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J 'J. S. Department of Agriculture, 
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TO A FRIEND WHO IS A FLOWER GROWER. THANK YOG. 
GLADHAVEN GARDENS 
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George G. Fowler, Prop. 
North Main Street 1939 Franklin, N. H. 
EARLY ORDERS PAY. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY 
I do not run bargain sales later in the season. The prices given here are for the entire spring season of 1939. 
They are as low as good bulbs can be sold for. Many do not consider that much hand labor is required in the grow¬ 
ing of Gladiolus Bulbs. They are planted by hand, dug by hand, tops cut off by hand, later cleaned and inspected 
by hand and later must be packed by hand for shipping. Many have started growing gladiolus Bulbs and have tried 
selling them for less than cost of production. They are doing sometning else now. Early orders get the pick of my 
stock, late orders I may not be able to fill at all. This is a disappointment to both of us. 
SIZE OF BULBS 
Large size bulbs are IK inches or over in diameter. 
Medium Size bulbs are from % of an inch up to IK inch in diameter. 
Either size should make a satisfactory bloom. The larger size generally blooms earlier with a little larger spike. 
WHY GROW GLADIOLUS? 
Do you like beautiful flowers? Probably some of your “shut in” friends do too. Perhaps you have a sick friend. 
What is nicer for a cut flower than the long keeping Gladiolus Bloom. In the sick room, for table or general house 
decoration, there is a color and shade for every occasion, that is unequaled by any other flower. 
Full Cultural Instructions with every order. 
THRIPS 
Do not let these tiny insect pests deprive you of the pleasure of growing glads. I have never had to spray for 
them in my garden. I do not let them get started. My Cultural Directions tell you how to keep them out of your 
garden. You will not get thrips from the bulbs you buy from me. Don’t throw away your bulbs because you had 
Thrips last year. 
GUARANTEE 
I only ship high quality bulbs and will replace any that are not true to name or refund the purchase price. 
I cannot guarantee the crop. BULBLETS cannot be depended upon, either for germination or bloom, many fail 
to grow under the best of conditions. For best results plant EARLY in the Spring, June is too late, April 30 is better. 
TERMS 
My terms are cash with order. Every order will be prepaid by me to any point in the U. S. If your order does 
not amount to at least $1, enclose 10c extra for postage. Small orders under $1 are shipped at a loss to me. 
5 Bulbs of one kind sold at the 10 rate and 25 bulbs of one kind at the 100 rate. With the issue of this list I have 
discontinued putting up assorted bulbs at the 100 or 10 rate. 25% cash with your order will hold the bulbs till April 
1st, when you can remit the balance or I can ship C. O. D. It is unprofitable to have small orders shipped C. O. D. 
ORDER EARLY and state when you want the bulbs shipped and they will be sent you on that date. 
I will cheerfully make good any mistake that may be made in putting up your order, though I do not intend 
there will be. All orders acknowledged when received stating when bulbs will be sent. r ----- 
JENNIE JONES 
My Introduction of 1938 
This gladiolus has a good spike of very light reddish-pink florets a little larger than medium size, with perfect 
placement. The throat is a shade darker making it extra fine for florists’ use. The spikes do not crook or fall 
over and the buds do not burn under a hot sun. Supply limited. Large bulbs 50c each, 10 for $4.00. Medium 
bulbs, 25c each, 10 for $2.00. Small bulbs, 15c each, 10 for $1. Bulblets, 10 for 35c. 
SPECIAL GLADHAVEN ASSORTMENT OF OVER 50 VARIETIES 
As usual I am offering an extra choice assortment of Gladiolus Bulbs comprising many kinds in one grand collec¬ 
tion. For more than 17 years my customers have been surprised and pleased with the splendid glads grown from my 
special Gladhaven Assortment. Every year I add many new and different varieties. Some bloom in 65 days, some 
in 75, some in 90 and a very few will take 110 days after planting to reach the blooming period, consequently this 
assortment should be planted early in May. When planted early in May this assortment will give you flowers from 
the middle of July to frost. All colors are represented in this great collection. There is no profit in selling this as¬ 
sortment, I charge it to advertising to build up new businass. They must please you or I lose. Large bulbs, 30c per 
doz., 50 bulbs for $1, 100 bulbs for $1.80. Medium bulbs, 15c per doz., 50 bulbs for 50c, 100 bulbs for 90c. Small 
bulbs, 100 for 50c. Many of these small bulbs will bloom this year if planted before June 1. Assorted bulblets, 10c 
for generous lot. All Post-Paid. 
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