THE L I B I S GARDENS - Akron, Ohio 
My dear Mr. Libis: 
just a word concerning Idabelle Firestone 
and Elizabeth Libis, two of your introduc¬ 
tions. At two of the largest Ohio State 
shows ever held, I won first in the Laven¬ 
der Decorative Class with Elizabeth Libis. 
The shows were held in Akron, Ohio, in 
19.i2 and 1933. In 1933, I exhibited Ida¬ 
belle Firestone in two large shows, winning 
firsts in the Exhibition Lavender Class. At 
Solon, the Idabelle Firestone beat three ex¬ 
cellent spikes of minuet; wEile at Bedford 
they defeated three equally fine spikes of 
Jubilee. Since that date, our customers' de¬ 
mand for use of these varieties in baskets 
has prevented our exhibiting them in com¬ 
petition. 
Sincerely yours, 
LEE M. "PAT” PATTON. 
Dear Mr. Libis: 
The past year was one of great pleasure 
to me in the garden. This was quite largely 
due to the splendid results I obtained with 
the 700 (jlad bulbs which 1 bought from 
the Libis Gardens last summer. If I achieve 
equal results with the tweKe varieties of 
Iris which 1 got last fall 1 shall be greatly 
pleased. 
Incidentaly, the Chrysanthemums were a 
huge success, both the ordinary varieties and 
the Koreans. I believe that 1 had fourteen 
of the old-fashiined kind and they all 
bloomed at once and lasted for weeks. 
I look forward to a great year in the 
garden this year and I can thank the Libis 
Gardens. 
Very truly yours, 
BERT S. TAYLOR. 
R. D. No. 7, Akron (Fairlawn). 
1 have always had the greatest satisfaction 
from plants and bulbs purchased at the Libis 
Gardens. The Gladiola bulbs are of especi¬ 
ally fine quality and give the best results. 
MRS. M. D. KUHLKE, 
Akron, Ohio. 
I have always found your plants, seed¬ 
lings and bulbs of the finest quality. 1 hope 
everyone will avail themselves of your ex¬ 
cellent varieties. 
MRS. R. W. FERRIS, 
Akron, Ohio. 
IRIS LOS ANGELES 
Dear Mr. Libis; 
As the Spring season approaches, and our thoughts 
again turn to gardening. I am reminded that I have 
not as yet received your 1937 Catalog and would ap¬ 
preciate your again placing my name on your mailing 
list. 
You may be interested to know that last August at 
the National show of the American Gladiolus St)cicty, 
I entered only eight spikes in the entire show and with 
these eight, I was awarded five first prizes and one 
second prize in their respective color classes. With one 
exception, these spikes were all grown from your bulbs. 
During the same month at the Gladius show at the 
Great Lakes Exposition a spike of Picardy, grown from 
one of your bulbs, won the first prize in its section 
against dozen of entries including some fine spikes of 
Frank McCoy. 
I have always been particularly impressed with the 
fact that I have never encountered any thrip or other 
Glad diseases in growing your bulbs. 
With kindest regards, 1 am. 
Cordially yours, 
DONN T. CARNEY. 
Dear Mr. Libis: 
The Spring planting of sturdy stock from your gar¬ 
dens, transplanted to borders, French Marigolds in one 
and Rosy Morn Petunias with Ageratums in another. 
made giu'gcniis m.isses ciilor all through last sumnter. 
Rows and clumps ot brilliant, vari-colorcd tulips from 
your large, healthy bulbs, phinted last November, are 
my anticipation tor Spring. 
And the Winter picture and decoration from your 
gardens has been gourds in the most interesting shapes, 
sizes and colors, all still in perfect condition. 
With sincere appreciation ot your splendid gardens 
and your kind and helpful interest at all times, 
I am respectfully, 
JENNETTE I. BARNES, 
Akron, Ohio. 
Dear Sir: ■ i • 
It has been my pleasure from time to time during 
the past few years to buy from you numerous bulbs, 
(dadiolus and Regal Lilies in particular; together with 
the fact that 1 have purchased many times during these 
years cut flowers, grown by you, which have been the 
finest of their kind and have given me much enjoyment. 
I can recommend all of your bulbs very highly, as 
your choice selection is very unusual and the best that 
has come to my notice. 
W ishing you much success in your enterprise, I am. 
Yours very truly, 
E. C. FOSTER. 
The Foster C'tiTice Supply Go., 
Akron, Ohio. 
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