Michigan Grown Gladiolus Bulbs 
Preferred by Those Who Knoiv! 
for 
FORCING — OUTSIDE PLANTING — COUNTER SALES OR MAIL ORDER TRADE 
BUY DIRECT FROM THE GROWER. You will be assured of quality bulbs, grown specially 
for the wholesale trade from young, vigorous stock; high-crowned, true-to-name, up-to-grade, clean, 
healthy and thrips-free. 
We have marked on this list such varieties as are recommended for forcing. It is our suggestion 
that you use only first size bulbs for this purpose. For best results plant after January 15. 
For out-of-doors planting many successful florists use secontj or third size. To those not 
familiar with the varieties of this list we recommend our Collections A, B, C, or D, which we 
feature as an introductory offer to new customers. 
If you desire bulbs for counter trade, we can furnish colored illustrations of nearly all varieties 
printed on cardboard, size 9J/2 x 6 inches. These are furnished only with an order for bulbs at 
a special price of 10c each. 
Delivery can be made any time from December 1st to May 15th. Prices are subject to change. 
If in need of large quantities, send us your list for a special quotation, thereby giving you the 
advantage of any surplus which we may have. 
A. M. Grootendorst 
WHOLESALE GROWER 
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Wholesale Price List 
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PAID 
enton Harbor, Michigan 
Permit No. I 
GLADIOLUS 
LILIES 
AND OTHER BULBS 
U. S. Depar-taea-fc-o£ -Agriculture,, 
Bureau of Plant Industry, 
Horticultural Crops end Disease: 
Washington, D* 0« 
A. M. GROOTENDORST 
Benton Harbor, Michigan 
Return Postage Guaranteed. 
Packaged Gladiolus Bulbs for Counter Trade 
We put up an attractively illustrated box in four colors with planting 
directions, etc., containing one each of a dozen distinct choice varieties of 
Gladiolus bulbs. 
Every box has full directions for planting—making it ideal for even the 
casual gardener. Our suggestion is that you concentrate on the packaged 
item—it makes less dirt, occupies less sales time and counter space, and brings 
in the lion’s share of business. 
1st size 2nd size 
Quantity: (1J/ 2 " dia.) ( 1 %"'l Yz" dia.) 
500 boxes or over. 16c each 12c each 
250 boxes or over.17c each 13c each 
100 boxes or over.18c each 14c each 
These prices include YOUR STORE IMPRINT on the box in quantities of 
100 or more. 
Corrosive Sublimate 
(Bichloride of Mercury) 
Generally recognized as the most effective disinfectant for the control of scab and other 
diseases on Gladiolus bulbs. For the convenience of our customers we have arranged with a 
large manufacturer to carry this material in stock and quote as follows: 
Per lb. 
Packed in 25-lb. boxes .#1.12 
Packed in 5-lb. boxes . 1.18 
Packed in 1-lb. boxes. 1.25 
Packed in 1/j-lb. boxes . 1.50 
Terms: Net cash with order. Prices subject to market fluctuations. 
Complete directions for treating bulbs will be included with shipment. 
Terms and Conditions of Sale 
Prices are all f. o. b. Benton Harbor, Michigan. 
1 % discount for cash with order. 
2 % ten days to customers of established credit; net thirty days. 
No charge for containers. 
Shipment will be made by express unless instructed to the contrary. 
This price list cancels all previous lists and quotations. 
We guarantee our bulbs to be true-to-name. and cheerfully replace or 
refund on any that prove otherwise. If bulbs are not satisfactory when re¬ 
ceived, leturn same at once and your money will be promptly refunded. 
Owing to conditions beyond our control, we cannot be in any way respon¬ 
sible for the crops. 
