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It is with genuine pleasure that we present our 1953 listing. May we 
thank our many thousands of gardening friends for their enthusiastic letters 
of appreciation. 
Mr. Jean Thibodeau, our bulb expert, has carefully studied the bulb market 
in order to bring to you the best available material in new bulbs, as well as 
the old favorites. You will note many new additions to our fast growing list 
of miniature beauties. You will also notice that, in spite of constantly spiraling 
costs, we have managed to lower prices on many items. A scarcity of crop 
has caused a rise in price in only a very few cases. 
In this booklet you will find all of the bulbs that helped us to win top 
awards in the past years at major exhibitions in Boston, Washington, D.C., 
Baltimore, and Philadelphia. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
To grow hardy bulbs with suceess does not necessitate a wide knowledge 
of them, once their general requirements, which are very few, are understood. 
The most essential requirement is proper drainage of the ground in which 
they are planted. Failure to adhere to this principle usually leads to disaster. 
This can be confirmed by observing that all bulbs in general growing in their 
native habitat, are in well drained ground. Most of the bulbs we are offering 
require a well drained soil, and a well drained soil includes a good shovel 
full of builder’s sand spaded into the area in which you intend to plant your 
bulbs. The ratio, therefore, is two parts loam to one part sand. 
A little bone meal, mixed well below the bulbs, is the only safe fertilizer 
to be used at planting time. We recommend no other fertilizer, In order 
to preserve the bulbs, it is advisable to remove the seed pods that form after 
flowering, especially so in the species of tulips. 
It is our desire that you succeed with the bulbs we are offering. We have 
noted the planting depth, and have made special notes where required. This 
should help the amateur a great deal. 
GUARANTEE — REMITTANCE — SHIPPING CONDITIONS 
We guarantee our bulbs to be of a very fine quality, true to name and in 
excellent condition when dispatched, but, like every other nurseryman, we 
cannot guarantee or assume responsibility for the flowering results, which are 
beyond our control. In order to give an unconditional guarantee, it would be 
necessary to greatly increase the price which we are trying to hold at the 
lowest possible figure in order to suit everyone’s means. 
A cordial invitation is extended to anyone who wishes to inspect our stock. 
CONDITIONS OF SALE — SUBSTITUTION 
This cancels our previous price list. 
Although we have ample stock on hand at the beginning of the season, it 
is not unlikely that one or more items will be sold out later on. Unless advised 
to the contrary, we will substitute to match color and size as nearly as possible 
with material of like or more value. 
Terms are cash with order. Please send check or money order. No order 
for less than $3.00 will be accepted. Unless instructed otherwise all orders 
will be shipped express collect. By mail please add 10% extra for distance up 
to 500 miles, 15% beyond 500 miles and east of the Mississippi River, and 20% 
west of the Mississippi River. 
All claims for errors must be reported on receipt of goods, and will be 
promptly rectified. 
Unpack and open bags immediately. Plant as soon as possible. 
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