GREETINGS 
In presenting the annual edition of DISTINCTIVE GLADS to our friends and 
customers, we wish to again express appreciation for their orders which make this 
catalog possible. We realize that the steady growth of our business is due primarily to 
the good will of satisfied customers. Therefore, we will continue to strive to furnish 
you with high quality bulbs at reasonable prices. 
The past summer, with its extended dry period, made the production of exhibition 
blooms difficult. However, it did give an opportunity to determine which varieties can 
produce under adverse conditions. The lack of moisture during the spring and summer 
interferred with bulblet germination and decreased the available stock of small bulbs 
of many varieties. However, moderate fall rains and a long growing season enabled 
us to harvest a crop of very high quality bulbs from which we will fill your orders. 
LOCATION 
All mail should be sent to New Cumberland, Pa. However, we are growing our 
bulbs on our farm located on Route 441 about two 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. 
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 lsted 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. 
OUR GUARANTEE 
All our stock is guaranteed to be healthy, vigorous, free from thrips, and true 
to name. You must be satisfied. If any stock is unsatisfactory, write us at once and 
we will try to satisfy you. If you like our bulbs and our service, tell your friends. 
