Gene 
The selecting of fine Gladiolus varieties for our 
friends is not an easy task, as there are literally 
hundreds of beautiful varieties on the market 
today. In addition to choosing the most out- 
standing creations, we must give much thought 
to a complete range of all harmonious colors 
and shades, and must be sure each variety is a 
good dependable type that can be relied upon 
to produce beautiful results under varying con- 
ditions in all parts of the U. S. 
We devote an unlimited amount of time to the 
study and evaluation of varieties, and have 
assembled a vast file of reports and comments 
from our customers which has proven invaluable 
Magnificent Cladiolws 
A 
| COMPREHENSIVE 
COLLECTION 
OF 
THE FINEST 
AND 
MOST 
BEAUTIFUL 
GLADS 
IN EXISTENCE 
Imported Dutch 
and 
American Hybrids 
in making final decisions. To warrant a place 
of honor in our catalog year after year, a variety 
has to be rated as a popular “‘backyard favorite” 
by our customers, even though classed as top 
exhibition quality by leading experts. There 
are more than 30 different characteristics to 
consider when selecting worthwhile varieties, 
but all are quite valueless if color is not good. Of 
what value is size, vigor, substance, proportion, 
etc., if colors are faded or dull, unharmonious, or 
lacking in clarity? Realizing this, we devote 
much attention to color quality, and you will 
find each of our varieties unsurpassed in this 
respect. 
