74 Gladiolus 
HQ SEA WATERER, Philadelphia 
WATERER’S SUPERB GLADIOLUS 
Culture. Gladiolus are easily grown in any ordinary good garden soil, provided the situation is sunny. They may be planted 
in rows, beds or groups 6 inches apart, covered with 3 to 4 inches of soil. Press the earth firmly around the bulbs Water freelv 
but always after sundown and cultivate frequently to prevent the surface of the soil from hardening. A succession of blooms 
can be had by planting the bulbs at intervals of two weeks from about April 15 to July 1. 
Gladiolus, Gloriana 
If Gladiolus bulbs are dipped in a 
solution of 
SEMESAN 
it will prevent hard rot and other 
diseases 
Albania. Large, slightly ruffled, pure glistening white flowers, facing forward, making a tall, 
well-built spike. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 
America. Exquisite, soft lavender-pink. For cut-flower use and bedding it is indispensable. 
6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 
BERTY SNOW. Light lavender-orchid color; giant blooms. Tall and vigorous. One of the very 
best in its color and by some considered better than Minuet. 10c. each; $1 per doz.; $7 per 100. 
BETTY NUTHALL. A warm, light coral, with pale orange throat and a light feathering of 
carmine, blowers are often 6 inches across, of splendid substance and well placed on tall, strong 
spike. One of the best Gladiolus of later introduction. 10 cts. each; $1.10 per doz.; $7.50per 100. 
Byron L. Smith. Delicate lavender, deepest at the edges of the petals, and shading toward 
white in the center—gives the impression of an orchid. Well arranged on good stem. 6 cts. 
each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 
Captain Boynton. Large, beautiful lavender flowers, with deeper blotch on lower petals, 
perfectly placed on tall, strong stem. An excellent variety and early forcer. 6 cts. each- 65 cts. 
per doz.; $4 per 100. 
CATHERINE COLEMAN. Rich coral-La-France-pink. Very large flowers, well placed on tall, 
strong stem. One of the aristocrats and considered by many as the world’s choicest pink. An 
exceedingly fine variety. 12 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $9 per 100. 
Crimson Glow. Deep, brilliant crimson, overlaid with darker shades; lower petals blotched 
with deep velvety crimson. The flowers are immense and spread on the tall graceful stem. 
6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 
Dr. F. E. Bennett. Very large flower of great substance, peach-red, overlaid with flame-scarlet, 
throat speckled ruby and creamy white; many open at a time on strong stem. Sturdy grower 
7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
Giant Nymph. Light rose-pink, with creamy yellow throat. Very large, wide-open flowers 
well arranged on long stems. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 
GLORIANA. Finest golden salmon, with pure yellow throat. Large, well-open flowers, many 
open at a time, on always straight, strong, and tall stems. A very beautiful variety.’ 7 cts. 
each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
GOLDEN DREAM. Pure golden yellow. The spike and size of flower is like Golden Measure 
though its color is a better and clearer yellow. This variety will become one of the leading 
yellows. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
Golden Measure. Very large pure golden yellow flowers of good substance. Robust grower and 
considered the best yellow on the market. A super-GIad. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
Halley. Delicate salmon-pink with a slight roseate tinge, though the lower petals bear a creamy 
blotch with a stripe of bright red through center, the whole producing a delightful effect. 
6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 
BLUE. Large, clear, delicate lavender-blue of great refinement and elegance 
Iruly a gorgeous color; large flowers on long, graceful stem. 17 cts. each; $1.75 per doz • 
$12 per 100. 
Jack London. Light salmon with vermilion stripes and canary-yellow throat. Perfectly placed 
flowers on strong stems. A robust grower. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
JACOBA VAN BEYEREN. Pure deep violet, self-colored flowers well placed on tall erect 
stems. Highly recommendable. 8 cts. each; 80 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100. 
Le Marechal Foch. Very large, wide-open, clear light pink flowers, a shade brighter than 
America, on strong, stiff stems. Very early and useful cut-flower. 6 cts. each- 65 cts Der doz • 
$4 per 100. 
MARMORA. Lavender to lavender-gray, with petunia-colored blotch. Eight to twelve very 
large flowers open at once, are well arranged on tall, strong stems. One of the best Gladiolus 
ever introduced. 17 cts. each; $1.75 per doz.; $12 per 100. 
MINUET. Beautiful clear, light lavender. Four to six large, heavily textured blooms open at 
once on a good, strong stem. This is the lavender by which all other lavenders are judged. 
Considered by most growers as the last word in a light lavender Gladiolus. 10 cts each- 
$1 per doz.; $7 per 100. 
Mr. W. H. Phipps. Clear pink with light salmon reflex, lighter toward center, lips faintly 
speckled ruby. Flowers truly enormous, forming massive spikes of great beauty. 7 cts. each- 
75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
Mrs. Dr. Norton. Fresh clear apple-blossom-pink; large flowers on long, slender spikes; distinct 
in form, with all the daintiness of a Sweet Pea. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 
Mrs. F. C. Peters. Light lavender with pink tints and soft crimson blotch. The large flowers 
are slightly ruffled and many open at a time on a strong stem. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz • 
$5 per 100. 
Mrs. Francis King. Color is brilliant vermilion-scarlet. It is one of the best for cut-flower 
purposes. The individual blooms are as much as 43^ inches across and five or six are usually 
expanded at one time, the reserve buds opening as the older flowers pass. 6 cts. each- 65 cts 
per doz.; $4 per 100. 
Mrs. Frank Pendleton. Flowers deep rose-pink, shading to pale pink in throat; large, bright 
crimson blotches on lower petals, giving it a striking appearance. Tall, vigorous grower.. Extra 
cut-flower. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 
Mrs. Leon Douglas. Begonia-rose, striped with flame-scarlet, lower petals pale lemon, speckled 
, 1 rem en<Jously large flowers, many open at a time. Very tall, strong stem, with several 
side shoots, the whole forming a gigantic bouquet. Considered one of the largest Glads in 
existence. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
KONYNENBURG. Matchless aniline-blue—far better than the color of any other 
blue variety. Grows 5 feet tall. Stems erect, with flowers well placed. Even the very last top 
flower opens up in its true color. Without a doubt the best blue variety. 11 cts. each; $1.15 
per doz.; $8 per 100. 
Nancy Hanks. Rich apricot to orange-pink, with grenadine tongue. Six or more flowers open 
at once. Well arranged on strong stem and of good substance. Will not burn in the hottest sun. 
7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
1910 ROSE. Pure deep rose-pink with white center lines on lower petals. Strong, vigorous 
grower and very early, good cut-flower. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 
