32 STERLING'S ANNUAL CATALOG 

Our Field of Gladioli in 1945 
GLADIOLUS BULBS—MIXED 
STERLING MIXTURE. Many choice varieties. Beautiful. Per 
. dozen, $1.00; per 100, $6.00 postpaid. 
We will have many other kinds in our field. You are invited to 
come and look them over. Cut flowers sold in season. 
D. X. SPRAY with 5% DDT, 1% Rotenone, 1.87% Pyrethrum Extrac- 
tives. 1% oz. bottle, 40c; % pt. bottle, $1.42; 1 qt. can, $4.30. 
D. X. NICOTINE. One of the best sprays for thrip, aphis, etc. Spray 
your Gladiolus with one of these concentrated sprays for thrip. 
Start spraying when plants are small and spray once a week. 
1% oz. bottle, 40c; % pt. bottle, $1.40; 1 qt. can, $3.95. 
SPRING BLOOMING BULBS FROM HOLLAND 
TULIPS, NARCISSUS, HYACINTHS, CROCUS, ETC. 
We expect to have a good supply of Spring flowering bulbs in the 
Fall direct from Holland, and will be pleased to book your orders for 
Fall delivery. Prices will be right for No. 1 sure blooming bulbs. Look 
our stock aver before purchasing elsewhere. Will have a nice display 
in the Spring of flowering bulbs in bloom. 

East Marion, L. I., 1946.—The Fordhock Bush Limas and Peas purchased of you 
this Spring did better than two other strains that I hed. The String Beans’ also 
did well. Everything we bought of you was very satisfactory. Mrs. C. R. 

New Suffolk, L. I., 1946. 
Dear Mr. Sterling :—Enclosed is a check for the flowers. It was the most beautiful 
floral piece I’ve ever seen and I want to tell you how many people remarked on its 
beauty. I appreciate your work cn it so much.—Sincerely, Mrs. F. H. B. 

Southold, L. I., May 21, 1946.—You should see the fruit trees you set out for us 
e few years ago. We canned 12 qts. of pears last Fall and the trees are full of 
blossoms this Spring. The cherry trees are loaded, too, after a good crop last Spring. 
Mrs. 
