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SUMMER CATALOGUE PAID 
SEEDS - BULBS HARRISBURG, PA. 
GARDEN SUPPLIES PERMIT No. 84 
EPICURE FOODS 






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GLADIOLUS 
Pre-Cooled Bulbs 
May be planted from now until July 10 
Many of our patrons desire Gladiolus bulbs for September blooming. In 
the neighborhood of New York they should be planted from now until July 10. 
Order the bulbs immediately; we reserve them and place them in our cold- 
storage warehcuse. 
Any good garden soil will grow Gladiolus well, provided they are planted 
in a sunny location. Bulbs should be 4 inches deep and at least 6 inches apart; 
frequent cultivation with a hoe or a weeder, around the base of the plant, is 
advisable. For best results, we recommend plants being staked when a foot 
high. Water copiously, and as the flower buds begin to form, apply liquid 
manure for exhibition spikes. 
We offer below a selected list of varieties of this popular garden flower. We can 
supply these bulbs in six separate colors, as well as a mixture of all colors. 
COMMANDER KOEHL. Large, brilliant scarlet-blood flowers on a tall stem. Fine ex- 
hibition sort and one of the best reds. $1.00 for 10, $7.50 per 100. 
MAID OF ORLEANS. The pure white florets have cream throats. Many florets in bloom 
at once. Excellent for exhibition. $1.00 for 10, $7.50 per 100. 
MINUET. The blooms are of beautiful clear, light lavender, with four to six large, heavily 
textured blooms open at one time. Late. $1.00 for 10, $7.50 per 100. 
PELEGRINA. One of the finest dark blue-violet varieties ever introduced, with large in- 
dividual florets. $1.00 for 10, $7.50 per 100. 
PICARDY. The individual flowers are delicate apricot-pink, extremely Iarge, somewhat 
ruffled, and of heavy, wax-like substance. $1.00 for 10, $7.50 per 100. 
YELLOW EMPEROR. The florets are self-colored, and about the same hue as King 
Alfred daffodil; handsome spikes. $1.25 for 10; $10 per 100. 
AMERICAN HYBRIDS MIXED. Contains all the colors available in the flower. The 
popular price warrants liberal planting. Well matured and good; excellent for cut-flower - 
purposes and mixed borders. 75 cts. for 10, $6 per 100, $55 per 1000. 
GLADIOLUS THRIPS 
A destructive insect of microscopic size causing a silvered appearance on the foliage, drying of the flower- 
buds, and a general blighting of the plant. 
Se corms obtained from us have been treated to contro] thrips. On their arrival, however, we recom- 
mend: 
Before Planting 
1. Remove the skins, so that “bare” corms are planted. Do not injure the tips. 
2. Stir 214 ounces of Semesan in one gallon of water. Immerse the corms in the liquid for seven hours; dry 
and plant. 
During Growth 
3. Spray with Gladiolus Thrip Spray. Dissolve one pound in 10 gallons of water and apply every two weeks. 
When Bulbs Are Lifted 
; 4. In apts burn the tops cut from the lifted corms. Place corms in a low, but not freezing, temperature 
or six weeks, 
5. Next cover with paper, first dusting through them one pound of Thripco to each 1000 corms; or you may 
use Naphthalene Flakes. Avoid containers with close-fitting lids; ventilation is necessary. 
6. At the end of one month, shake out the Thripco or Naphthalene Flakes, and store the treated corms in 
the usual way. 
