PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING 
Again we have selected for listing the varieties which we consider the cream of the newer ones we grew 
last summer. Our 1948 catalog contains about 150 varieties; including over 110 of the best recent introduc- 
tions — we suspect the largest and most complete list available in any current catalog. As in previous years, 
we have removed varieties when better ones become available, for we feel that no good purpose is served by 
continuing to list varietes when they are supplanted by superior and very similar ones. 
While tastes are bound to differ, there are certain outstanding varieties which in our opinion are worthy 
of special mention as being at the very top of the gladiolus world. The names of these are undelined. There 
are several brand-new varieties which probably belong in this select class, although our experience with them 
is too limited to make us willing this year to assign them this definite top rating; these are indicated by an 
asterisk (*) placed after the name. The color class of each variety is given in parenthesis. In general, the 
NAGC and NEGS classifications have been followed, although a few apparent inconsistencies have been 
adjusted. Descriptions and measurements are taken from our own records of field performance. 
This year we are offering unbloomed seedlings of the following crosses made in 1945 (seed parent given 
first): 
Elizabeth the Queen x Miss Wisconsin Lady Jane x Rima 
King Tan x Drum Major Purple Supreme x Burma 
Vulcan x King Click 
The bulbs are fairly evenly divided in size between 4’s, 5’s, and 6’s. Price for 10 bulbs is $1, not over 10 
bulbs of a cross to a customer (give alternate choice, please). We also offer mixed unbloomed seedlings (assorted 
sizes, 4’s and 5’s) from crosses where our supply is too small to list separately; these are 10 for 80 cents. 
Previous heavy demands for similar bulbs and our desire to retain some for our own growing force us to 
make an over-all limit of 20 seedling bulbs to a customer. 
We are also offering seeds from selected crosses made this past summer. If you haven’t grown seeds and 
seedlings you have missed what is probably the most fascinating aspect of our hobby. Packets of 20 seeds of 
any of the crosses below are 50 cents each. We suggest that you list one cross that can be used as a substitute 
for each two packets on your order. 
A. L. Stephen x Alice Ayer King Click x Dieppe 
Arethusa x Connecticut Yankee Lady Jane x Christine 
Ballad x Athlone Lady Jane x Golden State 
Blue Lagoon x Grand Opening Larime x Daisy Mae 
Daisy Mae x Spotlight Madeleine Brown x Spotlight 
Goal x Royal Windsor Martha Deane x Queen Charlotte 
Golden State x Daisy Mae Myrna Fay x Peggy 
Golden State x Oriental Pearl Mystery x W. P. 40 
Golden State x Spotlight Picardy x Buena Vista 
Greta Garbo x 44W-6 (fine pink seedling) Purple Supreme x Grand Opening 
Helen of Troy x Bengasi Tunia’s Mahomet x Rita Mae 
Victory Queen x Daisy Mae 
Mixed seeds are also available in case you want the same quality, but with greater variety — 25 
seeds for 50 cents. (Limit 5 packets of mixed seeds to an individual). 
Our bulbs are clean and high-crowned, and you will find that we fill orders generously. We never sub- 
stitute without your permission. Orders will be filled and set aside in the order received. Payment in full will 
be expected before shipment. We send out orders postpaid the last half of March. 
Ten bulbs or bulblets will be sold at 8 times the single price and 100 bulblets at 8 times the rate for 10; 
5 at the 10 rate and 25 at the 100 rate. Because our growing space is limited, we do not undertake to supply 
over 10 bulbs or 100 bulblets of a variety to a customer. 
Cash discounts are given for all orders over $3. On orders from $3 to $7, subtract 5% discount; from $7 
to $15, subtract 10%; from $15 to $25, subtract 15%, and over $25, subtract 20°%. The variety Siboney is 
not subject to discount. If you prefer not to deduct your discount, we will make it up in extras that will please 
you. 
Indications are that the demand for certain varieties will be such that our supply in them may not last 
out the selling season. We therefore suggest that you send in your order early. While anything we still have 
available is always at your service, March 15 is about the last date we are in good position to accept orders. 
