GREETINGS 
Like every other business we in the gladiolus in- 
dustry are carrying on under difficulties. Due to scarcity 
of help of all kinds some growers have gone out of busi- 
ness and practically everyone has had to cut down on 
acreage. This has made the supply of bulbs far below 
normal. T'hen due to more money being in circulation 
and especially to the high prices that blooms brought 
this past season the demand 1s far greater than ever before 
especially with the wholesale cut flower growers. Mil- 
lions more bulbs could be sold than are available. [have 
turned down many very large orders but have kept a 
certain amount for my regular customers. Many kinds 
will be sold out before spring. 
Due to the high price of blooms in the market I shall 
have to discontinue many varieties good for the home 
garden and concentrate more on the commercial kinds 
which sell well as cut flowers. So next season even if 
I do publish a catalogue you will find many of your 
old favorites missing. Better anticipate your wants this 
season and order early. 
Yours for Victory, 
Elmer Gove 
Apostle of Beauty 
