We have had a very hot and dry Summer and everything was against them 
£ (Gladioli) but in spite of all of these difficulties they bloomed most satisfac¬ 
torily * * * * The largest and most beautiful flowers I ever saw* on a 
Gladioli spike. * * * * \ w j|j have a large order for you in the Spring. 
Lexington, Mo., Sept. 23rd, 1905. GEORGE J. T_. 
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I had to be away all summer so only saw two of the Gladioli spikes in 
bloom, these, however, were enough to satisfy me that you raise fine stock. 
Newport, R. I„ Sept. 21st, 1905. H. T. S_. 
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I do not know that I ever had more satisfaction out of a dollar’s worth of 
■ml flowers (Meadowvale Mixture) before. Some measured six inches across. I 
have wondered what your choice ones were like, your cheaper Mixtures being 
so fine. 
Warren, Ohio, Nov. 1st, 1905. MRS. O. S. W_. 
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I feel it my duty, and a very pleasant one, to express my pleasure for 
the beautiful Gladioli sent me last Spring. The bulbs surprised me from the 
beginning by their strong growth, then later by the beauty of the open blossom. 
I have never seen such Gladioli before and they are indeed new to many 
others, who have seen and admired mine. I shall want to add to my col¬ 
lection another year. 
Bondsville, Mass., August 28th, 1905. MRS. L. R. H_. 
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I sent to you last March for Gladioli bulbs; I received them very promptly 
and after they had finished blooming, thought I would write and tell you; 
they were beautiful, the prettiest ones I ever had. 
Healdsburg, Cal., Aug. 6th, 1905. MRS. C. N. B_. 
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I saw your Gladioli at St. Louis; they were a revelation to the public. I 
must plant at least 100 this year, please send me your catalogue. 
Mayfield, Ky., June 17th, 1905. R. L. C_. 
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^ The bulbs I received from you last Spring are now in bloom and are 
very much admired by all who see them. Some of my friends have ex¬ 
pressed a wish to know where I got them. Will you kindly send catalogues to 
the following persons. * * * * 
Falconer, N. Y., Aug. 15th, 1905. MRS. H. D-. 
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