Last year I won 31 ribbons at two of our shows, and am in hopes to win more 
than that this year with these corms from you. I am just an amateur, but a “nut.” 
Thanks again, and with a half decent growing season, I am positive I will be able 
to add more ribbons to my collection. 
Very truly yours, 
Be have: 
Deerfield, Ill. 
3/13/48 
Dear O. B.: The above order came to me yesterday at 10 degrees below zero; safe as 
a baby in blankets. The material is superb—so much better than I have been receiving 
for several years. Your concept of size is certainly very satisfying, and the corms 
have the rosy completion of youth, without fault or blemish. Generous overcount, and 
two new varieties as extras. This testimonial is heartfelt and unsolicited. Can one say 
more? 
Thank you, 
Vier hs 
Nora, II. 
a7 lo /AT 
Dear Mr. Baxter: The shipment of bulbs arrived today in fine shape, and what fine 
looking bulbs. Want to thank you for the generous extras put in a wholesale order. 
That is unusual. I appreciate the selections also. 
Cordially yours, 
Lig by EY Fe 
Winthrop, Ia. 
PN Gt if. 
We have many, many more cards and letters from our customers, indicating their 
complete satisfaction of quality and value. All unsolicited and voluntary. Each order 
is viewed as a direct challenge to us, and to achieve satisfaction of the customer, all 
orders receive our personal attention. 
No diseased condition is tolerated in our stock of bulbs. We buy diseased bulbs 
too, and as soon as any diseased condition is discovered, that stock is immediately de- 
stroyed. We take the loss on bad bulbs; not you. Two complete varieties were de- 
stroyed this year, and they are not offered in our catalog. Our planting is made on 
new ground each year, so that a previous planting will not infect clean stock. 
THANKS 
We wish to thank our customers for a steadily growing business over the past 
several years. Our bulb volume has more than doubled within the past two years. 
Last season, our supply experienced a complete sell-out, with the exception of our 
planting stock. If the volume of our business continues to increase at the same rate, 
late spring orders will find us with many sold out items, and your orders, in part or 
whole will be refunded. First come, first served. Early orders receive the most liberal 
consideration because of adequate supply. We have already sold a very large order for 
size No. 1 bulbs in the older varieties, and because of this, that size will become ex- 
tremely short, except in newer varieties. 
We are making no effort to compete with prices of diseased or questionable 
quality of stock. If prices are your only consideration, cheap bulbs can become very 
expensive. We are growing for quality, and must be priced accordingly. 
Again, our sincere thanks for your support. Your satisfaction is our future foun- 
dation in business. And we are alert enough to know it. 
OREN BAXTER, Grower. 
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