OUR GUARANTEE 
Believe it or not—Our bulbs are six (6) times inspected and checked for disease— 
twice by the State Inspector, four times by Al and Jessie. First when digging, every 
bulb that does not look perfect is thrown out. This is repeated when tops are cut off. 
When we clean, every bulb with any signs of disease is thrown out. Then when we 
fill your order, each bulb is again inspected. 
We have found that by so doing our bulbs are free of disease. 
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, tell us and we will try to 
satisfy you. If you like our bulbs and service, tell your friends. 
GLAD-I-0-LUS:— 
Please pronounce this wonderful flower right. The accent on the O. 
GLAD-I-O-LUS and use the same form for both singular and plural. 
CUTTING BLOOM 
The gladiolus is essentially a cutflower. Ordinarily the blooms should be cut when 
the first flower opens. When cutting, always leave four to six leaves on the plant to 
mature the bulb. By cutting down between the leaves you can get a good stem and still 
let most of the leaves remain on the plant. 
SIZE OF BULBS 
LARGE size bulbs are one and one-quarter inches in diameter or more. This size 
makes the largest spikes and flowers. Sizes No. 1 and No. 2. 
MEDIUM size bulbs are from three-fourths of an inch to an inch and one-quarter. 
All bloom splendidly. Sizes No. 3 and No. 4. 
SMALL size bulbs are not guaranteed to bloom, but under favorable conditions 
will bloom and produce a fine large bulb for the following year. Sizes No. 5 and No. 6. 
No bulblet orders after April 1, 1952. 
PLEASE NOTE TERMS AND PRICES 
All items priced at .15 each are 2 for .25, or 5 for .50. Items priced at .10 each are 
3 for .25 or 5 for .40. Those priced at 5c each are 6 for .25 or 10 for .40. 
All retail orders are shipped prepaid. 
A deposit of 25 per cent will hold all orders until shipping date when bulbs will be 
shipped C.O.D. unless otherwise arranged. 
Overcount on all orders large or small. The larger the order the larger the over- 
count. You won’t be disappointed. 
SEEDLING MIXTURE 
We have several hundred unbloomed seedling bulbs in small and medium sizes. 
These bulbs are from bulblets from seed planted in 1950 and are from our own 
choice crosses. ; 
IT am sure these seedlings will give you a thrill when they bloom. 
Our main reason for disposing of these seedlings is that we are concentrating all our 
efforts on growing bloom for the big International Show in Sioux City in August. 
These bulbs are a bargain at 10 cents each or 15 for $1.00. 
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