EVERY GLAD FAN 
Should be a member of a gladiolus society. The cost is small and the benefits 
large. THE OHIO STATE GLADIOLUS SOCIETY invites you to join. The cost 
is $2.00 per year and for this you receive the GLADIOLUS REVIEW, the official 
organ of the American Gladiolus Society, a monthly publication. In addition you 
get free admittance to all shows of the Ohio State and the American Gladiolus societies. 
Send your remittance to Lee M. Patton, Secy., Twinsburg, Ohio, or send it to us and 
we will forward it. 
FREE BULBS. If you send us a new membership before May 15, together with 
an order for bulbs for $2.00 or more, we will include in your order 5 Large bulbs of 
Tobersun and 2 Large bulbs of Ohio State as long as the supply lasts. 
DISINFECTING 
Again we strongly urge everyone to disinfect their bulbs with Bichloride of Mer¬ 
cury before planting. It is very inexpensive and if there are any thrips or disease 
present, it will effectively control them. If a disinfecting program is pursued by all 
growers in a given locality for a period of two years we believe that the thrip menace 
will be largely a thing of the past. So, regardless of whether you grew the bulbs 
yourself or from a grower, disinfect them thoroughly before planting and get your 
neighbors to do the same. Most growers now take great pains and go to large ex¬ 
pense to keep their bulbs free from this pest. It is their hope that their customers will 
cooperate with them in eradicating the thrip. 
May we thank you again for the cooperation you have given us in the past, and 
again assert our willingness to help you in any way possible to grow better glads. We 
also want you to know that visitors are always welcome to Elm Hill Farm. Flower 
and Garden Clubs are especially welcome. If you live within driving distance we will 
be glad to make arrangements for your Garden Club to make us a visit. 
Sincerely, 
ELM HILL FARM 
Wayland, Ohio, U. S. A. 
R. C. Bellard, 
