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Finally in desperation we sunk a two-foot fence of 
wire netting, one inch mesh, around that part of our 
garden containing the best varieties. This appears to 
have kept out all except one or two small moles and for 
these a smaller mesh would be required. 
The best trap we have yet found is the Nash Mole 
Trap. It is sold by Hoods Hardware, Puyallup, Wash., 
for $1.50 each, prepaid. 
Containers made of metal lath are excellent for a 
few of the best bulbs. If brought together at the top, 
no mole can get into them. 
Field mice will sometimes travel through the run¬ 
ways made by the moles and will eat some of the bulbs 
and bulblets. Not a bad plan to drop some poisoned 
wheat into the runways. The mice may enjoy it. 
Cutworms often climb up the spikes at night and 
eat holes in the leaves and florets. They may be picked 
off by lantern light or may usually be found in the day 
time by digging about half an inch deep around the . 
base of the plant. They may also be exterminated by 
scattering a mixture of bran, molasses and strychnine. 
They like this. 
Green aphis sometimes attack the leaves but usually 
do not cause serious damage. A spray may be used, 
the same as for roses, composed of nicotine, whale oil 
soap and water. The aphis may enjoy the bath. 
The gladiolus, however, is very free from all pests 
and but little trouble should be had. 
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