THRIP AND DISEASE CONTROL 
With the advent of D.D.T. as a dust or spray for thrip on gladiolus the problem has 
become of minor importance. A few dustings or sprayings after the plants are about 
8-10 inches high will eliminate all trouble from that source. 
DDT Spray 
2 rounded teaspoonfuls DDT (50% wettable) 
1 teaspoonful Dreft 
2 gallons of water. 
Spray every 8-10 days til glads begin to bloom. 
DDT Dust 
Use 3 or 5% dust. Preferably use a dust also containing a good fungicide. Dust 
lightly every 8-10 days til glads begin to bloom. 
Bulb Dips 
As a disease preventative for bulbs. We recommend this as a precaution both for 
your old bulbs and new bulbs no matter where obtained. 
Dips for Control of Thrips and Disease 
Bichloride of Mercury 
1 oz. Bichloride of Mercury 
7 gallons of water 
Soak 10 to 12 hours immediately preceding planting. Plant wet. Must be used 
in an earthen or wooden container. 
Lysol 
1 tablespoonful of Lysol 
1 gallon of water 
Soak 4 to 6 hours immediately preceding planting. 
New improved Ceresan 
1 oz. of N. I. Ceresan 
3 gallons of water 
Weigh carefully and leave bulbs in solution 15 minutes. Do not leave bulbs in 
solution over 20 minutes and be sure to plant immediately after dipping. 

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