Foreword 
yer Wor 
The continuance of a successful business could not be accomp- 
lished without following a policy that has been in effect for 26 years. 
This policy has been: to maintain the highest quality possible, honest, 
experienced selling, and a sincere approach to the garden problems 
of each customer. 
My years of association with the nursery have given me a true 
appreciation of these values. This has also been true with the others 
who have been a part of Crombie Nursery. 
A word of thanks to our many customers who have taken the 
time to write and tell us about the particular varieties that do best 
in their gardens. This information has been most helpful to us in 
recommending the right varieties for the many different localities 
where Crombie Roses are growing successfully. 
Although Mr. and Mrs. Crombie do not take part in the day by 
day activity of the nursery they will always be a decided part of 
Crombie Roses. They join Mrs. Golie and myself in wishing you 
every success with Crombie Roses. 
Sincerely, 
VERN P. GOLIE 
P.S. The above foreword — the first written by our new owner, Mr. 
Golie, gives me such a feeling of pride in him and the Rose Nursery, 
that I feel a word of commendation is in order. His decision to follow 
the same policy adopted 26 years ago, which carried us successfully 
through a depression and a worid war, cannot be wrong. His years 
of work and study with me have been beneficial to us both. The 
combined result of our work together is a fund of rose lore and 
growing information which Mr. Golie and his very competent staff 
are ever willing to share with you. 
Sincerely yours, 
J. R. CROMBIE 
