HOWDY FOLKS 
It is with a great deal of 
pleasure that I present you 
with my catalog for 1938. 
Thanks a lot for the many 
nice orders you have sent— 
and for the nice letters you 
have written. Sorry that I 
do not get them all an¬ 
swered. 
Less varieties are listed 
this year. I have discarded 
all but the most outstand¬ 
ing, why grow any but the 
best? The newer ones have PAUL BRANDON 
been tried and in the most 
part appear to be real improvements in their 
respective classes. “Oregon Rose” is especially 
recommended—if you want a flower that will 
make your neighbors sit up and take notice. 
While I list most of the standard varieties (or 
an improvement) I also have a lot of really 
rare ones that you won’t find elsewhere, you 
can take my word that they are good ones— 
and not just like everyone else has, either. 
This year’s crop of bulbs is the largest and 
finest I have ever had, an especially good 
growing season is largely responsible, but new 
virgin soil, high altitude, northern location, 
controlled irrigation, careful attention, and 
lots of other things have contributed their bit 
to make this year’s crop of bulbs even sur¬ 
pass the standards that have made “Oregon 
Grown” an internationally recognized slogan. 
DESCRIPTIONS—After the variety name I 
have given the name of the originator (Kun- 
derd). Figures (36-6-6) indicate height of 
plant (36 inches tall), size of floret (6 inches 
across), and number of florets open at one 
time (6 open). All average under field cul¬ 
ture. Every variety is described as I see it, 
main color and color and style of marking 
given in detail. Common color names are 
used with occasional reference to Fischer 
color chart in parenthesis where doubtful. 
Blooming season varies so much with localities 
that I give only on early and late varieties. 
The general comment is my honest personal 
opinion. Numbers at end of some descriptions 
are positions in Favorite Fifty varieties of the 
American Gladiolus Society. Standard types 
are given, explained in detail in my 1937 
catalog. Many write that my descriptions are 
the most accurate and complete of any catalog 
they get. I try to make them so. 
SOME LETTERS I GET—F. M. C., Benton, 
Calif.—“I was very pleased with the bulbs I 
received from you last year.” 
H. L. K., Seattle, Wash.—“Wish to say again 
that your bulbs I received last year all proved 
very successful.” 
Mrs. V. L. G., Springfield, Ore.—“Am in¬ 
closing another order for glads. I was so well 
pleased with the bulbs ordered from you last 
season. Thank you for those sent extra.” 
Mrs. M. F. M., Spokane, Wash.—“I have had 
some most beautiful glads from the bulbs you 
sent last year.” 
M. M. C., Brattleboro, Vt.—“Bulbs came 
safe and are nice. Many thanks for the ex¬ 
tras.” 
Mrs. R. R. B., Grass Valley, Calif.—“I am so 
well pleased with the bulbs that I couldn’t re¬ 
sist writing to tell you. They are such large, 
clean bulbs. I wanted to thank you for the 
extras, I like them very much. I will certainly 
recommend you to my friends.” 
GUARANTEE—I guarantee my bulbs to be 
true to name and exactly as represented and 
to reach you safely. Due to conditions over 
which I have no control, I cannot guarantee 
your crop of flowers and bulbs. However, I 
want to satisfy you so that you will order 
again and tell a friend or two about me, so if 
you are not pleased let me know quick so that 
I can do something about it! All of my bulbs 
have been inspected under Oregon State li¬ 
cense No. 502 and given a certificate as free 
from glad thrips and disease. 
I have never had glad thrips (ask our state 
inspectors if you don’t believe me). However, 
the bulbs are fumigated in accordance with 
Oregon state laws. 
Complete cultural directions and methods 
for thrips control included free with every 
order. 
ORDER EARLY while stocks are complete. 
I can give orders more attention before my 
planting season and the last-minute rush. 
I have increased stock on those sold out so 
early last year and hope to be able to supply 
the demand. However, I am short on the 
smaller sizes of some varieties, many will be 
gone before the first of May. Late in the sea¬ 
son please give a few names for second choice 
or I will send value in nearest size available, 
or a similar kind. 
(I always try to include something extra 
with each order, in appreciation of it, for trial, 
and just in case some you order don’t do so 
well.) 
POSTAGE—Orders of $1 or over postpaid 
in U. S. A. Please try to make your order 
total at least $1. On orders for less than $1.00 
please add 10c extra for postage. 
WHEN YOU ORDER be sure to give me 
your name and complete address, state vari¬ 
eties, size and amount of each wanted, and in¬ 
close remittance (plus postage if necessary). 
You may send currency (bills), money order 
or check (payable to Paul Brandon) (or lVfec 
or 3c stamps on orders of less than $1 only). 
No C. O. D. I would appreciate the name and 
address of another glad lover. Mail to Paul 
Brandon, Rt. 1, Bend, Ore. Please Keep a copy 
of your order. Retail orders are sent by mail. 
Western orders will be sent as soon as re¬ 
ceived if the weather is safe for shipping, un¬ 
less you want me to hold them for you until 
later. Bulbs sent to the East before March 25 
at buyer’s risk. All orders are receipted by 
postal card as soon as received. 
LOCAL FRIENDS—So many of you in and 
around Bend don’t get a chance to drive out 
for your bulbs so I am going to suggest that 
you mail me your orders, together with your 
check or currency. I’ll mail the bulbs back to 
you postpaid. Large mixed bulbs 3 dozen for 
$1 in Deschutes county only. You are invited 
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