Friends for 1953 we wish to extend to all of you our sincere thanks. 
For the many fine orders, also the grand cards and letters of praise we 
are most grateful. We appreciate greatly your generous offers of testi- 
monials for printing in our catalogue. We have decided this year to let 
our plants and flowers speak again for themselves. In keeping down costs 
we are able to offer the same choice plants to you at reduced prices. 
We offer no collections in the catalogue for 1953. Reducing prices enables 
you to make your own collections choosing varieties you possibly do not 
now have. 
We are hybridizing as well as growing fine Iris and Daylily hybrids, 
and have been in horticulture over forty-five years, both under glass and 
out of doors. We feel certain we are qualified to knew the best; therefor 
we offer you only one grade—the finest. 
Hemerocallis, Iris and Lily hybrids can be grown successfully by any- 
one. If you have never grown them you are really missing a grand treat. 
The newer hybrids are vastly different from the early type flowers. 
Gorgeous in color and flower types. Thrilling to all who see them unfold 
for the first time each continuous year. 
We hope you will favor us with an order this season. We feel certain 
we have the best, and can please you whether.the order is large or small. 
Please remember California grown plants are hardy, therefore can be 
successfully grown even in the coldest sections. 
We grow our own plants. Ship anywhere. Ship only freshly dug live 
plants on orders. Guarantee good condition on arrival. 
Prompt Service — State Inspected 
Key te Symbols: E—Evergreen; D—Dormant; S—Semi. 
Growing instructions sent with all retail orders. 
— ELMHERST GARDENS — 
— ELMHERST GARDENS — 
