FOREWORD 
Again let me say, “Thanks a Lot” for your valued and continued 
patronage and your many fine letters (most of them unanswered I regret 
tosay). Last season was a rather trying one with a three-months drought, 
hurricanes, labor shortages, etc., but in spite of all this, you have made it 
the best season ever. I have harvested a very fine crop of bulbs although 
the quantity is smaller than last year. 
While the “Old Man” is trying to keep up the morale of the Home 
Front with his Glads, the boys from last accounts are all well and doing 
their bit for Uncle Sam. “Ed,” a Radio Operator in the Merchant Marine, 
Set. “Art” is in Italy, and Marine “Al” is in the Pacific. Kinda miss em! 
Even “Mother” claims its hardly worthwhile cooking for just two! 
As you will notice, retail prices for the most part are the same as 
last year. Most wholesale prices are higher. The natural causes of last 
season still hold. There is an abnormal demand for both bulbs and flow- 
ers, not to mention the increased cost of labor and all items of expenses in 
growing glads. There is a searcity of bulbs, especially the better com- 
mercial varieties. I know many items will be sold out, so early ordering 
is ere There just simply isn’t enough bulbs of some varieties to go 
around. 
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.O.D. Delivery charges prepaid on.orders of $1.00 or more, except as else- 
where stated. If less, add 15¢ 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 
10¢. 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 Pre- 
paid) 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 
