It is a real pleasure to send you my 1950 catalogue. 
In presenting my 1950 list I wish to thank all of my old custon- 
ers for the nice orders which they sent me last year, I have re- 
tained in my current listing the best of the older varieties » and 
I have added what seems to be some of the best of the recent in- 
troductions from the United States and Canada, also some of the 
newer varieties from Europe and Australia. I am a small grower 
and try to emphasize quality rather than quantity. I believe that 
you will find my prices as reasonable as those of other reliable 
growers. My catalogue is not as elaborate as many which are put 
out by other growers, but I will try to make up in generous count 
and in extras for the saving in getting out my list. On this bas- 
si I solicit a trial order from you for a part of your gladiolus 
usiness, 
All stock is guaranteed true to name and free of disease and thrip. 
Upon receipt of bulbs, if you are not satisfied in every way noti- 
fy me promptly and I will do my utmost to adjust the matter to your 
Satisfaction. Safe delivery of all shipments is guaranteed. How- 
ever, if you want your bulbs during the winter months, they should 
be shipped express collect as it is not safe to ship by parcel post 
in cold weather. Extra bulbs will be added to make up for the ship- 
ping charges. We cannot guarantee the growth or productiveness of 
either bulbs or bulblets, due to variation in climate and soil con- 
ditions. Another limiting factor is thrips or other insects which 
may work on your bulbs and plants, At no time will we be liable 
for more than the original amount paid for the bulbs. All orders 
are accepted with this understanding. 
Terms: Retail orders of $ 2.50 and up are shipped prepaid in the 
U. S. A. On orders of $ 5.00 or more you may reserve order by a 
payment of 25% or more with your order and I will ship C.0.D. for 
the balance, 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. Do not overlook the special 
offers at the end of the regular list. The cash discount does not 
apply to these specials as the price is already as low as I can 
afford to make it. 
NEW AND RECENT INTRODUCTIONS 
PHAROAH (530) Higgins. 
A glowing pink salmon which is offered throgh courtesy of Glad- 
land Acres. "A" rating and Award of Commendation at Massachus- 
etts, Connecticut and N.E.G.S. Best seedling at Minnesota, scor- 
ing 87. Also many other awards. Field height 63", Flowerhead 
30", Floret size 51/2". Comes very highly recanmended. 
Any size corm $ 1.00 each. Bulblets 10 for $1.00. 
