THE GLADIOLUS, for many of us, 
most completely gives the beauty we seek 
in a flower, by its great variety of color 
shade in harmonious combination and in 
its varying delicate form and stately grace. 
The several varieties we introduce 
here are Stephen Chase originations, hybri- 
dized and grown in Florida as a hobby, 
over the past eight years, and selected by 
the originator from thousands of seedlings. 
We are confident that they are worthy to 
be included among the beautiful varieties 
already available. 
We claim no “world beaters’ among 
them, nor that they are all technically per- 
fect, for the perfect Gladiolus has yet to 
‘be produced. But each of our offerings 
has a distinct individuality and definite 
appeal in form and color. All varieties but 
one on our list have been tested under 
northern growing conditions, and the hon- 
ors won by them testify to their worth. 
Several were not shown because they did 
not bloom in just the right time for show- 
ing, but performed well enough to warrant | 
introduction. 
The bulbs we are offering are all Flo- 
rida field grown in new land, the second 
year from bulblets. From our own obser- 
vations and tests by several northern grow- 
ers, bulbs produced under these conditions 
appear to have particular vigor under 
northern culture. 
The descriptive figures as to height, 
size, etc., are the results of trials in Ver- 
mont and, we are confident, truly reflect 
the flowers’ response to good practice. 
The stock of some of these varieties is 
very limited this year, so we must offer 
them under the condition “if unsold’. It 
would help us if you would indicate your 
choice of substitutions, if any. 
Our bulbs are warranted true to vari- 
ety, and safe delivery is guaranteed. Ship- 
ments are prepaid. We send COD upon 
request, but please send 25% remittance 
for COD orders. 
Our purpose is to please you, but if, for 
any reasonable cause, you are dissatisfied, 
we would appreciate your advice. Of 
course, we shall not object to favorable 
comment. 
