BULBS AND ROOTS, continued 
GLADIOLUS 
Culture. Gladiolus will succeed in all kinds of 
soil, provided the location is a sunny one. Before 
spading or plowing, manure the ground thoroughly, 
as Gladiolus like rich ground. 
Time of Planting. The bulbs can be planted 
just as soon as the frost is out of the ground and the 
beds are properly prepared. In the vicinity of New 
York this may be early in April. If the flowers are 
wanted in successive crops, it is best to make weekly 
plantings, and, if planted as late as June 30, the 
flowers will appear before frost-time. 
Feeding. Gladiolus are gross feeders, and we find 
pulverized sheep-manure is the most result- produc- 
ing food. Apply it between the rows after the foliage 
has made a good start, and repeat the application 
every two weeks until the buds show. From that 
time on, liquid sheep-manure, applied every other 
day, produces splendid results. 
Watering. Continued moisture Is just as essen- 
tial for the successful growing of these flowers as 
food, and we wish to impress our readers with the 
fact that drought is most detrimental to their health. 
Cultivation. It is a well-established fact that 
every plant benefits by constant cultivation, and if 
we were asked what part of the culture Is the most 
Important we should always say cultivation. The 
soil around the plants should always be open. 
Depth and Distance to Plant. Our recommen- 
dation is to plant 4 inches deep and 4 inches apart. 
Gladiolus Novelties and Outstanding Varieties for 1950 
Gladiolus Classified by Color to Help You Make Your Selections 
TOP-SIZE BULBS treated against thrips 
RED, SCARLET, AND ORANGE SHADES 
A beautiful va- Doz. 100 
Enormous peaneery low 
: ie .$1 50 $10 00 
Acca Laurentia. 
riety. 
flowers . 
Ales VES ee ees scar- 
let. Most popules eucty In this 
color. . : . wee es hor 12500 
Ane Cc ommander. Tall 
blood-red; very handsome........ Le oes Za00 
Bagdad. Huge red florets with 
mauve lines radiating from the 
CELLET iver cia Kyi oierg ofa on ok vkeanry ale 125 9 00 
Beacon. Rose-scarlet with pro- 
nounced cream blotch. Full, long 
Spine larcenlowersc ce.) idee cis 1 25 9 00 
Black Opal. Deep maroon-red. 
ialleveryspopular..2 co ¢seee feos. 12/755) 12500 
Large, deep wine-red.... 2 00 14 00 
Commander Koehl. Deep blood- 
red with scarlet reflexes; very large. 2 00 14 00 
Dr. F. E. Bennett. Peach-red; 
throat creamy white, speckled 
je0d SRST ELs bh. ae Be ee 1 25 9 00 
(Prim.) Brilliant 
Boulogne. 
Flaming Sword. 
red with orange overtone......... 1 25 9 00 
Johann S. Bach. Orange with a 
lighter throat; white midrib on 
CEFECENS: STB Ck Ue ee 1 75. 12.00 
King’s Ransom. Early; peach-red. 
Wet VEATLTACTIVEGs. | cg chs le ae 175 £12 00 
New Europa. Giant red of unusual 
merit and splendid value at this 
icc eer ee he Le T5- 12,00 
Red Phipps. Brilliant light scarlet; 
AY TEAL So he ace ee ns 25 9 00 
Rewi Fallu. Deep blood-red; tall 
UT LT Sap: afd er ae a 150 #41000 
Vagabond Prince. Garnet-brown 
WITMnSCaArictblOtCh «ects abe feos 1975.12.00 
Valerie. Beas new red. Very 
large. . ak ca th RS GP 

WHITE, CREAM, AND BLUSH SHADES 
Anna May. Large, early, pure white$2 00 $14 00 
Camellia. Blush-white tinted pink 
with small scarlet blotch......... ibyiss AUN 
Fair Angel. Large, ruffled, creamy 
WiLELe meen: Ac Unrest) ae tees iar) oem ae 250 16 00 
Greta Garbo. Blush-pink and apri- 
COUL ar IPs oc tiene hata tene he 200 14 00 
Leading Lady. Miulk-white sport of 
Picardy. Huge size and perfect 
placement of flowers. Outstanding. 2 50 16 00 
Maid of Orleans. Large milk-white 
flowers. Always dependable...... 150 10 00 
Margaret Beaton Large, pure white 
with scarlet blotch. Tall sauce on 
alongstem.. 150 £10 00 
Polar Ice. Dead site good size 
AIC SHADE: weak 150 £10 00 
Shirley Termiples fore a Ponire 
with darker cream throat. Opens 
well when cut tight. . 150 12 00 
Snow Princess. Clear white with 
Tit kevethroa thy nen. etre sacar eee 1e2Z5 9 00 
Star of Bethlehem. Pure white, 
faintly tinged crimson........... 150 £10 00 
Wanda. Very large; milk-white. 
Popular-cut-llower#... 4. « 1) 005) 210-00 
PINK, ROSE, AND SALMON SHADES 
Aladdin. 
creamy throat. 
Coral-red blending to a 
Ses ruffled flow- 
CL Naess tee 1 50 10 00 
Burma. Deep rose, Brlmos red. 
Large and ruffled flowers. Out- 
standing noveltys........ eee (Oath 200 
Chamony. Deep Breer rose. Jee 
tra good flower...... 175 12 00 
Corona. Creamy aghites athe a rose 
picotee edge. Heavy flower....... 175 12 00 
Debonair. lLa-France-pink; throat 
shrimp-pink and cream.......... 150 £10 00 
Glamis. One of the leading pink 
novelties. Very large;longstems.. 2 75 18 00 
Margaret Fulton. Rich salmon 
with an apricot throat........... i925 
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