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First of all we wish to thank all our friends for their generous patronage and unusual 
amount of cooperation, not only during the past year, but in years previous. We are pleased 
to note an increase of customers along with those who send us an order each year. This 
indicates that we are on the job and always trying to please. 
Our usual guarantee holds good again this year—and that means that all stock we 
send out must please; on the other hand if we have made an error in any way, or if for 
some reason the stock fails to please, be sure to let us know at once and we will be glad 
to adjust the matter to your entire satisfaction. 
About Varieties: It is a well known fact that one grower cannot grow and list all the 
many good varieties that are grown today. It is very difficult to have a test garden large 
enough, also to find time enough to try them all. We do, however, test many new varieties 
each year and it is gratifying to know of the constant progress being made in most color 
classes. During the past season we have observed several good varieties, most of these will 
make a real place for themselves. Some of these we are listing in the fore-part of this 
list and suggest you secure such amounts of stock as you can. You will find the prices are 
moderate for varieties so new and of such high caliber. 
Terms: All quotations herein are for cash with order, however you may enclose a 
deposit of 25% and reserve your order to be shipped at a later date. You may then send 
us the balance or we can forward your shipment C. O. D. for the balance. All prices in 
this list are quoted prepaid, and we prepay the express or mail charges on all items listed 
herein. We will not substitute unless you specify otherwise. If your order amounts to 
$2.00 up to $5.00 you may deduct 5% for cash with order. On cash remittance in full on 
orders of $5.00 and upwards you may deduct 10%. We include valuable extra bulbs with 
your order, bulbs of such varieties that we feel sure you would like to try. 
It is natural that anyone buying bulbs is interested in knowing just how the crop was 
handled. First of all we locate new soil each year; soil that is known to be well adapted 
to our crop; and this soil is new and free from any contamination, also has no strays left 
in the field to come up again and create a mixture. All stock is treated with an approved 
disinfectant before planting. The crop is then kept clean of weeds as possible, both by 
machine and hand weeding. We grow the natural way, that is, without artificial irrigation 
and without over-fertilizing. We are certain you will find our bulbs entirely to your liking. 
Commercial Growers, Dealers and Jobbers: If you have need for large quantities of 
varieties which we list, write us for quotations. 
GLADIOLUS SOCIETIES: We belong to various organizations. If you are not as 
yet a member of any society which is working for the best interests of the culture and 
publicity of our fine flower, you are surely missing something. Practically all States now 
have their own Gladiolus Society, and if you do not know who to get in touch with to join, 
just drop us a line and we will see to it that you become a member of your favorite society. 
THE EMPIRE STATE GLADIOLUS SOCIETY: We have here a real live or- 
ganization. It would be hard to locate a source of so much real pleasure as you would get 
out of being a member of this Society. The Bulletin, which is issued regularly, is full of 
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