PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING 
We have carefully examined the performance records of all the newer varieties grown by us last 
summer and have selected those we consider most worthy of listing. Almost all of these 200 varieties 
are classed as “Recent Introductions,” which makes this catalog, we suspect, the most selective and 
complete list available for those desiring to add to their collections the best of the newer varieties. 
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 under- 
lined. 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 before 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 ap- 
parent inconsistencies have been adjusted. 

We are again 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. Plant seeds 
an inch deep about two weeks after frost is out of the ground, never allowing the ground ‘to thoroughly 
dry out at any time during growth. Packets of 20 seeds of any of the crosses below are 50 cents each. 
Please mention at least one substitute cross, for while we have a good quantity the demand for seeds 
in recent years has been such that our supply of some items is usually exhausted before all orders can 
be filled. 
Atlantic x Sequin Helen of Troy x Sundance 
Blue Lagoon x Ravel Hiho x Evangeline 
Chief Pontiac x Circe Lady Jane x 46-26-A (early white seedling) 
Daisy Mae x Heart’s Desire Montpelier x Evangeline 
Daisy Mae x Ogarita Oriental Pearl x Salman’s Glory 
Dorothy Armstrong x Burma Parthiena x Evangeline 
Elizabeth the Queen x Lady Marian Peggy x Elizabeth the Queen 
Hamlet x Burma Peggy Ann x Little Gold 
Hamlet x King Click Ravel x Blue Bonnet 
Hamlet x Mid-America Tunia’s Mahomet x Evangeline 
Hamlet x Nancy Wedgwood x Venida 
White Goddess x Evangeline 
Mixed seeds are also available in case you want the same quality, but with greater variety — 25 
seeds for 50 cents. 
This year the seeds we planted did unusually well. Consequently we have available a small surplus 
of unbloomed seedling bulbs, about evenly divided between sizes 5 and 6 (with good care most should 
bloom next summer). While they last, we will supply them at 10 bulbs of a cross for $1, with a limit of 
3 lots to a customer. We suggest you order these early, and don’t be too disappointed if we are sold out. 
If any case, better name at least one alternate choice. While there'll be no overcount, we'll make it up 
elsewhere in your order. 
Athlone x Evangeline Jack Pot x Dorothy Armstrong 
Buckeye Bronze x Chief Pontiac Martha Deane x Color Marvel 
Color Marvel x Salman’s Glory Mid-America x Marjorie (Phyllis) 
Dorothy Armstrong x Mid-America Purple Supreme x Ruth Ann 
Elizabeth the Queen x Greta Garbo Salman’s Glory x Sequin 
also Mixed (from these and other crosses). 
Our bulbs are clean and high-crowned, and you will find that we fill orders generously. We never 
substitute 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. Five at the 10 rate and 25 at the 100 rate. Because our growing space is limited, we do not under- 
take to supply over 10 bulbs or 100 bulblets of a variety to a customer. 
Cash discounts are given for all orders over $5. On orders from $5 to $10, subtract 5% discount; 
from $10 to $20, subtract 10%; and over $20, subtract 15%. If you prefer not to deduct your discount, 
we will make it up in extras that will please you. The variety Hamlet is not subject to discount. 
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. 
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