CARE aND CULTURE OF GLiDICLUS IN BRIEF | 
(Instruction by the N. A. G. C. are inéluded in éach shipemnt) 
EXCELLENT BLOOMS will result if you follow these few ‘suggestions: 
Gladiolus will grow in any well drained garden soil where they can get 
a full days dun. No other plants or trees should be allowed to share 
the light or moisture Cultivate no deeper than two inches to keep 
weeds dpwm and dust muleh tight. 
FERTILIZER can be applied thre times in the growing season. We apply 
(+) in a six inch deep trench at planting time mixing weel and then 
covering the apolication with an inch of soil béfore planting bulb. 
(follow instructions on fertilizer before using) (2) next apply as a 
side dressing when the plants are from 6 to 10 inches high and (3) 
the final application is just before the spike breaks thru the leaf 
sheath. If the season is dry (remember 1952/) water also is essential 
at this-time for*good Longe spikes. )-in eer ee our fields we :plow —:: 
under rye grass and soy bean which furnishes the necessary humus. 
Grass clippings and compost are wonderful ae use, 
GLADICLUS are easily protected from thip (remember the days of Tartar 
emetic?) by using DDT either asa dust or. a wettable spray and ob- 
tainable anywhere, at a rate lower than we could supply due to trans- 
portation charges. I1t is harmless to plants and can be used with Little 
danger. We use the following proportions Sr. oUW DDT 1 Vos veancdaane nis 
from.”"to'1lO days apart from the time the plants are 6 inches in heipht 
until the buds begin to show color. { It 26 obvious that any spray 
would spot the bloom and if a spraying program had been adhered to as 
suggested there are not enuf thrip around at this time to do any damage,. 
WHEN CUTTING BLOOMS be sure to leave at least 4 good leaves for the 
maturiggof the corm. Dig bulbs g#on after piatte ne (2 to3 wks) and cut 
stalk as close to the new bulb ag possible, you won't damage the new 
corm. allow to dry from 2 to 3 weeks and then peal off the old corm, 
dust with 5% DDT dust and Spergon and store in a dry cellar: free from 
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Trost. We store ours at 45 to 50 degrees but such close tolerances 
are not necessary for a few bulbs. 
SUMMERY: 
1. Plant in good soil and open sunshine away from trees and bushes. 
2. Use commercial fertilizer sparingly soi as not:-to burn the young 
YOOCS . 
3 es Potect with (spray loreousteciEe 
4, Pay attention to cutting.and your bulbs wiil give you many years 
of lovly flowers... The plant needs the leaves more than you dé. 
5. Harvest and prepare bulbs for storage as instructed 
6. Write us of your success (or failure) for we like to enjoy with 
you or be able. to help you for this is our business! 
DIPPING INSTRUCTIONS : Before planting all corms should be dipped even 
if you had’ grown. them yourself. We use Ivog of N.1lJCeresan,- 6 Tee 
of Grasselli Spreader to 3 gallons of water soaking bulbs 15 min. 
NOT TO EXCéED THIS TIME and plant wet. This however is merely a time 
saving chemical. There many other treatments which require a little 
longer soaking time. The N.iGC bulletin included with order gives 
alternate methods. 
WOODSIDE GARDENS | 836 Gravel rd. Phone Webster 9L.6W 
WEBSTER, NEW YORK 
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