Greetings 
We take great pleasure in presenting our catalog for 1955. Our listing con- 
tains the best of the new and older varieties as well as the best of the foreign 
varieties. 
We had a very good growing season despite an unusually dry year. We do 
not have as many large or No. 1 bulbs as usual because of the dry weather, 
but they are exceptionally free of disease and, as for thrips, we had none. 
All our bulbs have careful handling in the field and in storage to prevent 
bruising. All bulbs are inspected when cleaned, also a second inspection at 
planting time, which we believe is the best way to eliminate disease. 
We personally inspect every order before it is packed for shipment. Our 
policy is not to grow more Gladiolus than we can give our personal attention. 
We wish to thank you for the many fine orders we received last season. 
With best wishes for a good Glad year. 
Sincerely yours, 
Gelser Bros. 
EXTRAS 
We always give extras in count in new varieties if our stock permits. We 
have reduced our prices on most items, which we believe is much better than 
allowing discounts. 
PRICES and TERMS 
Gladiolus prices are good for this spring only and good only as long as our 
present stocks last. 
Terms: Full remittance should accompany ALL orders. However, we will 
ship C.O.D. on request, when 25 per cent of the amount of the order is paid 
in advance. 
SIZE OF GLADIOLUS BULBS 
Large bulbs are 1% to 2 inches or more in diameter (No. 1 & No. 2) the 
best blooming size. 
Medium bulbs are 34 to 114 inches in diameter (No. 3 & No. 4). This size 
will give good bloom, but a little later than the large size. 
Small bulbs are 36 to 34 inches in diameter. 
When there is a figure before the price of a variety, as 2-15c or 3-15c, it 
means 2 bulbs for 15c, or 3 bulbs for 15c, etc. 
Cultural directions will be sent with all orders. 
2 GELSER BROTHERS — DALTON, NEW YORK 
