REDWOOD NURSERIES 
JOHN T. MAJESKI, Proprietor 
Cultural Directions 
THE WAY TO GROW GOOD GLADS 
CARE OF NEAY BULBS. AYhen bulbs arrive, open package at once to admit 
air. If not wanted to plant soon, store in cool dry ])lace. A fruit cellar is just right. 
AYHEN TO PLANT. AYlien the trees native to your vicinity are unfolding 
their leaves. Then all dangers of damaging frosts are past. From then until last 
of June. 
AYHERE TO PLANT. In beds, rows, borders, etc., and among other light- 
rooted plants. Plant in 0 ])en sunny places not too near buildings nor close to 
foundations. Buildings shade and retard development or reflect strong sunlight 
and burn. Lack of free drainage, sunshine and aeration as well as ingredients in 
mortar make unfertile and sour soils. Keep away from trees and heavy-rooted 
shrubs especially. 
KIND OF SOIL. A sandy loam is best. Works freely, retains moisture, and is 
productive. Any good garden soil will do but some require more work to keep 
loose, to keep weeds down, etc. 
HOW TO PLANT. In spring at planting time, use only well rotted manures 
or commercial fertilizers. Spade not less than 8 or 9 inches deep. Open rows 
or trenches five inches deep, 18 or 20 inches apart. Set large bulbs in trenches 
the width of the bulbs apart. Further apart if you care to but not closer. Small 
bulbs not so deep. Five inches is deep planting. Cover bulbs and ridge up the 
rows. If the soil is poor, cover only one inch then sprinkle liberally with sheep 
fertilizer or bone meal before covering and ridging. Firm down by walking on 
rows or with lawn roller to eliminate air pockets around the bulbs. If soil is dry 
when planted, water thoroughly after planting. If planted in beds set bulbs about 
six inches apart. 
HOW TO MARK. Put in stakes and label each variety as planted. Use water¬ 
proof ink or lead pencil for marking labels. Common ink will fade from rains 
and watering. 
CULTIVATING. Always keep soil loose and free from weeds. Never permit 
caking or crusting of soil after rains or watering. Keep cultivating. The more 
you do, the better your plants and flowers for many reasons. 
FERTILIZING. If soil is ]mor, use ])lenty of shee]) fertilizer, tankage or bone 
meal. All or each. Each has some content the other lacks. If soil rich, use mod¬ 
erately when the spikes begin to show. 
WATERING. Water when necessary, then soak them. Sprinkling has tendency 
to draw roots up for moisture. Send the water down to the roots. Unless very dry, 
once a week is usually enough. 
BLOOMS. Cut flower spike when first bud is open. Keep in water. Change 
water and cut end of spike off slanting, daily. Use knife for all cutting, shears 
crush and close channels in stem so water cannot pass through to buds. In cut¬ 
ting spike, leave 4 to 6 leaves on plant to mature bulbs. 
DIGGING. Dig after October 1st but before heavy frosts. Do not wait until 
the leaves turn brown; dig early if you want good clean bulbs. Cut off foliage 
close to bulb. Dry in open air a few days but keep from frost. Keep each variety 
labeled. 
STORAGE. Store in shallow wooden boxes or trays. Mark each container 
painly. Store in cool, dry place. A temperature of about 40 degrees F. and humid¬ 
ity of 65 to 70% is best. 
REMEMBER. Good bulbs, plenty of sun, food, water and cultivating is all 
you need to raise prize winning blooms. 
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