Oakland, N. J., June 30, 1936 
My experience last year with your seed ivas most unfortunate; late in the sea¬ 
son all my plants, the seedlings as well, were attacked by mildew and only four 
seedlings survived. I tried seeds from almost every source I have heard of, but I 
am still of the opinion that yours are superior. 
E. D. Gartrell 
Cambridge, Mass., August 18, 1936 
In August, 1934 I bought a packet of neiv crop Lyondel seeds; I placed them 
in the refrigerator at a constant temperature of 48 degrees; they remained there 
until April, 1936. When they were sown, not many germinated, but SOME DID, — 
which is more than can be said for other strains bought and started at the same time. 
A. E. Derrick, the Digest Gardener 
Granville, N. Y., June 39, 1936 
From two packets of your seeds I got only six plants. 
Harold F. Wilson 
Seattle, Wash., August 37, 1936 
Contrary to your advice I planted your Connoisseurs’ Series seeds received last 
fall, in flats under glass and got very much better germination than I expected. 
About 90 plants from these seeds have bloomed this year unth very gratifying re¬ 
sults. They contain some of the finest bloom I have seen anywhere. 
T. H. Campbell 
Stow, Mass., July 17, 1936 
A man who saw my name in your catalog, drove 35 miles to see if there were 
such things as 3-inch delphiniums. He went aivay practically speechless. 
Nina M. FstaJrook 
Detroit, Mich., Nov. 19, 1936 
I had some unusually fine plants again this year especially in the aster series 
with tough, wiry stems. I think you are doing a wonderful work. But so few people 
know about your delphinium and are satisfied with the ordinary sorts. 
Dr. Garland G. Gee. 
110 per cent germination! 
110 strong seedlings. 
Milwaukee, Wise., Sept. 17, 1936 
A packet of your general mixture seed has produced 
Fdwin E. Gruettner, Landscape architect 
Franklin, Pa., Oct. 33, 1936 
Although I have sown many seeds later to enjoy the results, last year in the 
sowing of my first packet of Lyondel seeds I embarked on the most pleasant associ¬ 
ation with flowers I have ever experienced. To follow the germination of a small 
seed through various stages, finally to behold a spike of delphinium with three inch, 
yes, 3 1-4 inch florets in all the glorious shades one can imagine, plus the many 
varieties of form, is a thrill few gardeners have had the pleasure of enjoying. That 
is the result of one packet of your seed. I have yet to find a person who has seen 
delphiniums of like size and color. To have created such wonderful delphiniums is 
truly a milestone in the field of hybridisation. 
William F. Trosell 
Point Pleasant, N. J., Oct. 19, 1936 
I obtained eight seedings from two packets of your seeds, and I consider my¬ 
self rather an expert with delphinium seeds. This is not a complaint; I merely 
thought that you would be interested in my report. 
Neal E. Van Loon 
Little Silver, N. J., Oct. 8, 1936 
I shared your no.l and no. 5 seeds with a friend. Neither of us obtained any 
germination. One might expect such a thing from a 35 cent packet but not with 
seeds costing $3.50 per packet. We feel that you should make good. 
Mrs. E. H. Van Siclen 
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