GREETINGS 
In presenting to our customers this edition of DISTINCTIVE GLADS, we wish to 
thank them for past orders and to express the hope that they have derived real pleasure 
in growing from our bulbs, beautiful blooms for home use, for exhibition, for gifts to 
friends, or for sale to others. 
In reviewing our list, you will note that a number of newer varieties have been 
added to the list and that some of the older ones are no longer included. This is due 
to our effort to make available those which we consider ‘the best of the old and the 
new.” The passing of old friends is usually due to their being replaced by better 
varieties in the same color class. However, their passing is sometimes due to poor 
habits of propagation or to the fact that some weakness has developed in the variety. 
LOCATION 
All mail should be sent to New Cumberland, Pa. However, we are growing our 
bulbs on our farm located on Route 441 about twe miles south of Middletown, Pa. 
Those wishing to visit our fields during the blooming season should call at the farm. 
The greatest number of different varieties will probably be in bloom during the period 
from August 15 to September 1. 
JOIN A GLADIOLUS SOCIETY 
Persons interested in the growing of gladiolus should join a society. The benefits 
and information received are worth much more than the dues. Some of the societies 
issue regular publications such as bulletins and yearbooks. Others conduct trial gar- 
dens and issue reports on the varieties grown. They all conduct shows. 
GLADIOLUS SHOWS 
Plan to attend and exhibit at as many gladiolus shows as possible. Most show 
dates have not been announced as this catalog is going to press. However, the Key- 
stone Gladiolus Society Show will be held at Lebanon, Pa., on August 6 and 7 and the 
Maryland Gladiolus Society Show will be held at Havre de Grace, Maryland on August 
13 and 14. 
CLASSIFICATION 
With our description of each variety, we have included a number in parenthesis 
which designates the official classification of the variety for show purposes. In ac- 
cordance with the plans used by the New England Gladiolus Society and the North 
American Gladiolus Council, the first digit of the number indicates the size classifica- 
tion and the second and third digits indicate the color classification. 
VARIETIES 
In our opinion, each variety listed in our catalog has merit and is worthy of 
your consideration. As to whether you will like a particular variety may depend on 
your personal preferences and the purpose for which you wish to use the flowers. 
Remember that the price is not an indication of the quality of the variety. Newer 
kinds must of necessity be higher in price because of scarcity of stock. We suggest 
that beginners start with tried and true varieties in order to avoid disappointment. 
Growers of more experience and fanciers will want to try the newer ones. 
KUHN VARIETIES 
We are proud to have been chosen to grow and distribute the originations of Ches- 
ter and Dorothea Kuhn in the United States. These include many outstanding recent 
introductions in both large and small flower classes. Chet and Dorothea are con- 
stantly producing new varieties and we anticipate many outstanding releases from this 
source. While we have nearly all of their releases, stock of some varieties is very 
limited and cannot be included in our quantity list. 
Canadian customers should purchase from Willow Acres, Bowmanville, Ontario. 
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