BULBS AND ROOTS, continued 
GLADIOLUS 
Culture. Gladiolus will succeed in all kinds of 
soil, provided the location is a sunny one. Before 
spading or plowing, manure the ground thoroughly, 
as Gladiolus like rich ground. 
Time of Planting. The bulbs can be planted 
just as soon as the frost is out of the ground and the 
beds are properly prepared. In the vicinity of New 
York this may be early in April. Lf the flowers are 
wanted in successive crops, it is best to make weekly 
plantings, and, if planted as late as June 30, the 
flowers will appear before frost-time. 
Feeding. Gladiolus are gross feeders, and we find 
pulverized sheep-manure is the most result-produc- 
ing food. Apply it between the rows after the foliage 
has made a good start, and repeat the application 
every two weeks until the buds show. From that 
time on, liquid sheep-manure, applied every other 
day, produces splendid results. 
Watering. Continued moisture is Just as essen- 
tial for the successful growing of these flowers as 
food, and we wish to impress our readers with the 
fact that drought is most detrimental to their health. 
Cultivation. It its a well-established fact that 
every plant benefits by constant cultivation, and if 
we were asked what part of the culture Is the most 
important we should always say cultivation. The 
soil around the plants should always be open. 
Depth and Distance to Plant. Our recommen- 
dation is to plant 4 inches deep and 4 inches apart. 
Gladiolus Novelties and Outstanding Varieties for 1948 
Acca Laurentia. A beautiful va- Doz. 100 
riety. 
Enormous eres oy 
flowers . BE Se .$2 00 $14 00 
Blue Herold. eeanan shade of 
violet-blue. Strong grower; really 
a welcome addition to this color 
class. Peete te ow ee -OU* «. 3-00 
Dr. Dentz. Distinct and attractive 
solid pink of giant size.......... 2 50 16.00 
Large vermilion- Doz. 100 
.$2 00 $14 00 
Early Sunrise. 
red. One of the best reds....... 
Gold Dust. A new golden ueloye of 
giant size; handsome....... . 200 #£14 00 
Mr. Mark’s Memory. Rich purple- 
violet, sturdy and vigorous. Fine 
for exhibition... . 250 16 00 
Gladiolus Classified by Color to Help You Make Your Selections 
TOP-SIZE BULBS treated against thrips 
RED, SCARLET, AND ORANGE SHADES 
Algonquin. Very large; deep scar- Doz. 100 
let. Most popular variety in this 
color. . .$1 75 $12 00 
Bagdad. ‘Huge > red florets with 
mauve lines radiating from the 
CON TCR erte cee as Ve aS 1 25 9 00 
Beacon. Rose-scarlet with pro- 
nounced cream blotch. Full, long 
spike; large flowers. . 1 25 9 00 
Commander Koehl. ‘Deep blood- 
red with scarlet reflexes; very large. 1 75 12 00 
Dri? FE. Bennett. Peach-red; 
throat creamy white, speckled 
TUDV=VCC.. or in cece te oe oa Bae 125 9 00 
Flaming Sword. (Prim.) Brilliant 
red with orange overtone......... 1525 8 00 
Johann S. Bach. Orange with a 
lighter throat; white midrib on 
GAC lie peta kasi g ic cree ee Pe 175 £12 00 
New Europa. Giant red of unusual 
merit and splendid value at this 
price. .... Piette ent in wt ee OO 14 00 
Red Phipps. ‘Brilliant light scarlet; 
WEEVE CALLS Gott cnelegene ete pe 125 9 00 
Rewi Fallu. Deep blood-red; tall 
BYiestrare tee mee coi. aca 150 # £10 00 
Smiling Maestro. Extremely large; 
salmon-orange-red.............. 175 £12 00 
Vagabond Prince. Garnet-brown 
with scarlet blotch: .44..0 25 ya ke. 1675 352.00 
Valerie. Striking new red. Very 
large..... 200 £14 00 
WHITE, CREAM, AND BLUSH SHADES 
Albatross. Pure white: tall spikes...$1 75 $12 00 
Camellia. Blush-white tinted pink 
with small scarlet blotch......... 1275..- 12-00 
Greta Garbo. Blush-pink and apri- 
COMM yn Tigao woes, oxen be G-° 175 12 00 
White, Cream and Blush Shades, cont'd 
Leading Lady. Milk-white sport of Doz. 100 
Picardy. Huge size and perfect 
placement of flowers. Outstanding.$3 00 $24 00 
Maid of Orleans. Large milk-white 
flowers. Always dependable...... 1 50 10 00 
Margaret Beaton. Large, pure white 
with scarlet blotch. Tall cence on 
along stem. 150 £10 00 
Polar Ice. Dead white; good size 
and shape.. : 175 £12 00 
Shirley Temple. Creamy ' white 
with darker cream throat. Opens 
well when cut tight. . 175 12 00 
Snow Princess. Clear white with 
milky Ghroat. 44 tocis eho eee 150 £410 00 
Star of Bethlehem. Pure white, 
faintly tinged crimson........... 1p 75:-2812200 
Wanda. Very large; miulk-white. 
Popular-eut-lower. is; es. fe 12 00 
PINK, ROSE, AND SALMON SHADES 
Aladdin. 
creamy throat. 
Coral-red blending to a 
Aluge ruffled flow- 
ae : .$1 50 $10 00 
Burma. Deep | rose, almost red. 
Large and ruffled flowers. Out- 
standing novelty. . 8 00 
Chamony. Deep silvery - rose. Ex- 
tra good flower..... 1753 712,00 
Corona. Creamy white with a rose 
picotee edge. Heavy flower..... 200 £14 00 
Debonair. La-France-pink; throat 
shrimp-pink and cream.......... 150 £41000 
Glamis. One of the leading pink 
novelties. Very large;longstems.. 4 00 27 00 
Margaret Fulton. Rich salmon 
with an apricot throat... ........ 150 #1000 

WILLIAM M. HUNT & CO., Inc., 115 West 45th St., New York 19, N. Y. 33 
