CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
DIPPING: Before planting we soak bulbs in Lysol for three hours using 114 tablespoons 
to one gallon of water. A 14 oz. bottle makes 22 gallons of solution. After dipping the 
bulbs should be well drained and planted the same day. 
PLANTING: We plant our bulbs in rows three feet apart and running east and, west 
to permit better sun light. Bulbs should be planted six inches apart in the row and four 
to six inches deep, depending on the soil. 
CULTIVATION: Gladiolus should be cultivated often and kept free from weeds at all 
times. For best results side dress the rows with a good fertilizer twice during the season 
and keep well watered. 
SPRAYING: We use 50 percent D. D. T. wettable powder at the proportion of 2 oz. 
per 3 gallons of water with good results. 
DIGGING: Dig bulbs about six weeks after they have bloomed and before the foliage 
cies down. Cut the top off as close to the bulb as possible and place in wire bottom 
trays to dry. 
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STORAGE: Clean bulbs as soon as they are dry and dust them well with 5 percent 
D. D. T. powder. Store in gq cool place 40 degrees to 59 degrees Farenheit. 
JOIN A GLADIOLUS SOCIETY 
Anyone growing gladiolus should join some society and keep up to date with the 
best cultural practices and receive the valuable and entertaining information constantly 
being released. Our own Empire State Gladiolus Society publishes fine bulletins contain- 
ing valuable information, show reports, etc., at a cost of only $1.00 per year for mem- 
bership. Send your application now to Dr. Gordon H. McKenney, 60 Main St., E., Roches- 
LeruiNe Ys. 


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