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Bay State 
No. 1 Collection. 
100 Bulbs .00 
POSTPAID 
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30 Varieties 
BLOOMING SIZE BULBS 
SPRING PRICE LIST 
Bay State Bulb Co 
Mansfield, Mass. 
TERMS 
Terms are cash with order or one third with 
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order and balance before shipment, or bulbs will be 
shipped G. 0. D. Prices quoted are net POSTPAID. 
No order accepted for 'less than $1. 
We will gladly quote you wholesale prices on 
all sizes of bulbs, also bulblets by the quart or 
bushel. 
GUARANTEE 
All bulbs are large blooming size, 1 to IV 2 inch 
in diameter and are guaranteed to satisfy the most 
critical grower. If for any cause you are not satis¬ 
fied return bulbs at once to us and your money will 
be promptly refunded. We guarantee our bulbs to 
reach you FREE FROM THRIPS or DISEASE. 
CULTURE 
Gladiolus bulbs should be planted in full sun¬ 
shine and will not thrive in shady places. If planted 
in rows we recommend a double row with bulbs 
about 4 inches apart; if in beds plant from 4 to 6 
inches each way. Plant from 4 to 6 inches deep on 
moderately rich soil and do not allow bulbs to come 
in contact with fresh manure. It is best to apply 
manure in the fall and dig it into the soil in the 
spring. They may be planted any time after the 
ground is fit to work and should be kept free from 
weeds at all times. With clean cultivation it is 
seldom necessary to apply water, but if it becomes 
necessary, water very thoroughly about once a week, 
rather than a little every day. 
When cutting flowers leave 4 full leaves to ma¬ 
ture the bulb. Remove faded flowers and cut off a 
little of the stem every day and they will last a 
week or more in good condition. 
When leaves turn yellow or are killed by frost 
dig up the bulbs, cut off the tops close to the bulb, 
and spread out in the sun to dry. When thoroughly 
dry place in shallow boxes and in a dry frost proof 
place. Do not store in tight bags or in deep boxes 
as they must have good ventilation or they will 
mould and rot. The old dried up bulbs and bulblets 
may be removed at any time before planting. 
If you have the room you will find much enjoy¬ 
ment in planting the bulblets and watching them 
develop. Plant thickly in rows about 2 inches deep 
early in the season. While germination is somewhat 
uncertain yet if you have fair success you will find 
this a very inexpensive way to secure a stock of 
some of the higher priced varieties. 
Tel. 572 
