Gifts for the Garden 
Gifts for the garden are always acceptable and espe- 
cially so now. A gift of gladiolus, dahlias, iris or other 
bulbs, or seeds will be enjoyed and appreciated long 
after it is received. See pages 11, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 
for suggestions. 
Our stock is of the best quality and we list the latest 
and finest varieties. 
Gladiolus are available from December lst to June 
Ist, Dahlias from March Ist to June 15th. Bearded Iris 
from June Ist to November Ist, Daffodils, Tulips and 
Dutch Iris from October 15th to January Ist. Seeds at 
any time. 
Gladiolus can be safely shipped to Eastern points up 
to December 1. After December 1 we suggest a gift order 
that will be sent at proper planting time. 
All orders will be carefully packed and sent prepaid. 
We will supply and enclose appropriate gift card if 
desired. 
If packages are to be wrapped in fancy paper, add 
15c to the amount of your order. 
THE SALBACH IRIS MANUAL 
Deals chiefly with the bearded iris, but gives the essen- 
tial information about the important other types, too. 
Full cultural directions, a comprehensive chapter on 
breeding, a discussion of the types and differences be- 
tween the major breeds of iris, and some of the impor- 
tant features. Except for the chapter on breeding, which 
is invaluable to anyone planning to make iris crosses, 
the book is entirely non-technical, planned for the aver- 
age gardener, and the new iris enthusiast. 
Price 50 cents, postpaid 
We invite all iris growers to join the American Iris Society. The 
quarterly bulletins are full of valuable criticisms, descriptions, 
growing suggestions, etc. The price is $3.00. Checks and applica- 
tions should be made to the American Iris Society and mailed to 
Howard R. Watkins, 821 Washington Loan and Trust Building, 
Washington, D. C. 
THE NEWSOM DAHLIA MANUAL 
(Revised Edition) 
Complete year-around directions for the care of dahlias. 
Practical instruction on preparing, planting, fertilizing 
and storing of dahlias. 
Price 50 cents 
Membership in the New England Gladiolus Society, Inc., entitles 
you to a deluxe, flexible, imitation leather-bound copy of The 
Gladiolus issued in January. You will receive also April, July and 
October Supplements (about 32 pages each) containing current 
information and seasonal articles on planting, fertilizing, hybrid- 
izing, growing for and shipping to shows; the listing of over forty 
show dates on this continent; harvesting, curing, storing; reporting 
of over forty shows; also news from twenty-seven affiliated Gladi- 
olus societies from coast to coast and from foreign sources. Price, 
$2.00. Remit to New England Gladiolus Society, Inc., by check, 
money order or cash; make U. S. or International money orders 
payable in Norwood, Mass., U. S. A., care of Albin K. Parker, Sec- 
retary, Box 2, Norwood, Mass. 
Subscription rates for the Bulletin of the American Dahlia Society 
are $2.00 per year in advance. Please send all subscriptions and 
dues to the Secretary. Gordon F. Waaser, 150 Front Street, New 
York, N. Y., or 269 South Grand Avenue, Baldwin, L. L, N. Y. Re- 
ceipts will be promptly sent. 

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