Dust the boxes or trays thoroughly, and leave it on all season until planting 
time. This is for the control and suppression of thrips, which become active 
and multiply in temperatures above high fifties. Some advocate the use of 
Napthalene flakes, as we all did once upon a time. However DDT is fully 
as effective, if not more so, than the flakes, minus the dangers which attend 
the use of Napthalene. 
12, FURTHER CHEMICAL ATTENTION. (1) At Planting Time. Every 
bulb and bulblet planted should be treated at the time of planting. Such 
treatment should be assigned to resist or defeat the development of disease 
and thrips. There are many recommended treatments, and there are numerous 
scientists experimenting widely in an effort to know more about gladiolus 
pests, and their control. The simplest treatment, most available and usable 
by the amateur and back-door gardener is Lysol. Mix it at the rate of 1% 
tablespoonsful to the gallon of water, and leave the bulbs in it from three to 
six hours. 
2) In The Field. The only way to be sure that thrips will not damage 
your flowers is to dust or spray the growing plant with 5% DDT or some 
other efficient insecticide. Begin application when the plants are about six 
inches tall, and repeat every ten days or two weeks, and oftener if rain comes 
sooner and wash the application off, or thrips damage becomes evident. With 
these treatments there is little likelihood of other insect damage. 
SUPERB PEONIES 
For a number of years I have been much interested in the growing of 
peonies, and have a large collection of many of the finest that appear on the 
show tables of the country. With the cooperation of Mr. E. H. Lins, of Cologne, 
Minnesota, I am able to offer a number of varieties for fall delivery in 1953. 
My divisions seldom have less than five buds, often more. They are strong 
roots that assure strong growth and bloom the first growing season. Some of 
the prices may seem a little high, but I offer new originations that have been 
many years in development to commercial quantity, and are very new creations 
not widely distributed. Most of the varieties listed have long records of notable 
show winnings all over the country. Following the name of the variety is a 
number. That is the rating given the variety by the National Peony Society. 
10 is a perfect score for a peony. It will be noted that every variety offered 
is not far from the perfect score. A number of these varieties listed have not 
yet been rated by the Peony Society, but they are grand and will receive very 
high ratings when they are rated. You cannot make any mistake in the purchase 
of any of these varieties. 
All orders accepted subject to stock and prior orders. 
ADOLPHE ROSSEAU. 8.5. This is a large lustrous, deep red. Its flower 
is a mass of glistening rich beauty. Comes about three weeks ahead of the 
general field. A grand flower in the vase. $1.25 
BURMA (Lins) New introduction. Large, brilliant deep red double. When 
first shown in 1945 it was champion (Court of Henor red, first in single 
bloom, and first in 10 bloom classes. Has been champion red several times 
since. In 1952 National Peony Show in New Jersey it was champion Court 
of Honor red. Has good form, heavy substance and strong stems. Mid- 
season. $8.00 
ENSIGN MORIATRY (Lins) Very large, full double dark pink blending lighter 
toward petal edges. Excellent plants with foliage way down. The large, 
heavy bloom are held erect on strong, erect stems. Has been Court of Honor 
Champion Dark Pink repeatedly. Fine show and garden peony. $10.00. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA (Mielfex) 9.3. This is an old white, but holds its place 
among the best. An early, true rose type with broad guard petals surround- 
ing a compact mass of rich white petals flecked crimson. $1.25 
FESTIVAL QUEEN (Lins). A double yellow peony with a pure white collar 
and a pure white crown. The plant is above average height, with splendid 
foliage. The beautiful plant with many large rich yellow and white bloom 
is attractive and a fine lawn variety. 1 year old roots $10.00 
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