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CATALOGS. 
All growers must use some method to separate the real 
Glad fans from the catalog collectors in his mailing list. 
Otherwise it is possible for a mailing list to become a burden 
instead of an asset. The only way we are able to make this 
distinction is thru our orders, When we receive an order from 
you, your name is placed on our permanent mailing lst. The 
cost of nice catalogs is very high, If you are no longer in- 
terested in Gladiolus, we would appreciate very much if you 
would drop us a card requesting that your name be removed 
from our mailing list. If you are growing Glads, and like 
our catalog, we also appreciate your telling your Glad friends 
about us, and requesting a catalog for them. But please, only 
those that are Glad fans, and growing Glads at present. 
DIPPING SOLUTIONS; INSECT PESTS. 
All Glad bulbs should receive a spring dip just before 
planting. Any one of three solutions are recommended: Lysol, 
Bichloride of Mercury, or New Improved Ceresan, All give 
control over Thrips, with Mercury giving the best control of 
Scab, Lysol giving the best control of Thrips, and New Im- 
proved Ceresan giving the best control of bulb disease. No 
mercury is used by us, but every one of our bulbs receive 
the required dip in one of the other two solutions. Formulas 
as follows: 
Bichloride of Mercury:—Use 1-1000 solution. 1% table- 
spoonsful to six gallons of water. Submerge for 17 hours in a 
non-metal container. 
Lysol:—Use one ounce, or 3 tablespoonsful of Lysol to each 
two gallons of water. Submerge for six hours. 
New Improved Ceresan:—Use one ounce to each three gal- 
lons of water. Add % cup of Dreft. Submerge for 15 minutes, 
and not over 30 minutes. The dry Ceresan and Dreft should 
be thoroughly mixed before adding water. Addition of Dreft 
makes this shorter soaking period possible, 
Note:—Bulbs should be planted the same day as treated. In- 
jury to the bulb is possible if allowed to stand for several 
days after dipping. All dipping solutions are poison. Handle 
with care. 
Lysol dipping solution is recommended for use by the 
general public. It is the most efficient for home use. 
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Tartar Emetic spray solution has long been considered 
the most effective preventative for Thrips. Plants should be 
sprayed weekly after they are 3 inches high. Formula: One 
ounce Tartar Emetic, two ounces of Brown Sugar added to 
each three gallons of water. Use a pressure sprayer. 
We have a supply of Tartar Emetic to supply your needs. Two 
ete: for twenty-five cents. Larger amounts at $1.00 a 
pound. 

