The modern gladiolus has non such acceptance that more 
bulbe of the different varieties are planted end more 
space devoted to its culture than to any other flower¬ 
ing hurt). Because of this it would seem that glads would 
"become very common, hut such is not the case. Glads are 
now in the high society of flowers. They are conceded to 
he among the aristocrats of the floral kingdom attaining 
at once to the eminence of the rose and lily. Glads are 
everywhere in style. They are in 0 reat demand on the 
flower markets. In the beauty of their pure colors, lies 
the foundation of their papular favor. The wonderful 
exhibition blooms of many of the newer introductions are 
awe-inspiring as compared to the small flowering varieties 
of our grandmothers' day. These new creations with their 
to\ cring spines covered with giant flowers, which last 
from ten days to two weeks, provide that indescribable 
thrill which is the very essence of flower growing . A 
gladiolus will never disappoint you if given half a chance. 
PLANTING LIRECTIORS: Give the glad as much room and sun¬ 
shine as possible. Plant from four to eight inches apart 
and four to six inches deep according to .size of bulb. 
Beep planting affords greater resistance against spikes 
being blown over by the \vind. Before planting bulolets 
...ix them with an equal amount of rotten sawdust and 
soak for a week or ten days. Plant sawdust along with the 
bulolets. For a succession of blooms, plant from April 
1st to July 1st. Bulbs of various sizes planted in the 
same row will also stretch the flowering period. Glads 
require plenty of cultivation which when properly done 
will minimize the necessity of watering. When watering 
always soak thoroughly, then cultivate as soon as the 
ground surface is dry. IIEVAR USE PUSH MAsTURE OH STROiTG 
CHE.,UAL COUZHCIAL FERTILIZER III CLOSE PRGXILITY TO THE 
BULBS. There is nothing oetter than BOHE ; ..EAL for 
gladiolus and all other bulbs, plants and flowers. 
STANDARD GRADILG FOR GLADIOLUS BULBS-Ho. 1; 1 l/2 in. and 
us in diameter. Ho. 2 ; 1 l/4 to 1 l/2 in. Ho. 3; 1 in. 
to 1 l/4 in. Ho. 4; 3/4 to 1 in. Ho. 5; l/2 in. to 3/4 in. 
Ho. 6; under l/2 in. 
