Stevensville, Michigan 
INTRODUCTION 
Our bulb sizes in this list are LARGE 1H inches and 
up (No. 1 and 2) MEDIUM are % to 114 inches (No. 3 
and 4). Those wishing varieties in planting stock and 
bulblets, write for prices, give size and amount wanted. 
The majority of our customers order from us year 
after year, to whom we owe our sincere thanks for 
helping- us build up our immense business. We wel¬ 
come orders from those who have not previously dealt 
with us. 
Send your orders in as early as possible and get 
choice selections and full amount of the better and 
scarcer varieties. 
No matter how small or large, your orders will re¬ 
ceive our best attention. 
PURE STOCK 
Our bulbs are treated in storage and before planting 
and are free from insect pest and disease, and true-to- 
name. Every bulb is fully guaranteed and if you are not 
satisfied after you receive them, return, them to us and 
we will refund your money. 
We exert the greatest care to ke'eSp all stock true-' 
fo-name, but cannot assume any responsibility as to 
results other than to replace any bulbs not blooming 
true-to-name, or refund purchase price paid for same. 
All stock offered and orders accepted subject to prior 
sale. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
SOIL AND FERTILIZER:—Gladioli do well on most 
any soil that will grow corn or potatoes. They should 
be planted in the open where there is plenty of sun¬ 
shine and a reasonable amount of moisture; poor soil 
should be improved with a good dressing of well- 
rotted manure. If manure is not available, you may 
use commercial fertilizer on the surface, along the 
rows during the growing season. Fertilizer should be 
kept from direct contact with the bulbs. 
PLANTING:—Upon receipt of bulbs, open package 
to permit air and keep in cool, dry place until time 
to plant. Plant as soon as the earth is in workable 
condition, usually after maple trees are out in leaf, 
and until July 1st. If planted at intervals, a succes¬ 
sion of flowers can be obtained. 
For garden planting, make furrows 2 to 3 feet apart; 
4 to 5 inches deep for large bulbs. Smaller bulbs 
should be planted more shallow. Plant in single, dou¬ 
ble or triple rows, from 2 to 6 inches apart. You may 
regulate your distance, depending on space and num¬ 
ber of bulbs you have. 
Treat your bulbs before planting against thrip and 
disease, by using 1 ounce Corrosive Sublimate to 4 gallons 
of water. Soak for 3 hours. 
Inasmuch as there is a possibility that the plants may 
became infested during the growing season it is advisa¬ 
ble to spray when plants are 8 inches high with KU-BA- 
TOX or some otner good insecticide. 
FOR CUT FLOWER USE:—The spike should be cut as 
soon as the first flower opens on the stalk, preferably 
before the dew is off in the morning, but never in the 
heat of the day. Place the cut flowers in a deep vafee, 
with at least 8 inches of water. Remove the faded blos¬ 
soms, cut a little off the stem and change the water daily. 
Treated this way the buds will open pex-fectly. 
HARVESTING THE BULBS:—After cutting the blooms 
the bulbs remain in the ground until the end of Septem¬ 
ber to attain their full growth. They must be taken up 
before freezing weather, the topis cut off, and the bulbs 
spread on racks to dry thoroughly. They may then be 
stored on racks, preferably not over four or five inches 
deep—in any fairly warm, dry cellar and dirt and bulblets 
can be cleaned off when convenient later on. 
