74 Gladiolus 
HOSEA 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 freely 
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.; $4.50 per 100. 
ALBATROSS. Unquestionably one of the best of the large whites. Flowers are absolutely 
without blotches or throat-markings. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10 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. Flowers are often 6 inches across, of splendid substance and well placed on tall, strong 
spike. One of the best Gladiolus of later introduction. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 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. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. 
per doz.; $5 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. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
CORYPHEE. The purest pink with large, round, well-formed florets; from 8 to 10 open at one 
time, on tall, strong stems. A wonderful variety. 17 cts. each; $1.75 per doz.; $12 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. 
EMILE AUBURN. Indescribable blend of rose and orange, with a slaty gray overtone; scarlet 
and rose blotch on lower petal. Long spike of well-placed flowers of most unusual coloring. 
8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 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.; $4.50 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-Glad. 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. 
HEAVENLY BLUE. Large, clear, delicate lavender-blue of great refinement and elegance. 
Truly a gorgeous color; large flowers on long, graceful stem. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 
$10 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. 11 cts. each; $1.15 per doz.; $8 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. 12 cts. each; 
$1.25 per doz.; $9 per 100. 
MOTHER MACHREE. Wine, tinted lavender, overlaid with shade of salmon-pink toward the 
edges. Very attractive, large, well-placed flowers borne on tall, strong stems. Should be in 
every garden. 20 cts. each; $2 per doz.; $15 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. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5 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 4j^ 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 
ruby. Tremendously 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. 
MRS. P. W. SISSONS. Clear cameo-pink of large size; very sturdy and vigorous. 8 cts. each; 
85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
MRS. VAN 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. 10 cts. each; $1 
per doz.; $7 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. 
8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
