What Customers Say 
These are unsolicited letters from customers, 
some old, some new. All right, we will grant they 
are from a lot of charming enthusiasts who see only 
the bright side of life, but at the same time you'll 
have to admit there is a shred of truth in them. 
Yes, we’ve had a few caustic letters (we deserved 
them). We’re grateful they are very, very few; can 
count them on the fingers of one hand each season. 
That’s pretty good, we think. 
From Pennsylvania (1953)—’’The reason | am writing is 
to thank everyone at White Flower who had anything 
to do with the growing and shipping of my plants 
which arrived yesterday. Precious Wedgewood china 
could not have been packed with greater care. It is 
refreshing, in this ‘slap-dash’ age, to see someone who 
respects and appreciates the fine art of producing 
plants like these.” 
From Illinois (1952)—The herbs and other plants | or- 
dered from you this spring were such beautiful and 
sturdy plants and arrived in perfect condiiion. Never 
have | had such fine plants from anyone.” 
From New York City (1953)—‘It has been a pleasure, 
over the past year, to deal with you. Your directness is 
commendable. The Madison Avenue techniques of others 
make us appreciate you more.” 
From Michigan (1952)—’My first purchase from you was 
at Christmas last when | ordered Warmenhoven Ama- 
ryllis bulbs sent as gifts. | have never had gifts cause 
as much delighted response before. The blossoms were 
superb—and we have made colored slides to show at 
our Garden Club this season.” 
From Wisconsin (1953)—“‘It’s unusual to receive the con- 
sideration from nurseries that | did from you. It is cer- 
tainly appreciated.” Note: We relaced three recalcitrant 
Veronicas, which, by the way, are sometimes mean to 
transplant. 
From Michigan (1953)—‘Just a line to let you know 
that the herbs you shipped me this spring are all doing 
exceptionally well. | am very pleased with the excellent 
stock you shipped.” 
From Philadelphia (1952)—/’The rose bushes arrived in 
perfect condition and in time for our weekend planting.” 
Note: That weekend planting business was luck. We 
try, but never know how the Post Office is going to 
cooperate. 
From New York City (1952)—’’We are delighted with 
your monthly cards reminding us of planting time and 
giving us cultural hints.’ Note: Six a year, not monthly. 
We have observed that people like to hear from their 
children once a month; not that often from this kind of 
nursery. 
From Pennsylvania (1953)—’Your packing is the best | 
have ever had in 43 yrs. of gardening and your clumps 
were beautiful.” 
From Arkansas (1953)—’I want to tell you how much 
we liked the tulips and narcissus we bought from you 
last fall. The flowers were exquisite, and caused much 
comment. You probably will receive quite a few orders 
from different people here as many people have wanted 
the address of the firm from which we received our 
bulbs.” Note: We did. 
