LISTS OF AWARDS 
The following awards will testify to the quality of our stock. To appreciate more fully their value one 
must visit our Nurseries when the flowering season is at its height. 
1932 5 First Prizes 
2 Silver Medals 
3 Second Prizes 
2 Bronze Medals 
1 Mass. Dept, of Agriculture State Award 
1933 10 First Prizes 
4 Silver Medals 
3 Second Prizes 
1 Bronze Medal 
1 Mass. Dept, of Agriculture Certificate 
1 Silver Cup 
1934 15 First Prizes 
3 Silver Medals 
2 Second Prizes 
1 Bronze Medal 
1 Mass. Dept, of Agriculture State Award 
1935 14 First Prizes 
3 Silver Medals 
1 Second Prize 
1 Bronze Medal 
1936 17 First Prizes 
5 Second Prizes 
1 Gold Medal 
3 Silver Medals 
1 Silver Cup 
1937 March 12 - 18. Mass. Hort. Society Spring Flower 
Show at Mechanics Bldg. Silver Medal for Rose 
Garden. 
Aug. 13 - 15. No. Shore Hort. Soc. First Prize, 
Gold Medal and Salem News Cup for Summer 
Garden and most meritorious exhibit in the show. 
Sept. 15 - 19. Topsfield Fair. State Award, Form¬ 
al Garden. First Prize, display of Perennial 
Blooms. Second Prize, display of dwarf Asters. 
Oct. 5-7. Mass. Hort. Society. First Prize and 
Silver Medal, October Garden. First Prize, Chrys¬ 
anthemum display. Second Prize, display of Fall 
Blooms. 
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CHRONOLOGICAL FLOWERING SEASONS OF HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS 
AT OUR NURSERIES 
Rock Garden Plants. 
Aquilegias . 
New Giant Jersey Gem Viola 
German Iris. 
Oriental Poppies. 
Peonies . 
Astilbe (Garden Spirea). 
.Entire Season 
.May to July 
.May to late Nov. 
.late May and early June 
....late May and early June 
. June 
..June to mid-August 
Anemonies . 
Lilies . 
Hybrid Delphinium. 
Japanese Iris. 
Hybrid Hemerocallis. 
Phlox . 
Fall Asters. 
Chrysanthemums . 
.August to October 
.June to September 
late June to late October 
.July 1st to July 10th 
.July and August 
.July to October 
.August and September 
.August to October 
DIRECTIONS FOR FINDING 
OUR NURSERIES 
We are located in Gloucester one-quarter of a mile 
northerly of the Addison Gilbert Hospital, along Wash¬ 
ington Street, where the main highway crosses the river. 
WATCH FOR SIGNS 
VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE 
We accept all orders upon conditions that they shall 
be void should injury befall the stock from frost, fire, 
hail storms, or other causes, over which we have no 
control. 
We endeavor to keep varieties true to name, and will 
replace any stock not true. But, we do not, in any way, 
guarantee the success of the grower. In event of untrue 
stock, our liability must be limited to invoice value at 
time of shipment. 
Our responsibility ends upon delivery of stock in good 
order to the forwarding company. When losses occur 
claims should at once be made on the transportation 
company by the consignee. 
Complaints must be made in writing to our office 
within ten days after receipt of the goods. 
May we again be favored with your patronage? 
Telephone Gloucester 3576 
SHIPPING DIRECTIONS 
Please state clearly how you want your shipment 
made, whether by freight, express or truck. Where no 
instructions are given, we will ship as we think best, 
without assuming responsibility. Boxing and packing 
will be charged at actual cost on all orders shipped by 
freight or express. FREE DELIVERY ON ALL 
LOCAL ORDERS. 
CLEAN STOCK 
Our stock is all government inspected and a certifi¬ 
cate of inspection accompanies every shipment. 
TERMS 
Cash or satisfactory references must accompany all 
orders from purchasers unknown to us. To customers 
whose responsibility is known to us, all bills are due net 
30 days from date of shipment. ALL STOCK IS 
PRICED F. O. B. GLOUCESTER, MASS. 
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT 
NOTICE 
We promise our best efforts to give satisfaction. 
CORLISS BROS., Inc. 
Reynard Street 
Gloucester, Mass. 
