GREETINGS 
We take great pleasure in presenting our catalog for 1953. Our listing contains 
the best of the new and older varieties as well as the best of the foreign varieties. 
We had a very good growing season despite an unusually dry year. We do not 
have as many large or No. 1 bulbs as usual because of the dry weather, but they 
are exceptionally free of disease and, as for thrips, we had none. 
All our bulbs have careful handling in the field and in storage to prevent bruis- 
ing. All bulbs are inspected when cleaned, also a second inspection at planting 
time, which we believe is the best way to eliminate disease. 
We personally inspect every order before it is packed for shipment. Our policy 
is not to grow more Gladiolus than we can give our personal attention. 
We wish to thank you for the many fine orders we received last season. 
With best wishes for a very good Glad year. 
Sincerely yours, 
Gelser Bros. 
EXTRAS 
We always give extras in count and in new varicties if our stock permits. We 
have reduced our prices on most items, which we believe is much better than 
allowing discounts. 
PRICES and TERMS 
Gladiolus prices are good for this spring only and good only as long as our 
present stocks last. 
TERMS: Full remittance should accompany all orders. However, we will ship 
Ca @-Deonerequecstawhens29 per cent of (the ;amount of “the: order isepaidain 
advance. 
SIZE OF GLADIOLUS BULBS 
Large bulbs are 1% to 2 inches or more in diameter (No. 1 & No. 2) the best 
blooming size. 
Medium bulbs are 34 to 1% inches in diameter (No. 3 & No. 4). This size will 
give good bloom, but a little later than the large size. 
Small bulbs are 3g to 34 inches in diameter. 
When there is a figure before the price of a variety, as 2-15c or 3-15c, it means 
2 bulbs for 15c, or 3 bulbs for 15c, etc. 
Cultural directions will be sent with all orders. 
DELIVERY CHARGES 
We pay the delivery charges on bulbs selected from our retail list. Bulbs priced 
by the 100 are not prepaid. 
2 GELSER BROTHERS — DALTON, NEW YORK 
