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Methodist Episcopal Church, 
Clinton and Allerton, 
Paul R. Schriver, Minister.
Clinton, New Jersey, II 192
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Society and Gladioli culture became my hobby. I have sought out originators and bought some of their productions. I have one hundred fifty-four known named varieties and one-fourth of my garden is given over to "glads".
  From middle July till frost, I have a procession of blooms. Each variety attempting to outrival the other in striking colors, delicate tracings and markings. Their grace beauty, and charm is noticeable in garden and home. Spikes cut when first flowers appear will open to the last bud in perfect bloom. I take this opportunity of stating my grateful appreciation to W. Atlee Burpee Company for interesting me in the beautiful gladioli, flower supreme. 
  Yours Resp
  (Rev) Paul R. Schriver.