SEED CATALOGUE • 1934 
Gladiolus and Montbretia 75 
WATERER’S SUPERB GLADIOLUS, continued 
Odin. Large deep salmon-pink flowers with intense carmine blotch 
on lower petals; strong stems. Very early. Splendid cut-flower. 
6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 
Peace. Flowers are large, of good form, correctly placed on a heavy, 
straight spike. Color beautiful white, with a pale lilac feathering on 
the lower petals. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 
PFITZER’S TRIUMPH. A Super-Gladiolus. One of the best ever 
introduced. Color resembles the variety Dr. Bennett, but the flow¬ 
ers are larger and of twice the substance; better shape and nicer 
form, measuring6to7 inches in diameter; bright orange-salmon with 
small velvet red mark. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
PICARDY. One of the most beautiful light pink colors in existence. 
Tall, straight spike with beautiful, wide-open, well-placed florets, 
5 to 6 inches across. A variety of great substance and by many 
considered the best pink ever introduced. 40 cts. each; $4 per doz.; 
$27 per 100. 
Primrose Princess. Clear primrose-yellow, lower petals rich amber- 
yellow, with soft carmine markings in throat. 17 cts. each; $1.75 
per doz.; $12 per 100. 
Purple Glory. The large, ruffled flowers are deepest velvety maroon 
with almost black blotches and are borne on very tall, sturdy stems. 
A real giant in all respects. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
REVEREND EWBANK. Lovely porcelain-blue with cream-colored 
throat. A rather different coloring and the flowers open nicely on a 
slender but strong stem. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
Richard Diener. Geranium-pink, with creamy yellow center, flaked 
carmine; ruffled. Immense blossoms on tall, stately spike. 8 cts. 
each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
Rose Ash. Old-rose overlaid and blended with pink, blue, and red, 
giving the color of ashes of roses, hence its name. Large flowers on 
tall, strong spikes. Very attractive. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; 
$4 per 100. 
Virginia. Large, massive, flaming scarlet flowers, many open at a 
time, making a gorgeous display of dazzling red. Good forcer. 
6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 
Giant-flowering Mixture. An unexcelled blend of the largest 
possible number of fine and distinct varieties. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. 
per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
Fine Mixture. A popular low-priced mixture composed of all colors 
and shades. 10 cts. for 3; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $22.50 
per 1,000. 
PRIMULINUS HYBRID GLADIOLUS 
These new varieties, gained by crossing the large-flowered Gladiolus with the yellow African species, Gladiolus primulinus, are wonderfully 
artistic in form and dainty in color. The first hybrids produced were rather small-flowered and distinctly hooded, but the newer hybrids which 
we ofTer are nearly as large as the ordinary Gladiolus, while the tendency of the upper petal to droop has been eliminated to a considerable 
extent. They still retain, however, the graceful form of their Primulinus parent. On account of their tall, slender growth they are not well 
adapted for massing, but are unsurpassed for cutting and as specimen plants scattered in the border. 
Alice Tiplady. The largest orange Primulinus, with wide-open flower, not hooded, and varying in color, 
the three large outer petals being rich orange and the lower inside ones lighter. It. is medium early and 
forces splendidly. Frequently gives two stalks to a bulb. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
ANNIE LAURIE. Heavily ruffled, delicate pink flowers, overlaid with light rose-pink; light purplish lines 
in the throat. One of the most exquisitely beautiful Glads in existence. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; 
$4 per 100. 
Golden Frills. Deep, rich daffodil-yellow with slight pink lines on lower petals; intensely ruffled 
and very attractive. Large, open flowers. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 
Jewell. Light salmon-pink, with beautiful golden yellow throat. Flowers large 
and wide open on long, slender stems. Early. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; 
$4 per 100. 
Maiden’s Blush. Finely formed flowers of exquisite blush-pink, on wiry stems. 
Very free-flowering and exceedingly early. Considered the best of all early 
Primulinus. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
Orange Queen. Purest apricot, of a very warm tint. Large, open flowers on 
good stems. Justly considered one of the very choicest novelties in Primulinus 
Hybrids. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
Souvenir. Superb deep yellow self. Tall-stemmed, large hooded flowers facing for¬ 
ward, four to six open at the same time. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 
THE ORCHID. Really new type of Gladiolus. Long, narrow petals, slightly notched 
and ruffled. Color is orchid over white, with rose-lilac feathering in throat. The 
most orchid-like Gladiolus in the world. 10 cts. each; $1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
Primulinus Hybrids, Mixed. A most extensive assortment of all the 
newest and rarest hybrids. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
MONTBRETIA 
Montbretias are one of the brightest of the summer-flowering bulbs, 
giving a profusion of flowers ranging in color from golden yellow to glowing 
scarlet. The medium-sized, single flowers are gracefully arranged along a 
clear, stiff stem about 2 feet long, making a most desirable cut-flower. 
The dainty gracefulness of these flowers in the vase or on the plant 
cannot be surpassed. The plant has about the same character of growth 
as gladiolus and the bulbs should be handled in the same manner. 
Golden West. Deep golden yellow. Exceptionally free-flowering. 11 cts. 
each; $1.15 per doz.; $8 per 100. 
Fire King. Glowing scarlet; fine branched spikes and dark green foliage. 
7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
George Davison. Pale orange-yellow, pointed petals; much-branched 
stems and tall. 11 cts. each; $1.15 per doz.; $8 per 1O0. 
Hereward. Yellow, outside petals of shaded orange. Most beautiful form. 
11 cts. each; $1.15 per doz.; $8 per 100. 
His Majesty. Exceptionally large, clear yellow flowers shaded crimson- 
scarlet. An outstanding variety. 30 cts. each; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. 
King Edmund. Rich golden yellow, with brown markings in the center; 
well-branched, sturdy variety. 11 cts. each; $1.15 per doz.; $8 per 100. 
Lady Hamilton. Soft yellow, center petals suffused with rosy apricot—a rare color. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
Queen Alexandra. Flowers large and beautiful, chrome-yellow with carmine blotch at 
base of petals. 17 cts. each; $1.75 per doz.; $12 per 100. 
Star of Fire. Vermilion, throat yellow; an open flower. Desirable for its brilliant color. 
7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz,; $5 per 100. 
Montbretia 
