necessary to keep the seedlings shaded until September. In all cases the 
seedlings should be hardened to direct sunlight gradually. Should there be 
signs of damping-off, water with 0.25% Semesan solution (a fourth part of 
Semesan to 100 parts of water). Avoid soil sterilization with hot water or 
heat of any sort. Chemical sterilizations may easily be harmful in the hands 
of uninitiated. 
Seeds purchased late in season should be kept in tightly stoppered vials 
and stored in the refrigerator until time of sowing. 
NOW I LET MY CUSTOMERS DO THE TALKING 
Once again, as in the past years, I am quoting excerpts from the most 
recent letters written to me by some of my customers. They write to me 
without being asked; they write because they are satisfied. My customers 
are my only advertisement. You don’t see the advertisement of Lyondel 
Gardens in any of the garden magazines, yet I have all the customers I can 
serve. The demand for the Lyondel seeds is so heavy that every year my 
seeds are completely sold out; often before they have been harvested. All those 
who have purchased Lyondel seeds have created a center of attraction where 
flower lovers aggregate. From such centers come the new customer. Those 
who have not seen Lyondel Hybrids in bloom may derive their “impulse” 
from the excerpts printed here. , 
Anderson, Ind., July 5, 1940 
‘*Plants from seeds obtained from you last August have produced the most 
magnificent spikes this June. Hundreds of people who have visited my garden have 
joined me wm proclainung them the most superb delphiniums of the time.’’—Florence 
Wolfe. 
Scappoose, Oregon, June, 1940 
‘* Your seeds aiways have something new to offer to any fine delphinwm grower.’’ 
—Mrs. L. W. Wheeler. 
Winnetka, Il., July, 1940 
‘<The outstanding single plant in any group I have seen here is one from your 
Dark Bicolor serves. The plant is a perfect pyramid 81 inches high with 41 neh 
spike. Spikes spiral, florets everaging 2% inches, and the base of the spike 7% 
inches in diameter. A lilac self plant from your seed had flowers 31%, inches across.’’ 
-—Bruce Van Cleave. 
Youngstown, Ohio, July 1, 1940 
We are unable to express in words our appreciation to you for having introduced 
Lyondel Hybrid Delphiniuums. For hardiness and sturdiness they just can’t be 
beaten.—Terrace Gardens Company. 
Niagara Falls, N. Y., July 21, 1940 
Flowers from your seed have been sensational and have given pleasure to the 
whole neighborhood.—Marshall E. Stewart. 
Petersburg, Va., July 30, 1940 
My Lyondels have been the loveliest flowers I have ever seen. Some of my 
plants have grown six feet tall, with flowers three inches across.— Mrs. Henry South- 
worth. 

Sharon, Conn., July 29, 1940 
This year your delphinnwns have been perfectly superb. I am a very old lady 
and these flowers have been a great joy to me.—Mrs. W. 8. Pyle. 
Bethel, Ohio, July, 1940. 
It is ten years since I ordered my first seed from you. I again endorse their 
worth by ordering more.—L., E. Peart. 


