R. MARSHALL 
2253 North LaSalle Gardens 
DETROIT, MICH. 
From the number of inquiries already- 
coming in, asking about iris, it appears 
that the population is emerging from the 
cyclone cellars, poking around the back¬ 
yards, planning bordered paths, perennial 
borders and mass plantings. 
That’s a good sign. A lot of us who 
have been fed through the wringer have 
discovered a world of pleasure in very 
simple things—a homely truth that many 
calm and contented souls were aware of 
right along. The dark days are far enough 
behind so that banker jokes and those 
witty references to Peruvian bonds have 
lost their popularity. Man has turned his 
face to the future, facing he knows not 
what readjustments. Many have resolved 
never to be caught again. But they will 
be. 
Many too have made up their minds to 
enjoy themselves as they go along. They’ve 
seen investments in flowers and shrubs 
remain on a dividend-paying basis when 
nearly everything else just flattened out. 
So they’re scanning seed catalogs with ter¬ 
rible earnestness—maybe you’re one of 
them. Maybe you’ll want an iris, or a 
peony. Hope so. 
AN INVITATION 
Whether they come to buy or just to look, 
flower lovers are always welcome in this 
garden. No appointment is necessary. If 
you like to see iris in bloom (there are over 
500 varieties here) open the gate, come in 
and browse around. 
