GREETINGS 
With the presentation of our 1955 edition of DISTINCTIVE GLADS 
we make no attempt to be all inclusive as to varieties. Our aim is to offer 
to you, our customers, a select list of varieties of proven merit, and to send 
you bulbs of the highest quality that can be produced. We thank those who 
have ordered in the past and know that you and our new customers can buy 
with the confidence that—NO BETTER BULBS ARE OBTAINABLE, 
ANYWHERE. 
AN INVITATION: You are welcome to visit our farm located approxi- 
mately three miles south of Middletown, Penna., on Route 441. Usually 
the greatest number of glad varieties are in bloom during August. For a 
Special Treat come to see our Spring Bulb Display in bloom about the Ist of 
May each year. 
SOMETHING FOR YOU: The Home Gardener and Arranger is 
particularly in mind with the careful selection of top notch varieties used 
in our collections. 
For the Cut-flower Grower we offer the best varieties for this purpose. 
We have an excellent list of commercials in quantity. 
For the Fancier and Showman we offer Blue Ribbon Winners. For 
their convenience the three digit numbers in parenthesis following the 
variety, are in accordance with the North American Gladiolus Council Show 
Schedule. The first digit indicates size and the second and third digits 
denote color classification. 
ORDERING IS EASY: A post card or invoice will acknowledge your 
order as soon as possible after it is received. 
EARLY ORDERS: Avoid disappointment. Our supply becomes 
exhausted on many varieties late in the season and a deadline of 
April 1st for bulblet orders is necessary, for we plant at that time. 
NO SUBSTITUTIONS will be made without your permission. 
RETAIL ORDERS are shipped at our expense, to all points within the 
United States. Due to costs in handling on orders of less than $2.50, 
please include a .50 packing fee. 
QUANTITY ORDERS are shipped at your expense and by Express 
Collect unless otherwise specified. 
PENNSYLVANIA CUSTOMERS are subject to a 1% Sales Tax of the 
Total Order. Tax does not apply to Out-of-State customers. 
OUR GUARANTEE: You must be satisfied. If any stock is unsatis- 
factory upon arrival, write us immediately and we will try to satisfy you. 
If you like our bulbs and service tell your friends. 
ALL AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SELECTIONS: The first Selection 
will be announced in January 1956 and will be available in our catalog. 
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