Dear Glad Friend: 
Again it is a pleasure to send you our 1946 list of gladiolus, 
which features the newer varieties, and which is supported by larger 
stocks of other fine gladiolus. 
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 
w.ll not be shipped until after danger of freezing is past, unless you 
request otherwise. However, bulbs can be sent any time desired. No 
substitutions will be made without your permission. If we are out 
of a variety you order, your money will be refunded unless you give 
us permiss.on to make a substitution in size or variety. 
Varieties 
We grow Gladiolus because of the pleasure we derive from their 
culture. We are engaged in growing those which appeal to us as being 
the best varieties for one reason or another. 
In our opinion, each variety listed in our catalog has merit and 
is worthy of your consideration. As to whether you will like a par- 
ticular variety may depend on your personal preferences and the 
purpose for wh‘ch 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 ‘n price because of scarcity of stock. We 
suggest that beginners start with tried and true varieties in order 
to avoid disappo:ntment. Growers of more experience and fanciers 
w.ll 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 un- 
satisfactory, tell us and we will try to satisfy you. If you like our 
bulbs and our service, tell your friends. 
Why Gladiolus Are Popular 
Glads are bright and cheery. Glads have a wide variety of colors, 
making it easy for you to select your favorite colors. Glads have such 
nice handy stems, so that you can make them stay put in any des'red 
position. What flower can exhibit more grace and poise than a glad. 
Glads are not temperamental, but are easy to grow. Glads are easy 
to cut, and they stay nice for a long time after being cut. Glads are 
never messy in basket or vase. There are glads available for any 
color scheme or arrangement imaginable. Glads are a useful flower. 
