TRIP AND DISEASE CONTROL 
With the advent of D.D.T. as a dust or spray for thrip on gladiolus the problem has 
become of minor importance. A few dustings or sprayings after the plants are about 
8-10 inches high will eliminate all trouble from that source. 
DDT Spray 
2 rounded teaspoonfuls DDT (50% wettable) 
1 teaspoonful Dreft 
2 gallons of water. 
Spray every 8-10 days til glads begin to bloom. 
DDD Dust 
__ Use 3 or 5% dust. Preferably use a dust also containing a good fungicide. Dust 
lightly every 8-10 days til glads begin to bloom. 
Bulb Dips 
As a disease preventative for bulbs. We recommend this as a precaution both for 
your old bulbs and new bulbs no matter where obtained. 
Dips for Control of Thrips and Disease- 
Bichloride of Mercury 
1 oz. Bichloride of Mercury 
7 gallons of water 
Soak 10 to 12 hours immediately preceding planting. Plant wet. Must be used 
in an earthen or wooden container. 
Lysol 
1 tablespoonful of Lysol 
1 gallon of water 
Soak 4 to 6 hours immediately preceding 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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JOIN A GLADIOLUS SOCIETY 
The North American Gladiolus Council has become the leading national society. 
They are an affiliation of over 30 state and Canadian societies. Their quarterly bulletin 
contains the very latest and best of information pertaining to gladiolus. 
Subscribing Membersnip — $1.00 per year. If you wish to mail your checks direct 
to us we will take care of your memberships for you. 
Join a Gladiolus Society nearest your locality and receive the benefit of good 
fellowship and the latest information through their publications. 
WESTERN MASS. GLADIOLUS CONN. GLADIOLUS SOCIETY 
SOCIETY George Siemsen 
Charles F. Bradley, Sec’y. 73 Horton Road 
233 Main St. Manchester, Conn. 
North Wilbraham, Mass. Annual dues $2.00 
Annual dues $2.00 which includes 4 quarterly Bulletins of 
which includes 4 quarterly Bulletins of the North American Gladiolus Council. 
the North American Gladiolus Council. 
NORTH AMERICAN GLADIOLUS 
COUNCIL 
Alfons Bazdorf 
Lincoln Park, N. J. 
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