FOREWORD 
We are offering this season four (4) new introductions: BLAZE and DIXIE 
BELLE, originated by Mr. E. H. Lins of Cologne, Minnesota; SOUTHLAND, 
originated by Mr. John Brauer of Vestal, New York; and YELLOW JEWEL, 
originated by Mr. R. H. Burtner of Washington, D. C. Mr. Brauer hardly needs 
an introduction, being the originator of MATO AKA, introduced by us in 1938, and 
a number of other fine varieties. Mr. Burtner is well known for his DEL RAY and 
also his MRS. R. H. BURTNER, a fine white which we are listing for the first time 
this year. Mr. Lins is somewhat of a newcomer among the hybridizers but never¬ 
theless we predict that he will soon have his place in the hybridizers’ Hall of Eame. 
Mr. Lins’ first introduction, FLARE, was introduced by us late last season. Mr. Lins 
has some very fine seedlings coming on and we now have several of them under trial. 
In regard to the low prices at which these new varieties are introduced, we ask 
you to believe that this is not indicative of lack of merit. We believe that they well 
merit a place in the gladiolus world, both upon the fact that they are distinctly dif¬ 
ferent in color from any variety we have ever grown and upon their performance. 
We feel that the average gladiolus enthusiast cannot afford to pay $3.00 to $10.00 
for a new gladiolus; therefore, we grow the seedlings for a year or two longer until 
we have sufficient stock to warrant offering them at a lower price. Consequently, our 
sales volume is just as large, or larger, and many more enthusiasts have the oppor¬ 
tunity of growing new varieties. 
You will find our list of varieties considerably enlarged this season and that we 
offer most of the new varieties of real merit as well as the finest of the standard 
varieties. We particularly call your attention to our separate listing of small decora- 
tives and of patented gladiolus as well as our offerings in larger quantities at at¬ 
tractive prices in both large and medium size bulbs. We believe that we now have a 
sufficiently varied list of varieties to supply the demands of almost any one who may 
receive this catalog. 
We have had an excellent growing season, although no excess rainfall, and have 
the finest stock of bulbs we have ever had, both in quantity and quality. We are pass¬ 
ing much of this along to you in price reductions. We wish to again thank our 
friends and customers for their expressions of appreciation and their patronage 
which has enabled us to offer this finer list of varieties herein. 
OWNERSHIP AND REFERENCES 
Many persons, for good and sufficient reasons, wish to know the individuals with whom 
they deal. For those we wish to state that the personnel of Richglad Garden is F. L. Wor¬ 
cester, Proprietor and General Manager, 3126 Woodrow Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and 
R. M. Worcester, Manager of Nurseries at Hunton Station, Glen Allen, Virginia. As to our 
reliability, we respectfully refer you to Fifteenth Street Branch, Southern Bank and Trust Com¬ 
pany, Richmond, Virginia. 
The trade name, Richglad Garden, is duly recorded as required by Virginia State law and 
we wish to assure you that our principal aim is to make this name a hallmark of quality in the 
production and sale of bulbs, plants and cut-flowers. You will receive our special iris catalog 
about May 1st. 
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