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The usual formula of pricing has been followed for the most part which is 8 
times the single price for 10 and 8 times the 10 price for 100, but in some 
cases this is not true. Please do not split units, except that 5 may be had 
at the 10 price and 25 may be ordered at the 100 prices Substitutions for 
size will be made only if you say so in YOUR order. Acknowledgement of all 
orders will be made promptly. 

*%%%%%% Extras will be included in all RETAIL orders either of your choice 
or ours as you choosee.-count will be generous and no bulbs which 
we would not like to receive ourselves will be sent YOU...Your 
satisfaction will build our business and GOOD WILL,...nothing else 
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Whenever you seee.."Bulbs and cut flowers GROWN FOR PERFORMANCE" that means... 
F, O. HOLMES & SONS 
128 Glendale Avenue, Highland Park 3, Michigan 
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1947 INTRODUCTIONS 
W. A. BEATON 
GOLD STANDARD (Originator's Description) A giant size, formal type golden 
buff of enchanting beauty. The inner petals are a pure, clean golden yellow, 
while the outer petals are a rich golden buff. A modified ruffling and flu- 
ting adds to its appeal. 5-3/4" bloom, 18=20 buds with 8-10 immense blooms 
open and 6 to 8 buds in color. Florets are firmly attached and have excel- 
lent texturee It has a good facing and placement on a 54" straight, sturdy 
stem, The tip of each cut spike remains erect and blooms out perfectly, 
The florets retain large size with but little taper in the flower heady 
Bulblet production and germination heavy. It blooms in 90 days. 
GOLD STANDARD has received enthusiastic acclaim by Detroit florists and 
commercial growers. Great florescence, sheer beauty in form and color, and 
acceptance either as buff, cream or light yellow make it an ideal florist 
giad. A very beautiful glad in a rare colore 
PRICES: Large $6.00 ea., Med. $5.00 eae, Sm. $4.00 ea. 
Bulblets: 12 for $6.00, sold only with the purchase of L. or M. 
bulbs. "No Discount." NOTE: We have watched this grow in the originator's 
garden from planting to flowering and feel that this is a real money. “maker. 
It has color and florescence particularly desirable for florist work ‘and 
will hold its own on any show table. Was one of the 5 highest iksaadeas 
entries at East Lansing in 1946 with score of 84.5. 
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