
PYRETHRUM, Robinsons Hybrids Mixed 
Colors (Painted Daisy). These new hybrids 
are so much larger and showier than older 
varieties that there is hardly any comparison. 
The mixture contains reds, pinks and white. 
35c each; 3 for 90c; Doz. $3.00. 
SHASTA DAISY 
(Chrysanthemum Maximum) 
Nothing can take the place of these long 
stemmed, neat growing flowers that bloom during 
most of the summer if seed heads are removed. 
Like a fairly rich moist soil. 
Esther Reed—A lovely, large double white daisy 
with crested center petals. Produced from 
June to October on long sturdy stems. Beau- 
tiful as a cut flower or in the garden. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; Doz. $4.20. 
Alaska—The largest single white Shasta daisy. 
35c each; 3 for 90c; Doz. $3.00. 
SWEET WILLIAM, Dwarf Mixed. Few flowers 
are so appealing as this old fashioned one. The 
new dwarf form is perfect for borders in poor 
soil in sunny spots. 
35c each; 3 for 90c; Doz. $3.00. 
TROLLIUS EUROPAEUS, Orange Globe. 
(Globe Flower). The large double butter- 
cup-like blooms are produced in great profu- 
sion on the bushy plants 11% ft. tall. Blooms 
from May to August. Likes moist rich soil. 
45c each; 3 for $1.15; Doz. $3.90. 
VERONICA Longifolia Subsessilis (Speed- 
well). The deep blue spires of this veronica 
grow 2 feet tall and bloom from July to 
September. One of the finest blue perennials 
giving accent to any planting or bouquet. 
40c each; 3 for $1.00; Doz. $3.30. 

Harris’ Ideal Selection 
For this group we have selected 12 of the finest colors among gladiolus of moderate price. The low price is no indication of quality but is possible only 
because of the large quantities grown. 
BAGDAD—Large smoky old rose. 
CHARLES DICKENS—Rich violet purple with a violet red blotch. 
GOLDEN DREAM—Clear deep yellow. 
HELGA—A soft rose pink. 
LA PALOMA— Rich orange. 
MAX REGER—Early large flowering violet blue. 
MAID OF ORLEANS— Milky white with cream throat. 
MICHIGAN GIANT—Very deep salmon overlaid with orange. 
OREGON STATE 

Salmon pink with cream throat very like Picardy. 
RED PHIPPS—A glowing scarlet. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE—Very large white deepening to creamy white in 
the throat. Petals are ruffled. Excellent keeping qualities. 
WASAGA—Clear buff with apricot overtones. 
Price. Separate colors of any of the above: 95c per Doz.; $1.75 per 25; $5.00 per 100. 
Harris’ Ideal Mixture 
Like the Blue Ribbon Mixture, this is made by using equal quantities 
of each of the 12 varieties described. 
Price: 75c per Doz.; $4.20 per 100; $39.00 per 1000. 
If you live in a section where gladiolus thrip is prevalent, 
the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture recommends weekly sprayings, 
after plants have reached 6 inches in height, with the following: 
ly lb. tartar emetic, 1 lb. brown sugar, 6 gals. of water. 
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