GROW GLADS.
We are disposing of our entire stock of Gladioli corms harvested from a crop of over .three acres and containing over two hundred varieties. Corms bloom 90 days after planting but smaller sizes will mature ten days later.
Set of 12 Splendid Named Varieties 10/-, 24 different 20/-, 100 in 50 varieties 70/-. Second Sized Corms: 24 in 6 sorts 10/-, 100 in 20 sorts 35/-. Third Sized Named Varieties: 15/per 100, £7/-/- per 1,000. Second Sized Extra Special Mixed: 15/- per 100. 120/- per 1,000. Third Sized Mixed: 10/- per 100, 90/- per 1,000.
HARDY PERENNIALS. This is our great specialty, many acres being entirely devoted to their culture. Here are a few suggestions: ASTILBES. new colours in these plumey flowered Spireas in pinks, salmon, wine-red, claret, cerise, crimson, etc. Splendid for damp spots, 1/9 each. Set of 12 for 18/-. AURICULAS, Harrison’s New Giant Hybrids, all shades. 5/6 dozen. HELENIUMS, Newer Semi-dwarf “Sun Daisies” in coppery red, tassled yellow, bronze, etc. 1/6 each; Set of 6 for 8/6. HELEBORUS: Lovely new Hybrids in pinks, wine rose, claret, purple, etc., spotted and plain. Harrison’s new strain, in mixed colours only, 1/6 each, 16/6 dozen. KNIPHOFIAS: Newer semi-dwarf hybrids, very free flowering and lovely for cutting. Coral red, lemon and orange, salmon orange, pure yellow, flame, etc., 1/9 ea n h; Set of 6 for 9/-. ORIENTALS POPPIES: Highly decorative, giant perennial Poppies blooming for months, cerise pink, salmon rose, orange flame, frilled crimson, etc. 1/9 each; Set of 6 for 9/-. PAEONIES: Set of marvellous new varieties in giant pinks, silvery rose, carmine, crimson, etc. 3/6 each; 12 different for 40/-. WATER-LILIES: Pinks, yellows, reds, copper,, giant white, etc., 5/- each; Set of 6 for 27/6. GAY BORDER COLLECTION This set is wonderful value, being a splendid collection of 18 hardy free flowering perennials, all different and. separately labelled, no common or easily secured subjects, catalogue value 30/- for 20/- posted. An illustrated catalogue post free to genuine garden lovers.
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Wanganui Chronicle, 19 September 1946, Page 9
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333GROW GLADS. Wanganui Chronicle, 19 September 1946, Page 9
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