Or a More Pleasurable 1954 Season 
Never before have we offered such an array of new plants and bulbs that will add more beauty 
and interest to your garden for many years to come. These are novelties insofar as their availa- 
bility to flower lovers is concerned. But in our garden every one of these 1954 Introductions 
was thoroughly tested before selecting it as a definite improvement over varieties already in 
commerce. 
15 NEW HIGO IRIS 
For the fanciers of Iris Kaempferi. See page 6. 
3 NEW TALL BEARDED IRIS 
Including the glorious Flamingo Pink, Dame Fashion. See page 27. 
6 NEW DAYLILIES 
The first of our own originations to be offered, following 10 years of intensive hybridizing. 
See page 43. 
3 NEW ORIENTAL POPPIES 
Each one a magnificent creation sure to delight all lovers of this most worthwhile 
perennial. See page 50. 
1 NEW SHASTA DAISY, MOUNT HOOD 
The finest fully double Shasta Daisy in existence. See page 63. 
3 NEW DWARF HARDY ASTERS 
From Professor LeRoy Breithaupt, originator of the exciting new race of Dwarf Oregon- 
Pacific Hardy Asters. See page 42. 
In addition to these 
Midi bare ferdlas 
Exclusive 1954 Introductions 
we offer for your consideration: 
THE WORLD'S 
MOST COMPREHENSIVE 
IRIS COLLECTION 
Complete listings of the best DAYLILIES, 
ORIENTAL POPPIES, ERITOMAS, 
GIANT HIBISCUS 
and selected lists of the finest 
GLADIOLUS and DAHLIAS 
Separate Gladiolus List Upon Request 
Valparaiso, Ind. 
| want to thank you for the wonderful quality of your plants and bulbs. 
Your prices are apparently a bit high—to the new customer—that is in 
comparison only on a catalog basis. However, when the order is filled 
and received, the reason is obvious. Your shipments are about twice the 
quality, size and vigor and method of shipping, of any of the other 
dealers of my experience. I’m happy to pay a bit more for your plants 
and bulbs. I’m ahead on survivals as well as on beauty the first year. 
I’m afraid you miss out on some business by not telling the world that 
“when you buy from Walter Marx, you are buying beauty and quality.’’ 
Herbert W. Knopp (Valpariso University) ~~ sae 
DWARF OREGON PACIFIC ASTER, CAMEO 
WE CANNOT PAY SHIPPING CHARGES ON ORDERS UNDER $5.00 3 
