SOME SUGGESTIONS TO GROWERS 
If you are interested in Glads you should join a Gladiolus 
Society. For information concerning the Pennsylvania Gladiolus 
Society, write to Mr. J. R. McDcwell, Secretary, R. D. 9, South 
Hills Branch, Pittsburgh, Pa., or write to us. 
We suggest the soaking of all bulbs before planting, whe- 
ther bought from us or someone else, for the prevention of thrip 
and also other diseases. We also use some Napthalene Flakes 
mixed with bulbs in storage. One ounce sprinkled on each 100 
large bulbs for about 3 or 4 weeks if confined in bags or longer 
if in open flats. 
We recommend Corrosive Sublimate (Mercuric Chloride) 
for the soaking of bulbs. Dissolve one ounce of the powder in 
a bit of hot water and pour into 7 gallons of water above 60 de- 
grees. Soak 7 to 10 hours or over night. 
Do not use metal containers. Use wood, crock or glass. Bulbs 
can then be planted wet or dry. 
For spraying we suggest the Tartar Emetic spray. 8 table- 
spoons Tartar Emetic, 1 pound brown sugar or 5 tablespoons 
Karo syrup, 5 gallons water. Apply any time of day every week 
or ten days. 
