Harris’ 
GLADIOLUS 
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. 
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CONNOISSEURS’ TEN MIXTURES 
Order by number, please. 
G-10C-51—One bulb each of the 
Connoisseurs’ Ten varieties 10 for $1.75 
G-20C-51—Two bulbs each of the 
Connoisseurs’ Ten varieties 20 for $3.25 
G-50C-51—F ive bulbs each of the 
Connoisseurs’ Ten varieties 
Not separately labeled. 
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 $1.00; 25 for $1.80; 100 for $6.50; 
postpaid. 1,000 for $60.00 not prepaid. (500 at 
the 1,000 rate.) 
50 for $7.75 
“T have had wonderful success with your plants 
and seeds and am proud of my gardening results 
—which I might add are watched enviously by 
my neighbors! Many of my flowers were used as 
photography subjects for a friend who achieved 
prize winning photographs in color and whose 
photographs were hung in several of the leading 
Photography Exhibits in this country. The sub- 
jects used were my Lilies, Oriental Iris and 
Dahlias. So your organization might well share 
our honor and pride.”’ 
Mrs. Ira O. Myers, Neptune, N.J., 4/20/50 
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. 
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. 
BLUE BEAUTY. Light blue shading to medium 
blue at the edge. One of the largest and strong- 
est growers in the blue class. 
15c each; 3 for 40c; Doz. $1.50; 25 for $2.75. 
BURMA. The finest very deep rose with wide 
open heavily ruffled blooms. After the first 
flower opens practically all buds show color. 
Early flowering. 
20c each; 3 for 50c; Doz. $2.00; 25 for $3.75. 
COVER GIRL. A giant medium pink, opening 
10-12 well placed florets on a 514-foot spike. 
A fine exhibition variety because of its ability 
to open a large number of blooms on a very 
long flower head. 
20c each; 3 for 50c; Doz. $2.00; 25 for $3.75. 
DIEPPE. Vivid orange-scarlet ruffled florets are 
often 514’’ wide. Tall strong spikes. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; Doz. $2.50; 25 for $4.75. 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. Finest ruffled lavender. 
Darker veining. Placement of florets is perfect. 
15c each; 3 for 40c; Doz. $1.50; 25 for $2.75. 
GOLDEN ARROW. Pure pastel yellow with no 
greenish cast or throat markings. One of the 
most beautiful yellows and a vigorous grower. 
20c each; 3 for 50c; Doz. $2.00; 25 for $3.75. 
R.B. Huge rusty golden-brown tones on an old- 
rose base; a unique color which blends well with 
yellow, orange and rose. No other quite like it. 
15c each; 3 for 40c; Doz. $1.50; 25 for $2.75. 
RED CHARM. Large medium red that is striking 
in sunlight or under artificial light. Florets well 
placed on tall straight stems. 
15c each; 3 for 40c; Doz. $1.50; 25 for $2.75. 
SILVER WINGS. Similar to Leading Lady but 
even whiter and more wide open. Slightly ruf- 
fled florets are well placed on the long stems. 
20c each; 3 for 50c; Doz. $2.00; 25 for $3.75. 
TIVOLI. Clear glistening rose. The tall straight 
stems often have as many as ten well spaced 
and placed blooms open at one time. Just about 
perfect in every way. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; Doz. $2.50; 25 for $4.75. 
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THE BLUE RIBBON TWELVE 
BLACK OPAL. Tops the list of dark reds. Rich 
maroon red overlaid with a black velvety 
sheen. 
CAPEHEART. A soft light salmon-pink. Holds its 
color well when cut. 
DONNA. Soft golden-buff with beautifully ruf- 
fled edges. Unusual in form and color. 
LAVENDER QUEEN. Deep lavender-mauve that 
is most appealing. Very strong grower. 
LEADING LADY. Exceedingly popular creamy 
white with canary yellow throat. A sport of 
Picardy. 
MARGARET WOOD. Florets often 7 inches in 
diameter are a deep wine-red color. Straight 
stems of average height. Opens well when cut 
in bud. 
PICARDY. Apricot or shrimp-pink. The stand- 
ard by which all gladiolus are judged. 
PINK RADIANCE. The outstanding light pink, 
often opening 10 to 11 blooms on a 24 inch 
flower head. 
SALMON’S GLORY. Creamy white florets witha 
large carmine-red spot in the throat. Many 
open at one time on the straight stems. A recent 
European importation. 
SPOTLIGHT. Very aptly named. Large florets of 
deep yellow with a showy red spot in the throat. 
Spikes are tall and straight. 
VAGABOND PRINCE. Glowing mahogany with 
a garnet shield in the throat. Very rich looking. 
VALERIE. Clear red with a silky sheen. It shades 
a bit darker towards the center and has a faint 
white line on the lower petals. Opens beauti- 
fully and keeps well. 
Price: 3 of any one of the Blue Ribbon varieties 
35c; 12 of any one variety $1.25; 100 of any one 
variety $9.00 postpaid. 
BLUE RIBBON MIXTURES 
Order by number, please. 
G-12BR-5 1—One bulb each of the 
12 Blue Ribbon varieties 12 for $1.10 
G-24BR-51—Two bulbs each of the 
12 Blue Ribbon varieties 24 for $2.00 
G-96BR-5 1—Hight bulbs each of the 
12 Blue Ribbon varieties 96 for $7.50 
Not separately labeled. 
