GLADIOLUS NOTES 
As soon as you receive your Gladiolus blubs they should be opened and stored 
in a cool place with plenty of ventilation. Here in California bulbs can be planted 
from December to July, however the most popular time for the home gardener 
is from March to June. 
Plant in full sun as they do best if they have no competition from trees and 
shrubs nearby. Good drainage is essential. also plenty of water. 
Spade or plow rather deep to give the roots opportunity to secure food and 
moisture. 
One good method is to dig a trench about 7 or 8 inches deep, apply a heavy 
dusting of a good commercial fertilizer in the trench, cover with about 2 inches 
of soil and plant your bulbs on this. Bulbs may be planted 3 to 6 inches apart in 
rows, with the rows 24 to 36 inches apart. Dip the bulbs before planting in one 
teaspoonful Lysol to 1 quart of water. Soak the bulbs 3 to 6 hours. Plant the 
same day as treated, while wet if possible. If the odor of Lysol is offensive you 
may use any reliable dip recommended by your Nurseryman. 
When your plants are 4 to 6 inches high, dust or spray with D D T. If over- 
head sprinkling is used it is advisable to use a liquid spray containing D D T. 
or if surface watering is done a D D T dust will answer very nicely. Continue 
spraying each week. 
About 6 weeks to 2 months after blooming the leaves will begin to turn yellow 
as the new bulb matures. Dig the bulbs before the plants die down entirely, cut 
the tops off close to the bulbs, store in a shady place until dry. In about 3 or 
4 weeks the old bu!b will come off easily and the new clean bulb is ready for 
winter storage. Dust all clean bulbs with 3 to 5% D D T powder and store in 
a wel! ventilated place. 
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Price for each size is the minimum ordering quantity. Retail orders of $2.00 and 
upwards are prepaid in the U. S. 
Orders less than $2.00 please add 15 cents toward shipping costs. 
TERMS: Cash or 25% deposit with order, balance before delivery date. 
DISCOUNT: 10% on orders $ 3.00 to $10.00 
15% on orders $10.00 to $30.00 
20% on orders over $30.00 
On all California orders please add 2%% for Sales Tax. 
Bulbs inspected by California State Department of Agriculture. 
We take great care in growing our bulbs and it is our intention to sell only 
healthy stock true to name, but no guarantee of growth or responsibility of the 
crop is included in the sale. A refund of the purchase price will be made on any 
order found unsatisfactory. All complaints must be made within five days after 
receipt of goods and promptly returned. 
