added later without any change in the original formula so it still re- 
tains killing power beyond the life of the Rotenone. 
Delbetar attacks fungus growth also and we kept this in mind 
throughout our spraying program. 
As a spray we used Rototox, Delbetar and Tartar Emetic. Our 
planting being in three large fields by themselves. Rototox does a fine 
job. Lead Arsenate will also do fine as also the dusting program used 
by many. We have not dusted since dusting is more effective if done 
while dew is on the foliage. We have a horror of wasting early morn- 
ing sleep and then finding no dew on our planting. 
Delbetar and Tartar Emetic spraying seemed to be effective over 
a longer period of time than most sprays. We feel they are effective 
until rain washes it off or until there is considerable new growth. — 
_ Bearing in mind the effectiveness of Delbetar in spraying roses, 
delphinium, etc. we watched our bulb harvest closely on the assump- 
tion that disease free foliage from the use of Delbetar might have a 
tendency to produce healthier bulbs. Our plantings had all been pre- 
ceeded by alfalfa and so our complete harvest was very clean. Wo do 
note a tendency in the Delbetar section to cleaner and more healthy 
bulbs and will pay considerable attention to this idea in our 1942 
spray program. 
WHATEVER DIPPING AND SPRAYING PROGRAM YOU MAY 
DECIDE UPON, DO NOT PUT OFF OBTAINING YOUR MATERIAL 
Write us at once. With few exceptions we can save you considerable 
BUT MUST HAVE YOUR INQUIRIES EARLY. DON’T PUT THIS 
OFF. If you do you will probably do without. 
Delbetar prices just received. Subject to change without notice: 
2 0oz,—45c % pt.—1.00 pt—l1.75 gqt—3.00 % gal.—5,50 postpaid, 
We have just discovered a terrible oversight on our part.—No 
testimonial letters—-So here are a few extracts. “More than pleased 
is putting it mildly” “Never before received such generous treat- 
ment” “Overcount and extras—OH BOY—” We have many extolling 
the marvels of certain varieties. Cannot use these in fairness to all 
concerned, Many letters have stated they never received such excel- 
lent bulbs befor. We thanked many of the later for their letters and 
assured them that most reliable growers sent out only good bulbs but 
asked them to forget the fact when ordering for 1942. 
We are sure you can have faith in receiving honest value from any 
of the men listed in this report as well as the majority of other 
growers. New customers are too hard to get. We all try to make new 
customers old customers. 
We received a large assortment of Peony roots from Bonnewitz 
Peony Gardens, Van Wert, Ohio. All first class varieties and when 
these become established we will be able to ship Peonies to the dis- 
abled also. Our thanks to them. When in the market for Peonies we 
would appreciate your writing to them for their catalogue. 
Are you sending to the Trial Garden for 1942? Report of perform- 
ance will be made direct to you for your approval and only then will 
it be included in our annual report. We will be fair with you. In re- 
turn we ask you to play ball with us. Please don’t send seedlings you 
are in doubt as to whether to discard or not. We have not the room. 
It is true that there are several of the leaders that we saved from 
discard but hundreds each year that are sent to us should have been 
discarded earlier at home. 
You have everything to gain and nothing to lose by sending your 
worthwhile creations to us. ; 
