A Message 
To Our Friends, Old and New 
With 1947 we begin our third year in business and my thirtieth year in 
providing florists’ requirements. 
We are slowly, but surely, advancing. Having enlarged our headquarters 
several times in the past two years and added many innovations to give better 
service. 
Our success has only been due to you and the wonderful way in which 
you helped, not only by favoring us with your orders, but also by paying your 
accounts promptly. Prompt payments help us tremendously. 
For all your favors we are most appreciative. Our representatives, 
Gus FLteck—Western Pennsylvania Area; Dan Puittips—New York, New 
England Area, and Paut Murpuyy—Michigan Area, also join me in thanking 
-you and wishing you a Bright and Prosperous New Year. 
Most cordially, 

On Flower Seeds BACK ORDERING 
means time lost in starting crops. 
Rather than keep you waiting for 
items that are delayed or scarce we Gh ra 
will substitute with varieties EQUAL- ¥ 
LY GOOD OR BETTER unless you say 
“No Substitute.” 
This is YOUR catalog. Suggestions for improvements are most welcome. 
Here is a thought you might use in your advertising: 
“There are no flowers in Mother’s garden as sweet as those 
you send.” 
INDEX 
Pages Pages 
Annual and Greenhouse Flower Seeds Bulbs (Alphabetically arranged)........... 51 to 54 
(Alphabetically arranged)............... 1 to 29 | Retail Florists Supplies.................. 54 to 56 
Perennial Seeds (Alphabetically arranged). ..30 to 37 | Supplies for Greenhouse, Shop, Ete....... 57 to 62 
Vegetable Seeds (Alphabetically arranged) . .38 to 41 | Soil Conditioners and Fertilizers............... 62 
Grass Seeds. . PPE EDS Aah Per eo eh ee ete era es 42 | Items for Resale in Your Shop} 2... See 62 
Plants and Cuttings (Alphabetically ar- Insecticides, Fumigants, Fungicides, Damp- 
FANGEd). ©... 6. eevee eee eee eee ee eens 43 to 47 ing Controls, Ete... .1...).0 63 to 64 
MUM CUTTINGS (Alphabetically ar- Rooting Powders... .......0...<..« +055 see en 64 
FONGED) vis tere ee tea a eet at neta 48 to 51 | Wood and Fabric Preservatives. . Inside Back Cover 
See Inside Back Cover for Terms, Shipping, Etc. 
