GREETINGS 
We wish to thank our customers, old and new, for last year’s orders which 
were greatly in excess of any previous year. We only regret that many late orders 
for some varieties could not be filled. Please order early this year as stocks are 
limited. 
As this catalog goes to press, Evie has just returned from overseas and has 
been discharged from the armed forces so he will be responsible for seeing that your 
orders are properly filled. However, Helen and Dot, who have carried on while the 
boys were away, must be given credit for the bulb crop which, I honestly believe, is 
of the highest quality that we ever grew. 
LOCATION 
Our warehouse is still located at New Cumberland, Pa., and all mail should be 
sent to that address. However, we are growing our bulbs on our farm located on 
Route 441 about two miles south of Middletown, Pa. Those wishing to visit our fields 
during the blooming season should call at the farm. The greatest number of different 
varieties will probably be in bloom during the period from August 15 to September 1. 
GLADIOLUS DURING THE POST-WAR PERIOD 
Although the war is over its effects are still with us. Therefore, even more 
than in normal times, we need some relaxation to relieve our pent-up emotions. A 
garden is perhaps the best method of obtaining this needed relaxation. If you have 
a garden you should include gladiolus. Because of the ease with which they may be 
grown, their infinite varieties of form and color, their beauty and their usefulness 
as cut flowers, they are, we believe, the ideal garden flower. If you have grown them 
in the past, we know you will wish to continue. If you have not grown them, we 
urge you to give them a trial this coming season. 
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 yearbooks. 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. 
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