FOREWORD 
It is a pleasant duty each year to acknowledge in this way the many 
fine letters of testimonial and appreciation. I can only say “Thanks a lot” 
and will continue to serve you to the best of my ability. With my two oldest 
boys in the service, I will miss their help and may not be able to give quite 
as good service. Our first job is to win the war. Victory is absolutely es- 
sential if we are to continue as free men. So while you intensify your effort 
of buying war bonds, planting vegetable gardens, etc., let us not forget the 
morale building effect of a new song, a catchy war slogan or even a beauti- 
ful vase of gladiolus to gladden the heart of a war weary friend. I think this 
thought is best expressed in a little poem which I received recently from 
a glad fan. 
The World crowds close—A World awry 
And worries give a smile the lie. 
But hands tired out by bitter toil, 
Find rest anew working rich brown soil. 
And weary eyes grow bright again 
Seeing a garden soft with rain. 
Where Gladiolus brave and tall, 
March along the garden wall. 
The spirit of man will never die, 
Give him but earth, a flower and sky. 
—ANON. 
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GUARANTEE 
I guarantee satisfaction. If for any reason you are not satisfied, please 
write me and I will do my utmost to make satisfactory adjustment. Like- 
wise, if you are pleased, I will be glad to hear of it. 
ORDER EARLY 
We both benefit when you order early. Early orders get the choicest 
bulbs with less chance of being out of any variety. Also, I have more time to 
put up your order, less chance of error and less overtime. Please order early! 
With every order I include cultural directions. 
Visitors are always welcome at my fields during the blooming season. 
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PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING 
Cash with order, or 25% deposit if future delivery is desired, balance 
C.0.D. Delivery charges prepaid on orders of $1.00 or more, except as else- 
where stated. If less, add 15c toward shipping cost. No order taken for 
planting sizes (No. 5 and No. 6) after May 1st, and for large bulbs after 
June 1st. Can furnish mixtures until June 15th. No single item less than 
10c. I ship anytime. Yes! I give overcount. Please do not hold me to any 
obvious errors that may appear in this price list. 
If your order contains bulbs from the General List (which are Prepaid) 
and the Quantity List (which are not Prepaid) I will send the bulbs express 
collect and put in enough extras to more than offset the express charges. 
Money orders should be made out to: Springfield, Mass., Postoffice. 
