BAY STATE BULB CO. 
Mansfield, Mass. 
We do not aim to become the largest growers of 
gladiolus in the country notwithstanding our business 
increased in volume during the past number of years. 
It is however our earnest desire to produce and sell 
the best gladiolus bulbs capable of being grown; to 
build up a business established upon the sound founda¬ 
tion of merit and fair dealing. 
We strive to be worthy of the confidence of every 
patron; to warrant the assurance that every order, 
large or small will be filled with the best quality of 
varieties true to name and size, with an absolute guar¬ 
antee of satisfaction. 
We would like to meet each of our patrons person¬ 
ally and thank you for your kind cooperation that has 
made our present success possible but as we cannot do 
that we take this opportunity to assure you that we 
appreciate it and pledge ourselves to serve you con¬ 
scientiously as the years go by. 
We plan not to crowd our lists with every new 
variety put on the market but shall add continually as 
propagated in our fields, such varieties only as are 
truly desirable, thus insuring our customers against 
disappointment. 
Culture directions will be found on page ten of our 
catalogue. 
You will confer a mutual favor if when placing your 
orders you send us the names of two or three friends 
who are lovers and growers of beautiful flowers, that 
we may send them our catalogue. 
Wishing you much pleasure and success in the cul¬ 
ture of the “King of Flowers” this year we are, 
Cordially yours, 
BAY STATE BULB CO. 
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