the plants from falling over. The deep planting recom¬ 
mended above also helps to hold the plants upright. 
Flowers, when cut, should be removed so as to leave at 
least three or four leaves on the plant. 
In the late summer or fall (before November 1st) the 
bulbs should be dug, separated from the tops, and cleaned. 
Cleaning consists in removing the mummy like old bulb 
and separate the new bulb and bulblets. Store in a warm dry 
place for about three weeks. At this time scatter naphtalene 
flakes over the bulbs and cover with paper to confine the fumes. 
This is to kill thrips. After three weeks shake out the flakes 
and store the bulbs in a cool dry place (32 to 40 degrees F.). 
The container should allow a free circulation of air about the 
bulbs. 
The gladiolus is really very easy to grow. Just a few simple 
operations performed at the right time will reward you with 
some really fine glad flowers. Grow them and enjoy one of the 
finest cut flowers that brightens the garden. The modern gladi¬ 
olus is going places; watch and grow them. 
K. K. Mills 
