
The Blue Ribbon Twelve 
PRICE: 3 of any one variety 50c; 12 of any one variety $1.75; 
100 of any one variety $11.00 postpaid. 
AMERICAN COMMANDER. A very tall medium red that is 
such a vigorous grower that the spikes stand out in any planting. 
BEACON. Spectacular rosy scarlet with creamy blotch in throat. 
Blooms large and of good substance. 
BIT OF HEAVEN. Rich shade of clear orange. Many flowers 
open at one time. 
BLUE BEAUTY. Lovely, wide open florets of light blue, shading 
darker toward the edge. Strong grower; early. 
ETHEL CAVE COLE. Very large bright pink. Well placed 
blooms; splendid grower. 
GOLD DUST. Deep yellow with a gorgeous sheen. Early and 
free flowering. 
GRETA GARBO. Buds of soft apricot pink open to silvery rose 
with a creamy lip. Enormous florets on massive spikes. 
KING LEAR. Heavily ruffled deep purple with silver line on 
edge of petals. 
LAVENDER QUEEN. Ruffled light lavender that is a beauty and 
one of the most popular. 
MARGARET BEATON. Very large snowy white with flame- 
scarlet deep in the throat. 
PICARDY. Apricot or shrimp-pink. The standard by which all 
gladiolus are judged. 
WANDA. Buds lemon yellow opening to creamy yellow with 
soft lavender markings. 
Blue Ribbon Mixtures 

G-12BR-47—One bulb each of the 
ID EVALICCIOS pamee nin t. tor A et Ear 12 for $ 1.50 
Not 
G-24BR-47—Two bulbs each of the . Separately 
WOEVATIC ICS sept tithe Reet ros DAS OTE aD Tahelea 
G-96BR-47— Eight bulbs each of the 
LOSVALICtIES Aerie as eet eerie 96 for 10.00 
Blue Ribbon Collection 
G-36BR-47—Three bulbs each of the 12 varieties—36 for $4.00. 
Separately Labeled. 
_ Karts’ 
GLADIOLUS. __ 
Please Read Carefully 
All of our bulbs are first size and free from disease and thrips. 
Gladiolus on early seed orders may be sent separately at a later date. 
All bulbs except in 500 and 1000 lots, are sent postpaid. Planting directions 
sent with each order. 
Gladiolus Thrips 
These tiny insects have become serious pests in many areas causing 
deformed flowers and blighted leaves. Although our bulbs are absolutely 
free of thrips your plants may become infected during the summer. They 
can, however, be controlled by weekly spraying. With each order we 
send complete instructions for controlling thrip. 

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 con- 
sistent prize winners at shows. They make a brilliant display in the garden 
during August and September and there are no finer flowers for cutting. 
The Connoisseurs’ Ten 
Here are the new “lads” that are taking the prizes at all the Shows. They 
are leaders in their color class and to date no finer varieties have been produced. 
ALGONQUIN. Large, early, brilliant glowing scarlet with 10-12 flowers open 
at one time. 15c each; 3 for 40c; Doz. $1.50. 
BIG TOP. A huge light pink with carmen feathering. Beautiful large spikes 
are produced from small bulbs. From large bulbs the blooms are enormous. 
40c each; 3 for $1.10; Doz. $4.00. 
CHAMOUNY. Tall warm rose, each petal bordered with silver. Very lovely. 
15c each; 3 for 40c; Doz. $1.50. 
CORONA. Huge creamy white with pink edge which varies from narrow pencil- 
ing to wide streaks of soft rose. Warm yellow throat. 
15c each; 3 for 40c; Doz. $1.50. 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. Finest ruffled lavender. Darker veining. Place- 
ment of florets is perfect. 50c each; 3 for $1.40; Doz. $5.00. 
KING CLICK. Large showy brilliant red; enormous florets; heavy spikes. 
: 25c each; 3 for 70c; Doz. $2.50. 
MOTHER KADEL. Clear medium yellow with no markings. One of the largest 
and newest of the yellows. Very tall with many florets. 
25c each; 3 for 70c; Doz. $2.50. 
PINK RADIANCE. A large luminous rose-pink that consistantly produces 
perfect spikes even from small bulbs. 25c each; 3 for 70c; Doz. $2.50. 
RED CHARM. Very large, wide open medium red blooms of heavy substance. 
One of the most sought after of the new reds. 
30c each; 3 for 85c; Doz. $3.00. 
WHITE GOLD. Immense clear, creamy white blooms shading to golden 
yellow throat. Vigorous grower; early. 25c each; 3 for 70c; Doz. $2.50. 
Connoisseurs’ Ten Collections 
Order by Number, Please 
G-10C-47—One bulb each of the Connoisseurs’ Ten varieties, each separately 
labeled. 25253 
G-30C-47—Three bulbs each of the Connoisseurs’ Ten varieties, separately 
labeled. $6.00. 
Harris’ Rainbow Mixture 
A mixture of named varieties, all of them large flowered. There are at least 
30 colors in this mixture. It should not be confused with cheaper mixtures which 
contain undesirable varieties for which there is little demand. 
PRICE: 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.20; 100 for $6.90; postpaid. 1000 for $62.00 
not prepaid. (500 at the 1000 rate.) 
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