PRICES 
- With the cost of everything, including labor, much high- 
er, our prices this year are the lowest they have ever been. 
Many growers have discontinued entirely, others are reducing 
their acreage. With labor almost impossible to obtain, we 
must reduce our plantings considerably. Now is the time 
to obtain these quality bulbs at “Fire Sale” prices. Don’t 
delay—some growers are already sold out. Get what bulbs 
you will need for the duration—this may be your last chance. 
PLANTING 
Gladiolus should be planted when the trees native to 
your locality are leafing. Then danger of heavy frost is past. 
Bulblets should be planted about two inches deep, large bulbs 
from four to six inches deep and small and medium, between 
these depths. ‘They should be planted from three to six 
inches apart, never closer than the width of the bulb. The 
best location is in the garden row. 
FOR AN EXTENDED BLOOMING SEASON 
Plant large, medium and small bulbs at the same time. 
Large bulbs will bloom first, then medium and then small. 
Bulblets will usually not bloom until the second year, al- 
though some will. ‘This method is more satisfactory than 
planting large bulbs at different times, as growing conditions 
are usually better earlier in the season, 
CUT FLOWERS 
Best time to cut is when first flower opens, they can be 
cut when first bud shows color. If a new cut is made on stem _ 
and water changed each day, all buds will open and bloom 
will last for a week or more. Jeave from four to six leaves 
on the plant to mature the bulb. 
DIGGING AND STORAGE 
Digging should be done before foliage has turned com- 
pletely brown, but before heavy frosts. Foliage should be cut 
from bulbs at once. If foliage is left on bulb, bulb will usu- 
-ally wilt if left in the sun. There is also more danger of in- 
jurious insects being carried into the storage quarters. Bulb 
should then be dried until old roots and bulblets are easily 
removed. After this bulbs may be washed, dried, and placed 
in storage. Should be placed in trays, not over three inches 
deep. A storage temperature of as near to forty degrees as 
possible is best. 
THRIPS 
The most common cause of Gladiolus failure is Thrips. 
This is a small insect that feeds on the sap of the plant, 
moving up into the buds as soon as they form because they 
are sweet. ‘This damage usually is not noticeable until bloom- 
ing time, at which time blooms wilt and are an unsightly 
mess. Best method to combat is prevention. Buy bulbs from 
reliable growers who keep their bulbs free by fumigation. 
Do not plant after first year or bulbs given you by friends 
until bulbs have been treated. ‘There are various dips and 
sprays used, information on which can be secured from your 
State. Department of Agriculture. The following are some 
of the simpler treatments as they do not require any special 
container and.can be purchased at your druggist. As a dip 
before planting—4 teaspoons Lysol for each gallon of water 
—soak bulbs from six to eight hours. Another dip is one 
ounce of Semesan for each gallon of water—soak unpeeled 
corms from 10 to 12 hours and peeled corms for 6 hours. 
Best spray after plants are gtowing is 1 once of Tartar Eme- 
tic, 2 ounces of brown sugar or molasses to three gallons of 
water. Apply weekly from time plants are six inches high. 
-Apply with a pressure sprayer. 
clog the sprayer. 
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POSTAGE 
Prepaid in United States and Possessions, Canada and 
Mexico. No order accepted for less than $1.00. 
. CANADIAN CUSTOMERS 
Under present import regulations, Canadian customers 
can purchase up to a value of $5.00 Canadian funds. Secure 
a permit to import by mail from ‘the Secretary ofthe De- 
structive Insect and Pest Act Advisory Board, Deparement 
of Agriculture, Ottawa, and send mailing permit with your 
order. 
Molasses is less likely to’ 
3, 4 or 6 at Dozen Rate 
GLADIOLUS BULBS 
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Beacon, Salmon scarlet, cream throat........ .60 40  .25 .20 
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Joseph Haydn, Light violet.............--+- 80.60 40.25 
King Lear, Ruffled purple................-+ 10; 40° 925.) 25 
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Margaret Beaton, Large white, scarlet blotch .80 .60 .40  .35 
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Max Reger, Lavender blue.................. 60 30.20 15 
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Shirley Temple, Ruffled cream, yellow throat 50 .30 .20 .15 
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