8 o Gladiolus and Montbretia 
HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia 
WATERER’S SUPERB GLADIOLUS, continued 
PAUL PFITZER. Rich, velvety purple. Excellent spikes with 
many well-placed blooms open at one time. 9 cts. each; 90 cts. 
per doz.; $6.50 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 6 to 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. See No. 7 on color-plate, page 78. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per 
doz.; $6 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. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
RED LORY. Carmine-rose, with crimson blotches. Unusually tall 
spikes with as many as twelve to fifteen blooms open. 11 cts. each; 
$1.10 per doz.; $7.50 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. 12 cts. each; $1.20 per 
doz.; $8.50 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. 
SCHWABEN GIRL. Clearest, purest pink, no other markings. 
Flowers closely set, many open at a time, nicely rounded petals. 
Long spikes. 11 cts. each; $1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
SMILING MAESTRO. Pure self color without any markings; 
light salmon-red, overlaid with a brownish cast. A very fine ex¬ 
hibition variety with many large flowers open at one time. Very 
pleasing and beautiful under electric light. 12 cts. each; $1.25 per 
doz.; $9 per 100. 
SONATINE. Clear bright rose. Large, well-placed, open flowers on 
strong stem. See No. 4 on color-plate, page 78. 12 cts. each; 
$1.20 per doz.; $8.50 per 100. 
SWEETHEART. Delicate cherry-rose, shaded silvery rose, six or 
more flowers open at one time. We recommend this variety to all 
Gladiolus lovers. See No. 2 on coDr-plate, page 78. 7 cts. each; 
75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
STAR OF BETHLEHEM. Snow-white with a tinge of cream on the 
lower petals. Enormous flowers of good substance and form, 7 or 
more open at one time, well placed on very long stems. Considered 
the largest and best of the whites. 17 cts. each; $1.75 per doz.; 
$12.50 per 100. 
YELLOW PERFECTION. Large clear deep yellow flowers well 
placed on tall, sturdy stems. 10 cts. each; $1 per doz.; $7 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 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 ten¬ 
dency 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. 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 POPPY. Rich deep-toned yellow on tall, wiry stems. The round flowers 
are pure self-color without any markings. See No. 5 on color-plate, page 78. 
11 cts. each; $1.15 per doz.; $8 per 100. 
ORANGE BUTTERFLY. A peculiar but very distinctive and attractive shade 
of glowing bronze-orange, many flowers open at once. See No. 9 on color-plate, 
page 78. 11 cts. each; $1.10 per doz.; $7.50 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. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 
QUEEN OF BREMEN. An unusually fine new Primulinus. Attractive rose-pink 
blooms produced very freely on long spikes. 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. 11 cts. each; $1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 100 
WASAGA. Clear buff-apricot. Wide-open, nicely frilled flowers; medium 
tall, straight spikes. Very distinct. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
WHITE BUTTERFLY. One of the finest and most popular white Primu¬ 
linus. Strong grower. Blooms of good substance and very lasting. 
7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5 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 foliage. 
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. Large, clear yellow flowers shaded crimson-scarlet. 
An outstanding variety. 20 cts. each; $2.25 per doz.; $15 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 apri¬ 
cot—a rare color. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
Montbretia 
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. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 
$10 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. 
Mixed. Good assortment of colors. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 
per 100. 
