GREETINGS 
We appreciate greatly the many fine orders received last year from our customers, 
both old and new. Our business far exceeded that of any previous year. Our only 
regret is that we were unable to fill late orders for many varieties. We suggest that 
you try to place your orders early this year, before February 15 if possible, as numerous 
varieties will likely be sold out by that time. 
As the boys are still with the Armed Forces, in the Middle East and in the South 
Pacific, the chief responsibility for producing the bulb crop has been carried by Helen 
and Dot. Although handicapped by one of the driest growing seasons on record, they 
have produced a fine crop. The percentage of large sizes is not as high as in some 
years, but the bulbs are firm and of fine quality. We believe you will be pleased with 
them. 
NEW LOCATION 
For the benefit of those who may desire to visit our fields, we announce that we 
will be growing at a new location during the summer of 1945. We have purchased a 
farm located about two miles south of Middletown, Pa., on Route 441 and will be 
growing our gladiolus there next summer. You are invited to visit our plantings there. 
The glads will be in bloom during July, August and September. The greatest number 
of different varieties will likely be in bloom during the middle of August. As Middle- 
town is in the Harrisburg area, we are remaining in the same general locality. Until 
notified otherwise, you should continue to address us at New Cumberland, Pa. 
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. 
JOIN A GLADIOLUS SOCIETY 
Persons interested in the growing of gladiolus, should join a society. The benefits 
and information received are worth much more than the dues. Some of the societies 
issue regular publications such as bulletins and year books. Others conduct trial gar- 
dens and issue reports on the varieties grown. They all conduct shows. 
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. 
