THE REASON FOR GLADLAND ACRES 
RAPID GROWTH 
We think it is because we want to 
give our Gladland customers the ut- 
most possible in bulb values for that 
part of their gladiolus budget that 
they entrust to us, and our bonus 
bulbs represent dividends, which we 
could not anticipate before our cost 
of production was actually definite in 
amount. 
Second, we try to offer only those 
kinds which will give you the greatest 
pleasure and are surest to reward you 
for the money and effort you will have 
expended. 
Of course we do profit financially 
in the conduct of our business, but we 
honestly value more than this money 
return, the friends we are making. 
Nearly every repeat order — and we 
have so many — carries some cordial 
note of appreciation which makes our 
days happier. Our trips to flower 
shows and conventions are always 
highlights, simply because we renew 
old friendships and make new friends. 
Our whole life we have worked with 
ornamental flowers and plants — now 
we are working with the flower that 
we enjoy most of all of them — and as 
we contact those who share our enthu- 
siasm, and by our efforts help in cre- 
ating new gladiolus growers who will 
enjoy them as we do, we cannot but 
think how appropriate our business 
name — for Gladland is surely a Joy- 
land. 
It is always pleasant to hear from 
you. Certainly we want reports of 
errors in filling orders, or of bulbs that 
are not apparently in perfect condi- 
tion, as we are most anxious fo cor- 
rect such mistakes. We need your 
constructive criticism — it is only by 
having someone tell us of our faults 
that we can improve our methods. We 
would like to have your photographs 
of outstanding spikes or arrangements 
—perhaps they would be just what we 
need for next year’s catalog. If we 
do use them, you can be sure that we 
will show our appreciation in a sub- 
stantial manner. 

ELIZABETH THE QUEEN 
