 per
100, $15 per 1,000.

Baron Hulot. Good-sized flower, well
arranged on straight spike; color dark
violet bordering on blue. $15 per 100.

Berlinia. (500). Beautiful shade of shell-
pink, flaked with spots of a darker
shade, the throat and three lower
petals brilliantly marked with strong
carmine. $20 per 100.

Blue Jay (Groff’s’. The best blue va-
riety offered, its color and markings
bearing a striking resemblance to the
beautiful bird from which it has been
named. Plant exceptionally vigorous,
often attaining a height of six feet ;
flowers large, and are of the most
pronounced blue color ever intro-
duced, relieved by white shadings that
give them the pleasing and effective
contrast so decided and striking in the
beautiful bird referred to. 50 cts.
each, $5 per doz. See colored illustra-
tions, first page of cover.

Brenchleyensis. Vermilion-scarlet ; an
old variety, but much wanted on account
of brilliant color. $1.50 per 100, $10
per 1,000.

Butterfly. Medium flowers of mauve color,
shaded lighter toward base of petals.
The two lower petals of garnet with a
clear canary spot. $15 per 100.

California. (1005.) Large flowers of
deep lavender-pink, with prominent
white throat-marking; flowers well
arranged on tall, straight spike. $20
per 100.

Canary Bird. Fine light yellow; strong
spike. $7 per 100.

Ceres. White, spotted with purplish
rose; flowers often appear opposite
each other on the spike. $1.50 per
100, $10 per 1,000.

Contrast. Flowers of good substance, |
with a compact spike of perfect form ;
color intense scarlet with a large pure
white center. A most striking variety.
$20 per 100.

Cracker Jack. (336.) Large flowers of
rich, velvety dark red; throat spotted
with yellow and dark maroon, a most
beautiful variety. $20 per 100.

Cremilda. Fine spike of good-sized flow-
ers well arranged; delicately tinted
pink on a creamy white background.
$15 per 100.

Dawn (Groff’s). Strong, straight and
vigorous plant, four feet high. Flowers
large, of a delicate salmon, shading to
white inside when bloomed, a small
claret stain on the inferior petal. 75
cts. each, $7.50 per doz. See colored
illustration, page 17.

Dimmock, A. Grand variety, spike
about four feet high, groundwork of a
delicate salmon, throat marked with
deeper salmon, strong vigorous plant.
$20 per 100.

Eldorado. Medium-sized flower. Deep
clear yellow, lower petals spotted with
maroon and black. Very attractive and
an early bloomer. $15 per 100.

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Cowee’s Gladioli in Dining-room of a Famous Hotel

SELECT NAMED GLADIOLI, continued

Emma Thursby. White ground, carmine
stripes through petals; blotch on the
lower division. $3 per 100.

Eugene Scribe. Medium-sized, well-open
flowers; tender rose, blazed carmine-
red. $4 per 100.

Evolution (Groff’s). So named on ac-
count of the vine-like character of the
spike and its twisting and twining ; this
peculiarity adds to the value for vase
decoration. Plant is strong and from
three to four feet high. Flowers are
almost perfectly round, with no distinct
markings on the petals, which are of a
delicate rose color, shaded darker. An
exceptional and valuable variety. 50
cts. each, $5 per doz.

Faust. Flowers of large size, well ar-
ranged on aspike about four feet high.
Color deep velvety crimson, with a
lichter shading on the two lower petals,
which are slightly suffused with white.
50 cts. each, $5 per doz. See colored
illustration, fourth cover page for a
hint of the richness of this variety. _

General de Nansouty. Rich bluish
purple, with throat and three lower
petals marked with strong, vivid crim-
son and flecked slightly with spots of
lemon-yellow. $20 per 100.

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George Paul. Large flowers, deep crim-
son, slightly stained yellow, spotted with
purple. $10 per 100.

Giant Pink. Large flowers, dark pink
shade, with brilliant throat marking of
dark red ; tall strong grower. $10 per
100.

Gil Blas. Early-flowering ; flowers sal-

mony rose, with a fire-red blotch on
primrose ground. $10 per 100.

Hollandia. Flower-spike attains a height
of about four feet. Charming pink
shade, tinted yellow. $7.50 per 100.

Independence. Light scarlet of a very
pleasing shade. Flowers are large,
borne on strong spikes. $5 per 100,
$40 per 1,000.

Intensity. (835.) Strong spike bearing
large flowers of a rich light scarlet
shade. The three lower petals being
spotted with white, with a deep scarlet
vein through the center. A very attrac-
tive variety. $20 per 100.

jane Dieulafoy. Flowers creamy white,
lower petals stained maroon. This va-
riety has many points of excellence to
commend it. It especially remains in
bloom a long time; an excellent bed-
ding variety. $15 per 100.

SELECT NAMED GLADIOLI, continued

Klondyke. Strong, vigorous plant,
blooming early ; flower round, well
opened, of a clear primrose-yellow with
bloteh of vivid crimson-maroon. $10
per 100.

Lady Howard de Walden. Bright clear
yellow, the interior petals flaked with
carmine, vigorous plant of dwarf habit.
A very showy variety. $20 per 100.

La Luna (Groff’s). The large heavy

buds open as pale yellow flowers ; white

Silver Trophy Strain, Section Two

when fully expanded. These are re-
lieved by a small brown marking in the
throat, and have few equals in point of
substance. Flowers are almost per-
fectly round, the superior petals being
broad, well-rounded and overlapping.
Plant three feet high; sturdy. 50 cts.
each, $5 per doz. See colored illustra-
tion, page 6.

La Marck. Color cherry, lightly tinted
with orange, blazed with red. Center
lighted with white stain. $1.50 per 100.

May. Lovely pure white, finely flaked
bright rosy crimson; strong spike ; good
for forcing. $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000.

Madam Lemonier. Sometimes called

the Haster Gladiolus, on account of its
early blooming. Medium-sized
flower, white with lemon tinge.
$2 per 100, $15 per 1,000.

Madam Monneret. Delicate
rose; late bloomer. $2.50 per
100.

Meadowvale. One of the
purest whites; in the throat
is a touch of vivid crim-
son; the three lower petals
are marked with faint
pink. $15 per 100.

Mephistopheles. Flowers of
large size, dark red stained
with black and yellow, very
attractive. $15 per 100.

Mrs. Beecher. Beautiful
deep rosy crimson ; large,
well-opened flowers, with
pure white throat, freely
marked and spotted. $5
per 100.

Nilreb. (D. X.) Daintiest

shade of pink, blending al-
most to white; the markings are
a stronger shade of the same
color, flowers large and stalk vig-
orous. $20 per 100.

1900. Good-sized bloom of rich
red, with prominent white spots
on three lower petals. $2.50 per
100, $20 per 1,000.

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SELECT NAMED GLADIOLI, continued

Octoroon. A beautiful salmon-pink ; very distinct.
$4 per $100.

Pacha. Magnificent flower of nasturtium-orange
shade; throat spotted with red on a sulphur
ground. $10 per 100. :

Pactole. Beautiful yellow, slightly tinged
with rose at the edges, blotch of dark ma-
roon. $8 per 100.

Peace (Groff’s). The grandest white ever
offered in the world. Flowers are large,
of good form, correctly placed on a heavy
straight spike. Color beautiful white with
a pale lilac feathering on the inferior
petals. 75 cents each, $7.50 per doz. See
colored illustration, page 3.

Philadelphia. (401.) Flowers of good size,
well arranged on a tall spike often 6 feet
high. Color dark pink, ends of petals
slightly suffused with white. $15 per 100.

Princeps. Rich crimson with intense shad-
ings in the throat ; broad white blotches
across the lower petals. $15 per 100.

Princess Altieri. Flowers of medium size.
Color a clear white shaded with carmine.
$15 per 100.

Prophetesse. Large, round, pearly
white blooms with a conspicuous
crimson throat. Healthy grower,

good multiplier and early bloomer.
$10 per 100.

Rosella. Large flower, light rose,
stained purple and white. $15 per
100.

Salem. Fine salmon-pink, maroon
blotches. $4 per 100.

Scarsdale. Tall grower with large,

pink-lavender colored flowers, shaded
to dark rose. $10 per 100.

Scribe. Large, well-open flower, tall
straight spike, color similar to Eugene
Scribe, tinted white, freely striped with
carmine. $20 per 100.

Senator Volland. Large flowers, pure blue,
dark violet blotch with a yellow stain,
striped blue. $15 per 100.

Shakespeare. Pure white, slightly suffused
with carmine-rose, large rosy blotch. Good
for forcing. $8 per 100, $60 per 1,000.

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es Dawn. (See “tes 6)

SELECT NAMED CLADIOLI, continued

Snowbank. Fine spike of well-formed and many open at the same time. Color
flowers ; white, with a slight stain of delicate sulphur-yellow, lower petals
red at base of petals. $5 per 100. shaded a deeper yellow. Without doubt

Sulphur King. Beautiful clear sulphur the best yellow variety yet introduced.
yellow, flowers arranged on a straight $20 per 100. See colored illustration,
spike. A strong grower. $20 per 100. page Lo.

Taconic. (605.) Bright lively pink, White Cloud. Strong, tall graceful spike
flecked and striped with shades of the bearing many flowers, pure white (ex-
same color, the petals lightening to the cept in a very hot season). The lower
faintest blush in the throat. The mark- petals shaded cream color. A branch-
ings on the lower petals are deep crim- ing variety. $10 per 100.
son, running into a thin stripe of pale Witch. (100++.) A most peculiar wva-
Jemon-yellow. Plant vigorous, and riety, medium flowers mottled red, the
flowers large, 10 to 12 being in bloom three inferior petals stained with white
the same time. $20 per 100. with a vein of old gold through the

Victory. Flowers of medium size, well center. $10 per 100.

arranged on a strong straight spike

If by mail, add 25 cents for packing and postage if either 25 or 50 are desired. If by
express, 25 bulbs at 100 rate, 250 at 1,000 rate.

DIRECTIONS FOR ORDERING

RDER EARLY.—HEvery season, orders reach us too late to be properly executed,

on account of the required early planting of some very late-flowering varieties.

In filling orders, no substitutions will be made unless we are so instructed. Bulbs
for greenhouse forcing can be shipped in the autumn after the bulbs are thoroughly
cured.

In order to encourage large plantings, all prices quoted are practically wholesale, taking
quality into consideration. Excepting the Imperial, Novelty Dollar Collection, the Superb
Dollar Collection, and the Fifty-cent Special Collection, I do not accept orders for less than
25 bulbs, which may be selected from as many Mixtures or Named Varieties as desired, and
at the price per 100 for shipment via express, charges collect. Upon orders for more than
5U bulbs by mail, eight cents postage for each additional 25 bulbs should be included in
remittance. Although our mailing size is much larger than is ordinarily used, I advise that
in all cases possible shipment be made via express, which will permit the sending of larger
bulbs. Shipments via express take advantage of my special rate of 20 per cent below the
merchandise tariff. |

Special discount to seedsmen, or to those ordering in lots of five thousand
or more. :

Remittances should accompany all orders from unknown purchasers, and may
be made by post-office order, express order, New York draft, or cash by registered
letter. Postage stamps accepted as cash.

Carefully sign your NAME, giving POST-OFFICE, COUNTY and STATE.

Address all orders to

ARTHUR COWEE, Proprietor

Meadowvale Farm, pe Pony Nt [ 20

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ARTHUR COWEE, Gladiolus Specialist

Meadowvale Farm, BERLIN, N. Y.
According to the terms and prices in your Catalogue for the present year,

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COWEE’S SPECIAL
GLADIOLI
COLLECTIONS

“Imperial”
$2 Collection

Six fine new Gladioli. One
extra choice bulb each, post-
paid, only $2. See page 6.

“Novelty”
Dollar Collection

Six fine sorts, covering wide
range of color. Six post-
paid by mail, $1. See color
plate in center of book.

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Dollar Collection

Six splendid kinds all thoroughly
tested, one strong blooming bulb of
each. $1. See inside of front cover.

Ten Named Gladioli tor50c.

All choice and desirable sorts, affording
a great bargain at the unusually low
price of 50c. postpaid. See illustration
back inside cover.

ARTHUR COWEE
Meadowvale Farm, BERLIN, N. Y.