
GREETINGS! 
Best wishes for the year 1949 to all our “glad friends!” 
We hope, that in spite of the upset of the season, your garden 
was at its best. 
Here in New England, our spring was so cold and rainy 
that plantings were all off schedule. Consequently, our flowers 
were late in blossoming and our show schedule was upset 
completely, after the middle of August. 
We did attend four of the shows however, out of the seven 
we had planned on, and enjoyed meeting so many of our 
customers. There certainly is a bond between gladiolus 
enthusiasts and it is always a pleasure to exchange experi- 
ences and ideas. 
Your letters, bringing questions, expressing enthusiasm 
and appreciation, are always welcome. And too,—if there are 
troubles—let us help you. 
Flying Cloud Farms is grateful for your continued confi- 
dence and we also would appreciate any suggestions or infor- 
mation with which you could help us to improve gladiolus and 
their culture. 
Mrs. Winsor and Mrs. Moseley 
