Have you a copy of my first catalog issued many, many years ago? It 
contained tfie Lest varieties of its time. 
Yet, today it might he considered obsolete. This is due primarily 
to the great advancement made in the field of hybridization and to 
the activities of garden clubs, which have developed a finer sense 
of appreciation among their members. Narcissi, tulips, lilies—yes, 
almost the entire list shows marvelous progress. An infinite number 
of new varieties, many of them superior in structure, form, color, 
size, and adaptability await the enterprising gardener. 
However, this abundance has tended to confuse the problem of 
selection. I, for my part, have felt the responsibility of choosing the 
best and avoiding those varieties that lacked merit, that might pro¬ 
duce uncertain results, or show similarities already present in more 
desirable plants. With this objective, I have dropped certain varieties 
and limited myself only to those which have earned my confidence. 
In this catalog, I take great pride in offering the newest and the 
best in every group both from the standpoint of the varieties offered 
and in the selection of superior stocks. In a literal sense, I give you 
Beauty from Bulbs” 1938. 
John T. Scheepers. 
P.S. May I call your attention to the “Index” in the hack of this hook to 
help you find any variety; also a Glossary of the botanical terms used in 
the descriptions? 
And for those who like “Assortments” and “Mixtures,” they will he found 
available in almost every group. 
