PLANTING TIME: Plant when the soil is warmed up in the spring. A good rule is 
when the Maple leaves begin to open. For later blooms up to July lst. 
WHERE TO PLANT: In full sun, away from trees and shrubs. A soil that grows good 
potatoes will grow good glads. Good drainage is essential. 
: DISEASE AND INSECT CONTROL: Thrips are best controlled by 5% D.D.T. at the rate 
of 30 lbs. to the acre. 3—5 apolications at 7-10 day intervals beginnin< when they 
are 6 inches high and continuing until they open in first bloom. . 
Fangous diseases can be checked and controlled by use of a dip before planting. 
We recommend New Improved Ceresan, 
LYSOL: For most amateurs, the safest and easiest dip is 1 teaspoon of Lysol or 
Cresol Compound to a quart of water or 4 tablespoons to 4 gallons of water, Bulbs 
should be soaked from 3-6 hours and bulblets 12-14 hours. Plant the same day as 
treated, while wet, in moist ground if possible. 
SOIL PREPARATION: A good coat of well-rotted stable manure plowed or spaded under 
the fall before planting is a very good start. The soil should be plowed or spaded 
deeply to give the roots opportunity to secure food and moisture at a lower level. 
If manure cannot be obtained, peat moss can be used for humus with 2 good commercial 
fertilizer such as 4-8-8 or 4-12-38 for bloom production and 4-8-12 for production of 
bulbs. Any garden compost will serve as humus or a cover crop of rye, clover, soy- 
beans, or rye grass plowed under the year before is excellent. Never let the ferti- 
lizer touch the bulbs. 
For bloom production on medium to heavy soil, one-half the fertilizer should be 
broadcast on top before plowing or spading and the balance put on before fitting the 
ground. This should give excellent results. For exhibition bloom some like to put 
part of the fertilizer in the bottom of the trench mixed with the soil, and an inch 
or so of peat moss on top of it for humus. Most of our soils are deficicnt in humus 
and peat moss is an excellent aid for retaining moisture in light, sandy soils and 
lossening the heavier clay types. Most of our special planting plots would be much 
improved by this method. It is especially valuable in growing bulblets or Gladiolus 
seed. 
PLANTING BULBS: Bulbs may be planted 3-6 inches apart in the row (not less than 
twice the diameter of the bulb) with rows 20 inches to threc fect apart, depending on 
the method of cultivation. For show blooms, 6 inches apart is bcst with rows at 
least 30 inches apart. Depth, for large bulbs, 4-5 inches in heavy soil, 6 inches in 
lighter soil, Small bulbs 3 inches decp and bulblets 14 to 2 inches deep. Be sure 
to give plenty of water before and during the blooming scason. 

CUTTING AND DIGGING: When cutting the spike always leave 4 leaves on the plant to 
develop the bulb for next year. 
Bulbs should not be dug until about 8 wecks after blooming. When foilage begins 
to turn brown, dig at once, 
Do not allow the sun to shine directly on the bulbs while drying. 
STQRAGE: Ideal storage is in screen bottom trays at 38 to 45 degrees. Give them 
a light dusting of 5% D.D.T. 
411 our bulbs have been treated to D.D.T. dust during storage. 
