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MONTBRETIA 
Montbretia, His Majesty 
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 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. Fretiuently gives 
two stalks to a bulb. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; S4 per 100. 
ANNIE LAURIE. Heavily ruffled, delicate pink flowers, overlaid with light rose-pink; 
light purplish lines in the throat. An exqui.sitely beautiful Glad. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. 
per doz.; .14 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 66. 8 cts. 
each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 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 66. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 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.; .14 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; .SI.10 per doz.; S7.50 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 Primulinus. 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.; S3.50 per 100. 
Gladiolus Primulinus, Golden Poppy 
Montbretias are one of the brightest of the summer-flow'ering bulbs, giving a pro¬ 
fusion 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 cuLflower. 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. 
8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; .S6 per 100. 
His Majesty. Large, clear yellow flowers .shaded crimson-scarlet. An outstanding 
variety. 17 cts. each; .SI.75 per doz.; S12 per 100. 
King Edmund. Rich golden yellow, with brown markings in the center; well- 
branched, sturdy variety. 11 ct.s. each; SI.40 per doz.; $7.50 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, wdth yellow eye. Very effective. 
17 cts. each; .$1.75 per doz.; $12 per 100. 
Queen Alexandra. Flowers large and beautiful, chrome-yellow with carmine blotch 
at base of petals. 12 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $9 per 100. 
Una. Flowers rich apricot with carmine blotch, w’ell shaped, and of good substance. 
17 cts. each; $1.75 per doz.; $12 per 100. 
Mixed. Good assortment of colors. 7 cts. each; 7.5 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
STANDARD GLADIOLUS, continued 
SALBACH’S ORCHID. Clear Cattleya-orchid with rose throat-markings. Flowers 
well placed on tall, stately stems. Excellent substance, which stands the hottest 
sun. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
SCARLET WONDER. Purest deejj scarlet, mammoth flowers, many open at a time 
on tall, stiff stems. A real giant. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5 jjer 100. 
SONATINE. Clear bright rose. Large, well-placed, open flowers on strong stem. 
See No. 4 on color-plate, page 66. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 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. Sec No. 2 
on color-plate, page 66. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
YELLOW PERFECTION. Large clear deep yellow flow'ers well placed on tall, 
sturdy stems. 8 cts. each; 80 cts. per doz.; $5.50 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 of all colors and shades. 10 cts. 
for 3; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. 
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HOSEA WATERER : PHILADELPHIA 
