
VALERIA—(Pruitt)—Light red, of good size on a tall stiff 
spike This variety is in great demand as a cut flower red. 
Per 10—Large $1.00, Medium 75c, Small 50c. 
VAN GOLD—(Van Voorhis)—Early deep yellow self color. 
Best of its color and season. Is much in demand for an early 
commercial yellow, 
EKach—Large 75c, Medium 50c, Small 35c. 
WHITE GOLD—(Scheer)—Mammoth cream blending to a 
rich yellow throat. Will open six very large blooms on a very 
tall spike. White Gold is very early and is being widely grown 
as a commercial. Florets are too loosely attached to the spike, 
but in spite of its fault, is a must have for your florist trade. 
Per 10—Large $1.50, Medium $1.00, Small 75c. 
WINGS OF SONG—(Ellis)—Rose salmon with cream lip. 
Color is improved under the lights, 
Per 10—Large 75c, Medium 50c, Small 35c. 
FERTILIZERS AND SOIL CONDITIONS. 
During the past, we have had many requests for informa- 
tion on this subject. Fertilization presents a problem that 
very few growers either amateur or professional seem to 
agree upon, Owing to a wide variation of soil conditions in 
different sections of the country, we don’t believe any cer- 
tain recommendation would apply in all cases. Your soil is 
made up of plant food elements of undetermined quantities. 
A soil must be tested by an Agriculture Experiment Station 
to determine what must be added to balance your soil in all 
elements. The perfect soil for Gladiolus should contain be- 
tween 100 and 200 pounds of available Phosphate per acre, 
and between 200 and 400 pounds of available Potash per acre. 
These higher figures are a very rich soil condition and irri- 
gation in some form should be applied. Glads REQUIRE a 
slightly acid soil condition of between pH 5.0 and pH 6.5. 
The neutral point of pH 7.0 is the dividing line between an 
acid and lime condition of the soil. If your soil tests over 
pH 6.5, your Agriculture Experiment Station can advise on 
how to neutralize your alkaline condition, 
‘ Well rotted cow manure is the best form of fertilizer to 
use. But if commercial fertilizer is used, care must be used 
not to let the fertilizer come in contact with the bulb or the 
folage. It will burn. 
Analyses of soil samples of our Gladiolus growers show 
that some soils are high in plant foods, while others are very 
low. It is not difficult to see why some growers produce bet- 
ter flowers than others. The only way to scientifically go 
about the job is to have the soil analyzed and proceed accord- 
ing to the findings. 

