J. D. Sez, Sez’e— 
“Let’s Play Columnist! ” 
As I figrure it out, when a columnist tires of 
writing he makes a few remarks calculated to 
get his readers all het up. 
Then the letters pour in, and all he has to 
do is to use the letters to fill his column. And 
the job is done. 
So here goes, with extracts from letters 
that have drifted in from our customers. But 
we didn’t need to make them mad to get these 
letters. 
Prom Vermont: We had the finest display 
of Gladiolus blooms last summer that we have 
ever had. Our Glads were the talk of the 
town, and most of the bulbs came from J. D. 
Long.—C. F. B. 
Prom Ohio: I am writing to tell you of my 
success with Glads this summer. I had won¬ 
derful flowers. My Miss Greeleys were fine 
and I sold every one as fast as they came out. 
—H. E. B. 
Prom Montana: Miss Greeley and Mildred 
Louise created a sensation at the Montana 
fair. Competition was tough, but we came 
home with two blue ribbons.—A. H, G. 
Prom Iowa: I am s.o pleased with the Red 
Phipps I purchased from you that I felt I 
wanted to write to you. The color is exqui¬ 
site; shape and placement very good. They 
have stood up well under the drought and heat 
we have had here. Will surely give them 
more space next year.—J. B. G. 
Prom Tennessee: Well, J. D., I think you 
have the world beat on huge Iris rhizomes. 
Nene was so large that I could not keep from 
believing that it had been afflicted with Ele- 
phantitis. Many thanks.—H. W. N. 
Prom Missouri: I had almost forgotten 
how fine Long’s Iris divisions could be. Thank 
you very much for the splendid size of the 
extra Rameses. They were all fine.—J. D. M. 
Prom Colorado: Our finest flowers have 
come from your place and the Glads we got 
from you this spring took first prize at our 
flower show.—A. L. S. 
Prom Wisconsin: I surely had good luck 
with my Glads, and received many compli¬ 
ments on them. A good many of my friends 
and neighbors are going to send to you for 
bulbs. The seeds we ordered early this spring 
were wonderful. Received almost as many 
compliments on these flowers as on the Glads. 
—O. R. 
Prom Colorado: Just wanted to take a min¬ 
ute of your time to tell you what lovely Glads 
I raise from your bulbs. A Mammoth White 
grown from a No. 3 bulb won sweepstakes at 
our San Juan Basin flower show, and at our 
local flower show I won three firsts. And I 
mustn’t forget to thank you for your generous 
count. I am worse about opening your pack¬ 
ages than a kid at Christmas.—H. C. 
Prom Indiana: Today received by express 
the Glad bulbs you sent me, and after examin¬ 
ing them, I don’t think I ever saw a finer lot 
of bulbs. And your generosity is wonderful 
in the extras that you put in.—E. B. W. 
Prom Canada: Bulbs received frorn you are 
of supreme quality and exceptional size. You 
were very liberal indeed with the count and I 
am well satisfied.—A. M. 
Prom Massachusetts: I was delighted with 
the bulbs received from you. Not only were 
they larger than I expected, but you were 
more than generous with quantity sent. Please 
accept my thanks.—W. B. L. 
Prom New York: Received my Glads in 
good shape. Thanks much for generous over¬ 
count and extras. Just pawing them over and 
will count the days to planting time.—W. P. G. 
Prom Pennsylvania: Received my bulbs 
from you packed well enough to go to ‘‘Little 
America.” I was very much surprised at the 
quality of your bulbs. Smooth, clean, vigor¬ 
ous, high-crowned—all in one.—E. C. W. 
Extra I Extra! 
More Packets for Your 
Money 
Just before this catalogue went on the press 
we decided to make a clean sweep regarding 
quantity prices for all packets priced at 10 
cents or more per packet. 
Offer includes both flower and vegetable 
seeds. 
Alili 10c PACKETS 
Any Three 10c Packets for 25c 
Four or More 10c Packets at Straight 
8c Per Packet 
AZ.Ii 15c PACKETS 
Any Two 15c Packets for 25c 
Three or More 15c Packets at 12c Each 
AIiZ. 20c PACKETS 
Any Two 20c Packets for 35c 
Three or More 20c Packets at 15c Each 
AI.Z. 25c PACKETS 
Any Two 25c Packets for 45c 
Three or More 25c Packets at 20c Each 
Note. If any other offers, in Collections, 
etc., lower, the lower rates apply. 
Regarding 5c Packets: We give such liberal 
measure in our 5c Pkts. that they average 
more than 5c values anyway. Therefore, no 
reduction on 5c Pkts. 
Prom New York: I have dealt with firms 
in various parts of the country for a number 
of years, but have yet to find any firm which 
treats its customers as generously and at the 
same time supplies such excellent bulbs and 
plants.—R. W. S. 
Prom Massachusetts: Received the bulbs 
last Saturday. I appreciate your taking the 
trouble to pack them so carefully. They 
would have withstood a trip to the Antarctic 
without getting frozen. Thanks and thanks a 
lot for all those extra bulbs.—P. V. 
Prom Iowa: The Iris arrived in fine condi¬ 
tion—every one a husky division. Thank you 
so much for the extra Desert Dawn. The 
lovely Midgard is my idea of a real flower 
gem. Others may exceed it in some points, 
but I love Midgard.—H. D. R. 
LO! THE HOPI INDIAN 
PAPOOSE LIMA BEAN 
Similar to Henderson’s Eima, but a little 
larger and thicker. Has the flavor of the large 
Lima. Vining type. Very heavy yielder. 
HOPI PAPOOSE IiIMA. ' Grown by the Hopi 
Indians “Out Where the West Begins” from 
prehistoric times, and but recently released 
from the Hopi Reservation in northern Ari¬ 
zona. 
Hopi Papoose Ziima thrives in all sections 
where Beans are grown. Can be used green 
or dry. Healthful, and can be eaten by many 
whom other beans distress. Of a different 
botanical family, it is not subject to the usual 
bean diseases. Hardy as a Hopi. 
(The name, “Papoose Iiima” is our own idea, 
seeming more appropriate than ‘‘Baby Lima” 
for this particular variety.) 
Iiarge pkt. 10c; Yz lb. 20c; lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 55c; 
4 lbs. $1.00, prepaid. 
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