Gold Medal and Silver Trophy Strain section three now in full bloom; 
have given them the first row with eight rows of Gandavensis, Lemoine, Childsi 
and Nanceianus back of them, the colors of the others only helping to set off 
the marvellous beauty and colorings of your Strain. They are all you claim 
for them. 
Wisconsin, Aug. 14th, 1903. MR. A. L-. 
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Last year I saw your exhibit of Gladioli at the Wethersfield Grange Fair. 
I cannot find words that will fairly describe my appreciation of the most beau¬ 
tiful and rare display of blossoms. This Spring I had a longing for some bulbs 
which would produce such flowers as you displayed, but in the absence of 
your catalogue (which I misplaced) I turned to one which I had containing 
Childsi varieties with long names and longer and alluring descriptions of the 
wonderful markings and colors of the bloom. I could hardly wait for the V 
first blooms, which opened in time but were a great disappointment, but they 
were better than I had had before. I believe that the bulbs which you offer 
will give me greater satisfaction and would be pleased to have your catalogue 
for next season. 
Connecticut, Oct. 5th, 1903. MR. A. M-. 
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I wish to tell you that it has never been my privilege to see Gladioli in all 
my experience like those grown from bulbs you sent me last spring. They 
were extremely large and handsome in form and color. 
Massachusetts, Nov. 23rd, 1903. REV. J. A. L-. 
I have flowered my Gladioli which I purchased of you and would say, they ^ 
were very satisfactory; by far the best I have ever grown. 
Massachusetts, Sept. 28th, 1903. EDWARD I. L-. 
W ITT »T« Til 
The Gladiolus bulbs I received from you this Spring were the finest I ever 
saw and I have seen a great many.. Yours cannot be beaten, they are the 
finest in America; everybody has admired them and people passing my garden 
say they never saw such fine varieties, and I thank you for sending me such 
a fine collection. I will give you another order for next year. 
New York, Sept. 21st, 1903. MR. K. H. K-. 
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The Gladioli you sent me last spring have given the greatest satisfaction. 
The blue ones have been admired by every one who saw them. (Buffalo 
Mixture, Groff’s Hybrids and Midway Collection). 
Connecticut, Sept. 22d 1903. MR. S. L. G-. 
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