— Schling’ S A ppr oved Gladiolus 
LIGHT AND DARK VIOLET 
Minuet. A time-proven popular variety. Blue Beauty. The most beautiful of all 
h ern: ¢ blue or violet shades. Exhibition va- 
ear aoa aoe or tiety. 10 for $1.05; $9.50 per 100. 
LAVENDER 
PURPLE Pelegrina. Lively dark violet. One of the 
Chas. Dickens. A tall red-purple; fine best for cutting. An old favorite. Of- 
Seon ike: Sicngbteuure 10 or fered in collection on page 50. 10 for 
95c; $9.00 per 100. Ne ge OM 
King Lear. A huge ruffled purple, con- Rudolph Serkin. Velvety Pansy-blue. 
sistent prize-winner. 10 for $1.05; Fine show variety. 10 for $1.05; $9.50 
$9.50 per 100. per 100. 

SCHLING’S SELECTION OF FAMOUS SMOKY AND 
EXOTIC VARIETIES 
No other color classifications of Gladiolus have captured the public fancy as 
much as the newer smoky or odd shades. The term ‘’smoky’’ applies to those 
varieties in which the basic color is overlaid with a grayish or light tan sheen. 
Our list of these outstanding colors has been selected from many good varieties, 
and will prove invaluable as cut flowers for use in any color scheme inasmuch as 
they blend beautifully with all other colors. 
Bagdad. Basic old rose with a slate-gray sheen. 10 for $1.05; $9.50 per 100. 
High Finance. See page 7 for description and illustration. 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Misty Dawn. Soft smoky gray-salmon; large orange-red blotch. Immense florets and 
spikes; a sure prize winner. 10 for $2.50; $23.00 per 100. 
Mother Machree. Old favorite smoky lavender with buff throat. 10 for 95c; $9.00 
per 100. 
Vagabond Prince. A very popular favorite. Smoky bronze with scarlet lip. 10 for 
$1.05; $9.50 per 100. 
SPECIAL COLLECTION OF SMOKY VARIETIES 
5 each of the above 5 varieties (25 in all) —a $4.55 value ............ $4.00 
10 each of the above 5 varieties (5Oinall) ........................ 7.50 

Notes On Gladiolus Culture 
Gladiolus bulbs can be planted in the latitude of New York from April 15th until 
July 10th. If successive flowering is desired we recommend planting two weeks apart. 
Gladiolus do best in rich ground with a sunny location. They will not tolerate 
shade. Any type of rich soil is satisfactory, but it is well to use a general purpose 
fertilizer before planting, and apply at least one side dressing when the plants are 
12 to 15 inches high. 
For exhibition spikes it is necessary to provide water during the entire growing 
season, and for ordinary purposes during periods of drought, water should be applied 
at least once a week, and the ground soaked to a depth of about four to five inches. 
When cutting Gladiolus spikes do not remove all of the foliage. Allow the two 
autside leaves to remain to provide substance for next year’s crop of bulbs. 
The most important feature in successful Gladiolus culture today is control of 
Gladiolus Thrip, and for this we issue a 
WARNING 
It is our sincere advice to you not to attempt to grow Gladiolus unless you are 
prepared to spray regularly throughout the growing season. Any good commercial 
spray such as Lucky Strike, NNOR, Evergreen, DX, Rototec, etc., can be used. The 
first spraying should begin when the leaves are about 6 to 8 inches high. Spraying 
should be done at least once a week throughout the entire growing season. If this 
spray program is followed out there will be no loss or damage from Thrip infestation 
regardless of the condition of the soil or bulbs. 
For large plantings we recommend a home mixed spray consisting of 1 Ib. of Tartar 
Emetic or Paris Green and four pounds of brown sugar to twenty-five gallons of water. 
This can be made in smaller proportions. The above formula should only be used on 
dull days, and inasmuch as the evening hours between 6:30 and 7 p. m. are best 
for the spraying of any material, the danger of burning is materially lessened. All of 
the above mentioned materials will be found on our insecticide page. 
If you are planting old bulbs we advise the following treatment for the destruction 
of Thrip, their eggs, and diseases such as Scab: 1 oz. of Corrosive Sublimate (Bichlor- 
ide of Mercury) to 7% gals. of water. Bulbs should be submerged for two hours or 
more before planting, and they can be set out while they are still moist. Any dust or 
spray containing D.D.T. is highly recommended. 
CERESAN, NEW IMPROVED. Most valuable for treatment of Gladiolus corms to 
prevent Scab, Brown Rot and Fusarium. 34 Ib. to 25 gals. of water. Dip for five 
minutes before planting. 4-o0z. can, 45c; 1-lb. can, $1.15, postpaid. 


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Vagabond! Prince Gladiolus That We Offer 
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