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vicinity begin to unfold/their, leaves.'' 
Plant in an exposed mape whef'6-’ the sun- 
has access. Well drain^, li^t fbAAs bfest. \ 
Plant in rows 4 to 6 i/cl^ jdeep Swl^eep 
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when foliage is turning brow^lSfc^u£^6|3!i^ff 
close to bulb and dry bulbs for 
in Open place, be sure to keep from rroStw^s, 
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 
f 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 
