HOW TO GROW GLADIOLUS 
PLANTING 
Gladiolus should be planted in 
spring after danger of frost is over. 
In regions where the weather is 
~ mild, planting can begin in Jan- 
uary and continue until mid July. 
In the Eastern and Midwest states, 
where severe cold prevails, April 
and May are the best planting 
months. 
Plant the bulbs about four times 
their own depth. In a cool climate 
plant in full sun. Where the 
weather is extremely warm in sum- 
mer a partially shaded place is 
best. 
GROWING 
Do not use dressing too freely at 
planting time. A little bone meal 
or Gaviota or any good commer- 
cial fertilizer dug deep into the 
ground before planting will give 
larger blooms. Fertilizer should 
never be allowed to touch the 
bulbs. We like to apply fertilizer 
on top of the ground after the 
bulbs are planted. The ground 
should be kept moist (not wet) 
until the plants come into bloom. 
Cultivate freely. The blooms can 
be cut as soon as the first two or 
three blooms are open. Always 
leave at least five leaves on the 
plant to help mature the bulb. 
DIGGING 
Dig the bulb as soon as the leaves 
begin to turn yellow, this is usu- 
ally about six weeks or two months 
after they are through blooming. 
Cut the tops close to the bulb and 
burn the tops to destroy any in- 
sects that may be on them. Store 
in shallow trays or boxes in a cool 
well ventilated frost-proof store 
room. Remove the old dried 
corms from the new bulb as soon 
as they come off easy. This is usu- 
ally several weeks after they are 
stored. 

CARL SALBACH 
DAHLIAS, IRIS and GLADIOLUS 
Selected Seed Specialties 
657 Woodmont Avenue, Berkeley, California 
Phone AShberry 1066 
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