CHICAGO American Bulb Company NEW YORK 
A. B.C. 
—"Dufreme” Luality Gladiolus Bulbs 
\ For stock that incorporates the required vitality to produce real 
; results, A. B. C. “Supreme” Quality Gladiolus Bulbs are recom- 
mended to the grower. With a total output running into the millions 
of bulbs produced exclusively for bulb harvest only from young 


























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corms, we are ready to meet the requirements of growers who desire 
high quality at a fair price. 
Grown Under Close Supervision 
Bulbs furnished by us are produced in Northern Indiana 
and Illinois in sandy loam ideal for their culture and 
are thoroughly cured before shipping. Our growers 
hold Agricultural Inspection Certificates that assures 
you the bulbs are free from thrips and other diseases. 
Crop Prospects for 1944 
Due to the inability of many of our growers 
in harvesting their crops because of labor 
conditions, and at this time when our cata- 
logue is being printed, we cannot list 
Gladiolus prices. 
The crop is about 10% of normal, we are 
listing only the varieties we expect our 
growers to supply us in sizes 1/2” and up, 
1%4”-1¥2" and 17-14%". 
NOTE! 
Other profitable bulbs 
and plants for green- 
house forcing are: 
BEGONIAS 
GLOXINIAS 
FANCY LEAVED 
CALADIUMS 
FORCING ROSES 
CALCEOLARIAS 
HYDRANGEAS 
These are all listed 
in their respective 
pages in this 
catalog. 
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