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ARTHUR A. ARENIUS 
59 Bliss Road 
Longmeadow, Springfield, Mass. 
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ARTHUR A. ARENIUS 
59 Bliss Road 
Longmeadow, Springfield, Mass. 
FOREWORD 
It is a pleasant duty each year to acknowledge in this way the many fine letters of testimonial 
and appreciation. I can only say, “Thanks a lot!” and will continue to serve you to the best of my 
ability. 
This season my planting covered about seven acres. The midsummer drouth affected the 
blooms adversely, but the fall rains were beneficial to bulb growth. Consequently, I have harvested 
a very fine crop of bulbs. 
DESC UM n i !! EU M l 
You will note that I have added about fifty my list, many of them quite outstand¬ 
ing. In my descriptions of the varieties, I have lYr^oro give some of the faults of a variety as 
well as the good points. All praise and no faults make dull reading. If you do not a^ee with me, 
or if I have criticized a favorite variety, possibly I am wrong or the growing conditions were not 
favorable. 
GUARANTEE 
I guarantee satisfaction. If for any reason you are not satisfied, please write me and I will do my utmost 
to make satisfactory adjustment. Likewise, if you are pleased, I will be glad to hear of it. 
ORDER EARLY 
We both benefit when you order early. Early orders get the choicest bulbs with less chance of being out of 
any variety. Also, I have more time to put up your order, less chance of error and less overtime. Please order early! 
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS 
I wish especially to call your attention to the Special Collections. They represent real value. 
Look them over. 
JOIN THE NEW ENGLAND GLADIOLUS SOCIETY 
This Society is the largest and most active Gladiolus Society in the country today. Each year they issue a 
Gladiolus Annual full of authoritive information concerning all phases of Gladiolus growing. This Year Book alone 
is worth several times the membership fee. 
Regular Membership is $1.00 including a copy of the Annual. 
Participating Membership is $2.00 including a copy of the Annual, also three quarterlies issued in April, July 
and October. 
Send applications to Albin K. Parker. Secretary, Norwood, Mass. 
FOR A LIST OF REAL BARGAINS SEE SPECIAL COLLECTIONS 
