A Little Bit of Holland at Floravista 
Carole and Kathryn, Junior Partners 
Howdy, Neighbor! 
For several reasons we are not issuing a color catalog of hardy 
bulbs this year. The first and principal reason being that everything 
we need in the way of packaging materials, tools, fertilizers, office 
supplies, and printed matter, has advanced in price at an alarming 
rate. Even parcel post rates have gone up from 25% to 100% in 
the past two years, depending on how far we are sending bulbs. 
On the other hand, the bulbs we grow HAVE NOT BEEN 
RAISED IN PRICE, and except for some of the newer varieties 
in which stocks are limited, we are selling our product for prices 
that existed before the last war, and in many cases at lower prices. 
Now, all this may not make sense to you, so a brief explanation is 
in order. 
American growers must compete with growers abroad. Because 
of the lower standard of living, cheap labor, and devaluation of 
foreign currency, imported bulbs can be shipped in cheaper than 
we can produce them here. The duty on imports is not sufficient 
to make any appreciable difference from the American growers’ 
point of view, and no help seems to be forthcoming from the 
Government agencies that should in some degree try to protect 
American industry. We have no subsidies or other help to make up 
for this difference in American and foreign production costs. Being 
entirely on our own, you can easily see what we have to contend 
with. This is not intended as a sob story, but merely stating facts 
as they exist. 
The American bulb industry is a comparatively new enterprise 
in the Northwest. Twenty-five years ago, when we started out, it 
was just in its infancy. We have seen it develop to the extent that 
American grown bulbs have been recognized as the healthiest and 
best grown anywhere in the world. Dutch growers appreciate this 
fact and have moved here to continue the work that in some cases 
has been a family enterprise for four or five generations in Hol- 
land. We welcome these people; they become good American citi- 
zens, and our problems are now their problems. We are all in the 
same boat. 
PLEASE NOTE ... If you received our color catalog last year 
(1950, with a picture of hyacinths on the cover), continue to use 
it for 1951. New customers may have a copy upon request, or if 
you have mislaid your copy, we will be pleased to mail you another 
as soon as requested. In cases where we have sent out catalogs over 
the past two years and no order was received, that name has been 
removed from our files. We must keep our files active if we expect 
to continue growing choice bulbs for your gardens. 
Ours is a family enterprise; except for a little outside help during 
the planting, harvesting, and packing, we do all the work ourselves. 
The prices are as reasonable as we can make them, considering the 
quality of our bulbs, and we have hundreds of letters from satisfied 
customers who agree that quality stock is the best investment over 
a period of years. 
Being comparatively small growers, we are in a position to give 
more individual attention to our garden. Everything is grown or- 
ganically, with no strong toxic fertilizers used. Naturally, the plants 
grow lush, with a healthy green foliage and unrestricted root run, 
due to heavy mulches. This assures you of bulbs full of energy that 
will make a good account of themselves. Given reasonable care, 
they should be a source of joy for years to come in your gardens. 
We take this opportunity to thank you for past favors, and we 
realize it is only through you that we can continue the work we 
love. Every effort is made for your complete satisfaction of our 
product. Plant the varieties best suited to your climate. You will 
be growing “food for the soul” and “a joy forever”. 
Sincerely, 
A. N. AND MAUDE S. KANOUSE 
CAROLE AND KATHRYN 
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING 
WE PAY TRANSPORTATION CHARGES on all orders 
ot $2.00 or more, when order is accompanied by payment 
in full. Payment should be by check or money order, or 
stamps for small orders as cash may become lost in the 
mails. 
NO C.0O.D. SHIPMENTS, PLEASE. 
PLACE YOUR ORDERS EARLY. We will fill them in 
the order received. After our final warehouse inspection 
by the State Horticultural Inspectors, we start filling our 
orders about Sept. Ist. Then, about Nov. 1st we plant all 
surplus stocks then on hand, so NO ORDERS ACCEPTED 
AFTER NOV. ist. We reserve the right to substitute with 
equal or better varieties unless instructed NOT TO do so. 
Early orders wiil help prevent delay in getting your order 
out. 
GUARANTEE: We guarantee to send out only clean 
bulbs, free from disease and pests. Any claims in regard 
to bulbs should be sent in soon after receiving the bulbs. 
We send you the best bulbs obtainable, and if they do not 
meet with your approval when received, just return them 
at our expense; your money will be promptly refunded. 
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. In view of the varied condi- 
tions under which this stock will be grown after leaving 
our care, it is manifestly impossible for us to guarantee 
in any manner, cultural or otherwise, the crop resulting 
from the material listed. Ordering from this catalog will 
definitely be construed as your acceptance of these terms. 
WASHINGTON CUSTOMERS—Please add 3 per cent 
sales tax. 
Six bulbs of any ONE variety for half of dozen price. 
Because of economic conditions beyond our control, we are grad- 
ually being forced out of a business we have helped pioneer. Our 
policy of sending out only the best and healthiest bulbs obtainable, 
has brought us in contact with thousands of appreciative gardeners 
over a period of a quarter of a century. Your friendly letters have 
been an incentive to keep going under trying circumstances. We 
can’t reduce prices without reducing quality, and we will discontinue 
our business before doing that. There are already too many bargain 
bulbs on the market, as many of you have found to your sorrow. 
We have been generous in sending extra bulbs or in long count 
with each order of $2.00 or more. Orders of $2.00 or less are 
packed at a loss, but we process them along with the others, because 
we realize that is all some of you can spend on something that is 
not an absolute necessity. Trust us to give you your money's worth 
and you won't be disappointed. 
