CONTROL OF THE GL i, / THRIP 
Gladiolus are frequently infested with a thrip that feeds 
almost entirely on the gladiolus foliage and flower in 
the field and also winters over on the bulb in storage. 
This thrip does not winter over out of doors in the 
northern areas of the United States. 
Thrips may be introduced into a planting on infested 
bulbs or they may be carried into a planting on infested 
bloom from a neighbor. The adult thrip can fly short 
distances and a migration frequently takes place so that 
an infested planting at a nearby neighbor may be the 
source of your trouble. 
Elimination of the overwintering thrips on the bulbs can 
be secured by dusting the bulbs with a one, three or 
five per cent DDT dust. The bulbs should be thoroughly 
dried off after digging and then dusted with the DDT 
dust at the rate of one ounce of the dust to a bushel of 
bulbs. Place the bulbs in a sack with the dust and shake 
thoroughly, then empty the bulbs out in the storage 
trays. One dusting is all that is required. 
Thrips can be controlled on the growing plant with spray 
consisting of | oz. of tartar emetic, 2 oz. brown sugar 
to 3 gals. of water. Control can also be secured by 
spraying with a 19% DDT spray. Use 2!/5 oz. of a 50% 
wettable DDT powder ‘to | gal. of water, keeping thor- 
oughly agitated. Spraying to be effective must be thor- 
ough, both sides of the foliage must be covered with 
the spray material and the application should be made 
at regular seven to ten day intervals. 
A 5% DDT dust is also effective in controlling thrips in 
the field. Dusting is not very effective unless a good 
hand duster is secured that will put out an even fine 
dust that will cover the foliage with a light uniform dust 
film. Repeat the dusting application at seven to ten 
day intervals. 
Dust or spray applications should be started when the 
plants are about six inches high if thrips are present. If 
no thrips are present on the bulbs at planting time, 
watch the plants closely during the growing season and 
start the control program at the first sign of gladiolus 
thrip infestation. 
FORMULA FOR DIPPING GLADIOLUS BULBS 
New Improved Ceresan Dip — 
| oz. New Improved Ceresan 
3 Teaspoons Dreft Soap Flakes 
3 gals. Water 
Stir the three above agents; do not use hands when stir- 
ring. Soak bulbs in the solution for 15 minutes, bulblets 
for 30 minutes, then allow to drain before planting. 
Plant right away and do not treat more than the amount 
of bulbs you intend to plant. Considerable damage may 
be had in the event the bulbs become dry after treat- 
ing. Care should be taken in handling the above ma- 
terial as it is very poisonous. 
BULBS AND PLANTS IN THIS CATALOG — SENT PREPAID 
50 BULBS at the 100 Rate — EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED 
ONLY LARGE BLOOMING SIZE BULBS SENT ON ORDERS FROM THIS CATALOG 
Please READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING 
TERMS . . . Remittances must accompany all orders. 
Orders for more than this amount will be accepted on a 
deposit of 25% and will be shipped C.O.D. for the 
balance. On all orders sent C.O.D. customer is required 
to pay for the actual transportation charges and the 
amount charged by the Express Company or Post Office 
for handling C.O.D. shipments. Orders for less than 
$2.00 not accepted as these can only be filled at a loss. 
Send bank draft, express or postal money order, or if 
more convenient for you, we will accept your personal 
check. 50 bulbs of a variety may be purchased at the 
100 bulb rate. 
GUARANTEE . . . We guarantee safe arrival of all 
shipments. All our bulbs have been inspected by our 
State Department of Entomology and have been given 
a certificate as FREE FROM GLADIOLUS THRIPS and 
DISEASES. We also guarantee that each variety will be 
true to name. 
QUALITY ... We exercise great care in growing and 
caring for the bulbs at all stages. All bulbs sent out are 
strictly young stock. Our curing and storing methods 
are also superior. All this goes to make QUALITY. 
Your success depends upon quality and our success de- 
pends upon yours. Kunderd Gladioli grow and will pro- 
duce marvelous results. 
TRANSPORTATION CHARGES .. . We prepay ship- 
ping charges on all retail gladiolus orders forwarded dur- 
ing the regular shipping season which begins soon after 
February |5th. Earlier shipments can be made if de- 
sired, but these go forward express charges collect to 
insure against freezing. We do not prepay shipments 
outside the United States proper. Cash must accom- 
pany all orders outside the United States for the amount 
of the order and shipping costs. We will not assume 
any responsibility for loss in transit. Customer must 
insure against all risks. 
CLAIMS FOR SHORTAGES . . . These should be made 
immediately upon receipt of goods. 
SUBSTITUTION . . . From many years' experience, we 
have found that when out of certain varieties ordered, 
the customers prefer the substitution of a similar or bet- 
ter variety, rather than a refund. Therefore, we carry out 
this plan. If you do not wish any substitutions, please 
advise when placing your order. However, we do re- 
serve the right to make substitutions on all special 
collections. 
SHIPPING . . . In view of the present shortage of labor 
we ask our customers to be patient in asking for deliv- 
ery. Orders are accepted and assorted as to states 
then shipped at proper time for planting in your locality. 
Complete Cultural Instructions Will Accompany Each Order 
ALL ORDERS WILL BE SHIPPED PROMPTLY PROVIDING 
WEATHER IS SUITABLE FOR PERISHABLE SHIPMENTS 
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