HERE IS THE CUT-FLOWER PAR EXCELLENCE 
STANDARD GLADIOLUS 
ALBATROSS. Unquestionably one of the best of the large whites. Flowers are 
absolutely without blotches or throat-markings. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; 
$o per 100. 
AMADOR. A large glowing red of good substance and perfect form. Recommended 
for exhibition purposes. See No. 1 on color-plate, page 60. 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 NXJTHALL. A w'arm, light coral, with pale orange throat and a light 
feathering of carmine. Flowers are often 0 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. 
COMMANDER KOERL. Large, 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 66. S cts. each; SO cts. per doz.; 
$5.50 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. 
7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
DREAM OF BEAUTY. A rosy puri)lish 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 66. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
DR. F. E. BENNETT. Very large flow'cr of great substance, ))each-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 i)er 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. 
8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
FLAMING METEOR. Bright rich red self-color without markings. Si.x or more 
of the largest flowers open at one time, on stems often 6 feet tall. 12 cts. each; 
$1.20 per doz.; $8.50 per 100. 
GATE OF HEAVEN. Pure deep yellow. Large, heavily ruffled flowers w’ell placed 
on stiff, long stems. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
GIANT NYMPH. Light rose-pink, with creamy yellow throat. Ver.v large, wide-open 
flowers, w'ell 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. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
GOLDEN DREAM. Clear, deep yellow, recurved flowers; very distinct and attractive, 
many flowers open at one time. Tall, strong stems. 0 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. 8 cts. each; 
85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
LIBELLE. Bright heliotrope. Large, wide-open flowers, well placed on tall stems. A 
very attractive variety. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 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 66. 
7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; .$5 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. See No. 11 on color-plate, page 66. 8 cts. each; 80 cts. per doz.; 
$5.50 per 100. 
MINUET. Beautifid 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 laven¬ 
ders are judged. Considered by most growers as the last word in a light lavender 
Gladiolus. See No. 3 on color-plate, page 66. 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. LEON DOUGLAS. Begonia-rose, strip(;d 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. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. 
per doz.; $6 per 100. 
PAUL PFITZER. Rich, velvety purple. Excellent spikes with many well-placed 
blooms open at one time. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 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 66. 8 cts. each; 
80 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100. 
PFITZER’S TRIUMPH. A Super-Gladiolus. One of the best ever introduced. 
Color resembles the variety Dr. Bennett, but the flowers 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. 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. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
Yellow Emperor 
HOSEA WATERER : PHILADELPHIA 
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