Bulbous and Tuberous Rooted Plants
A division of the Camden Park catalogues that is not clearly defined. Some of the more important families of the Hortus are included here, Amaryllidaceae, Iridaceae and Liliaceae. It also contains a wide assortment of other plants with a modified stem or root that acts as a storage organ. Such plants are usually deciduous and have a distinct dormancy period. Shrubs and trees are not included, but there is some overlap with herbaceous plants.
Gladiolus ‘Priam’
Camden Park hybrid. Gladiolus cardinalis x Gladiolus x gandavensis hybrid. Described in William Macarthur’s note books, in an entry dated December 23rd, 1847, as G. Cardinale inflato-majori-Gandavensis no.2, i.e. a cross between Gladiolus cardinalis var. inflato-majori and G.x gandavensis. Gladiolus cardinalis var. inflato-majori is only mentioned in this series of hybrids. ‘Raised in March 1846, flowered first time early 1847. Now named ‘Priam’. Flowers about the size of Gandavensis and of nearly similar shape, of deep red shading crimson with dark crimson blotches upon the lower lobes, yellowish in the throat. Robust, scapes about 3 feet high, branching, producing numerous flowers. Very handsome.’ A prolific variety, by 1848 it had produced 7 large roots and between 120 and 140 offshoots. [MP A2948-5]. ‘Priam’ was described as ‘very handsome’ by Emily Macarthur in a letter to William.
Gladiolus ‘Prince of Orange’
Camden Park hybrid. Gladiolus tristis x Gladiolus x gandavensis hybrid. Described in William Macarthur’s note books, in an entry dated December 23rd, 1847, as G. tristis-gandavensis No.2, that is hybrid No.2 of a cross between Gladiolus tristis and G. gandavensis. ‘Large flowers, more expanded than Gandavensis, measuring 4 inches by 3 inches. Colour reddish orange [word indistinct but probably] covered on the lower lobes with yellow and dark brown and purple blotches. Robust and branching scapes 3 to 4 feet high with numerous flowers. Very fine variety.’ By 1848 this prolific hybrid had produced 10 large roots and between 180 and 200 offsets. [MP A2948-5]. It was referred to by Emily Macarthur in a letter to William.
Gladiolus ‘Prince of Orange’ [#2]
Camden Park hybrid. (Gladiolus cardinalis x G. tristis) x Gladiolus x gandavensis hybrid. One of these hybrids was also named ‘Prince of Orange. ‘No.9. Cardinali tristi Gandavensis (No.25). Tall robust scape large well shaped flowers, of fine orange and scarlet, with dark carmine feathered blotches on lower lobes. [word indistinct] good and like Prince of Orange.’ The name ‘Prince of Orange’ was also written in pencil in the margin. I am unsure of the relationship between this plant and the Gladiolus x ‘Prince of Orange’ of the catalogues.
Gladiolus ‘Prince of Wales’
Probably a hybrid but of unknown parentage. Described as a scarlet flowered, late blooming variety in the Floricultural Cabinet. [FC p.41/1850].
Gladiolus ‘Princess of Orange’
Possibly an imported hybrid although two Camden hybrids were called ‘Prince of Orange’. I have found no description but refer to Gladiolus ‘Prince of Orange’.
Gladiolus ‘Sanguineus’
Camden Park hybrid. (Gladiolus cardinalis x G. tristis) x Gladiolus x gandavensis hybrid. Hybrid No.13 of this cross. ‘Flowered first time December 1847. Flowers of moderate size and handsome shape, rather dark red, with large blood red spots on the lower lobes and yellowish throat. Promises to be robust. A good variety.’ By 1848 it had produced 2 large roots and 18 offshoots. Described in Macarthur’s notebook no.5 primarily in an entry dated December 23rd, 1847 [MP A2948-5].
Gladiolus ‘Victor’
Camden Park hybrid. (Gladiolus cardinalis x G. tristis) x Gladiolus x gandavensis hybrid. Hybrid No.17 of this cross. ‘Flowered first time in December 1847. Flowers large and well shaped, of pink lilac colour with large brilliant purple blotches on the lower lobes. Promising to be robust. Very handsome and new.’ By 1848 it had produced 2 large roots and 18 offshoots. Described in Macarthur’s notebook no.5 primarily in an entry dated December 23rd, 1847. [MP A2948-5].
Gladiolus (angustus x blandus) x ‘Aurora’
Three way hybrid, (Gladiolus angustus x Gladiolus carneus) x Gladiolus ‘Aurora’. ‘Aurora’ is presumably a named hybrid not elsewhere described. No description is extant.
Gladiolus (angustus x blandus) x alatus
Three way hybrid, (Gladiolus angustus x Gladiolus carneus) x Gladiolus alatus. No description is extant.
Gladiolus (angustus x blandus) x angustus
Three way hybrid, (Gladiolus angustus x Gladiolus carneus) x Gladiolus angustus. No description is extant.
Gladiolus (angustus x blandus) x communis
Three way hybrid, (Gladiolus angustus x Gladiolus carneus) x Gladiolus communis. No description is extant.
Gladiolus (blandus x cuspidatus) x ‘Aurora’
Three or four way hybrid, (Gladiolus carneus x Gladiolus cuspidatus) x Gladiolus ‘Aurora’. ‘Aurora’ is presumably a named hybrid not elsewhere described. No description is extant.
Gladiolus (blandus x cuspidatus) x (x colvilli)
Four way hybrid, (Gladiolus carneus x Gladiolus cuspidatus) x Gladiolus x colvilli. No description is extant.
Gladiolus (blandus x cuspidatus) x angustus
Three way hybrid, (Gladiolus carneus x Gladiolus cuspidatus) x Gladiolus angustus. No description is extant.
Gladiolus (cardinalis x tristis) x (x gandavensis) [#1]
Three way hybrid, (Gladiolus cardinalis x G. tristis) x Gladiolus x gandavensis no.1, described in Macarthur’s notebook no.4 in 1847. ‘Scape quite [word indistinct probably short] robust, flowers large, all open at once, petals long and pointed, upper of pale orange and scarlet, slightly striped, under partly yellow, tipped with lake and with dark purple feathered blotches. Good variety.’ [MP A2948-4].
