GLADIOLUS CARE AND CULTURE 
When bulbs are received they should be 
opened at once and stored in a cool dry place. 
The best storage is about 40 degrees. 
PLANTING TIME 
is in general when the soil is warmed up in the 
spring. It may be, in Central New York, from 
April 15th to July Ist, depending somewhat 
upon the time bloom is wanted, and variety 
planted. The average planting date is about 
June Ist. 
THE BEST PLACE TO PLANT 
is where they will have full sun, as they do 
best if they have no competition from trees 
and shrubs nearby. A soil that will grow good 
potatoes will be most satisfactory, but Glads 
are very tolerant in their soil requirements. 
Good drainage is quite essential to best per- 
formance, as Glads like lots of water during 
the period before bloom, but don’t want wet 
feet. They grow best in neutral soil, but will 
also do well where it is slightly sweet or acid. 
DISINFECTING: 
Bulbs should be clean when planted and 
should be disinfected regardless of where ob- 
tained and also those which you already have. 
For dips in order of preference we recommend: 
NEW IMPROVED CERESAN 
One ounce of N. I. Ceresan; 3 teaspoons of 
Grasseli Spreader-Sticker; 3 gallons of water. 
For larger quantities: 14 pound of N. I. Cere- 
san; 5 tablespoons Grasseli Spreader- Sticker; 
25 gallons of water. Soak BULBS 15 minutes; 
soak BULBLETS 30 minutes. Let drain 30 
minutes and plant the same day. 
IMPORTANT: 
FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY 
To mix easily, add the Spreader-Sticker to the 
Ceresan with a small amount of water, and 
stir until a smooth paste is secured; then add 
the remainer of water. When stirring this do 
not use the hands as the concentrated mixture 
can cause serious burns. Use a wooden paddle. 
Bulbs treated in the weak solution can be 
handled safely. 
New Improved Ceresan 
4 oz. can (postpaid).............-. $ .35 
1 Ib. can (postpaid). .............-. .90 
4 |b. can (postpaid). 222 22 ow 2.95 
25 Ib. pail (F.O.B. Lima.)........... $16.00 
100 Ib. drum (F.0.B. Lima).......... $59.50 
Grasseli Spreader-Sticker 
1 pt. bottle (postpaid)............ ‘.. $1.10 
1 gal. can (F.O.B. Lima.)............ $5.75 
25 
LYSOL: 
For most amateurs this is probably the easiest 
and safest dip to use. One teaspoon Lysol to | 
quart of water; 4 tablespoons Lysol to 3 gallons 
of water; 1 pint Lysol to 25 gallons of water. 
Soak bulbs 3 to 6 hours; soak bulblets 12 to 
14 hours. Plant the same day as treated, while 
wet if possible. 
CRESOL COMPOUND 
may be substituted for Lysol in the above dip 
—same quantity. Your local druggist will 
have a supply of Lysol. We can supply you 
with the Cresol Compound. 
1 pt. bottle (postpaid)............. $ .90 
1 qt. bottle (postpaid).............. $1.65 
1 gal. Glass Jug (F.0.B. Lima.)....... $3.90 
5 gal. can (F.O.B. Lima.)........... $16.50 
Have a supply of dipping materials shipped 
with your order. 
As far as known at least five lots of bulbs 
and bulblets can be treated effectively in any 
of the above dips. 
SOIL PREPARATION: 
A good coat of rotted cow manure plowed 
or spaded under the fall before planting will 
make a very fine start. The soil should be 
spaded or plowed rather deep to give the roots 
opportunity to secure food and moisture at a 
lower level. As it is difficult to obtain manure 
generally, we would use in place of it, peat 
moss as a humus, along with a good fertilizer 
such as 4-8-8 or 4-12-8 for blooming bulbs, 
and 4-8-12 for production of bulbs. 
For bloom production, on medium-to-heavy 
soils, one-half the fertilizer broadcast on top 
before plowing or spading, and the balance 
before fitting the ground, will give excellent 
results. For exhibition blooms some like to 
place part of the fertilizer in the bottom of 
the trench, mixed with the soil, and an inch 
or so of peat moss on top for humus. Most of 
our soils are deficient in humus and peat moss 
is a great aid in building up this lack, retain- 
ing moisture in light sandy soils, and loosen- 
ing up the heavier clay types. Most of our spe- 
cial planting plots would be much improved 
by annual use of peat moss. It is especially 
valuable in growing choice bulblets or gladio- 
lus seed. 
PLANTING BULBS: 
Bulbs may be planted three to six inches apart 
in the row, with the rows twenty inches to 
three feet apart. For choice show blooms six 
inches apart is probably best, with rows at 
least thirty inches apart. Depth for large bulbs 
