GLAD GREETINGS FOR 1940 
A S we present this, our descriptive 
gladiolus catalogue for the Spring of 1940, we wish 
to thank our many friends for their patronage and 
many words of approval. We are pleased to state 
that we have several letters on file here at our 
office which in general express appreciation for our 
generous method of filling orders. It also fills us 
with pride to learn how our own American Com¬ 
mander is performing in various parts of the 
country. This year we are offering another new 
variety, Charmaine. We withheld the introduction 
until we were convinced that it was a variety that 
was really needed, and after a series of trials here 
and there, we found that in general it actually 
performed better than in our own fields. Therefore 
we offer Charmaine with confidence. 
Another offering we wish to call your attention 
to is Midnight Red. The originator, Mr. Marion C. 
Rich of Marion, N.Y., has been one of the real criti¬ 
cal observers of gladiolus for some time and we are 
sure that his variety Midnight Red will fill a 
definite want, and that it is a glad that will con¬ 
sistently produce good straight spikes of large 
flowers that rank in color with such as Morocco, 
Moorish King, etc., but without their faults. Mr. 
Rich has some very fine seedlings that you are 
bound to hear more about later. 
Those of you who received our catalogue last 
year will be pleased to note the addition of several 
other varieties. All seem to be worthy of your 
consideration, and we suggest that you try those 
which you do not already have. We try to give 
honest descriptions, in fact, would prefer to under¬ 
rate a glad than “puff” it up too much. 
Each year we select new, fertile soil for our bulb 
crop. If every grower of glads would do this we 
are sure this would go far toward elimination of 
the various bacterial and fungus diseases. We find 
that a great many growers are partial toward bulbs 
produced here in the North, especially from the 
State of New York. We store our bulbs in cool, dry 
and ventilated storage building. Thrips is one thing 
that never bothers us. 
Our Guarantee —If after receiving the bulbs 
from us, you find anything that displeases you, 
notify us at once and we will adjust any complaint 
to your complete satisfaction. Our stock is repre¬ 
sented to be true to name, free from injurious 
diseases and insect pests, including Gladiolus Thrips. 
We can in no way be responsible for the crop as too 
many conditions are beyond our control. You may 
be assured of getting a square deal from us. 
Terms —Cash with order, or 25% with order and 
balance C. O. D. Or with 25% deposit we will be 
glad to hold your order until Spring. All items in 
the GENERAL LIST are quoted postpaid. Same of 
new introductions. Where varieties are listed per 
ten, three or more bulbs may be purchased at the 
ten rate. 
Early Order Discounts — To encourage early 
orders we offer the following inducement.—After 
your order is made up you may select additional 
bulbs from the retail list to the extent of: 10% on 
orders from $2 to $5; 15% on orders from $5 to $20; 
20% on orders from $20 to $50. These discounts 
apply only on orders accompanied by cash before 
March 1st. 
