FORMULAS FOR SPRAYS AND DIPS 
Thrip Sprays for Blooms 
Tarter Emetic spray — Very effective but DDT is proving even better. 
3 ounces Tarter Emetic 
% lb. of sugar 
3 gallons of water 
Mix well and spray weekly after foliage is in third leaf. 
DDT spray — Proving the most effective of all sprays. 
2 rounded teaspoonfuls DDT (50%) 
1 teaspoonful Dreft 
2 gallons water 
Mix well and spray weekly after foliage is in third leaf 
DDT Dust for Blooms 
% lb. 50% strength DDT wettable powder 
4% lbs. dusting talc or use straight 5% DDT Dust 
This is the quickest and easiest way to control gladiolus thrip. As effective as 
spraying. Dust every 7 to 10 days after foliage is in third leaf. 
Dips for Control of Thrips and Disease 
Bichloride of Mercury 
1 oz. Bichloride of Mercury 
7 gallons of water 
Soak 10 to 12 hours immediate preceeding planting. Plant wet. Must be 
used in an earthern or wooden container. 
Lysol 
1 tablespoonful of Lysol 
1 gallon of water 
Soak 4 to 6 hours immediately preceeding planting. 
New improved Ceresan 
1 oz of N. I. Ceresan 
3 gallons of water 
Weigh carefully and leave bulbs in solution 15 minutes. Do not leave bulbs in 
solution over 20 minutes and be sure to plant immediately after dipping. 
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fellowship and the latest information through their publications. 
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