GREETINGS FOR 1953 
To you who have purchased bulbs from me during the past years 1 wish 
to express my deepest gratitude, and trust that our dealings, and the performance 
of my bulbs, warrant a continuation of your patronage. Judging by the many 
letters I have received, TALL CORN GLADS have made good consistently in a 
big way. I have another crop of fine bulbs which I am sure will please you. 
After 31 years raising the best of the glads, and with so many satisfied customers, 
I cannot be content with anything less than the VERY BEST for my customers. 
I still guarantee generosity, healthy stock, and satisfaction. Give me a trial, 
if you have not purchased heretofore. 
I am now wishing you all the finest glad season in 1954 that you have ever 
experienced. 
Cordially yours, 
A Few Comments About My Bulbs and Business 
1. TALL CORN GLADS. Why do I call my glads by that name? I do 
so because they possess the characteristics of vigor, health, size and productivity 
which characterizes Iowa’s TALL CORN, known the world over. They grow in 
the same soil that produces this TALL CORN, which ought to be a guarantee oi 
superb gladiolus bulbs. 
2. STATE INSPECTION. The State Entomologist has recently completed 
double inspection of my crop — inspected in the field during the growing season, 
and now again inspected in storage. My customers are assured of high class, 
disease-free stock. Every shipment bears a copy of the Official Certificate of 
Inspection. y 
3. BULBS. Generally speaking, the bulbs which go into my orders have 
produced but one season. They are what we call “yearling” bulbs, one-year 
from the bulblet. They are full grown, and capable of producing show-type, 
exhibition spikes. I guarantee all bulbs to be true to name. 
4. PRICES. I price my bulbs in three sizes, Large (L), Medium (M), and 
Small (S). Large size ranges from 14%” UP. Medium size ranges from %4” to 
14%”. And Small ranges from 4” to%”. 
5. SUBSTITUTIONS. I do not substitute varieties without customer’s per- 
mission. However, now and then I do make substitutions in sizes. If short on 
Large sizes, I sometimes slip in No. 3. Im any instance of size substitutions, I 
more than meet the value of the Large size ordered. Do not be disappointed 
with Medium sizes — they are wonderfully capable of producing amazing spikes. 
6. EXTRAS. I find deep pleasure in slipping in a few “extras” in all my 
retail orders. I attempt to put in varieties which I feel sure will please the 
customer. If there should be an “Extra” which is not listed in the catalogue, 
you may be sure it is a good one. Stock was too scarce to list it. If you wish 
to suggest varieties you would like as “Extras,” I will do my best to follow your 
selections. 
7. 1! am not pricing bulblets on account of scarcity due to the prolonged 
drought we had in this area. 
8. ARRIVAL OF YOUR ORDERS. Open immediately when received, to 
admit air. Place them in your regular storage until planting time. Should you 
discover the bulbs to be spongy, it means they have been frozen after being 
placed in the hands of the carrier. 
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