The Gladioli bulbs I purchased from you last Spiing gave the best of 
satisfaction. They attracted the attention of every one who saw them, for 
their beauty of color and large spike. You certainly deserve credit for the 
production of such shades and spikes. 
Pennsylvania, Oct., 1902. FRED H-, Florist. 
The Gladioli bulbs purchased from you last Spring being planted so late, 
all have not yet bloomed. Enough bloomed, however, to win me first pre¬ 
mium at our fair. The blue ones are very pretty. They are the only ones of 
the kind ever seen in our city. If I live, I am so well pleased, that I will buy 
from no one else next year. 
Oregon, Sept. 29th, 1902. MRS. J. V. T-. 
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I have just finished taking up my bulbs and wish to say that the Groffs 
Hybrid Seedlings gave entire satisfaction and made a fine display, please 
send me your catalogue as soon as published. 
Illinois, Nov. 7th, 1903. H. H. G-. 
The Gladioli bulbs, Niagara Strain sent by you have all bloomed. Some 
were very beautiful, and I would like to have more in the Spring. Others in 
our neighborhood will want bulbs, as mine were very much admired when in 
bloom. I had a great many planted, but none as fine as yours. 
Pennsylvania, Oct. 25th, 1902. MRS. J. T. R-. 
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- They were all fine (Groff’s) far exceeding my expectations. At 
C- I made two entries, took first and second premiums. At A- 
I made one entry, took first premium there. The judges at A- say 
they never saw such quality before. (Gold Medal Collection, and Gold 
Medal and Silver Trophy Strain). Nothing for me in the future but the best. 
New York, Oct. 27th, 1902. CHARLES L-. 
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The superb collection of Gladioli which you so kindly presented to me, 
reached here yesterday, and are in prime condition. I have spent every 
moment since trying to name, photograph, and record the color of as many 
specimens as possible. Some of them are known to us, but the magnificent 
blues and purples are entire strangers. How shall we name them? * * ♦ ♦ 
Thanking you most heartily for the handsomest collection of flowers I have 
ever seen at one time, I am 
New York, N. Y., Aug. 20th, 1902. 
Very sincerely yours, 
A. S. VAN B- 
