The brilliant coloring of Groff's first section of Gladioli was a great 
gain over existing hybrids. The seedlings sent me this season were very 
robust, and show a good advance over the first section. I was particularly 
interested in the blue and lilac shades. 
New York. R. R. STOCKDALE, Vice-Pres't. 
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Grofif'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 through 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 Grofif's Hybrids you sent me last spring, proved to be all that you 
claimed for them. Notwithstandir;g the long and severe drouth we had 
here, the blooms were large and perfect, and the colors were fine. 
Had we a favorable season, there is no doubt but what they would 
have done much better. Would also state that the "Meadowvale Mixture" 
sent at the same time, was the best I have ever bought in mixture, and I 
was both pleased with the bulbs, and your generous manner in filling my 
order, although a small one. 
Minnesota. E. J. FOBES. 
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The Gladioli are in bloom, and are a glorious rival to my sumptuous 
orchids. I need not add that they give me exquisite delight. I think 
them a iwonderful creation, and in form and coloring, cannot be sur- 
passed in Nature's realm. I cannot say enough to let you know how much 
pleasure I have gotten out of my investment. Now I only wonder what 
magnificent blooms I have failed to secure, because I did not buy more 
of them. 
Connecticut, Aug. 26th, 1902. MRS. B. B. T . 
