LAKE 
NURSERIES 
MAPLE LAKE, MINN. 
Cyanide Fumigated 
SPECIAL COLOR J 
COLLECTION aes 
Ten Large Bulbs Each of $5.65 
Ten Different Varieties 
The varieties that go into this collection are 
varieties of our choice. 
Same Collection with medium bulbs 
Same Collection with small bulbs 
EXTRAS DO NOT APPLY 
PLANTING SUGGESTIONS 
Gladiolus should be planted when the trees native to your locality are leafing. 
Then danger of heavy frost is past. Bulblets should be planted about two inches 
deep, large bulbs from four to six inches deep and medium and small, between 
these depths. They should be planted from three to six inches apart, never 
closer than the width of the bulb. The best location is in the garden row. 
FOR AN EXTENDED BLOOMING SEASON 
Plant large, medium and small bulbs at the same time. Large bulbs will 
bloom first, then medium and then small. Bulblets will usually not bloom until 
the second year, although some will. This method is more satisfactory than 
planting Jarge bulbs at different times, as growing conditions are usually better 
earlier in the season. 
CUT FLOWERS 
Best time to cut is when first flower opens; they can be cut when first bud 
shows color. If a new cut is made on stem so water can circulate and water 
changed each day, all blooms will open and bloom will last for a week or more. 
Leave from four to six leaves on the plant to mature the bulb. 
DIGGING AND STORAGE 
Digging should be done before foliage has turned completely brown, but 
before heavy frosts. Foliage should be cut from bulbs at once as close as possible 
to the bulb. If foliage is left on bulb, bulb will usually wilt if left in the sun. 
There is also more danger of thrips being carried into the storage quarters. 
Bulbs should then be washed and then dricd until old roots and bulblets are 
easily removed. Should be stored in trays not over three inches deep. A stor- 
age temperature of as near to forty degrees as possible is best. 
THRIPS 
The most common cause of Gladiolus failure is Thrips. This is a small msect 
that feeds on the sap of the plant, moving up into the buds as soon as they form 
because they are sweet. This damage usually is not noticeable until blooming 
time, at which time blooms wilt and are an unsightly mess. There are various 
dips and sprays used, information on which can be secured from your State 
Department of Agriculture. The followmg are some of the simpler treatments 
as they do not require any special container and can be purchased at your drug- 
gist. As a dip before planting—4 teaspoons Lysol for each gallon of water— 
soak bulbs from six to eight hours. 
5% DDT dust has proven satisfactory for both storage and field control of 
Thrips. For storage control, the bulbs can be dusted after they are dry and the 
dust need not be removed from the bulbs. For field control, dusting every ten 
days from the time the plants are in their third leaf has given control. Dusters to 
suit the size of your planting can be obtained from your druggist or hardware store. 
LAKE NURSERIES QUALITY 
Our varieties are described in simple terms. Nothing any 
grower can say will either add or detract from the value of a 
variety. We endeavor to obtain the best varieties from wherever 
If they do not measure up to the 
high standards set for them, they are discarded. 
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 
If you are not more than satisfied with what we send you, we 
will refund both your purchase price and your return postage. 
Beyond this we will make no guarantee of growth or satisfaction 
and we cannot be responsible for the crop as it may encounter 
too many conditions beyond our control. 
Prepaid good Gladiolus are developed. 
1951 
SELECTIONS 
LISTING MANY NEW 
VARIETIES WITH 
HELPFUL PLANTING 
SUGGESTIONS 
State Inspected 
VARIETIES COLLECTION 
25 Varieties, each variety separately 
packed and labeled. Prepaid 
1 Large bulb each variety (25 bulbs) $2.25 
2 Medium bulbs each variety (50 bulbs)...$2.25 
4 Small bulbs each variety (100 bulbs)... . $2.25 
These are from special varieties of our selec- 
tion. 
CARE OF NEW BULBS 
Open packages to admit air. 
EXTRAS DO NOT APPLY 
FOR SUCCESS WITH GLADIOLUS 
Buy bulbs from a reliable grower. 
. Treat your bulbs before planting. 
Plant in garden row away from sod, trees and buildings, where they will 
receive sun and shallow cultivation. 
. Cut when first flower opens or stake if they are left to bloom outside. 
Plant so that they will not be in the same soil oftener than once every four 
years. 
Dig up and burn any plants that turn brown prematurely. 
. Spray weekly with Tartar Emetic or dust with DDT from time plants are 
six inches high. 
. Examine bulbs each Spring before planting and discard any that show any 
indication of disease. If you can grow vegetables, you can grow Gladiolus. 
Get Your Order in Early 
Some varieties sell out early. Send your order at once to avoid disappoint- 
ment. 
SP ND we wre 
LARGE MEDIUM SMALL 
SIZE OF BULBS........ 1% inches and up %, inch and up ¥_ inch and up 
Our bulbs are mechanically graded 1/32 of an inch oversize to be sure they 
are of the proper size. 
POSTAGE AND TERMS 
Prepaid in United States and Possessions, Canada and Mexico. No order 
accepted for less than $2.00. Terms. Cash with order. 
FOREIGN CUSTOMERS 
Secure a permit to import by mail. Enclose permit with your order. 
FOR MOTHER’S DAY AND BIRTHDAYS 
A great many orders are placed each year for Gladiolus bulbs for these days. 
They make a cherished gift. No one has too many of the newer varieties. 
Place your orders early and we will see that they reach their destination at the 
proper time. 
THANKS 
To our many customers from Alaska to Central America—‘ Thanks.” While 
we could not answer your many letters, we want you to know that we appre- 
ciated them very much. 
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