RECENT AWARDS 
I am deeply grateful to my many friends because of their recognition of 
my small contribution to the flower world. I am also grateful for the expres- 
sion of friendship and confidence that comes with these awards. 
GOLD MEDAL awarded in 1945 by the New England Gladiolus Society 
for my work hybridizing Gladiolus. 
GOLD MEDAL, awarded in 1944 by the American Iris Society for achieve- 
ment in hybridizing Iris. 
FOSTER MEMORIAL PLAQUE, awarded to me in 1948 by the British Iris 
Society in recognition of work done with Iris. 
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD from the North American Gladiolus Council in 
1948 for meritorious work in promoting and bettering gladiolus. 
DAHLIAS 
We do not grow enough dahlias to list in this catalog, but can supply a lim- 
ited assortment of choice varieties. If interested, we will gladly supply a list 
of the available varieties. We can also supply high quality Dahlia Seed— 
See page 12. 
GIFTS FOR THE GARDEN 
Gifts for the garden are always acceptable and especially so now. Gift of 
gladiolus and seeds will be enjoyed and appreciated long after they are 
received. 
Our stock is of the best quality and we list the latest and finest varieties. 
Gladiolus are available from December | to June 1; Bearded Iris from June 
1 to November 1; Daffodils, Hyacinths, Tulips and Dutch Iris from September 
15 to January 1. Seeds at any time. 
Gladiolus gift orders for Eastern States received before mid-March will be 
set aside until proper shipping time. Gift cards announcing the same will be 
mailed to recipients. 
All orders will be carefully packed and sent prepaid. We will supply and 
enclose appropriate gift card if desired. 
GLADIOLUS FOR CORSAGES 
Some of the new ruffled gladiolus are very desirable for corsages, especially 
those in the pink and orchid shades. Some of these are beautiful as any 
orchid, and because of their heavy texture, they do not crush or break easily, 
and are long lasting. The tip ends of the flower spikes are most desirable for 
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