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THE LID IS G/JIDEHS 
G UP I PLUS 
TREATMENT OF GLiLPIOLUS BULBS 
MERCURIC CHLORIDE 
(Corosive Sublimate or Bichloride of Mercury) 
The indispensable and universally accepted 
trec.tment of Gladiolus for disease cure and pre¬ 
vention is the Mercuric Chloride Treatment* Soak 
the bulbs ever-night from eight to tv/elvQ hours in 
a solution of one ounce of mercuric chloride to 
seven gallons of v/ater. Dissolve the mercuric 
chloride vd-th hot v;ater and nix v/ith enough to 
make seven gallons, which should be 70®F* to be 
the most effective. Use a non-metal container. 
Bulbs should not be treated until planting time, and 
may be planted wet or allovrcd first to dry. This 
treatment is recommended for all gladiolus bulbs 
ep.ch year regardless of v/here obtained. It is an 
important factor for continued success with your 
gladiolus• 
NET.T SPRAY AGAINST THRIPS 
Recommended by 
The United States Department of Agriculture 
Formula: 1 lb. Tartar Emetic, 4 lbs. Bro\'m Sugar 
25 gal. Uatcr. , 
If T>irips are present in your growing Gladiolus, 
spray as needed for its control v/ith Tartar Emetic. 
Reports from those vdio used it last year indicate it 
to be the most effective spray to date. 
TTe are prepared to supply: 
--Mercuric Chloride — 
—Tarttr Emetic — 
