Be careful about buying 
Gladiolus corms and Dahlia 
tubers. Insist on blooming 
size corms ... finest qual- 
ity from reliable sources 
and healthy, plump Dahlia 
tubers sporting a_ visible 
point of germination 
known as the “eye.” 
An eyeless dahlia tuber will not grow no matter what 
you do for it. Staffel’s Dablias have long been famous 
for their growability and the large size, vivid coloring 
and sturdiness of the blooms; in addition to their being 
always true to the strain indicated on the marker. 
HOW TO PLANT AND CARE 
FOR DAHLIAS 
Carefully staked (stake at time of plant- 
ing), fed, watered and disbudded with extreme 
care, dahlias will produce flowers of over- 
whelming size and perfection. Plant tubers 
in fertile, well-drained soil and in a sunny 
place. Loosen heavy clay and tight soils with 
sand and peat moss and dig in a generous 
amount of bone meal. Plant when danger of 
frost is past and not closer than 36 inches. 
Plant 4 inches deep. Place tuber firmly in 
soil with the “eye’’ upward. Place 5-foot stake 
to the side of tuber before covering. 
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GROWING CARE: Pinch off top of plant af- 
ter it has developed several sets of leaves 
6 or 8 inches high. This will make a strong, 
bushy plant. Feed one tablespoonful of Vigoro 
when plant is about 12 inches high. Tie plant 
loosely to stake as it grows. Cultivate fre- 
quently and regularly. 
DISBUDDING: Buds form in clusters of three. 
As soon as they can be seen, pinch off the 
two side buds, leaving the center bud. Also 
pinch out shoots between four leaves beneath 
main terminal bud. Only one terminal bud 
should be left on each branch if large perfect 
flowers with stems are desired. 
HOW TO GROW BEAUTIFUL GLADS 
Our gladiolus offer a wide range of colors and a long period of 
bloom if planted at intervals. Their comparative ease of culture 
makes them a welcome and thrilling addition to any garden. 
They’ll grow well in almost any soil but prefer a sandy loam. 
Hecvy soils should be broken up and conditioned with Peat Moss. 
Spade the gladiclus bed at least 12 inches deep prior to planting 
corms, thereby making it easier for the fast growing roots to 
spread out. Plant in a location fully exposed to the sun. Two 
or three rows can be spaced 5 to 6 inches apart but additional 
rows should be some 2 or 3 feet away. Place corms 10 or 12 
inches in a trench row and about the same distance apart. 
Cultivate frequently and careful- 
GROWING CARE: ly. This will conerse moisture 
and keep the soil in good condition. Thorough watering, not 
merely sprinkling, is best during hot weather. Support stems with 
stakes if necessary. Feed glads just before blooming. 1 Ib. of 
Vigoro per 25 feet of row will work wonders. For cut flowers, cut 
spikes with a long, slanting cut as buds start to open. Use a 
sharp knife rather than shears. Put spikes in cold water imme- 
diately after cutting. 
TWENTY 
BULBS 
THAT SING A SONG 
OF SPRING 7 
DAHLIAS 
BLUE HORIZON—French Violet lavender. 50c 
BLUE JERSEY—Orchid lavender, selected. 50c 
JERSEY BEAUTY—Pink, select stock. 50c 
DAHLIAMUM—Deep, bronze orange. 75c 
COMETEER. Gold. Medium. Excellent cut flower. 50c 
MONARCH OF THE EAST—Large golden yellow, diffused with apricot and 
orange. 75c¢ 
CHEROKEE BRAVE—Large, oxblood red. 75c 
TOWER’S EMPIRE—Large, golden yellow. 50c 
GLAMOUR—Immense true purple. $1.00 
VICTORY—Large pink. 50c 
KENTUCKY SPORTSMAN—Yellow orange and white (bicolor). Everybody 
loves it! 50c 
OAKLEIGH MONARCH—Giant cerise red. 50c 
MICHIGAN WHITE—Pure white. Good cut flower. 50c 
Shipping wt.: 3 Tubers to the Ib. 
CALADIUMS 
CALADIUMS—Ideal for those Shady Spots! 
CANDIDUM—Fine Easter variety and very popular. Leaf snow-white with 
green veins and network; narrow green border. Ours is the true Candidum. 
HORTULANIA—Leaf shining crimson with bluish tints. The best red caladium 
of them all. 
ITACAPUS—Entire leaf dark red of a rust shade; narrow border with red 
dottings. One of the most beautiful caladiums in existence. 
LORD DERBY—Transparent rose with dark green ribs and narrow green 
edge. Very popular. 
MRS. F. SANDERS—Roundish, dark green leaf heavily blotched transparent 
deep rose. 
MRS. W. B. HALDERMAN—Medium leaf of bright pink with narrow green 
edge. Very fine variety. 
40c EACH — 3 FOR $1.10 
Shipping Wt.: 4 Bulbs to the Ib. 
Caladiums will give you a continuous foliage display from late spring to 
frost which no other leaf plant can equal. Easy to grow, they thrive in par- 
tial shade. Plicnt in loose, loamy soil well mixed with peat moss. Dig them 
up in the fall before freezing weather and store them in a cool, dry place 
in sawdust, sand, or other suitable material. Or . 
30.0 hem 
for winter bloom indoors. beer Pas net 
