CAN WE HELP YOU? 
Some of you who have not been growing the modern gladiolus may 
not know just what to order. While we would much rather you would 
make your own selections if possible, we could select for you if you will 
tell us some of the colors and shades you like best—also size of bulbs 
(medium and large only). No order for less than $1.00, please. We can 
give some better values when we do this, as it gives opportunity to select 
those varieties we have in large quantities. The varieties are to be 
labeled separately just the same as though you selected them. Of course, 
we have a fine mixture of many choice varieties not labeled as per cata¬ 
logue that cost still less and are just as satisfactory where one does not 
care to know their glad by name. 
Our prices are as low as consistent, quality considered. There is just as 
much difference in glad bulbs as anything else in the line of seeds you may 
buy. This does not mean that you must pay exorbitant prices for good 
bulbs. Our bulbs are as good as you can buy at any price. One of the 
greatest mistakes the average buyer is liable to make is to purchase bulbs 
that have been forced to the limit in order to make a grand display. Such 
bulbs seldom repeat. I have a great many customers tell me that their 
flowers were better than mine. I figure that is a better recommend than 
to have them say that they could not get as good flowers as I showed them. 
Of course, you may grow a poor crop from good seed, but you cannot 
produce a good crop from poor seed. 
PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING 
The different sizes will be designated as follows: L. for large, M. for 
medium, S. for small, and Bits, for bulblets. Large and medium bulbs 
are always of blooming size and many of the small ones will bloom and 
will make the best of bulbs for the next season. 
I would mention that there are a few varieties that do not make very 
large bulbs. M. size, in other words, would be a good size for a few of 
these varieties. 
That does not mean that these varieties may not be very choice. I hap¬ 
pen to know that the sweepstake spike at the State Show at Rochester in 
1937 was produced from a bulb of but little more than 1 inch in diameter. 
To avoid disappointment you should get your order in reasonably early, 
especially if you are going to order some of the newer varieties, as many 
of these are limited in quantity. We will accept your C. O. D. order for 
future delivery. We do not substitute unless we give better value. 
All orders of $1.00 or over will be prepaid anywhere in U. S. A. I am 
giving no discounts on these prices but I do try to give all customers a 
pleasant surprise. Of course, we can give wholesale quotations on large 
lots. Please send list of just what you want for estimates. The larger 
your order, the more extras you will receive. 
Quotations are usually made three at the dozen rate, as we cannot 
afford to put up single items for less than 10c. So you get the benefit of 
the dozen rate whether you order three, six, nine or twelve. Where priced 
singly, multiply by 10 for dozen rate. 
