CULTURE 
Bags of bulbs should be opened as soon as re- 
ceived to admit air except when weather is very cold, 
in which case it is best to put bulbs in a cool place 
for two or three days, then open. 
For a succession begin planting when leaves of 
trees begin to open and plant every two or three weeks 
until the last of June. Here in Maryland I have 
planted as late as July 15th but this late date is risky. 
Avoid planting near trees, shrubs or buildings. 
Best place is in the garden where they can have more 
thorough cultivation. Plant about six inches apart. 
No matter where you get your bulbs, even your 
own, disinfect them before planting. Now that Bi- 
Chlorate of Mercury is out of the market Semesan is 
recommended. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions. 
Plant four to six inches deep and do not let 
manure or fertilizer come in contact with the bulbs. 
For a safeguard against thrip Tartar Emetic is. 
effective. The approved solution is: one ounce of Tar- 
tar Emetic (two level teaspoonsful); eight ounces of 
brown sugar or its equivalent of molasses to three gal- 
lons of water. Spray every ten days beginning when 
foliage is a few inches high. Spray thoroughly on all 
sides of plant. Do not spray the blooms. 
When cutting blooms be sure to leave four leaves 
on plant. 
Dig bulbs six or eight weeks after blooming. Dry 
in a shady place for three weeks, clean off the roots 
and store in dry place where bulbs will not freeze. 
When cleaning burn all bulbs that show any indica- 
tion of disease. 
Official Inspection 
Glad-Acres’ growing fields were officially inspected 
by Ernest N. Cory, State Entomologist of the State 
Horticultural Department, on August 26th, 1942 as re- 
quired by the Maryland State law and were given a 
clean bill of health. This covers all bulbs that we shall 
ship this Spring of 1943. Inspection Number 454. 
