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GLADIOLUS 
TREATMENT OF GLADIOLUS BULBS 
MERCURIC CHLORIDE 
(Corosive Sublimate or Bichloride of Mercury) 
The indispensable and universally accepted treat- 
.ment of Gladiolus for disease cure and prevention is 
the Mercuric Chloride Treatment. Soak the bulbs over 
night, from eight to twelve hours, in a solution of 
one ounce of mercuric chloride to seven ‘gallons of 
watere Dissolve the mercuric chloride with hot water 
and mix with 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 allowed first to dry. 
This solution is safe for the hands but is a poison 
and all necessary precautions should be taken in its 
‘use and for its disposal. : 
This treatment is recommended for all rladiolus 
bulbs each year regardless of where obtained. It is 
an important factor os continued success with your 
gladiolus. 
NEW SPRAY AGAINST THRIPS 
Recommend by 
The United States Department of Agriculture 
Formula: 1 lb. Tartar Emetic, 4 lbs. Brown Sugar, 
_ @5 gallons Water. 
If Thrips are present in your growing Gladiolus, 
spray as needed for its control with Tartar Emetic. 
It is the most effective and reliable spray to date. 
We are prepared to supply Mercuric Chloride and 
Tartar Emetic 
