Greetings 
We wish to take this opportunity to thank all of 
our many customers for their fine orders during the 
past years. We hope that the confidence you have 
placed in us has been well repaid with blooming re- 
sults from our stock fulfilling your expectations to 
the fullest. Our interest does not end with the com- 
pletion of a sale—we want to feel that we have not 
only furthered your interest in the growing of fine 
Iris but have made a lasting friend of a customer. 
In this year’s catalog we have listed seventy-four va- 
rieties which are offered for sale by us for the first 
time. Many of these are new introductions of the 1952 
season, some several years older but all are what we 
consider worthwhile additions to our modern and 
complete collection of Bearded Iris. We have elimin- 
ated quite a few varieties because they have been ex- 
celled by newer and superior varieties in the same 
color class and in the same price range. 
BLOOMING SEASON — THE TIME 
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Pictures and descriptions of Iris are a poor sub- 
stitute for the actual viewing of the Iris while it is in 
full bloom—only then can its charm and beauty be 
appreciated to the fullest extent. So by all means pay 
us a visit during the blooming season if you are with- 
in driving distance. You are most welcome at all times 
—mornings (earlier the better) is the ideal time to 
see them at their best. The normal blooming season 
for this locality is usually mid-May until mid-June 
with the peak bloom from May 23rd to June 4th. If in 
doubt as to the best time, suggest that you telephone 
us before coming—tTel. Springtown 2591. 
LOCATION 
Our gardens are located one half mile west of Route 
212; watch for turn at the north end of the Village 
of Pleasant Valley. Our sign posts will guide you when 
nearing Pleasant Valley from any direction. 
SHIPMENTS 
Bearded Iris may be planted anytime from early 
July until mid October. We will commence filling or- 
ders this year on July 7th and continue until October 
10th. The later you get them, the larger the rhizomes. 
Cultural directions sent with all orders. 
TERMS 
Cash with order please. No C.O.D. shipments. Mini- 
mum order is $3.00—which is sent by parcel post pre- 
paid to all points east of the Mississippi. If you live 
west of the Miss. River, kindly add 25¢ to help defray 
the greatly increased parcel post charges. 
GUARANTEE 
Every rhizome will be freshly dug, of blooming size, 
free from disease and insect pests and packed with 
greatest of care. Iris are all labeled true to name and 
no substitutions are made unless you so indicate. Our 
gardens are licensed and inspected by the Penna. 
Dept. of Agriculture. 
