Goreword.1954 
Dear Iris Friends: 
With this, my eighth catalogue, I extend greet- 
ings to my friends and customers, and to those of you 
who are not, as yet, acquainted with our fine rhizomes 
and interesting prices. 
May I take this opportunity to thank you for the 
many fine letters and cards you have written me. I 
shall continue to maintain the same high standards in 
quality of rhizomes as in past years. 
The newer introductions are marked Net. 
First: because it is considered unethical to cut prices 
the first three years; Second: because stocks are not 
plentiful. 
Most varieties after three years are priced 1/3 
below retail, where stocks are large, discounts are 
more. 
If you have any complaints about my shipments 
in 1953, please let me know. 
Sincerely Yours, 
GERTRUDE J. STUETZEL. 
