Greetings: TO ALL FRIENDS, PATRONS AND GLAD FANS! Ws creatl#) aupreciace syourepatonage 
your patience and your understanding during these trying times. We have much less stock on hand than we could wish, but 
some Very Good Ones! WHILE THEY LAST! Impossible to quote on quantity lots. We confidently expected to in- 
troduce two new seedlings this season, however conditions proved unfavorable. 
WISHING YOU ALL, ALL OF THE BEST THAT IS POSSIBLE FOR ’44. 
GUARANTEE 
I guarantee my stock to be free of disease and insects at the time of shipment, thrifty and true to name. 
Occasional errors are humanly possible, therefore, if any of the bulbs shall be found not as represented I will 
replace them, together with something extra to compensate for disappointments; or refund your money; BUT in no case 
will I be held responsible beyond the actual purchase price of the bulbs. Fine exhibition blooms are the result of a com- 
bination of superior heredity with perfect environment during growth; as I have no control over cultural treatment, fer- 
tility, climatic conditions, etc. No guarantee as to final results can be given however, great care has been taken to insure 
each and every bulb being clean, vigorous and true to name, ready under the proper conditions to produce for you some 
truly magnificant blossoms. 
TERMS 
Orders from $1 to $3, cash in full with the order, orders of $3 and over, 25% with the order and the balance be- 
fore shipment or shipment can be made C. O. D. if you prefer. Please do not ask me to ship an order for less than $1 as 
the sorting, packing and postage make such orders unprofitable. Like most other growers I give extra counts in propor- 
tion to the earliness and the size of the order. As my stock of some varieties is strictly limited, early ordering will insure 
better selections and avoid disappointments, and I will show my appreciation with more liberal overcount and often a 
bulb or two of the newer and more expensive sorts where I feel they will be most desired. 
CULTURE 
Do not plant Gladiolus too near buildings, trees or shrubbery. Plant larger size bulbs not less than 6 inches apart, 
either in rows or in beds for maximum results, if in rows, the rows should be not less than eighteen inches apart. Plant 
six inches deep in light soils or three inches deep in heavy soils. The better the ground is prepared and the more plant food 
applied (preferably well rotted manure, cow manure if available) well mixed in, the fall before planting if possible, the finer 
your blooms will be, provided you cultivate frequently and plenty of water is forthcoming especially when they are spiking. 
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THRIPS 
These tiny creatures will if once established, ruin your blooms no matter how well grown. Some people have grown 
Gladioli for years without being bothered by this pest, but they are simply fortunate. Don’t take chances, start with clean 
bulbs, treat before planting and spray regularly during growth. If your bulbs are at all diseased, I recommend corrosive 
sublimate treatment before planting in the spring, one ounce to seven gallons of warm water as a solution in which to 
soak the corms overnight. 
Now about varieties. Remember it costs just as much in time, money and labor to raise an out-dated, worthless variety 
as it does to raise a good one. Why not get rid of the worthless ones and get started with the better sorts, adding a few of 
the newer ones each year. Many of the older ones are still tops, but some are being replaced each year by better ones to 
keep your garden up to date, try as many new ones each season as you can find room and time for. 
