D. D. T. FOR THRIP CONTROL 
Did you know that Thrips can ruin the majority of your blooms? You 
may be unaware of their presence until your blooms fail to open or are de- 
formed. Thrips remain ners in the leaf sheath only emerging at night or on 
-a cloudy day. A simple and effective control is the application of 5% D. D. T 
dust at one week intervals from the time they are 6 inches high until the first 
bloom opens. This may be applied with an inexpensive duster or if you raise 
a very few, a porous cloth bag may be used shaking gently over each plant, 
preferable after watering or in the early morning after a dew. 
The best part about using D. D. T. dust is that there is no danger to the 
plant or bulb if an excessive amount is used. 
CAUTION — If inhaled by humans a temporary toxic condition may 
develop but no permanent effects will be felt. Ordinary care will insure no 
harm to the person making the application. 
PRICES ON 5% D. D. T. DUST 
Postpaid when accompanied by a bulb order from our retail list. 
If ordered alone shipment made transportation collect. 
1 Ib. for $0.30—5 lbs. for $1.25—10 Ibs. for $2.25 
Prices on larger lots furnished on request. 
MORE ON FREE BULB OFFER 
As a parting reminder, we would again like to call your attention to our 
free bulb offer shown on page one. We use this means of keeping our mailing 
list at the desired level. Instead of paying the high advertising rates, we would 
rather pay you, our customers, in the form of free bulbs for performing this 
service. All that is necessary for you to take advantage of this offer is a few 
moments of your time. When making out your order, simply add the names 
and addresses of your friends whom you feel will appreciate receiving our 
catalog. In addition to the extras and overcount which you will receive for 
ordering, we will include with your shipment additional varieties in proportion 
to the number of names submitted. Your name will not be used in any way 
when we send our catalog to your friends. 
IMPORTANT NOTICE 
Due to the high cost of printing and distributing a catalog, we are again 
following the same procedure as last year. If we have not received an order 
from you within the last three years, your name will automatically be dropped 
from our mailing list. If you have been unable to send us an order during this 
time but wish to remain on our list, kindly drop us a line at your convenience. 
ABOUT CORRESPONDENCE 
We are always glad to hear from you folks in regard to your bulbs, the 
way they bloomed, how they did at the shows or any matter concerning the 
gladiolus. All your letters and cards are read by my brother or me and each 
is given careful consideration. We will do our best to answer all your questions 
and would like to hear from as many of you as possible. 
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