As regards the Midway Collection purchased from you last spring, 

 they have bloomed well, and the colors have been fine, and the size satis- 

 factory. Another Spring I shall order more, as I like them better than 

 any bulbs I have had before. 



Vermont, Sept., 1902. MRS. JOEL H. G . 



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I write to tell you of my beautiful blossoms. I have several of the 

 coveted blues and heliotrope colors, a few dark red, and several oddly 

 marked. I am more than satisfied. I hope to purchase next Spring 

 some of your higher priced bulbs. 



New York, Aug. 24th, 1902. MRS. L. N. B . 



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Your Midway Collection as ordered by me in early Spring, proved all 

 you claimed them to be, in fact they were the finest Gladioli I have ever 

 had in my collection, and I shall take pleasure in recommending you to 

 friends who desire bulbs of the higher order. 



New York, Sept. 10th, 1902. E. E. D . 



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I have to report that we had a most favorable season for Gladioli 

 blooms, and having them mulched with straw, I had some of the largest 

 and best Gladioli I ever saw. In quality, the three strains (Gold Medal 

 and Silver Trophy) I received from you two years ago, were the best. 



Two bulbs of the first section (Dark shades) produced flower stems 

 that were immense, nearly five feet high, and of such vigor, constitu- 

 tion, and sun-resisting qualities, that I kept them separate to breed up 

 in future, a sun-proof strain. 



Illinois, Oct., 1902. HENRY C. E . 



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While the corms were as you stated, small, they all bloomed. They 

 were not only entirely new varieties to me, but also very beautiful. The 

 individual blossoms on the stalks were large, and although the season 

 being rainy and dark, was not favorable, still I had entirely satisfactory 

 results. 



New York, Sept., 1902. L. D. C . 



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I am delighted with the Gladioli bulbs, Gold Medal and Silver Trophy 

 Strain which I purchased of you in May. They blossomed finely the 

 last of August, and were exquisitely beautiful, their rich tints rivalling 

 orchids. The blossoms excited the admiration of all who saw them. 



I was awarded a special prize for them at our County fair. 



New York, Oct., 1902. IDA M. B . 



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