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RIVER VIEW GARDENS, ST. PAUL, MINN. 
The Gladiolus 
In the history of the floral world, there have been very few varieties or 
species which have gained the popularity of the Gladiolus within the same space 
of time. Within a few years it has risen from obscurity until at the present time 
it is universally grown and admired by millions. 
The reason for this is apparent. Its great variety of colors, ease of culture, 
immunity from disease, long-keeping qualities as a cut flower and the wonderful 
effects produced by floral artists in making it up into design work for all occasions, 
place the Gladiolus in the front rank wherever flowers are used. 
This catalog contains the names and descriptions of over 250 varieties, and, 
while all are not new, they are all good and worth growing and can be selected 
to fit any purse, so that all may have a beautiful garden. 
While the utmost care is used in keeping the bulbs true to name, if we 
ever send you a single bulb that is not true to name, just give us a chance to 
rectify the error. There will be no quibbling, as our reputation has been built 
on the foundation of upright, square, honest and courteous treatment. 
In addition to our own production we have included in the list the best 
and most popular moderate-priced varieties now on the market. 
We are pleased to offer you the result of years of effort to produce more 
beautiful flowers. They were produced as a result of our own love for beauty 
and because we hope to give pleasure to those who also love beauty. 
Surround your home with beautiful flowers and there, at the close of day, 
you will find in your garden rest and refreshment for your soul; in the mornings 
a renewed inspiration. To your children you will bequeath a more wholesome 
attitude toward life and an ability to enjoy it. You will attract friends for your¬ 
self and help to develop your community. 
