By Way of Introduction ^ 
ITH a strong sense of pride and pleasure we present this catalogue 
to our friends and customers. Its pages will describe the old, 
familiar plants and most of the noteworthy introductions of 
recent years. All these will bring pleasure to every plant-lover. 
We are constantly experimenting with new plants, and have intro¬ 
duced to the gardens of our friends and customers many varieties that 
have been tested and accepted in our experimental grounds. 
We believe that our plants are superior to most others. Climate, soil, 
and skilled propagators combine to produce first-class material. Our 
testing beds and blocks permit us to weed out quickly the less desirable 
plants and those that do not prove hardy in this section. All these things 
work to the advantage of our customers. 
