14 GID A‘ DILCA Ni Dae. G ACRSDIERNEs 
After your bulbs are cleaned and well dried you may scatter naphthalene flakes 
among them at the rate of about an ounce to one hundred large bulbs. Then close 
up tightly with newspapers, or put into paper bags and tie the tops, and keep in a 
warm place for about two weeks. Ordinary room temperature is about right. 
Then remove the flakes and store for the winter in a cool, dry, frostproof place, 
making sure there is plenty of ventilation. Be sure to remove the naphthalene before 
any root buds show up around the base of the bulbs, and never allow any flakes or dust 
from the flakes to remain on the bulbs when they are planted. Naphthalene is not 
dangerous to dormant bulbs but will seriously burn the tender roots when they 
start to grow in the spring. 

AT BLOOMING TIME 
Cut the spikes when the bottom floret has opened full and a few others are 
showing color. Almost any variety will then open well in water, even to the very 
topmost florets. In hot weather, cut the first thing in the morning, before the sun 
has a chance to wilt or fade the blooms. 
Slide a thin sharp blade down the stem and cut on a slant, leaving the remaining 
leaves undamaged. It is best to leave at least four undamaged leaves to insure full 
development of the new bulb. With a little practice you will find it easy to cut a 
nice long stem and still leave the necessary foliage. 
When you change the water, which should be done every day, cut off about an 
inch of the stem with a clean sharp knife. Never use shears or break off with the 
fingers, as this crushes the stem and prevents the water from traveling up the spike 
to keep the florets fresh and beautiful. 
Gladiolus are now put to almost every floral use, even bridal bouquets and 
corsages, and are very effectively used with other flowers. Crooked spikes can be 
very advantageously used for basket arrangements, and the tip ends of the spikes 
may be salvaged and made into very pretty bowl arrangements. There is truly no 
limit to the beautiful effects which can be produced with the aid of a little ingenuity 
and imagination. 
WHOLESALE PRICES — NOT PREPAID 
Not less than 25 of a variety and size at the 100 rate, and no item sold for less 
than 10 cents. Pint of bulblets at the quart rate. These prices are quoted f. o. b., 
Plainville, Mass. You pay the delivery charges. Large growers and dealers should 
send for our trade price list, or submit a list of requirements for a special quotation. 

Bbits. 
Per 100 No. 1 No.2 No.3 No.4 $=\No.5 No.6 per Qt. 
AMADOR 335. $2;00 35 1250 9 17250 > 1. O00 me oe bat ee Ope 2-00 
AMER. COMMANDER .... 38.00 30.00 23.00 15.00 11.00 7.00 — 
ANNA EBERIUS ............... 1.50 bee 1.00 15 50 25 1.50 
AVESiMARIA# See... 1.50 1225 1.00 ahs) .50 prey 2.00 
BAGDADai eee 1.50 25 1.00 offs) .50 eZ 1.00 
BEACON eee 4.00 3.00 eo 2.00 1.50 1.00 —— 
BERT Y= SNOW) 222; 1.00 sis) .60 .40 .30 .20 1.00 
BETTY NUTHALL .......... 1.00 > .60 .40 .30 .20 1.00 
BIT .OPHEAVEN=..-=....:.. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 50 — 
BLEEDING HEART .......... 1250 1225 1.00 M15 5.0 25 1.00 
BLUE ADMIRAL .............. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 iS 50 — 
BOB WHITE ..................... 1.50 1725 1.00 ay hey 50 25 1.50 
BRIGHTSIDE? 4323. 1.50 1225 1.00 fb) 50 Re 1250 
CARA .MIA 4. eres 1.00 th) .60 .40 .30 .20 1.00 
CARMEN SYLVA ............ 1.00 The) .60 .40 .30 .20 1.00 
