Dear Glad Friend: 
Again it is a pleasure to send you our 1947 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. 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 at once 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 desired. No sub- 
stitutions will be made without your permission. If we are out of 
a variety you order, your money will be refunded unless you give 
us permission 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 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 un- 
satisfactory, tell us and we will try to satisfy you. If you like our 
bulbs and 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 desired 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. 
GLAD-I-O-LUS:— 
Please pronounce this wonderful flower right. The accent on 
the O. 
GLAD-I-O-LUS and use the same form for both singlar and 
plural. It hurts to hear one say GLADIOLA or GLADIOLIS! 
