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HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia, Pa. . Fall, 1936 
MISCELLANEOUS BULBS, continued 
Eremurus (Fox-tail Lilies; Giant Asphodels) 
Extremely fine hardy plant with gigantic flower-spikes in 
lovely soft colors. The stalk rises 6 to 8 feet and more from a 
large tuft of long, narrow leaves and is crowned with a 2- to 
3-foot inflorescence composed of many closely set, star¬ 
shaped flowers. A most striking and effective subject for the 
hardy border or among shrubs. They flower in late May and 
June and after flowering die away entirely, so it is well to 
plant some spreading and quick-growing annual nearby to 
fill up the space left vacant. They reappear very early in the 
spring and must be carefully protected against late frost. 
Bungei. Handsome citron-yellow flowers on 4- to 5-foot 
spike. $1.25 each. 
Elwesi. A strong grower with enormous spike of soft pink 
blossoms. Very tall. $2.25 each. 
Himalaicus, Pure white. Extremely vigorous. $1.75 each. 
Robustus. Very beautiful rose-pink variety. One of the 
finest. $2.75 each. 
Shelford. Coppery yellow or orange in color and rather 
late blooming. Magnificent large spike. $1.75 each. 
Tubergeni. Fine, tall spikes, the flowers being in various 
shades of yellow. $3 each. 
Warei. A lovely combination of yellow, pink, and orange. 
A very tall and robust grower. $4 each. 
Erythronium (Dog’s-tooth Violets) 
Charming woodland plants for damp, shady location, 
bearing dainty, lily-like flowers in early spring. The beauti¬ 
fully mottled foliage is also attractive. Fine for shady rock- 
garden. Grows about 8 inches high. Plant corms 5 inches 
deep. They bloom in late April and May. 
Californicum. Each stem bears four or five cream-colored 
flowers. 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
Californicum bicolor. Outer half of petals pure white, 
inner half bright chrome-yellow with golden stamens. 
Delightfully fragrant. One of the best. 85 cts. per doz.; 
$6 per 100. 
Grandiflorum robustum. An exceptionally good variety 
with flowers of bright yellow. $1 per doz.; $7 per 100. 
Hartwegi. Each flower is carried on a separate stalk. More 
yellow than Californicum. Very early and stands much 
heat. 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
Hendersoni. Light purple flowers with deep maroon centers. 
Leaves beautifully mottled. 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
Revolutum Johnsoni. A most beautiful, robust variety, 
with flowers of a delightful shade of rose-pink. $1.75 per 
doz.; $12 per 100. 
Mixed. A splendid assortment of these lovely plants. 85 cts. 
per doz.; $6 per 100; $55 per 1000. 
Freesias 
One of the most beautiful and popular flowers for house or conservatory. Very valuable for cutting, being peculiarly 
graceful and possessed of a sweet, delicate perfume. They force easily and may be had in bloom by Christmas if desired. 
(Color illustration, page 42.) 
Elder’s Giant White. (Plant Patent No. 17.) A new white 
Freesia, producing large, white blossoms of heavy sub¬ 
stance. The individual blooms measure 2 inches and over 
in diameter; upright, healthy growth; strong, straight 
stems. Retains the delightful fragrance of the Freesia and 
keeps exceptionally long in water. Will not stand very early 
forcing. Jumbo bulbs, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
Waterer’s Improved Purity. The flowers are of extra-large 
size and of a pure glistening white. Recommended for 
early forcing. Doz . 100 1000 
Mammoth bulbs.$0 60 $4 00 $37 50 
Monster bulbs. 75 5 00 45 00 
Jumbo bulbs Selected. 85 6 00 55 00 
Giant-Flowering Colored Freesias 
Selected Top-Size Bulbs 
These beautiful novelties are rapidly winning favor on 
account of their lovely and unique colorings. Very fragrant 
and free flowering. 
Apotheose. A giant lavender-pink of waxy substance on 
long, strong stem. Vigorous grower. Excellent lasting 
qualities. $1.15 per doz.; $8 per 100. 
Golden Daffodil. Large, deep golden yellow flowers of great 
substance; long, wiry stems. 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
Golden Treasure. New giant yellow Freesia of great merit. 
Edges of petals flushed lavender. Flowers very large; 
exceptionally strong grower. 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
Marie Louise Fischer. A wonderful variety with large, 
pure lavender-blue flowers. Strong, vigorous grower. 75 cts. 
per doz.; $5 per 100. 
Maryon. (Plant Patent No. 32.) A real true blue Freesia 
of robust habit. Very large flowers on strong stem. $2.25 
per doz.; $15 per 100. 
Mrs. Marc Peters. Very attractive deep rosy salmon, with 
lower petals blotched orange and yellow. 85 cts. per doz.; 
$6 per 100. 
Miss Blanche Blue. (Plant Patent No. 98.) Fine deep 
bluish lavender. There is no variety in this color on the 
market today which compares with it in size of flower, 
length of stem, clearness of color, earliness, and freedom of 
growth. Awarded the Gold Medal at the National Flower 
Show. Stock is limited. 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
Red Riding Hood. (Patent applied for.) Entirely new and 
distinct color in Freesias—blood-red, with cadmium-yellow 
throat lined with blood-red. Under average greenhouse con¬ 
ditions it will grow to a height of 33 inches; the growth is 
upright, stems rigid, and each bulb produces from 3 or 4 
laterals, which lengthens the season considerably. $1.50 
per doz.; $10 per 100. 
Rosy Morn. Rosy pink, suffused with gold at base of petals. 
Very early. 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
Ruth Chatterton. (Plant Patent No. 128.) The color is 
distinctly new to Freesias—the upper portion of the petals 
both inside and outside, is Tyrian rose, shading down the 
petals to Tyrian pink; these colors are shot with delicate 
streaks of cadmium-yellow in varying degrees, becoming 
solid yellow down into the perianth. The flowers and sprays 
are gigantic, four and five flowers open at one time. They 
are supported by long, heavy stems with two and three 
long laterals. $1.20 per doz.; $8.50 per 100. 
Sunset. An entirely new color in Freesias—flame-orange. 
A wonderful flower. $1.15 per doz.; $8 per 100. 
Tangerine. (Plant Patent No. 44.) New. Large flowers of 
pure tangerine-orange on long, wiry stems. Without a 
doubt, the finest of this color. $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 
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