. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. PHIWIELPHIAI PRIMULINUS HYBRID GLADIOLI These are the results of crossings made with a new species discovered some few years ago near the Victoria Falls in South Africa. They are quite distinct from other Gladioli, more slender in growth, and more graceful, with their pretty orchid-like flowers set so airily on the tall willowy stems. The range of colors is brilliant and varied, and when planted in fair-sized groups in garden or border, they make a most showy and effective display. They seem to delight in hot dry weather and are alway
. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. PHIWIELPHIAI PRIMULINUS HYBRID GLADIOLI These are the results of crossings made with a new species discovered some few years ago near the Victoria Falls in South Africa. They are quite distinct from other Gladioli, more slender in growth, and more graceful, with their pretty orchid-like flowers set so airily on the tall willowy stems. The range of colors is brilliant and varied, and when planted in fair-sized groups in garden or border, they make a most showy and effective display. They seem to delight in hot dry weather and are always sure to bloom. As cut flowers, their dainty color blendings show to particular advantage. We illustrate the six carefully chosen sorts that we offer, on the plate opposite. Alice Tiplady. Rich saffron orange; fine for cutting and also most effective for bedding or landscape planting. 10 cts. each; 90 cts. per doz.; $ per 100. Jewel. Light salmon pink with golden yellow throat. Large wide-open flowers on tall willowy stems. Blooms early. 10 cts. each; 90 cts. per doz.; $ per 100. Orange Queen. Striking orange yellow, tinted apricot, remarkably beautiful and one of the finest Primulinus sorts. 15 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Shell-Pink. Very large beautiful shell-pink, white throat; one of the best. 15 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Souvenir. Pure deep golden yellow flowers, with the sheen of silk. 10 cts. each; 90 cts. per doz.; $ per 100. The Orchid. A charming shade of pure orchid lavender. Unique in the Primulinus class, not only for its coloring, but also for its distinctly lacinateJ and finely ruffled petals. 15 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Collection of the above Six Primulinus Hybrids, 3 each for $; 6 each for $; 12 each for $; 25 each for $ Primulinus Hybrid Mixed. The Primulinus Hybrid Gladioli give us rare hues and delicate color tones such as are found in no other class. They range from palest crea
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