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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. 
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 at shows. They make 
a brilliant display in the garden during August and September and there are no finer flowers 
for cutting. 
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 con- 
trolling thrip. 


“In the many years that I have grown Glads in my garden, I have never had my efforts rewarded by 
such glorious blooms nor such variety of color. Each ‘stalk’ is a new joy.” 
Sophia G. Lehmaier, Norwalk, Conn., 8/19/46 
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 litthe 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.) 
The Connoisseurs’ Ten 
Here are the new “‘glads” 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. 
BIG TOP. A huge light pink with carmine feath- 
ering. 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, 
bordered with silver. Very lovely. 
15c each; 3 for 40c; Doz. $1.50. 
each petal 
CORONA. Huge creamy white with pink edge 
which varies from narrow penciling 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. Placement of florets 
is perfect. 
40c each; 3 for $1.10; Doz. $4.00. 
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. 
Connoisseurs’ Ten Mixtures 
Order by number, please. 
G-10C-48—One bulb each of the 
PINK RADIANCE. A large luminous rose-pink 
that consistently produces perfect spikes even 
from small bulbs. 
40c each; 3 for $1.10; Doz. $4.00. 
PURPLE SUPREME. Tall, showy medium 
purple with silver edge. 8 to 10 blooms open 
at once. 
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. 
40c each; 3 for $1.10; Doz. $4.00. 
STOP LIGHT. Brilliant ruffled red with rich 
luster. Tall wiry stems; heavy producer. One 
_ of the showiest. 
25c each; 3 for 70c; Doz. $2.50. 
WHITE GOLD. Immense clear, creamy white 
blooms shading to golden yellow throat. Vig- 
orous grower; early. 
25c each; 3 for 70c; Doz. $2.50. 

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. 
BEACON. Spectacular rosy scarlet with creamy 
blotch in throat. Blooms large and of good 
substance. 
ETHEL CAVE COLE. Very large bright pink. 
Well placed blooms; splendid grower; one of 
the best pinks. 
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. Enor- 
mous florets on massive spikes. 
JEANIE. Clear light pink with white midribs 
and creamy yellow throat. Very attractive 
tall variety. 
KING LEAR. Heavily ruffled deep reddish or 
royal purple with silver line on edge of petals; 
5 ft. stalks. 
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. 
MIDNIGHT RED. Wide open, perfectly placed 
florets; very dark maroon red with white 
penciling on lower petals. Early. 
PICARDY. Apricot or shrimp-pink. The stand- 
ard by which all gladiolus are judged. 
VAGABOND PRINCE. Glowing mahogany 
with a garnet shield in the throat. Very rich 
looking. 
WANDA. Buds lemon yellow opening to creamy 
yellow with soft lavender markings. 
Blue Ribbon Mixtures 
Order by number, please. 
G-12BR-48—One bulb each of the 
@onnoisseurs’ Ten varieties.............ceese00% $2.00 Not 12) varieties waren. ic cere ae ate ci tae 12 for $ 1.50 Not 
G-20C-48—Two bulbs each of the Separately G-24BR-48—Two bulbs each of the Separately 
Connoisseurs’ Ten Varieties.......... igvss.s(euelstors aye) Labeled LD VETICLICS er aePe © «sires eee Aaah 24 for 2.75 Labeled 
G-50C-48—Five bulbs each of the G-96BR-48— Fight bulbs each of the 
Connoisseurs’ Ten varieties..... Soodosnodnpdooso LOO 12ivarieties: jin. see BAe ee 96 for 10.00 
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