FOREWORD 
Again let me say a simple “Thank You” for your valued patronage and 
the many fine letters you have sent me. The two oldest boys “Ed” and “‘Art”’ 
have been in the service now for some time with the youngest “‘Al’” sched- 
uled to go sometime this winter when he reaches 18. “‘Al” and I did pretty 
well this past season, but with the “fold man” carrying on alone this coming 
season, it’s going to be more difficult than ever. Last season we reduced the 
plantings from 8 acres to 4 acres with further reductions most likely. 
I suppose growing gladiolus could be considered non essential, but you 
wouldn’t think so to listen to the Florists and to folks who like their glads. 
Again it’s not possible to drop growing glads for the duration and then 
pick it up again afterwards, because after having spent years in growing 
up stocks of new varieties and seedlings all would be lost as glads must be 
planted each year in order to retain stock of a variety. 
Prices have increased. Other than the natural increase in labor and all 
items of expense in growing glads, there has been a decrease in acreage 
with an abnormal demand for both bulbs and flowers which has produced a 
decided shortage. Also most growers are reluctant to sell bulbs of commer- 
cial varieties as the flowers bring 2 and 3 times as much as do the bulbs. 
As Andy would say, ‘‘that’s the situation in a couple of nutshells.” The wise 
person will order their bulbs early and specify second choices. 
BUY BONDS FOR FREEDOM! 
BUY GLADS FOR BEAUTY! 
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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 Apr. 15th, and for large bulbs after 
May 15th. 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. 
