GREETINGS 
In presenting the annual edition of DISTINCTIVE GLADS to our friends and 
customers, we again express appreciation of your orders which make this catalog 
possible. We believe that the steady growth of our business is due to the good will 
of satisfied customers. Therefore, we try to furnish you with high quality bulbs at 
reasonable prices. 
Growing conditions were excellent during the past summer. We were equipped 
with irrigation so that we were able to supplement the rainfall when needed. All 
bulblets and bulbs were treated with new Improved Ceresan before planting. All bulbs 
have been treated after cleaning with Spergon and D.D.T. Therefore, we believe that 
the stock furnished our customers this season will be of the highest quality which we 
have ever produced. We believe you will be pleased with the bulbs which you pur- 
chase from us. 
LOCATION 
All mail should be sent to New Cumberland, Pa. However, we are growing our 
bulbs on our farm located on Route 441 about two miles south of Middletown, Pa. 
Those wishing to visit our fields during the blooming season should call at the farm. 
The greatest number of different varieties will probably be in bloom during the period 
from August 15 to September 1. 
CLASSIFICATION 
With our description of each variety, we have included a number in parenthesis 
which designates the official classification of the variety for show purposes. In ac- 
cordance with the plans used by the New England Gladiolus Society and the North 
American Gladiolus Council, the first digit of the number indicates the size classifica- 
tion and the second and third digits indicate the color classification. 
VARIETIES 
In our opinion, each variety listed in our catalog has merit and is worthy of 
your consideration. As to whether you will like a particular variety may depend on 
your personal preferences and the purpose for which you wish to use the flowers. 
Remember that the price is not an indication of the quality of the variety. Newer 
kinds must of necessity be higher in price because of scarcity of stock. We suggest 
that beginners start with tried and true varieties in order to avoid disappointment. 
Growers of more experience and fanciers will want to try the newer ones. 
KUHN VARIETIES 
We are proud to have been chosen to grow and distribute the originations of Ches- 
ter and Dorothea Kuhn in the United States. These include many outstanding recent 
introductions in both large and small flower classes. Chet and Dorothea are con- 
stantly producing new varieties and we anticipate many outstanding releases from this 
source. While we have nearly all of their releases, stock of some varieties is very 
limited and cannot be included in our quantity list. 
Canadian customers should purchase from Willow Acres, Bowmanville, Ontario. 
OUR GUARANTEE 
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, write us at once and 
we will try to satisfy you. If you like our bulbs and our service, tell your friends. 
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