PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING 
In compiling this year’s catalog, we have made every effort to include only the very choicest recent 
introductions. Each year we try out many varieties coming from hybridizers in Europe, Australia, New 
Zealand and Canada as well as in this country and try to select the most outstanding for inclusion in 
our catalog. The 40 varieties we include are culled from several hundred we grew last summer. We could 
offer a larger list but don’t see how we could offer a more select one, for this year we have been much 
more drastic than ever before in including only varieties that are definitely outstanding and distinctive. 
We believe that if you wish to grow the very best of the newer glads not one in this list should be passed 
over. 
In our description of each variety we try to furnish a guide as to how it has performed, backed up 
in almost every case with actual measurements. In general, the NAGC and NEGS classifications have 
been followed, although a few apparent inconsistencies have been adjusted. 
We sell 10 bulbs or bulblets at 8 times the single price (or 4 times the rate for 2) and 100 bulblets 
at 8 times the rate for 10; 5 at the 10 rate and 25 at the 109 rate. Because our growing space is limited, 
we do not undertake to supply over 10 bulbs or 100 bulblets of a variety to a customer. We never sub- 
stitute without permission. Shipment will be made by prepaid parcel post about the first of April. 
Cash discounts are given for all orders over $5. On orders from $5 to $15, subtract 5% discount; 
from $15 to $25, subtract 10%; and over $25, subtract 15%. If you prefer not to deduct your discount, 
we will make it up in extras that will please you. The five 1953 Introductions are not subject to discount, 
nor are the Special Offers of Starter Stocks. 
