GREETINGS 
Last year for the first time in 22 years I did not get out a regular 
catalog. Each year I cut out some of the older varieties that have been 
superseded by new and better varieties and am this year listing a very 
fine lot of varieties. 
I wish to call especial attention to a few of the outstanding ones. 
Annie Laurie, acknowledged to be the best light pink for florists use 
and in home decorations. A large Florida grower states that it is the 
very best variety he has for cash sales. If he could only have one kind he 
would have Annie Laurie. 
Bleeding Heart is the best exhibition flower of its color as can be seen 
by the reports of shows where it is shown. Always first. A light pink 
with a blood red blotch. 
Conflagration. A large basket of this makes a sight that you would 
never forget. A gorgeous large showy bloom with all the good points. 
Fluffy Ruffles. If you want them dainty and artistic for small arrange¬ 
ments this is the most graceful and delicate you can imagine. 
Ito. Here is another that stood very high in the voting for the best 
variety in the show at Boston. 
Lady Gracious. Large and refined. This will give you a thrill when 
it opens up. 
Manhattan. Very early purple. Large and outstanding. Tall and 
straight with large open blooms. 
Marie Dressier. A rich dark purple that gleams like velvet. It is 
worthy of its name. 
Rebecca. A fine spike with a whole lot open. A grand variety for 
any purpose. 
Statliness. Some of the best experts in the country tell me this is a 
winner for a commercial white. I really think so too. Try it. 
These are not all the good ones by any means, in fact there are those 
in the list that probably you might like better but these are varieties that 
will become so popular when known that every grower will have them in 
quantity. 
My bulbs are treated for the thrip but it is wise to spray the plants 
when not over six inches high with a heaping tablespoon of Paris Green, 
two pounds of Brown Sugar (or / 2 pint molasses) to three gallons of 
water. I spray them weekly for three weeks to make sure. 
Prices in this book are for large strong bulbs recommended for ex¬ 
hibition blooms and they are prepaid in U. S. A. 
If you want small sizes or bulblets write me for a quotation on your 
requirements. 
Come and see my field when in bloom during the latter part of July 
or August and September. 
I am several years older than I was when the photo was taken that 
is shown on the cover and wish to retire from business. I will sell the 
entire stock of any or all of these varieties, mailing list, boxes and all 
the outfit to do business at a very low price. I am not really able to carry 
it on another year. So if you want bulbs or a bulb business, write me. 
I want to sell bad enough to give a bargain. 
If you want the business lets talk it over. 
