SUMMMER FLOWERING BULBS AND TUBERS 
THE TUBEROUS BEGONIAS add magnificent color to the 
shaded areas of your garden. Plant indoors in a warm place 
in February or March in moist sand or peat moss just 
covering the bulb. Pot up or plant outdoors after danger of 
frost has passed, best in nortnern locations where they are 
shaded much of the day. Prepare soil carefully and add 
liberal quantities of peat moss or well decayed leaves. 
Keep well watered and fertilized. Dig and store in late fall 
in a dry place during the winter. 
DAHLIAS should be planted as soon as the ground has 
warmed up in the spring. Plant about 6 inches deep in well 
prepared soil, spacing the tubers 2 feet apart for pompons 
and miniatures and 3 feet apart for the larger sorts. Place 
a stout stake near each tuber and tie the stalks to the stake 
as the plant grows. Top the young dahlia plant if lower 
growth and branching is desired. They do best in open 
locations with plenty of water and sun. 
GLADIOLUS provide brilliant summer blooms for garden decoration and cutting. Gladiolus 
may be planted as early as the ground is workable. Make successive plantings every two 
weeks until the first of July. Plant the bulbs about 4 inches deep and 6 inches apart in the 
rows. Ample moisture and frequent cultivation will produce the best spikes. Dust the plants 
frequently with D.D.T. to control thrip where present. Gladiolus thrive best in an open 
situation where there is ample light and air circulation. 
