Harris’ Rainbow Mixture 
This is a mixture of separate named varieties 
of gladiolus and should not be confused with 
cheaper mixtures which contain undesirable va- 

at shows. 
They 
BLAZE. Striking bright red of the Picardy type. 
Tall straight spikes. 
BLUE ADMIRAL. Deep violet. One of the best 
deep blues. 
EXCELLENCE. Exceptionally early scarlet red. 
TOKEN. Flame-salmon. Very striking with 
Vagabond Prince. 
MAID OF ORLEANS. Milky white with cream 
throat, standard cut-flower white. 
MARGARET FULTON. Early salmon pink. 
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FIRST SIZE BULBS 
From the thousands of gladiolus varieties being offered today, we have picked those 
which we consider the very finest in their class. In each group you will find the whole 
range of colors from white to deepest reds. Most of them are consistent prize winners 
Gladiolus 
make a brilliant display in the garden during August and September and 
there are no finer flowers for cutting. 
All of our bulbs are first size and free from disease and thrips. 
All bulbs, except in 500 and 1,000 lots, are sent prepaid. 
Planting directions sent with each order. 
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 |b. tartar emetic, 1 lb. brown sugar, 6 gals. of water. 
The Ideal Twelve 

MISS BLOOMINGTON. Canary yellow. Early, 
tall with well-placed flowers. 
MOTHER MACHREE. Soft smoky lavender 
with subdued orange undertones. Tall and 
straight. 
REWI FALLU. Massive dark biood-red. Early; 
nothing finer in darker red class. 
ROSA VAN LIMA. Pure self-color light rose 
pink. Very lovely. 
SNOW PRINCESS. 
creamy white. 
VAGABOND PRINCE. Glowing mahogany 
Fine new well formed 
rieties for which there is little demand. 
Price: 12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.75; 100 for $5.50 
postpaid; 1000 for $50.00 not prepaid. (500 at 
1000 rate.) 
Very dependable. 
The Blue Rikbou Twelve 
BARCAROLE. Large ruffled clear grenadin orange. 
BEACON. Rosy scarlet with creamy yellow throat. 
BLACK OPAL. Magnificent tall very dark red. 
BLUE BEAUTY. Light violet blue shading darker toward the edge. 
KING LEAR. Heavily ruffled deep purple with silver line on edge of 
petals. 
LADDIE. Light pink; larger and lighter than Picardy. 
LAVENDER RUFFLES. Ruffled early lavender. 
MARGARET BEATON. Very large snowy white with flame-scarlet 
deep in the throat. 
PICARDY. Apricot or shrimp pink. The standard by which all others 
are judged. 
ROCKET. Vivid splashy scarlet. Many florets open at one time. 
WANDA. Buds lemon yellow opening to creamy yellow with soft lavender 
markings. 
WINGS OF SONG. Exceptionally fine rosy salmon with a creamy 
throat sometimes bordered with bluish lavender. 
PRICE of separate varieties of any of the Blue Ribbon Twelve separately 
labeled. 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $11.00 postpaid. 
Blue Ribbon Mixture 
One bulb each of the 12 Blue Ribbon varieties (but not separately labeled) 
$1.50 per 12 (1 of each); $2.75 per 24 (2 of each); $10.00 per 96 (8 of 
‘each) postpaid. 
Blue Ribbon Collection 
Three bulbs each of the Blue Ribbon Twelve (separately labeled). 36 
bulbs for $4.00. 
72 
with a garnet shield in the throat. Very rich 
looking. 
Price of separate varieties of any of the Ideal Twelve separately labeled. 
3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $9.00 postpaid. © 
Ideal Mixture 
One bulb each of the 12 Ideal (but not separately labeled) $1.2 
(1 of each); $2. 
5 per 12 
25 per 24 (2 of each); $8.00 per 96 (8 of each) postpaid. 
The Counaisseurs’ Jen 
BIG TOP. Large light pink with carmen feathering. Very long flower 
head. 50c each; 3 for $1.40; Doz. $5.00. 
CORAL GLOW. Rich coral-orange or orange-red. Particularly strong 
growth. 15c each; 3 for 40c; Doz. $1.50. 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. Finest ruffled lavender with darker veining. 
Placement of florets perfect. 75c each; 3 for $2.10; Doz. $7.50. 
KING WILLIAM. Soft salmon with a creamy throat. Picardy type 
but a little lighter. Strong, healthy grower. 
20c each; 3 for 55c; Doz. $2.00. 
LEADING LADY. Exceedingly popular creamy white with canary 
yellow throat. A sport of Picardy. 65c each; 3 for $1.85; Doz. $6.50. 
MISTY DAWN. Soft light smoky gray, bluish gray on the edge with a 
subdued orange blotch. 30c each; 3 for 85c; Doz. $3.00. 
MOTHER KADEL. Clear medium yellow with no markings. One of the 
newest of the yellows. Very tall with many florets. 
30c each; 3 for 85c; Doz. $3.00. 
RED CHARM. One of the best clear medium reds. Opens 8-9 large, well 
placed blooms at one time on tall straight stems. 
30c each; 3 for 85c; Doz. $3.00. 
ROSY MORN. Clear light coral-rose with white throat blotch. Produces 
wonderful heads of bloom. 15c each; 3 for 40c; Doz. $1.50. 
SILENTIUM. White with carmine marking. One of the most popular 
whites for cut flowers. 25c each; 3 for 70c; Doz. $2.50. 
Connoisseurs’ Ten Collections 
One bulb each of the Connoisseurs’ Ten varieties, each separately labeled, 
$3.00. Three bulbs each of the Connoisseurs’ Ten varieties, separately 
labeled, $8.00. 
