Our CGladioli Couns reach you absolutely 
Infestations may inadvertently come in from a neigh- 
boring untreated planting or may originate from bow- 
quets as infested cut flowers that are "consigned to the 
refuse heap after they have lost their freshriess. In such 
cases spraying is recommended as a preventive or control. 
Since the thrips are difficult to find on the foliage, a 
careful examination of the plants should be made as soon 
as they are up five or six inches, and if any “silvered” 
spots are noticed, the plants should be sprayed with a 
solution of tartar emetic, brown sugar, and water, pre- 
pared as indicated below. This solution does not injure 
the Gladiolus foliage as does the paris green and brown 
sugar combination formerly recommended. 
Small Quantity Large Quantity 
Tartar Emetic 1 ounce 2 ounces 
4, ounces & ounces 
Brown Sugar 
or Molasses 
Water 
5 tablespoonfuls 10 tablespoonfuls 
114 gallons 3 gallons 
The tartar emetic, like the brown sugar, is soluble in 
water. These ingredients should be stirred in a small 
quantity of water until dissolved and then diluted up to 
the quantity desired. If molasses is used, it can be added 
after tartar emetic has been dissolved. No agitation is 
required with this spray. 
free from Thrips 
they have been treated with DDT during 
winter storage and again just before shipping. 
Careful spraying, repeated weekly or every ten days 
until flowering begins, will do much toward insuring a 
normal crop otf flowers. This can only be accomplished by 
destroying the insects before they have an opportunity 
to enter the buds. 
To obtain the best results it is necessary to use a 
sprayer capable of sufficient pressure to produce a fine 
mist spray that will cover all leaf surfaces of the plant 
with tiny droplets. Do not apply so much spray that these 
droplets will unite and run off. If rain occurs within 
twelve to twenty-four hours after the application, the 
spray should be repeated. 
If the spraying has been started early, and while the 
plants are small, the infestation should be so greatly re- 
duced that no further treatments need to be made after 
the appearance of the first flowers. However, the last 
spray application should be so timed that it will be made 
as close to the beginning of the flowering period as 
possible. 
For the convenience of our clients, we will be pleased 
to supply tartar emetic at the following prices: 
Tartar emetic: 
1%4-lb. package (@ $0.75 each 
l-lb. package @ 1.25 each 
“Hidden deep in the bulb lie the pledges of another life.” 
S@REECERO 
BULB FOOD 
pap GLADIOLI 
MONTBRETIAS 
IRISES 
LILIES 
DAHLIAS 
SIULIPS 
*NARCISSI 
*and All Other 
Bulbous Plants 
*Spread some “Scheepers’ Bulb Food” over the 
ground before you cultivate for the first time in 
Spring, then work it in as you cultivate. Repeat this 
performance when the flower buds appear. These two 
feedings will result in exhibition blooms at flowering 
time. For naturalistic planting we suggest a third 
feeding in September. 
We have been asked by many friends to tell them what sort of 
plant food we use in growing our choice bulbs. We told them we 
had a special formula that gave health and long life to these 
plants. A few prevailed upon us to make up a quantity and let 
them try it in their own gardens. We did. 
The extraordinary success that these gardeners met with and the 
enthusiasm resulting from it, have encouraged us to offer all our 
friends and patrons a chance to use the very same plant food in 
their attempt at producing healthy, luxuriant flowers with strong 
stems and exquisite colorings. 
And so we present this opportunity for you to order some of 
SCHEEPERS’ BULB FOOD, and we recommend that you try it 
with your next planting. It is almost entirely composed of organic 
matter and may be used with absolute safety in connection with 
the planting of bulbs at any time, in any soil, or with any other 
plants. It is also economical—a teaspoonful for each bulb is the 
average requirement. 
A good plan is to spread a small quantity over the area where the 
bulbs are planted or around the growing plants before you culti- 
vate. Worked into the soil in this way will show splendid develop- 
ments in plants and flower buds. 
We are sure that if you take advantage of this offer you will find 
it a very happy investment. (Directions for use contained in each 
bag or can.) 
375 bulbs), $1.85 
3.90 
9.50 
5-lb. can (good for approximately 
25-lb. bag (good for approximately 1250 bulbs), 
100-lb. bag (good for approximately 5000 bulbs), 
Take Advantage of the Large Economical Sizes—Will Not Spoil in Storage 
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