bulbs 6" apart in the bulb row, later removing the old crops as soon as possible. 
In fact some of our trials have permitted us to cut very desirable glads in early 
June and still be getting stragglers from the previous crop. However, this is 
not recommended. 
The Gladiolus in this section when forced to come in during the latter part 
of May through June and up to early July, when other flowers are scarce, has 
proven a most valuable crop. However, even this season is no exception. The 
quality must be there; the florist will then be proud to send them out and there 
is no trouble disposing of them and at a profit. 
In this section the value of lean-to cold frames can hardly be over-estimated 
and we know of no more valuable crop than the gladiolus to use in them. We 
plant in early March and always cut an excellent crop at an opportune time, 
namely, late June and early July, just as those from the houses are finishing up. 
We have been unable to find a case where bulbs from some remote state grown 
in sand and early harvested have in any way proven superior to our own in ap¬ 
pearance or in the production of high class cut flowers. We are not alone in this 
opinion. Our Departments of Agriculture are of the same opinion and add that 
the best bulbs are grown on a good loam soil. This fact no doubt accounts for 
much inconsistent advertising to the contrary. 
Where there has been thrip, a thorough disinfection of the houses is neces¬ 
sary; in treating bulbs Bichloride of Mercury is one of the best methods and 
comparatvely simple in operation compared to many. However, all forms of 
mercury treatment has a tendency to slow up the blooming date a trifle. Close 
watch should be kept of the young plants when from six to ten inches high ; if 
thrip show, this is the time to control them and not when the plant has its full 
growth—for this, ROTOTOX has proven very effective. 
VARIETIES 
A full color description will be found in the General List for each variety. We 
offer a list of desirable varieties for forcing under two headings, Good and Medi¬ 
ocre. Under the heading of Mediocre are many varieties that force quite well that 
have come into general use partially because there is not a variety better in its 
color closs or low enough in price; there are varieties that have shortcomings in 
both classes, as perfection has hardly been attained. However, improvements are 
very noticeable in many of the newer varieties. Under the heading of Good are 
included only such varieties as are dependable and force easily, producing the 
best of flowers on equally good, strong stems. We strongly recommend No. 1 size 
with No. 2 a second choice. Smaller sizes do not force well and require longer. 
WHITES— Among the whites Albatross is no doubt the best, a fine pure white 
and early on a tall spike—lily-like flowers, and very well liked. Joerg’s White has 
a noticeable throat mark, grows a strong spike and produces very good flowers. 
Maid of Orleans, a creamy white, is rather high in price this year and is therefore 
not catalogued—it will, however, be one of the best; it forces very well. Albania 
is still asked for by many for their white, but is short with a blush of pink at 
times. Carmen Sylva is not as consistent in producing good spikes as some, but 
they are some taller than Albania. White Butterfly, a primulinus, is a nice soft 
white, small flower and willowy stem which some like in a limited quantity. 
Tiffany—creamy white, a little short with medium sized flowers. 
LIGHT PINKS —Betty Joy—very delicate light pink that forces nicely, producing 
a very desirable spike. Break O’Day—early soft pink and cream, tall willowy 
spike, one that is generally well liked and dependable. Giant Nymph—soft rose 
pink with cream throat; an old favorite. Los Angeles—tall pink that is very con¬ 
sistent in producing its spikes and flowers under glass and still well liked. Mrs. 
P. W. Sisson—a beautiful cameo pink with large flowers, strong spikes and very 
popular. Annie Laurie—a beautiful refined light pink; grows rather short with 
small flowers. Phaenomen—an early pink and delicate cream primulinus, not as 
dependable as some nor as tall, but nice. Rita Beck—light pink, strong spike of 
large flowers, forces but mediocre, otherwise a very desirable variety. Yvonne— 
an early large light flower practically white with rose throat marks, only fairly 
dependable as a forcer. 
MEDIUM PINKS— Phyllis McQuiston —pure pink, large flowers on an always 
tall, erect spike, very dependable and one that is certain to become most popular 
and widely known. Picardy—shrimp ping, large flowers ; the spike is tall, strong. 
This is one of the most popular. Mildred Louise—strawberry pink, tall with large 
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