‘The Care^ of Qladiolus 
SOIL AND FERTILIZER 
Glads do well on any good garden soil if they are planted out in the 
open garden where they will get plenty of sunshine and a reasonable 
amount of moisture. Soil should be well drained. A small amount of well- 
rotted cow manure worked into the soil in the spring is the best fertilizer. 
If this is not available, use pulverized sheep or cow manure by putting it 
into the bottom of the trench and then covering with an inch of soil. Then 
plant the bulbs. Vigoro is a good, well-balanced commercial fertilizer and 
is very satisfactory. Any fertilizer should be kept from direct contact with 
the bulb or foliage. 
TREATMENT 
All bulbs should be treated with Corrosive Sublimate before planting, 
using one ounce to ten gallons of water. Soak bulbs over night in this 
solution in a wood container. This is a preventative against scab and 
kills any thrips which may have wintered over on the bulbs. 
PLANTING 
The soil should be well prepared as for any garden. The large bulbs 
should be planted not less than four inches deep, and if the soil is very light 
they may be planted up to six inches deep. Smaller bulbs may be planted 
shallower. Rows should be planted anywhere from one foot to two feet 
apart according to the space you have in your garden. Plant the bulbs 
from three to six inches apart, depending on space available and number 
of bulbs. You may also plant in beds, spacing the bulbs about six inches 
apart each way. Keep well cultivated. 
THRIPS 
Thrips control is no longer a problem if one is willing to go to a little 
trouble. Start spraying when the plants are about six inches high even 
though there is no sign of thrips on your glads. Continue to spray every 
week or ten days during the season. Use one tablespoon of Paris Green 
and two pounds of brown sugar to three gallons of water, keeping spray 
well agitated. This, with the use of Napthalene during storage should 
keep your planting clean. 
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