In presenting this new 1940 list, I wish again to stress the fact 
that it contains the most dependable of the older standard varieties 
as well as the best of the newer ones. During recent years it has be¬ 
come increasingly evident that there is a growing demand for the 
graceful and beautiful smaller flowered gladiolus which lend them¬ 
selves exceptionally well to vase and table decorations in an infinite 
number and variety of arrangements possible only with the small 
decoratives. In anticipation of this demand I have this year added 
quite a superlative collection of these small decoratives of both 
American varieties and Imported English Hybrids. As you will note 
elsewhere in this list, I am introducing a new variety (my first) be¬ 
cause of its outstanding performance and beauty. I stake my repu¬ 
tation that this new gladiolus is a winner, both as a commercial and 
show table flower. Again, I take this opportunity of extending a 
cordial invitation to you to visit my fields during blooming season. 
TERMS: Cash with order or a 25% deposit if future delivery 
is desired. I do not substitute but refund any part of order I can¬ 
not fill. 
NO SINGLE ITEM FOR LESS THAN TEN CENTS. 
SHIPMENT: I ship any time. No orders for bulblets taken 
after April 1st, small sizes May 1st. On large orders, special quota¬ 
tions for the entire lot. 
JOIN THE NEW ENGLAND GLADIOLUS SOCIETY—Send 
dues to Albin K. Parker, Secretary, Norwood, Mass. Annual dues 
Regular Members $1.00, Supplement Member $2.00. 
