REDWOOD NURSERIES 
JOHN T. MAJESKI. PROPRIETOR 
Cultural Directions 
The Way 
CARE OF NEW BULBS 
to Grow Good Glads 
CULTIVATING 
When bulbs arrive, open package at once to admit air. 
If not wanted to plant soon, store in cool dry place. A fruit 
cellar is just right. 
WHEN TO PLANT 
When the trees native to your vicinity are unfolding their 
leaves, then all dangers of damaging frosts are past. From 
then until last of June. 
WHERE TO PLANT 
In beds, rows, borders, etc., and among other light-rooted 
plants. Plant in open sunny places not too near buildings 
nor close to foundations. Buildings shade and retard devel¬ 
opment 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. 
Always keep soil loose and free from weeds. Never per¬ 
mit 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 poor, use plenty of sheep fertilizer, tankage or 
bone meal. All or each. Each has some content the other 
lacks. If soil is rich, use moderately when the spikes be¬ 
gin 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 bud's. In cutting spikes, 
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 plainly. Store in cool, dry place. A temperature 
of about 40 degrees F. and humidity of 65 to 70 per cent 
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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