My Gladioli were a triumphant success and I want now to engage for 
next year bulbs from your Gold Medal Collection, sections two 
and three; also I want of your Special Selections. 
Pennsylvania, Sept. 23d, 1903. MISS M. L. D . 
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I have seen here this summer in a small garden belonging to my 
friend. Miss , the best and most varied collection of Gladioli 
I have ever seen. She said she secured the bulbs from you and I write to 
ask you to send me your catalogue. 
Long Island, Sept. 26th, 1903. MR. W. H. P . 
Gold Medal and Silver Trophy Strain section three now in full 
bloom; have given them the first row with eight rows of Gandavensis, 
Lemoine, Childsi and Nanceianus back of them, the colors of the others 
only helping to set off the marvelous beauty and colorings of your Strain. 
They are all you claim for them. 
Wisconsin, Aug. 14th, 1903. MR. A. L . 
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Last year I saw your exhibit of Gladioli at the Wethersfield Grange 
Fair. I cannot find words that will fairly describe my appreciation 
of the most beautiful and rare display of blossoms. This spring I had a 
longing for some bulbs which would produce such flowers as you dis- 
played, but in the absence of your catalogue (which I misplaced) I turned 
to one which I had containing Childsi varieties with long names and 
longer and alluring descriptions of the wonderful markings and colors of 
the bloom. I could hardly wait for the first blooms, which opened in time 
but were a great disappointment, but they were better than I had had be- 
fore. I believe that the bulbs which you offer will give me greater satis- 
faction and would be pleased to have your catalogue for next season. 
Connecticut, Oct. 5th, 1903. MR. A. M . 
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The Gladiolus Spikes were received and added greatly to our display. 
My display of Groff''s was the most admired of anything at the show. I 
made two entries and took first and second premiums. 
New York, Aug. 13th, 1903. MR. C. L . 
I have flowered my Gladioli which I purchased of you and would say, 
they were very satisfactory; by far the best I have ever grown. 
Massachusetts, Sept. 28th, 1903. EDWARD I. L . 
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