Once again 
we extend cordial greetings 
to our friends 
everywhere. 
It is indeed a pleasure to send you our.1953 Catalog. You 
will find it “chuck-full” of good values in bulbs. 
Our growing season and weather conditions all during 1952 
were as near perfect as any bulb grower could ask for. We 
were fortunate to escape the terrific heat that prevailed over 
much of the country for weeks at a time. Our spring was early; 
our fall late. Rains came at even intervals until digging time, 
and then weather and soil conditions could not have been more 
ideal for harvesting the best crop of healthy, high-crowned 
bulbs we have ever had. 
All of our bulblets and planting stock were grown on new 
ground and what growth they made. Flowers were not cut from 
these bulbs. The bulbs are clean, plump, and solid—the kind 
we are proud to send you when filling your orders. We will 
be happy to share our excellent crop with you by being gener- 
ous with “extras.” 
Nineteen fifty-two was another record year for visitors from 
far and near. We are always pleased to have you see our 
various plantings and cordially invite you to visit our gardens 
at any time, though glads are usually at their best from late 
July through early September. Come and see the colorful 
display of tulips during blooming time in May. Our home is 
easily located at 221 N. Foley Avenue. Our telephone number 
is Main 2539. 
You have no idea how much we appreciate the many cards 
and letters of thanks and appreciation we receive every day. I 
wish time permitted a personal reply to each one. These 
letters and cards bring to us a realization of our responsibility 
of doing everything we can to send out the best aa that can 
be grown and to give increasingly better values, prompt and 
friendly service. 
There is no richer blessing than that of good health. Our 
wish is that you will not only enjoy the best of health, but also 
the happiness, contentment, and recreation of working in your 
garden among your glads and other flowers. 
We hope we may be permitted to serve you in many helpful 
ways this year and throughout the years to come, 
Cordially and sincerely yours, 
FOLEY GARDENS 
