8 o Gladiolus and Montbretia 
HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia 
WATERER’S SUPERB GLADIOLUS, continued 
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. 
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, measuring 6to 7 inches in diameter; bright orange-salmon with 
small velvet red mark. 8 cts. each; 80 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100. 
PELEGRINA. Deep violet-blue, the darkest blue of the Pfitzer 
collection. Long, well-formed flower-spikes, several open and all 
buds showing their deep velvety color clear to the top. Very 
striking. 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. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per 
doz.; $5 per 100. 
Primrose Princess. Clear primpose-yellow, lower petals rich amber- 
yellow, with soft carmine markings in throat. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. 
per doz.; $6 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. 7cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5per 100. 
RED LORY. Carmine-rose, with crimson blotches. Unusually tall 
spikes with as many as twelve to fifteen blooms open. 17 cts. each; 
$1.75 per doz.; $12 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. 
ROSA BELLA. Soft rose-pink with white throat. Tall, slender 
stems with several open. Excellent placement. 15 cts. each; 
$1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
SALBACH’S ORCHID. Clear Cattleya-orchid with rose throat- 
markings. Flowers well placed on tall, stately stems. Excellent 
substance, which stands the hottest sun. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per 
doz.; $10 per 100. 
SCARLET WONDER. Purest deep scarlet, mammoth flowers, 
many open at a time on tall, stiff stems. A real giant. 7 cts. each; 
75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
VEILCHENBLAU. True violet-blue flowers of large size, well 
placed on good stems. The best of the darker so-called blues. 
9 cts. each; 90 cts. per doz.; $6.50 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 offer 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 tali, 
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. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 
ANNIE LAURIE. Heavily ruffled, delicate pink flowers, overlaid with light rose-pink; light purplish lines 
in the throat. An exquisitely beautiful Glad. 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. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
Jewell. Light salmon-pink, 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. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4 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. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4 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. 11 cts. each; $1.15 per doz.; $8 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. 
Fire King. Glowing scarlet; fine branched spikes and dark green fcliage. 
7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
George Davison. Pale orange-yellow, pointed petals; stems much- 
branched and tall. 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. 
Lord Nelson. Outside crimson; inside orange-scarlet, with yellow eye. 
Very effective. 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. 20 cts. each; $2.25 per doz.; $16 per 100. 
Star of the East. Flowers are very large and of exquisite coloring—light yellow center 
shading to orange-yellow. One of the best. 40 cts. each; $4 per doz.; $30 per 100. 
Una. Flowers rich apricot with carmine blotch, well shaped, and of good substance. 
25 cts. each; $2.25 per doz.; $16 per 100. Montbretia 
