GREETINGS 
I wish to thank you most heartily for all you have done to keep me in 
business these many years. However, I do not wish to impose on your 
time to read page on page of material that I probably would not be able 
to embellish to a degree that would make it very interesting reading. 
However, let me suggest that if you are interested in gladiolus lore, join 
the New England Gladiolus Society (really an international society) one 
that will give you much valuable information, even though you may not 
be able to attend the annual show in Boston. Also join your State So- — 
ciety—many of which are affiliated with the N. E. G. S.. Where such is 
the case you get the benefits of both by joining your State Society. 
One thing more—if you would keep your interest in this wonderful 
flower, you should add at least a few to your collection each year, even 
though it may mean some sacrifice. 
He that doth not know 
The joy that sacrifice can Ue 
Hath lost a goodly part 
Of every goodly thing. 
Again we thank you and trust you will be able to enjoy some wonderful 
Howers from your 1941 plantings. 
F. O. CHAMBERLIN. 
PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING 
Orders for Less Than $1.00 Must Be Accompanied by Sufficient Postage 
The different sizes will be designated as follows: L. for large, M. for 
medium, S. for small, and Blts. for bulblets. Large and medium bulbs 
are always of blooming sizes and many of the small ones will veo 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 i in U.S. Ax Tam 
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. - 
