1 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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The Gladioli I received from you were the finest I have ever seen, they 
grew so strong and increased wonderfully. 
New York, Nov. 12th, 1903. F. A. D . 
It is a week to-day since I received your shipment of Gladioli (cut 
spikes.) Among the varieties you sent me I found many like those which 
I had, with the exception that some of mine did not bloom as large as 
yours. I thought they were the finest lot of Gladioli I had ever seen, 
but my wife thought that they were no finer than those that I had grown 
from the bulbs you sold me this year. Kindly mail me one of j'our cat- 
alogues this Fall. 
New York, Sept. 8th, 1903. J. J. A . 
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My stock all grew splendidly and when the flowers came I felt well 
repaid for the cost of the bulbs. No one in this vicinity had seen a blue 
Gladiolus, and my row of 100 blues attracted much attention. I am much 
obliged to you for supplying me with such fine stock of my favorite 
flower. 
Massachusetts, Nov. 6th, 1903. E. R. C— , Jr. 
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