G L & D | O L U S HOW TO GROW BEAUTIFUL GLADS 
Our gladiolus offer a wide rcnge of colors and a long period cf 
bloom if planted at intervals. Their comparative ease of culture 
. makes them a welcome and thrilling addition to any garden. They’ll 
MANSOER—bloodred, tinted velvet black. grow well in almost any soil but prefer a sandy locm. Heavy soils 
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are should be broken up and conditioned with Peat Moss. Spade the 
GEN. EISENHOWER-— vivid pure rose. gladiolus bed at least 12 inches deep prior to planting corms, thereby 
poking le erat for Ma fast growing roots Ha spread out. Fignt in : 
ocation fully exposed to the sun. Two or three rows ccn be space 
HANS VAN MEEGEREN—canary yellow. 5 to 6 inches apart but additional rows should be some 2 or 3 feet 
LEEUWENHORST light wSCe wats ealmon edge oMay, Place pois 3 inches deep in a trench row and about the same 
— Sy, istance apart. 
= i . Cultivate frequently and carefully: 
NEW YORK dark crimson red. OMNIS CARE: This will conserve moisture and keep 
. e soil in good condition. Thorough watering, not merely sprinkling, 
SNOW PRINCESS—creamy white. is best during hot weather. Support stems with stakes if necessary. 
sf Se Feed glads just before blooming. 1 Ib. of Vi er 25 foot of row 
PACTOLUS—salmon with striking red mark. will work wonders. Far oat Hover caieenerevathad fon signi 
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cut as buds start to open. Use a sharp knife rather than shears. Put 
ROSA VAN LIMA—soft clear pink. spikes in cold water immediately after cutting. 
VAN TIENHOVEN—orange salmon red. 
LAVENDER DREAM—beautiful lavender. STRAIGHT COLORS 
VANGUARD—Creamy ue with dark red blotch. $1.00 dozen 
MASKERADE—yellow with dark red blotch. $3.25 50 
.25 per 
MEMORIAL DAY—-rose magenta. $5.85 per 100 
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pot plants for winter bloom in- them very desirable for patio gar- 
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. : best in the summer and fall eve- 
vide a continuous supply of flow- nings. Begin to produce in June 
ers from early summer until frost. and bloom continuously until frost. 
Ours are choice selected bulbs, im- Plant in rich soil when weather is 
. warm and settled, covering with 2” 
potted. tom Belgium. For best be of soil. Bulbs may be left in the 
sults, start tubers into growth in- ground all winter. 
doors. Spread them out in a warm 60c Doz. 
spot—65 degrees and up, in an 
open tray and sprinkle lightly each 
day until each shows a sign of pink 
nose. Once growth starts, plant 
tubers at once in flats or separate 
pots fixed with a mixture of sand 
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