OUR CHI rAT is Yee NOLO 
With the exception of a couple of dry spells we had a 
fine growing season. Our seed bed of between 40 and 50 
thousand after a very dry start came thru nicely with 
some blooming. Many fine sdlgs, on test that are proving 
exceptionally well so far. By hybridizing on a large scale 
we are able to be most critical of our introductions. To 
illustrate, the past summer we discarded over 100 sdlgs, 
on from two to five years test, these all had good previous 
records but developed some small defect or previously 
had a defect which they failed to eradicate. Some hybrid- 
izers would introduce most of these but we can not afford 
LOE 
1949 was the worst year we ever had to get bloom for 
show dates, consequently we exhibited at only four shows, 
W. Va; Penna; Tri-State and East Liverpool. While we 
had bloom for a couple of other shows transportation was 
not available. Where we did show our winnings were most 
satisfactory with 90% winning blue ribbons and eight 
champions. If you have been checking show reports you 
well know that Wilson originations have been consistent 
winners over the years at major shows. Winning 91 blue 
ribbons and eight champs, at the Illinois shows alone in 
1949, 
With such a large number of sdlgs, on test we were com- 
pelled to discontinue growing our varieties introduced 
prior to 1947, but other growers list most all of the var- 
ieties we have released since 1938, seventy five in all and 
with the exception of seven all have won blue ribbons. 
‘The past summer bulbs made very good growth with 
excellent increase of blts, all clean and healthy, which 
we believe is due to our careful scrutiny of every bulb 
planted, also at digging time and while cleaning. We do 
not plant beyond our capacity to handle this careful 
inspection of all stock which is taken care of in all de- 
partments by one man, your Uncle George. No hired 
help to gum anything up or send out inferior stock, SO 
all told our score stands at only one complaint. 
If advance reservations are anything to go on we may 
have insufficient stock of Terrific, Gorgeous Deb, Glori- 
ous and Glamorous, but hope we do not have to disappoint 
anyone. 
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE, we will 
ship by Parcel Post ONLY, so secure your P.P. permits 
in good time. 
All varieties in this list originated by: 
G. W. WILSON Route No. 5 LISBON, OHIO 
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