SEED CATALOGUE • 1939 
Gladiolus 79 
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. 
ALBATROSS. Unquestionably one of the best of the large whites. Flowers are absolutely 
without blotches or throat-markings. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
AMADOR. A large glowing red of good substance and perfect form. Recommended for ex¬ 
hibition purposes. See No. 1 on color-plate, page 78. 11 cts. each; $1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
BAGDAD. Delicate smoky old-rose, deepening toward edges of petals, lighter throat; large, 
wide-open flowers on strong, tall stems. Highly recommended. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; 
$5 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. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
BLUE ADMIRAL. Deep violet-blue. Considered the best of the dark blues. Tall, strong 
grower. Flowers well placed. 12 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $9 per 100. 
BLUE DANUBE. Clear amethyst-blue with attractive darker blotch. Many flowers open 
on very tall, straight stems. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
COMMANDER KOEHL. Dirge, brilliant scarlet-blood-red flowers on tall, strong stems. A 
recent introduction which is considered one of the finest and sturdiest of the dark reds. See 
No. 12 on color-plate, page 78. 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. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
DEBONAIR. La-France-pink shading to shrimp-pink toward the center, with creamy throat. 
Tall, strong straight spikes with many large flowers open at a time. 8 cts. each; 80 cts. per doz.; 
$5.50 per 100. 
DREAM OF BEAUTY. A rosy purplish red of great beauty. Tall, sturdy stems with as many 
as 10 to 12 large flowers open at one time. See No. 6 on color-plate, page 78. 10 cts. each; 
$1 per doz.; $7 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. 
EARLY PEACH. Peach-red blending to ivory in the throat. A Glad that will stand all kinds 
of weather; does not burn in the hottest sun. Very lasting qualities. 9 cts. each; 90 cts. per 
doz.; $6.50 per 100. 
FLAMING METEOR. Bright rich red self-color without markings. Six or more of the largest 
flowers open at one time, on stems often 6 feet tall. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
GATE OF HEAVEN. Pure deep yellow. Large, heavily ruffled flowers well placed on stiff, 
long stems. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10 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. 
GOLDEN CHIMES. Lovely soft yellow, shaded deeper in the throat Well-formed flowers on 
tall, sturdy stems. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
GOLDEN DREAM. Clear, deep yellow, recurved flowers; very distinct and attractive, many 
flowers open at one time. Tall, strong stems. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
KING ARTHUR. Deep lavender-pink. The exquisitely formed, heavily ruffled flowers give it a 
truly aristocratic appearance. Medium tall spikes, li cts. each; $1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
LIBELLE. Bright heliotrope. Large, wide-open flowers, well placed on tall stems. A very at¬ 
tractive variety. 9 cts. each; 90 cts. per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 
LOTUS. Brilliant creamy white, flushed with very delicate light pink—a beautiful pastel shade. 
Six or seven flowers open at one time on tall stems. See No. 8 on color-plate, page 78. 17 cts. 
each; $1.75 per doz.; $12.50 per 100. 
MAID OF ORLEANS. Milk-white with creamy throat. Large flowers perfectly placed on tall, 
strong stems. Excellent variety. See No. 10 on color-plate, page 78. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per 
doz.; $6 per 100. 
MILDRED LOUISE. A glorious, outstanding newer variety of a delightful warm salmon-pink. 
Very large, graceful blooms arranged beautifully on a splendid tall and sturdy stem. 8 cts. 
each; 80 cts. per doz.; $5.50 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. See No. 3 on color- 
plate, page 78. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 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. 11 cts. each; $1.10 per doz.; $7.50 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. 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. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
PARADISE. Clear apricot-orange. Tall, straight spikes with perfect placement and 6 to 8 large 
florets open at one time. Highly recommendable. 11 cts. each; $1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
OUR BULBS ARE ALL No. 1 SIZE AND FREE OF THRIP 
Gladiolus 
In cutting Gladiolus for the house, it is 
best to cut the spikes as soon as the first 
one or two lower flowers are open. The 
remainder will open in the house. Re¬ 
move the faded flowers, cut a little off the 
stem, and change the water every day; 
treated in this way a spike will last a 
week or ten days and as a rule the colors 
are more refined when developed in the 
house. 
SEE COLOR-PLATE, PAGE 78, FOR COLLECTIONS 
