BIRCHVILLE GARDENS sejesccce a ccxssoce: 
JAMES A. MILO Telephone 315 
PLAINVILLE, CONN. 
To Our Customers and Friends: January, 1952 
We take pleasure in presenting herewith our catalog for 
1952, in which is listed some three hundred varieties of gladiolus 
covering a wide range of colors in all size groups. Our listings, 
containing the best of the newer and older domestic varieties, as 
well as many outstanding European and Australian originations, 
are designed to meet the tastes of all growers from novice to 
professional. 
We have had an excellent growing season, although no 
excess rainfall except at digging time which gave us some trouble 
in getting all the stock in, I understand that some growers had to 
leave in acres of bulbs, also am told that in a lot of sections bulbs 
didn’t size up as in past years. This will mean a short crop in No. 1 
bulbs. 
Our crop of bulbs is the finest and the largest we have ever 
produced; the stock being clean, free of disease and thrips. Should 
you favor us with an order, you will be assured of receiving top 
quality, young, high-crowned bulbs, carefully selected and guaran- 
teed true to name. However, in anticipation of continued heavy 
demand for our quality bulbs, we stronly urge your prompt action 
in placing orders to avoid possible future disappointment in not 
being able to get the variety cr size bulbs you want. 
While doing the rounds of shows and here in our gardens, 
we met many old friends and made new ones, and it is a pleasure 
we look forward to. We welcome your personal visits to BIRCH- 
VILLE GARDENS as well as your communications, we admit at 
times we were slow in replying but hope this is all in the past with 
the new setup we have planned for 1952. 
With sincere thanks for your confidence in Birchville 
Gardens as evidenced by your past patronage, and with best wishes 
for a banner GLAD season, in, [952 lane 2 ae 
Sincerely yours, 
JAMES A. MILO 
