I was very much pleased with the Gladiolus bulbs which I purchased 

 from you last spring, and will say that they were the finest variety ever 

 seen in this section. Evidently my neighbors, and strangers thought so 

 too, for during my absence, they woul)d trail through the rows to get at 

 some particular variety, and tag it. I shall endeavor to see you during 

 the winter, and make arrangements for some bulbs for next season. 



Massachusetts. W. H. MILLER. 



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I was very much pleased indeed to receive the paper with account of 

 your splendid success at Buffalo. I have not been to the exhibition, but 

 one of my friends Avho has watched my Groffs develop, saw your display 

 there and was staggered at the variety and beauty of it all. He says it is 

 much advanced even over my collection of 1899 and 1900, although he 

 thinks some old friends in my garden were there. Well, you deserve suc- 

 cess, and I congratulate you most heartily. 



Colorado. H. E. GATES. 



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The Groff's Hybrids purchased from you last spring proved very 

 satisfactory. The flowers were extra large, and the great variety of col- 

 ors was remarkable, hardly any two being exactly alike. A collection 

 of spikes cut from these bulbs, took first premium at Hoosick Valley 

 Agricultural Society's fair held at North Adams, Mass., Sept. 3-5, 1901. 



Massachusetts. GEO. G. WALKER. 



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Groff's Hybrid Gladioli were the finest we have ever had, in fact this 

 year we had the finest Gladioli in this section. They were superb, having 

 stems four to six feet in height, in gorgeous colors. I would like to secure 

 some of the reds separate for mass effects for next season. 



Maine. WILLIAM MILLER. 



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Mr. H has just given me your letter regarding the Gladiolus 



which I received from you throitgh him. I can only say that they were 

 far ahead of my anticipations, and I have never seen anything in the 

 Gladiolus world that was as beautiful. They attracted much attention, 

 and were the admiration of all who saw them. 



Massachusetts. FRANK H. DODGE. 



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The shipment of Groff's Hybrid Gladioli that I received from you 

 last spring were very satisfactory, especially the dark hybrids and light 

 shades. The Colors and markings surpassed anything I ever saw. Mrs. 

 B was very much pleased with them. 



Massachusetts. JOHN L. CHAPMAN, Gardener. 



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