GREETINGS 
Once more we present our annual edition of DISTINCTIVE GLADS. With it, we 
extend to our many friends and customers our sincere thanks for their patronage. We 
assure you that we will continue to do our utmost to furnish bulbs of the highest 
quality at reasonable prices. 
In spite of one of the hottest and driest growing seasons we have ever experienced, 
we were able, through our efficient irrigation system, to supply water when needed and 
have produced, we believe, as fine a crop of bulbs as we have ever grown. Dry weather 
during the digging season and the curing by controlled temperature helped to eliminate 
the development of disease in storage. As a further safeguard against disease and 
insect pests, all bulbs have been treated with Spergon and D.D.T. since cleaning. We 
believe you will be pleased by the bulbs which you purchase from us. 
LOCATION 
All mail should be sent to New Cumberland, Pa. However, we are growing our 
bulbs on our farm located on Route 441 about two miles south of Middletown, Pa. Those 
wishing to visit our fields during the blooming season should call at the farm. If you 
use the Pennsylvania Turnpike, get off at the Harrisburg East Exit and go toward 
Lancaster until you reach Middletown. Turn right on Route 441 in Middletown. The 
greatest number of different varieties will probably be in bloom during the period from 
August 15 to September 1. 
CLASSIFICATION 
With our description of each variety we indicate a three digit number in parenthesis. 
This is the classification of the variety for show purposes according to the schedule of 
the North American Gladiolus Council. The first digit indicates the size. The second 
and third digits indicate the color classification. 
VARIETIES 
We believe each variety listed in our catalog has merit and is worthy of your con- 
sideration. As to whether or not you will like a particular variety will depend on your 
personal preferences and the purpose for which you wish to use the flowers. For this 
and other reasons, we make no attempt to indicate a list of the best. However, we do 
say that our experience with Spic and Span and Clarence D. Fortnam tends to disprove 
the theory held by some that ruffled varieties do not open well when cut in tight bud. 
In our opinion, these two should be in any list of the best ten, regardless of the purpose 
for which the flowers are to be used. 
KUHN AND KADEL VARIETIES 
We are growing and distributing the originations of Chester and Dorothea Kuhn as 
well as the originations of Byron R. Kadel. These varieties are listed at retail in our 
catalog. We will quote wholesale prices to catalogers and commercial growers on 
request. In Canada, these varieties may be purchased from Willow Acres, Bowman- 
ville, Ontario. 
OUR GUARANTEE 
All our stock is guaranteed to be healthy, vigorous, free from thrips, and true 
to name. You must be satisfied. If any stock is unsatisfactory, write us at once and 
we will try to satisfy you. If you like our bulbs and our service, tell your friends. 
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