SL. ast SEASON we offered four new varieties of carnations. As a result 
of our own experience and the unsolicited testimonials of scores of 
others, we feel safe in saying that these varieties have been very successful. 
These four varieties will be available again during the 1953-54 season. 
This season we are offering three additional new varieties. Like those 
disseminated last season, all of these are seedling varieties, bred and developed 
by us. We have tested them for several years, and growers in other areas 
have also tested them for us. They have been shown at numerous shows, 
and have won many awards. 
Every effort is made, and every precaution taken, to insure the cleanli- 
ness of the plants we send you. Cultures are made, and the best fungicides 
are employed. Different rooting mediums are used, but all are thoroughly 
sterilized. Nevertheless, all of these precautions, together with “mother 
blocks’’ and other impressive terms, do not permit ANY grower to positively 
guarantee that his cuttings are ‘disease-free’ and will eliminate your disease 
problems. We certainly make no such claim. However, we do feel that 
our experience in rooting over a million cuttings a season for many years, 
and shipping these cuttings to all parts of the world, qualifies us to select, 
root and handle your cuttings so as to provide you with the best possible stock. 
Propagating starts in September, and deliveries will be made from late 
September through May. Cuttings are of good quality at any time during 
that period, and the best time to buy depends upon your own planting sched- 
ule. If you would like early cuttings, we can usually accomodate you. The 
earlier we receive your order, the more certain we can be of shipping your 
plants when you want them. Let us know the earliest and the latest dates 
on which you will accept the cuttings. Orders are shipped in rotation except 
where specific dates are requested and acknowledged. We notify you upon 
receipt of your order, and tell you when we can ship. A notice is mailed 
to you when the cuttings are ready. 
All of the leading dealers list our varieties, and orders placed with your 
favorite dealer will receive the same prompt and careful attention that orders 
placed directly with us receive, 
