SHavus’ 
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. 
BLUE RIBBON MIXTURES 
Order by number, please. 
G-12BR-55—One bulb each of the 
12 Blue Ribbon varieties 12 for $1.15 
G-24BR-55—Two bulbs each of the 
12 Blue Ribbon varieties 24 for $2.10 
G-96BR—Eight bulbs each of the 
12 Blue Ribbon varieties. 96 for $7.90 
Not separately labeled. 
Gladiolus arrangements need foliage of other 
flowers. Baptisa is used in this one. 
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. 
CRINKLE CREAM. A charming very large light 
yellow with wide open, ruffled petals. The 
color combines well with other “‘glads’’ and 
it is a good grower. 
20c each; 3 for 50c; Doz. $2.00; 25 for $3.75 
CRYSTAL ORCHID. It is no wonder that this 
has won top awards. Heavily rippled, pointed 
petals are creamy white with lavender penciling. 
Straight, spire-like flower stalks. ‘‘Elegant’’ is 
the best word to describe it. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; Doz. $2.50; 25 for $4.75. 
EVANGELINE. Another winner of high honors 
because of its 514 inch ruffled florets of light 
rose-pink with a creamy throat. The 25 to 30 inch 
flower heads of 18 to 20 buds have 8 to 12 open 
at once. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; Doz. $2.50; 25 for $4.75. 
FRIENDSHIP. Gracefully ruffled, medium-pink 
with a creamy white throat. One of the earliest 
in flower. Strong slender stems. 
20c each; 3 for 50c; Doz. $2.00; 25 for $3.75. 
GAIL. Light lavender shading to deeper lavender 
at the edges of the petals. The petals are slight- 
ly recurved and have a light penciling of rose- 
cerise on the lower ones. Blooms open clear to 
the tip even after cutting and hold their color 
for days. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; Doz. $2.50; 25 for $4.75. 
GENERAL EISENHOWER. Unusually brilliant 
deep rose blooms sometimes growing to 7 inches 
in diameter. Florets are well placed, the stalks 
long and straight. 
15c each; 3 for 40c; Doz. $1.50; 25 for $2.75. 
RED CHERRY. Sometimes called the red Picardy 
which it resembles in form. A brilliant scarlet 
with darker throat, the florets are very large and 
6 to 7 are open at one time. Early flowering. 
15c each; 3 for 40c; Doz. $1.50; 25 for $2.75. 
RED WING. An exhibition type rich, vibrant 
red which opens 8 to 10 florets on a 22 inch 
bud spike. Buds open well even when “cut 
tight.’’ Winner of many Grand Champions and 
possibly the best red developed to date. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; Doz. $2.50; 25 for $4.75. 
UHU. One of the finest in the “‘smoky’’ class 
which is so difficult to describe. Rich blending 
of rose and bronze overlaid with smoky lavender. 
20c each; 3 for 50c; Doz. $2.00; 25 for $3.75. 
WHITE GODDESS. Charming creamy white 
heavily ruffled well placed blooms with as many 
as 22 buds ona spike. Tall and a strong grower. 
20c each; 3 for 50c; Doz. $2.00; 25 for $3.75. 
CONNOISSEURS’ TEN MIXTURES 
Order by number, please. 
G-10C-55—One bulb each of the Con- 
noisseurs’ Ten varieties 10 for $1.50 
G-20C-55—Two bulbs each of the Con- 
noisseurs’ Ten varieties 20 for $2.75 
G-50C-55—Five bulbs each of the Con- 
noisseurs’ Ten varieties 50 for $6.50 
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.) 
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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 DDT. (See page 80.) 
With each order we send complete instructions for controlling thrip. 
THE BLUE RIBBON TWELVE 
BOULOGNE. Unusual wine-red or red-rose beau- 
tifully formed flowers with 8 well-placed florets 
open at one time on 4 ft. spikes. 
BUCKEYE BRONZE. An _ old-rose and bronze 
with orange shading. Combines well with other 
colors and gives tone to an arrangement of 
Glads. 
DIEPPE. Vivid orange-scarlet ruffied florets are 
often 514” wide. Tall strong spikes. 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. Finest ruffled lavender. 
Darker veining. Placement of florets is perfect. 
FIREBRAND. Medium-red with a darker throat. 
As many as 10 firmly attached florets open at 
one time. 
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE. One of the finest 
whites with as many as 380 large ruffled 
florets on 5 ft. stalks. 
ORANGE GOLD. A strong, healthy variety of 
true orange color with giant spikes. 
PHANTOM BEAUTY. Shell-pink variety with 10 
to 12 florets open at once. Just right for home 
flower arrangements. 
RAVEL. An early violet-blue with reddish brown 
markings. Florets are of heavy texture and well 
placed. 
SALMAN’S GLORY. Wide open florets of creamy 
white with a carmine-red blotch in the center; 
strong, straight stem. 
SPIC AND SPAN. Large ruffled deep pink va- 
riety, with light salmon overtones, often hav- 
ing 10 well placed blooms open and many 
more buds on the spike. A husky grower 
practically disease free. . 
SPOTLIGHT. Very aptly named. Large florets of 
deep yellow with a showy red spot in the throat. 
Spikes are tall and straight. 
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. 
A Good “‘Filler’’ for Glads 
Bells of Ireland, described on page 47, can 
be used very effectively in arrangements of 
gladiolus. Try it for that ‘something different.” 
