THE WAYSIDE GLADIOLUS GARDEN 
ELLA W.VRIGHT, PROP. 
CAWION, MALE 
Gree tis 
,-ein we extend cordial greetings to all our friends and customers, 
2t is a grea pleasure to present our Peo ries List, 
You will no doubt notice the change in form of our Price List, The 
reason? Last June, after nearly thirty-five years prt TeeenIne, ie rets Ped | 
To mé, my retirement does not mean 2 cessation of my labors, but more 
time to devote to my glads, There comes a time after the bulbs are all 
cleaned and put away for the winter when there is a lull in the works 
S0,to keep out of mischief, I have invested in a mimeograyh, and pro- 
pose to make my own Price Lists, Tf hope they will be easy to read and 
that you will like the change, 
AS many of you must know, in 1952 we experienced the driest growing 
season ever, Our glads would have been a failure, I'm sure, if it had 
not been for our-irrigation system,With it we were not only able to 
furnish the glads with plenty of water, but we tried the “lazy mants 
way" of.fertilizing, We used a soluble fertilizer, Ra-Pid-Gro, putting 
it on with the irrigation system, Our garden was fitted Lr Cher usual 
way -plowing and harrowing in goat manure and superphosphate, We mad 
three apylications of: Ra-Pid-Gro, one when plants were pen: Six inches 
highs yak just before blooming, and the last when the blodéming 
season was pretty well advanced, Our biCome were better than usual, fo- 
liage remained green longer, and that last feeding of Ra-Pid-Gro see 
did things to the bulbs, We have’ never had such large bulbs eas so many 
bulblets, We fourid Ra-Pid-Gro economical to use, We used less than ee 
pounds on two acres, One doesn't have to have an Cer eet lon aabein Lo 
apply it,Any kind of sprayer or éven a common sprinkling can will do 
thevtrick, ResPid-Gro tis silso Soo00a Tor your veeetable garden and your 
African Viclets, Because of our success with Ra-Pid-Gro we have made 
arrangements to have it to sell to our customers, 
Another Sha took place last summer which we hope will not affect 
our business too badly, Anew section of Federal Road built near us sets 
us voff the main! road, However, you can come to see us just the same by 
keeping to. the old road, In the spring we will have Lens at. voth, ends 
of the;new road so you can't miss us, Visitors are ae ete welcome, 
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE MAKING OUT YOUR ORDER 
Orders will be acknowledged by posteard as soon as possible after 
they are received, Keep a copy of your order as we do not send any 
copy, We do not offer cash discounts, but we do send extras depending 
ON NCES S14 Wor mrders Send ts 42 List of varieties from which to 
choose your extras and we will do our best tc please you, 
Werpey traneportation on all orders’ ariotviting to 82,50 and up; ex- 
ception quantity ordérs(at the 100 rate) and on Colle ctions, Tf your 
order is less than $2.50 send 25¢ for postage and packing, Quantity 
orders will be sent by express collect unless you specify otherwise, 
The same applies to Collections, 
Ajl-guotations are subject to previous:.sale,.Please send your orders 
In-@s Garly as possible to avoid disappointment,, Ve begin planting 
about ‘May 1, weather permitting,Bulbs: will be shipped after danger of 
freezing is over unless otherwise requested, 
GIFT ORDERS 
Lf you wish to send @ flower lovie friend a gift of bulbs for Christ- 
MeaGge lL ruiday: or anniversary, send us wour order and we will send a 
Prevtye silt, card) ou the date requested andi willosénd: the bulbe at the 
proper time for planting, 
Al) of Guri/ bulbs in the retail list are large size(ili inches 
up), All stock is certified’ by the Stste of Maine Department « of AeTs = 
CULTUrG Vospe Suparentlyel reesiromedinjuricus insects and diseas 
IF YOY LIVE IN THE STATE OF MAINS ADD 2% SALES TAX TO THE AMOUNT 
OF YOUR ORDER, 
