Glorious Gladiolis to |\QRTHERI] GARDENS 
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Bulbs Grown for LAND O LAKES Gladiolus bulbs that are grown in the LAND O’ 
LAKES arec for LAND O’ LAKES patrons are found on this page and the page following. They have 
been selected for general excellence, popularity and newness. You will find some of the more mod: 
erate priced older kinds sprinkled in along with higher priced new ones. All are the same high qual- 
ity and will give pleasure to amateur and ‘‘specialist’’ alike. All bulbs offered are blooming size bulbs. _.. 
ALL GLADIOLUS PRICES ARE PREPAID ‘ 
Write for prices on larger quantities 
Algonquin. A brilliant scarlet Glad with well 
formed florets on a tall spike. 10 for 80c; 
3 for 30c# 
Alsace. A fine ruffled, buff-apricot with a cream 
throat. A large flower with heavy foliage. 
Tall. 10 for $1.60; 2 for 40c. 
Amador. A sparkling red Glad. Fine for home 
garden and cut flowers. Heavy substance, 
perfect placement, a good grower and a large 
number of flowers open at once make this a 
top variety. 10 for 80c; 3 for 30c. 
Barcarelle. A large, ruffled, clear orange mid- 
season Glad that opens 6 to 7 florets. A good 
older variety. 10 for 75c; 3 for 27c. 
Beltrami. One of the novelty “‘smokies.”’ A golden 
brown blending to rose-mulberry. Blooms early 
midseason. 10 for $1.60; 2 for 40c. 
Bit o' Heaven. A nice tall, orange variety that 
makes a fine home cut flower. 10 for 80c; 
3 for 30c. 
Brightside. A very early flowering, small dec- 
orative with a medium yellow throat and 
shades to a deep orange on the edge of the 
petals. A beauty. 10 for 75c; 3 for 27c. 
Buckeye Bronze. A rich ruffled bronze variety. 
One of the newer introductions. 10 for $1.60; 
2 for 40c. 
Burma. A large, heavily ruffled, deep rosy pur- 
ple with a lighter throat. Opens up to 10 
florets at once. 10 for $4.00: 50c each. 
Centennial. The color is a practically clear soft 
scarlet. A very good color and grower. 10 for 
$1.05; 3 for 39c. 
Chamouny. A cerise-rose with silver edged 
petals giving a beautiful effect. A medium to 
large sized flower with a distinctive color. 
10 for $1.60; 2 for 40c. 
Charles Dickens. A tall, brilliant purple variety 
with a dark throat blotch. A good popular 
variety. 10 for 80c; 3 for 30c. 
Charmaine. A clear rose Glad with a darker 
throat. Flowers early and is a fine cut flower. 
10 for $1.20; 2 for 30c. 
Colonial Maid. Light lavender flowers are borne 
on tall, strong stems. Ten to eleven medium 
sized florets open at once. 10 for 80c; 3 for 30c. 
WATERING 
Gladiolus benefit from irrigation during dry 
weather. Crooked stems or crooked spikes of bloom 
are caused by drooping during a hot, dry day and 
recovery at night or following a rain. Water before 
“flagging” starts and THOROUGHLY WET the soil 
to a depth of 6 to 12 inches or deeper—the equiva- 
lent of at least one inch of rainfall. A light sprinkle 
that merely wets the surface of the soil is harmful. 
Cultivate just enough to keep the weeds down and 
a crust from forming on the surface of the soil. 
BULB STORAGE 
Glads can be left in the ground until danger of 
freezing in. Slightly earlier digging is preferred. 
Cut the tops off and store in a cool, airy shed or 
garage in shallow trays until they have ripened. 
After this fall curing and drying, the bulbs may be 
stored in the same trays in a COLD, DRY basement. 
Moderate moisture is not damaging. 
Sprinkle 10% DDT powder among the bulbs at 
storing time in generous quantities to discourage 
thrips. In the spring, previous to planting, soak for 
15 to 30 minutes (keeping the bulbs stirred) in a 
solution of 1 (one) ounce of New Improved Ceresan 
to 3 gallons of water. This is the same disinfectant 
often used on seed grain. The addition of 3 tea- 
spoons of a “spreader” or a wetting agent such as 
Dreft, etc., is highly desirable. 
Plant the bulbs immediately after dipping, drain- 
ing only enough to handle well. This controls both 
disease and insects on the bulbs. 
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Commando. A new large scarlet formal type 
Glad. Opens six or more florets on a tall, 
straight spike. 10 for $8.00; 80c each. 
Dream Castle. Another new Glad. Pink with a 
creamy white throat, eight to ten round, me- 
dium sized florets open on a tall stem. 10 for 
$4.80; 60c each. 
Early Melody. A pale lavender of unusual beau- 
ty. A tall grower, it flowers in midseason. A 
popular cut flower. 10 for 75c; 3 for 24c. 
Elizabeth The Queen. A very large, beautiful, 
ruffled lavender with deeper throat markings. 
Opens 7 to 8 florets. 10 for $2.00; 25c each. 
Ethel Cave Cole. A light pink Glad with slightly 
deeper rosy throat. Up to eight large, wide 
florets open at once. 10 for 80c; 3 for 30c. 
Glamis. A ciear salmon-rose with cream lips. 
Six to eight large, wide, needle-point florets 
open at once. 10 for $1.60; 2 for 40c. 
Halloween. Brilliant, clear orange, blending into 
a red throat. Somewhat ruffled. Early. Supply 
limited. 2 for 40c. 
Kenwood. A pure red. Grows tall and strong. 
Opens perfectly, even when cut in tight buds. 
Supply limited. 2 for 40c. 
King William. A soft salmon-apricot blending to 
a clear, cream throat. Tall, healthy and vig- 
orous. 10 for $1.05; 3 for 39c. 
Lavender Prince. Deep lavender with an even 
deeper throat. Beautifully ruffled, well placed 
florets on a tall, strong spike. 10 for $6.00; 
75c each. 
Liberator. Rich scarlet Glad. Well formed florets 
maxe it a nice cut flower. 10 for $1.05; 3 for 39c. 
Mandaleen. A light pink with an outstanding 
sheen, blending to a creamy white throat. A 
good variety. 10 for $1.60; 2 for 40c. 
Marguerite. Bright salmon-pink with a creamy 
yellow throat that is slightly feathered. Tall, 
strong spike. 10 for $1.20; 2 for 30c. 
Marseillaise. A glowing crimson- 
scarlet with narrow cream lines 
in the throat. Tall, straight 
spikes. 10 for $2.80; 35c 
each. 

Melrose. A rose-red, closely 
approaching an Ameri- 
can Beauty shade. Beau- 
tifully ruffled, good grow- 
er and nice cut flower. 
10 for $2.40; 30c each. 
Mercury. Brilliant, clear 
vermilion-scarlet. Strong, 
tall grower. One of the most brilliant reds. 
Midseason. 10 for $2.80; 35c¢ each. 
Miss Wisconsin. Medium deep _ rose-pink. 
Blooms late midseason and opens an ex- 
cellent spike of six to eight florets. Supply 
limited. 80c each. 
Neils Jensen. Salmon-pink, blending to a deep 
yellow throat. Consistent producer of fine 
spikes. 10 for $2.00; 25c each. 
Peggy Lou. A bright rose with a slight pepper- 
ing of cream and deeper rose in the throat. 
Long flower head. 10 for $1.05; 3 for 39c. 
Pink Paragon. Bright pure pink with a cream 
throat. A fine grower that opens five to six 
4-inch florets at once. 10 for $2.00; 25c each. 
Sensation. A bright, medium sized, rose colored 
flower. A tall grower that produces large, 
impressive spikes late in the season. 10 for 
$1.20; 2 for 30c. 
Snowbank. A fine, ruffled white with a creamy 

throat. Opens several florets on a long 
spike. 10 for 95c; 3 for 36c. 
Sweetheart. A waxy, frilled, excellent pure 
pink with a white throat. Medium flowers 
are borne early. Fine for cutting. 10 for 65c; 
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Van Gold. A new, deep yellow self without 
markings. An excellent cut flower and very 
early. 10 for $6.00; 75c each. 
Vulcan. Large, medium purple with faint mid- 
rib lines that add to its beauty. Opens 5 to 7 
nice florets at one time. 10 for $2.80; 35c ea. 
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