Collecting Badges

Gardner Khaki

Gardner Khaki

Gardner Felt Scout Badge Khaki 1910 to 1928

The Gardner Scout Badge has a picture of a flower on the front. 

First Issued in 1910,

This proficiency badge was worn on the right arm, starting from the cuff upwards in order of achievement.

To earn the Gardner badge*

Must dig a piece of ground not less than 12 feet square; plant and grow successfully six kinds of vegetables, or flowers from seeds or cuttings. Know the names of a dozen plants pointed out in an ordinary garden, and understand what is meant by pruning, grafting and manuring.

* The requirements did vary through the years in POR.