GREETINGS 
We express our appreciation and thanks to our customers for their patronage which 
increases with each passing year. We regret that we were unable to fill late orders for 
a number of varieties last spring. Because of the shortage of gladiolus bulbs in the 
country the situation will be much more acute this coming spring. Therefore, we urge 
you to place your orders early. 
The boys are with the armed forces. “Evie,” the junior member of the firm, is in 
the Middle East, probably in Iran; “Shorty,” for several years our working foreman, 
is now in the Pacific theatre, perhaps in New Guinea; and Jim, the younger son of the 
family, is at this writing, at Westover Field. However, the girls carry on. Helen and 
her assistant, “Dot,” have kept the wheels turning. At times weather conditions were 
adverse, the help situation was always acute, yet they grew 15 acres of food crops to 
help with the war effort and also produced a crop of fine gladiolus bulbs. Due to their 
efforts, we are able again to offer for your consideration our list of Distinctive Glads 
including’, we believe, the best of the old and the new. 
GLADIOLUS DURING THE WAR 
During the critical period through which we are passing it is even more necessary 
than in normal times that we have some source to which we can turn from time to time 
for relief from the nervous tension under which we live. A garden, perhaps better than 
any other thing, serves to furnish this needed mental and physical relaxation. Gladiolus, 
because of the ease with which they may be grown, their infinite varieties of form and 
color, their great beauty and their usefulness as cut flowers, make an ideal garden 
flower. Even though yours is a victory garden, intended principally for the production 
of food, its value can be greatly enhanced by including some gladiolus to add a touch 
of color to the garden and to furnish beautiful flowers for use in your own home and 
to share with your friends. 
VARIETIES 
In our opinion, each variety listed in our catalog has merit and is worthy of 
your consideration. As to whether you will like a particular variety may depend on 
your personal preferences and the purpose for which you wish to use the flowers. 
Remember that the price is not an indication of the quality of the variety. Newer 
kinds must of necessity be higher in price because of scarcity of stock. We suggest 
that beginners start with tried and true varieties in order to avoid disappointment. 
Growers of more experience and fanciers will want to try the newer ones: 
OUR GUARANTEE 
All our stock is guaranteed to be healthy, vigorous, free from thrips, and true 
to name. You must be satisfied. If any stock is unsatisfactory, tell us and we will 
try to satisfy you. If you like our bulbs and our service, tell your friends. 
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY 
All quotations are subject to previous sale. Due to increased costs of labor and all 
the other items of expense it has been necessary to increase our prices on most of the 
older varieties. However, our prices on most of the newer varieties have been reduced. 
We urge that you place your orders early so that you may not be disappointed. Each 
year we are unable to fill late orders for a number of varieties. Orders are segregated 
as soon as possible after being received but will not be shipped until after danger of 
freezing is past, unless you request otherwise. However, bulbs can be sent any time 
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