GLADIOLUS CULTURE 
We have always listed the simple rules of gladiolus culture, and for those 
of you who haven't received our catalog in the past, we are repeating the fol- 
lowing: gr “ ; 
Plant gocd clean, healthy bulbs from a reliable gladiolus grower, in full 
sunlight, in well prepared soil. Plant from 3 to 6 inches apart in rows 2 feet 
apart from 3 to 6 inches deep, depending on the size of bulbs you have. If 
you had an infestation of thrip in your glad garden last season, dust your bulbs 
this winter with a 5% DDT mixture (caution as directions tell you). If you 
want to be more sure about them dip your bulbs in a mild solution of Lysol 
before planting them. One teaspoonful to each quart of water. Let them 
soak for 3 hours, drain for half hour and plant right away. 
If you have thrips fly in from your neighbors during the growing season, 
dust your glads with the 5% DDT or use the Tartar Emetic Formula—which © 
is | ounce tartar emetic, two ounces brown sugar to 3 gallons of water. Spray 
about every 10 days. ; 
Leave at least 4 leaves when cutting blooms. Harvest bulbs from 4 to 6 
weeks after blooming. Clean bulbs about 3 weeks after digging—store in 
cool, dry place, a temperature of 40 degrees is O.K. 
5TH NATIONAL GLADIOLUS CONFERENCE 
The Wisconsin Gladio- 
lus Society will be host, 
the New England Gladio- — 
lus Society and the Michi- 
gan Gladiolus Society are 
cooperating to make this 
the most outstanding, edu- 
cational and entertaining 
meeting yet held. Dont 
miss it —— come by all 
means. 
Place— 
SCHROEDER HOTEL, 
MILWAUKEE, WIS. 
FEB. 20-21-22,,1946 

This is a section of our commercial display at the If you would like fur- 
Wisconsin State show. Thanks to everyone who took ther information just write 
part in this gladiolus show, it was indeed a success. us — we will direct your 
inquiry to the proper com- 
- mittee. i 
THE NORTH AMERICAN GLADIOLUS COUNCIL 
ANNUAL MEETING 
This interesting meeting will be held in the Hotel LaSalle, Chicago, on 
January 16-18, 1948. . 
Do you belong to your State or one of the National Gladiolus Societies? 
If not, just write us and we will mail you the particulars. They are well worth 
twice the price of membership dues to anyone interested in Gladiolus. 
