Garden Guide 
and 
Price List 
GLADIOLUS 
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vicinity begin to unfold th 
Plant in an exposed place where'the^im^ 
has access. Well drained, light soil Ji? JaestX 
Plant in rows 4 to 6 inches X 
ground loose and free from w;eeds. Dig Ipulbs 
when foliage is turning tjrownjSCgt tops off 
close to bulb and dry bulbs foa^a 
in open place, be sure to keep fr&m«« 1 £roilf A 
and severe freezing. Store bulbs in cold cel** 
lar or similar dry place where the tempera¬ 
ture averages as near 40 degrees F. as pos¬ 
sible. 
Spray for Thrip Prevention. 
1 teaspoon Paris Green. 
1 pound Brown Sugar. 
1 gallon Water. 
Spray first when plants are 12-15 inches 
high and every week or 10 days till blooming 
season. Keep spray mixture well shaken when 
spraying as Paris Green will burn plants if 
applied too generously. 
DISINFECTANT 
1 oz. Bichloride of Mercury 
8 gallons Water. 
Soak bulbs overnight in above solution 
before planting. Use Earthen or wooden 
container in mixing above (use no metals). 
Throw away above mixture after using as 
same is deadly poison. 
HOWARD A. HINMAN 
World’s Best 
GLADIOLUS 
Originations 
Guildersleeve Avenue T elephone 160 
COLLINSVILLE, CONN. 
Member American Gladiolus Society 
Member Connecticut Gladiolus Society 
Member New England Gladiolus Society 
