Glad Greetings for 1941 
We are pleased to have the opportunity to present you with our new Catalog 
for the Spring of 1941. We believe you will surely find herein, varieties that you will 
be proud to have growing in your gardens this coming season; several of which will 
be bound to be popular for many years to come. It is difficult to express all our 
thanks in this short space, to the many friends of ours, who have visited us during the 
past season, and those who have expressed their appreciation for our efforts to send 
them fine bulbs of several choice varieties. We are deeply gratified indeed. 
NEW VARIETIES. You will notice that we are featuring an extra fine assort- 
ment of new releases from various originators. Some of these you have already heard 
or read about, and it is reasonably certain that all will be grown in quantity as soon 
as enough stock is available to supply the demand. These have all been carefully 
tested so as to be sure how they will respond under average growing conditions, 
right out in th field along with standard sorts. We heartily agree with some of our 
grower friends, who have maintained that no one hybridizer has a monopoly on 
quality. We feel that the efforts of all the hybridizers have contributed materially to 
the popularity of the present day gladiolus. 
EXHIBITING. We have never tried to grow extra heavy spikes expressly for 
this purpose. We know it is possible, with special cultural methods to grow wonder- 
ful spikes from even some of the older, mediocre varieties, also amazing results are 
obtained thereby with some of the newer ones that grow to a good height under 
average conditions. We found time this year to attend some major shows, which we 
enjoyed immensly. We had moderate sized trade exhibits at the Maryland, Michigan 
. and Ohio Societies Shows. We are pleased to report that we received very much 
favorable comment from those who saw our glads. All the gladiolus which were shown 
at these exhibits of ours were field grown, cut and handled the same way as we 
handle all our cut-flowers for commercial use. 
BULBS. Where do the best bulbs come from? We believe that all fairly well 
known growers are striving to produce the best quality possible. So again we say 
that no single grower has a monopoly on quality. We have received very fine stock 
from all around this country of ours. We try to have as good as the best. Our 
practice is to grow on fresh, new soil each year. Our storage is such that we can 
control the temperature, and therefore keep the bulbs at a cool temperature until 
planting time. Means are provided for proper ventilation and circulation of air. 
Thrips are not prevalent in this locality, perhaps due to the fact that we are located 
in a general farming section where no other glads etc., are being grown. Also the 
winters are always cold and therefore thrips do not live over outside. 
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 com- 
plete satisfaction. Our stock is represented to be true to name, free from injurious 
diseases and insect pests, including Gladiolus Thrips. Due to so many conditions 
beyond our control, we cannot be responsible for the crop, therefore we are only 
responsible to the extent of the original purchase price. 
TERMS. Cash with order, or 25% with order and balance C. O. D. or at time 
of shipment. All items are quoted postpaid. Liberal extras are given always. 
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