A Wad from ll, Fricker... 
For many years, in this space, we have discussed our company, of which we are all very 
proud. We have talked about how my father founded Tricker’s, how we grew, how we 
became the confirmed leader in the water lily field, why we back each sale with an iron- 
clad guarantee, and many other things. All of this, I feel, is of interest and importance 
to you in buying for your water garden. 
é This year, I want you to meet some of the people who stand behind our success. These 
people are the heart of Tricker’s. Their love of water lily culture, their esprit de corps, 
and keen interest in each Tricker order is insurance to you and a great pleasure to me. 
WILFRED SCHMIDLIN GILBERT LAMBACHER LUCY LOEKLE 
“One of the things I enjoy most is “T’m with Tricker’s because of “I started with Tricker’s just after 
taking new customers through our the opportunity it offers me in a my husband died. I began in the 
plant ...the greenhouses, the out- growing business. KEvery year, shipping room and am now doing 
door formal pools, our tropical fish people are buying more water lilies hybridizing work. The work is 
building... and the acres of Tricker and garden supplies from us. It fascinating and working with people 
production pools. They see the herd just proves that quality and serv- so interested in what they are doing 
of sheep that do our grass cutting ice mean success.”’ has made a new life for me.’ 
and other things and exclaim at our 
J. T. CHARLESON establishment.’”’ 
This is J. T. Charleson, Secretary-Treasurer of 
Tricker’s and Manager at our Independence, Ohio, 
plant. This plant was greatly enlarged last year. 
LILLIAN TINL 
At a recent speaking engagement, Mr. Charleson “T handle the pool supplies depart- 
said... ‘‘Our business is one of making people happy ment for Tricker’s and have done 
through greater enjoyment of their spare time.” so for many years. I think we have 
an exceptional lineup. This is 
because Mr. Charleson and Mr. 
Tricker always look for better prod- 
ucts. Everything we sell is tested 
in Tricker’s own pools.’’ 
EMIL PFUNDER 
“T learned to garden in the old 
country. Tricker’s slogan ‘Guar- 
anteed to Grow’ means our work 
must be perfect. It keeps us on 
our toes and gets the most out of a 
gardener.’’ 
LESLIE HEATH 
“T’ve been with 
Tricker’s for 12 
years and if I could 
do it all over, I'd 
start by asking Mr, 
Tricker for a job. 
I like my work be- 
cause everything we 
sell is real top 
quality. I’m proud 
of my work and go 
is my wife,” 
ST. LOUIS 
This lily is typical of the high quality lilies we sell. 
St. Louis is a delicate yellow, large, fragrant and 
SS profuse bloomer, It is especially priced $3 50 
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