year as we complete our catalog 
we feel a great deal of satisfaction 
in being able to contribute our share 
to the popularization of a flower we 
enjoy so whole-heartedly. This enjoyment is 
made much more complete by the pleasant busi¬ 
ness experiences we have had with our loyal 
customers through the years. For these friends 
with their encouraging letters and constructive 
suggestions we have endeavored to do our best 
in presenting our iris catalog. There is a par¬ 
ticular joy and satisfaction working with flow¬ 
ers that we feel we share with you. Often 
during the rush of shipping season we would 
like to personally answer all your nice letters 
but time simply does not allow us to do so. 
However this does not stint the pleasure we get 
from receiving your letters so please continue 
to write. This spring as the new iris blossom 
may you enjoy them to the utmost and if you 
are raising seedlings may your crow be the 
blackest! 
Robert Schreiner. 
