THE LIBIS GARDENS 
Akron, Ohio 
THE LIBIS GARDENS 
Specializing in Bulbs for ”Better Glads” 
The GLADIOLUS 
Every garden should have a planting of this flower of easy culture. 
Our gladiolus stock consists of healthy, vigorous bulbs of select varieties. 
Each year varieties are eliminated which seem the least interesting to visitors, and 
are no longer worth while; each year some of the better, newer sorts are added. Thus 
the desirability of varieties is constantly subject to popular approval, and is constantly 
attaining a higher excellence. 
Our stocks are inspected by the Ohio State Department of Agriculture. We hold 
a certificate of nursery inspection issued by that Department. 
All bulbs offered for sale are treated to assure freedom from possible thrips in¬ 
festation. 
Sizes —Large bulbs are 1% inches or more in diameter; Medium bulbs are % to 
1 1 / 4 inches; and Small bulbs are from % to 3 /4 inches. 
TERMS OF SALE 
Gladiolus orders are usually shipped during March and April, governed somewhat 
by weather conditions; Dahlias, Gannas and Lily bulbs, during April and May. Peren¬ 
nial purchases are usually completed at the gardens, throughout the season. 
Bulb orders of $2.00 or over are delivered prepaid; orders of less than $2.00 should 
include 15c for postage. 
All goods are guaranteed to reach you in good condition, and to be true to label. 
Anything found otherwise, we hold ourselves in readiness to correct, to the extent of 
the price paid. You would not expect us to be responsible for stock after delivery in 
good condition to the customer; therefore, if through error or otherwise there is cause 
for complaint, promptness in reporting it will be appreciated. 
All stock is subject to prior sale. 
NOTICE! OHIO CUSTOMERS ONLY 
SALES TAX—Add 3% to cover tax on goods delivered in Ohio. Stock for resale or commercial plant¬ 
ing must be covered by resale certificate on goods delivered in Ohio. We will furnish this certificate 
on application. 
We are mindful of the generous patronage of the past season, of both old and new customers, which 
was double that of any recent year, and say "Thank you” to every one. We are mindful, too, of the 
confidence and good will implied, and strive to merit its continuance. 
It is not our intention to quote prices as low as the lowest in the country, but rather to offer 
the best in bulbs, roots, and plants. This requires care in every stage of growth and development, 
usually two years for plants and three years for bulbs. Not only care in the field to produce vigorous 
bulbs and plants, but close attention to storage of bulbs and roots during the winter months. Im¬ 
proper storage destroys vitality. We strive to the end that these bulbs and plants shall thrive, and give 
flowers and beauty for the customer beyond their expectations. 
Prices should be consistent with quality from whatever point of view considered, and the best 
usually is the cheapest. 
To those, then, who are looking for good quality rather than "run of mine” in bulbs, roots and 
plants, we submit the following pages. 
Remittance should accompany your order, unless other arrangements are made. 
Make your remittance payable to 
L. J. LIBIS 
North Portage Path - R. D. No. 7 - Akron, Ohio 
Member of American Gladiolus Society 
Member of Executive Board, Ohio State Gladiolus Society 
