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CROMWELLS GLADIOLUS GARDENS
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R. F. D. 1 ~ Salem, Ohio

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,

WASHINGTON, D.

BUREAU O¥ PLANT INDUSTRY

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GREETINGS

In presenting this list of gladiolus we feel grateful to our many cus-
tomers for their generous orders and good reports they had with our bulbs.
For a satisfied customer is always good advertising. We hope to be able
to do as well or better this year. We try to give quality, service and satis-
faction; if for any reason you are not Satisfied, let us try to correct it.

What lies before us in 1942 no one can tell, or how world problems will
affect us with our beloved flowers. We are making plans for a better and
bigger year than ever before. We have more outstanding new varieties to
list than usual this season. From the many fine letters we have had from
our customers we would like to see every one that has even a small garden
to grow a few rows of glads, as they are easy to grow and have such won-
derful keeping qualities when used as a cut flower, besides they beautify
the home grounds. The general public is becoming more flower conscious
each year, and the gladiclus is becoming mor popular each year.

FREE—I will enclose a gift of bulbs for names of three glad fans with your
order for bulbs.

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READ BEFORE ORDERING

Size of Bulbs—Large bulbs(L.) are 1%4 inches in diameter and up, and best to
plant for large blooms; medium bulbs (M) are % in. up to 1% in. in diameter and
will bloom but will be some smaller, not quite as early as large bulbs. Small bulbs
are under % in. and may flower the first year if planted fairly early.

Guarantee—If bulbs bought from us are not true to name we will replace them
or refund your money.

Shipment—Spring shipment starts about March 1, weather permitting; if wanted
earlier, specify when ordering

Terms—Cash before shipment or 25% meacalt palance C. O. D. 25% deposit will
hold any order until April 1.

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CROMWELL GLAD GARDENS SALEM, OHIO

General List of Gladiolus
This price list contains a retail prepaid list and a wholesale not prepaid list. If
you wish larger quantities please look over my wholesale list or write for special
prices. All bulbs are from clean stock grown in our own gardens.

All bulbs on this page are prepaid. 3 bulbs at 10 rate; 25 bulbs at 100 rate; 100 rate
is 8 times ten rate. For instance: bulbs selling at 10-.50c would be 5c each; 3 bulbs
would cost 15 c. To get the 100 rating on this price, multiply 50c by 8, equals $4.00
per 100 bulbs.

Per L. M. S.

AFLAME—Begonia rose, very tall, large flowers, one of 2 12
the most popular exhibition varieties __.______________ 10 50 30
AIDA—An excellent deep Violet Blue with rosy throat; 2 12
strong Serowers; Syee sere tC) SY Ate bed ord ys ey ake by Vo 10 50 .30 15
ALBATROSS—A very large, sparkling pure white. Lily 2 12
like; florets, “many eopen sens.) ae ee. eee eee ee 10 50 35 15
AMADCR—Medium red overspread with a _ glowing 2 12
sheen. Does not burn in the sun; 5 to 8 large blooms
open atone ye times 2s sea ee Ve. ee ee 10 50 30
AMERICAN COMMANDER — A large glowing red, tall ea 45 25 15
straight spike, flowers 6 in. or over, 6 to 10 open, well
placed; good provagator; fine in every way, much im-
proved . over. Come Woehivese 22 sas eee Be le 10 3.20 2.00 1.20
AVE MARIA—Light blue with small purple blotches; 2 12
Devery: , DIcasine ecoOloyares=* 2s ee a eee eee Le 10 50 30 15
BARCAROLE—A deep, clear, ruffled orange; no mark- 1-.15 2-.15
ings; 6 to 7 large blooms open at one time on a me-
dium) spike.> EV ely ec00dts 3 2As2 Swe oe eee 10 1.20 -60 30
BEACON—Bright scarlet salmon with cream blotch __- 2-.15

er 10 .60 40 20
BEAUTIFUL OHIC—Very beautiful new shade of rose 1-15 2-15
lavender. Med'um size flowers, a distinct color that
Shouwid™takesthe shorishismeyer= a o= 2s. as ee Re 10 1.20 60 .30
BERTY SNOW—A large lavender with a pink tinge; 2 12
well spaces "s00d ySpIK Gwe eee ne ee aes a 10 50 .30 5
BETTY CO-ED—Soft, creamy pink with deeper cream 2 10
throat. a combination highly prized among florists ---_ 10 40 20 10

BHELY. NUTHALL—Warm, coral pink with | yellow to 2 10
orange throat; splendid substance and placement. Vig-

OLOUS; + Calle nOW er emer epee. lias aes Se elie ee 10 40 20 10
BINGC—Soft creamy white with blended rose blotch 1-20 As

Attracts much attention from visitors. A sport of Picardy 10 1.60 1.20
BLACK OPAL—Beautiful deep red, 6 to 10 medium

large, well placed blooms open at once. Tall spike, fine 1 5 lu
propagator: Ones of the bestudark’ reds: 2 -:_-. 22-2225 = 10 1.00 -60 40
BLEEDING HEART—White tinted light pink with

large scarlet blotch. A tall dependable variety in the 2-.12

MIOLCH CCI ClaSSimeet te tee ek Wie. 1st TS. os: Eee 10 50 .30 15
BLUE BEAUTY—A very good blue, probably the best on

the market. A strong blue shade a bit lighter on the 1-10 2-.15

the edge of petals. Strong, tall grower with many florets

ODEN Ha beONCe ge ao are er ee Sha Si we ee ee 10 80 60

BLUE PEACOCK—De:ep blue, with velvety blue blotch, a

overlaid with cream. Florets wide open and well ar- 2-.12

TANS CC ease Bee eee Et ees | BOE Eee ee 10 50 .30 15
BREAK O’ DAY—Soft light pink, blending to delicate 2 10

cream throdtewAmiarge flowery Barly) 22-2-- 2" > 2-2e = eee 10 40 2D 10

CAMELLA—Bluish white tinted pink, 6 to 8 well placed 2 5
blooms open on a long flower head. A_ beautiful

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CANBERRA—Pure bright ycllow, large flowers; late _- 2-.12

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CHAMPLAIN—Soft light blue with larker throat mark-

ing. Very tall and straight with 6 or 7 large blooms op- 2-.12

en; “A good early. .commiercial 20 - <= Toe aie Se 10 50 20 15
CHAS. DICKENS—Standard purple. Tall, strong grower 2-.12

with long, gracious | spike. Good commerce’ ial al purple. a LO 50 20. “us
CHARMAINE—Charming rose color, large, v well placed _ 1 25 15

open florets. Early. Often blooms from small bulbs_--- 10 2.00 1.20 .60

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COLONIAL MAID—A new light lavender. A tall, strong 1 20 15
grower with straight Sri ere ee ee eee SS Ee OE 10 2.00 1.20
COMMANDER KOEHL—Large massive clear blood red. 2 12

A sensation in garden and show room --_--__-_-_--_-__-_ 10 50 30
CREVE COUER—Burnt orange with orange-red throat, -2 Ba b-

PPMECROOUCMe LOW Clage ea oe eee a LL 10 50 30 15
DR. DURR—Ruffled cr:am white. A good early cut 2 12

flower that is in bloom when whites are scarce _________ 10 50 30 15
DR. MOODY—Light lavender pznciling to darker. A 2 10

strong grower. Early --------------------------------_- 10 40° 20 10
DREAM O’ BEAUTY—Large rose red. A fine color and 2 12 ;
tall, strcng growing plant. A good seller --_-.__.______- 10 50 30 15
DUNA—£o‘t, pinky buff shading to pale yellow. A new 2 12

ST) oC eR a ne 10 50 30 15
EARLY DAWN—Nevw, tall, rich geranium pink. Good 2 .12

srower with large blooms. Very early --_------_-________ 10 50 30 15

EARLY PEACH—An early peach-red blending to lighter 2 12
throat. Somewhat ruffled. 6-7 wide open blooms _____- 19 50 30 15

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ELLEN MARIA—Rich salmon pink, with light buff 2 12
throat mark. Beautifully ruffled, Ear-y bloomer ________ 10 -60 40 20

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FRANK J. McCOY—Deep rose pink wth marks on the .

lower petals. Opens 10 to 12 at time on long flower head. 2 12
Ao winner™ =-2---_~=--- Fg a re a ae 10 50 30 15
GLADDIE BOY—Extra early deccrative pink with deep 2 12
Welowemoume muted. Very good. ..-2-----.-._--=- 2.1 10 A0 25 10
GOLDEN CHIMES—A nicely ruffled clear, medium yel- 2 12
VEO a ee ae a 10 50 .30 15
GOLDEN DREAM—Very tall, clear yellow, late. _____- 2 10

10 40 P43) 10
HELEN WILLS—Tall ivory white, cream throat. Deli- 2 12 :
emer Linseed: oes meaner ae) fos eS 10 50 50 15
JERSEY CREAM—Smooth deep crsam. The only deep
cream with good cut flower habiis. Florets 5 inch aver- 2 12

age. Good propagator

JOSEPH HAYDEN—Light violet with spectacular dark
blue blotches. This new novelty has reason to be popu- 1 15 10
lar. Florets are large and well placed on slender stems.
showy but handsome

JUBILEE—Clear lavender, excetionally large florets. --_ 2 15

: 10 60 40 15
KING AF THUR—A refined rich ruffled lavender. One 2 A5
of the best new varieties in this color --_-_-__---------- 10 50 30 15
KING GEAR—Early deep reddish purple, very large and 1 15 2-.15
heavily ruffled. Tall spike, one of the finest purple ------ 10 1.20 60

LAVENDER QUEEN—An outstanding rich lavender.
Very well liked, Large flowered, tall, straight, vigorous 2 15
grower 10 6

LAVENDER RUFFLES — Lightly ruffled p’nkish laven- 1 15
der, medium sized florets

LOYALTY—Large clear deep yellow ------------------ 4 10
10 40 20 15
LUCIFER—Bricht or2nge, crimson blotch, fine color. 2 12
Massive spike, very showy and popular ----------------- 10 50 30 15
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MAID OF ORLEANS—Creamy white with deeper cream
throat. Fine commercial, straight spike. Flowers well 2 12
placed 10 50 30 15

MALAY CHIEF—Deep purple red with black sheen.
Heavy texture, with st‘ff, straight spikes -------------- 1 15 10 05

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MARGARET BEATON—A new white of immense size
and good su‘stance with small scarlet blotch. Very at-

tractive color. Strong grower and looks good, both as an 1 20 er
PrmriinnimanGmcommercial © 2. =4- 22 eee ae 10 1.60 2
MARGARET FULTON—Early, clear rich calmon or a 2 12

distinct shade; faint apricot in throat.___-------------- 10 50 30 15
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Per L. M. Ss.
MARMORA—Lavender gray with pale purple blotches 2 12
large flowers; ‘many, Open! 2025.2. eee ee ee oe 10 50 30 5
MARY ANSTEEN—Deep begonia rose, darker throat. A 2 12
popular variety with florists; a real beatuy ____________ 10 50 30 15
MARY DAMARIS—A fine exhibition and commercial
yellow. Flowers clear, soft yellow, spaced perfectly on 1 10
nice spikes. The best yellow to date______ ee eee: Meee ae 10 80 .60 40

MARY ELIAZBETH—Very heavily ruffled white with 2 12
cream throat. Medium size, tall; strong grower ________ 10 50 30

MASTER MYRON—A tall rich self colored red. The

florets are of good substance and well placed on very tall
straight spikes. It stands the heat well and attracts 1 10 60
much attention: in our field 22222 sae. ee 10 5.60 4.80

MATTERHORN—A pure white except for a slight

cream throat. The large heavy florets are well placed on 1 20 15
a, tall spike. A fine exhibition’ white...) 2° 2 10 1.60 1.20

MILDRED LOUISE—Marvelous strawberry pink blend- 2 12.
ing to yellow throat, . i200 ae eee eee 10 50 30 15

MINUET—Clesr, light lavender by which all other lav- 2 12

enders: are. Judged «2225804 2. Ie ee 10 50 30 15
MISS BLOOMINGTCN—Very tall, light yellow. Six or 2 12
more well placed blooms open at a time ________________ 10 50 30 15
MISS GREELY—Much like W. H. Phipps but slightly 2 12
darker and three: weeks ‘earlier... 10 50 30 15
MISS MARION—Very distinctive shade of mauve lav- 2 5
erider, (Saeco. . Ota ee a ee ee SE a 10 -60 40
MISS NEW ZEALAND—Mammoth deep salmon pink
with deeper pink blotch. A very popular variety with
florets 7 to 8 inches. Excellent substance, good grower and 1 10 8=2-.12
soodigpropagatorees sos. Ue ei Oe ee ee 10 80 50
MOTHER RANDEToA ane unin ooo
MOTHER KADEL—A fine yellow. A clear medium yel- 1 50 .30 20
low, decorative, without any foreign color in throat.___ 10 4,00 2.40 1.60
MOROCCO—Very deep, dark red; almost black _______ 2 12

10 50) 30 5
MOTHER MACHREE—Soft smoky lavender combined 2 12
with orange and gray. An odd but very pretty smoky __ 10 50 .30 15
MRS. LEON DOUGLA£—Salmon rose with overlay of 2 12
fame vand jscarleb. Very uiaree ee banshee eee 10 50 ~~ .30 15
MRS. R. P. CHASE—Creamy white with soft cream 2 12
throat. Fine strong spike, large flowers ________________ 10 50 20 15

MRS. LULA HUNT—Mid-season dark pink. Fine_______ 2 12

10 60: 30 15
MYRNA—A heavily ruffled ivory white. 7 to 9 large well
placed heavily ruffled blooms on a medium tall spike, 1 25 15
Food HeTower mands Proposatongs> wees a= ene 10 2.00 1.50

NETHERLAND PRINCE—Very large flowers of bright 2 12
salmony 6G. tors blooms* Opele a. sae eee eee 10 50 30 15

NEW ERA—Ruffled lovely rose pink. About 7 to 8 open 1 10

atone time wav ery DoaUlii iene: > Sees eee eee 10 .60 40 20
CLIVE GOODRICH — A very delicate blending white 2 10
with” pink \edg ers 224 See eee). Oe 10 A0 30 15

OUR SELECTION—Rich salmon red, overlaid with slate. 2 12
Classed: .as*aASmok yg -etae eee se eS ee ee 10 50 30 4

PARADISE—Large early apricot with narrow lines of 2 12

scarlet?) in throats) ees. oe ee. mere ee eee eee 10 50 30 15
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PEGGY LOU—Light rose pink, most outstanding in 2 15

this class. Similar to Picardy in habit and growth eS 10 -60 30 15
PFITZER’S TRIUMPH—Bright salmon scarlet, wide op- 2 ie a sy
en flowers. Very, attractive (22.2) ote. ot ee “ °

PELEGRINA—A pure dark violet-blue, lower petals BS 12
somewhat.tdarkersen mxcellentinge 22 eee se = ee cree ee ’ A

PHYLLIS McQUISTON—Very beautiful, pure pink with ; 2 12
5 or more open; tall spike ------------------------------ .

PICARDY—€ensational waxy shrmp pink. A very out- 2
standing variety ---------------------------------------

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as? Per L. M. s.
PIRATE—Shades of carmine and purple to a bright up- 2 12

per throaty se Seas ee Re eee. ct ne 10 50 .30 15

PRIDE OF WANAKA—A lovely shade of rich rose; a 2 -10

POOR YProOparavon woes oe 2k SE Le ee eee eee at 10 40 25 10
PURPLE BEAUTY—A clear deep purple. Large round 1 20 10
fowers;on avymedium) tall spike yoo. ee Sees 10 1.60 30
RAMESSES—Large, tall ruffled purple. A novelty ____-- 2 12

10° 50 .30 15
RAQUEL—Large, creamy buff with markings -________ 2-.12

10 50 30 aL
RED LORY—Brilliant crimson with purplish cast. Un- 2 12

or

sual y yi tee ee al Dae eae el Oe oe ee 10 50 30 15
RED PHIPPS—A glowing red. Splendid spike, good 2 12
placement, good grower and propagator -----__________- 10 50 30 a5
REVERIE—Light pink and cream, very delicate color 2 12
COMPING GON ) on oo see Ee eee eon 10 50 .30 5
REWI FALLU—A giant dark red of good substance. One
of the very finest. A healthy, husky grower and will pro- 2 14 3-.10
duce good exhibition spikes from medium bulbs _____-_-_ 10 60 30
RIMA—Beautiful lilac pink with cream throat, large 1 12
well placed florets on a tall spike --___-_-_- NZ J.” ieee 10 1.00 60
ROMANCE—Red with blue edge, medium spike, well 2 10
placed: floretsis2. 2. So maMe ee Sl Reo ee ee ec ee 10 AD 25 10
ROSA VAN LilMMi4—A very fine rose p.nk with a toucn
of dusty lavender in tnroat. A sure winner at the shows 1 10 27.15
and should ke included in the must have ___--_______-_ 10 80 50 30
SALBACH’S PINK—Geranium p.nk, soft carmine mark- 2 12 ,
ing. Granai Tor) CX DUCT One yee an ee eee ee Ney sa ee 10 5) 30 TED.
SANDRA—Light shrimp, pink) -amber blotch 22 3.2—5 2— 2 12

10 50 30 15
SENORITA—A true golden orange. \ery snowy. Medi- 2 12 ;
Varna fT Sa 2 Ss Rg 2s tare ae A Se ee ee ee 10 50 .30 15
SHIRLEY TEMPLE—Heavily ruffled, large light cream 2 alle
With -\GarkerGAroa tare vet lice ek ee eae ee ee ee eee as 10 50 30 15
SMILING MAESTRO—A rich, brownish salmon, some- 2 AZ
times showing a fleck of slate along the edge --__------ 10 50 .30 15
STAR OF | BETHLEHEM—A very large snow white 2 15
withr cream: Lip). e% . . . eae ts Pee cet cee eee 10 -60 40 20
SUNSHINE GIRL—Clear geranium pink. 7 to 8 well 2 10
placed biooms Open 1 Me ae? ASE SR ea I Ce a, 10 40 20 10

SWEETHEART—Lovely decorative pink with white edge 2 10
10 40 20 4

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SURFSIDE—A new tall, beautifully ruffled white, with

many good qualities. Good commercial, strong grower, 1 20 15

B. CONSISLENEMDRIZE WiITLDeT i ea See ae ae eee 10 2.00 1.20 .60
TOKEN—Early flame salmon with yellow throat. A 2 12

SOO: COMMENCIAl ma wary ecmes Cte eco 2 eee: 7 eS a ae 10 50 30 15
TREVGNIAN—A very large, out:i\auding new rose red. 2 12

fine exhibition and commercial; strong grower _----~---- 10 59 30 els
VAGABOND PRINCE—Mahogany brown with a red

blotch. An unusual color but rich and catchy to the eye. 2 12

Many, florets open atone: times se 2. saiece - eee ae 10 50 30 “1s
VREDENBURG—One of the newer whites which has

made a name for itself. Early, large florets of heavy sub- 1 10 = 2-.15

stance with many open. Medium height _-_____--------- 10 .80 50
WASAGO—A glowing clear buff, flowers somewhat ruf, 2 12

fled. Straight spike of medium height --_---__--------- 10 50 30 a5
WINGED VICTORY—Immense light pink. A beauty ... 2 12

; 10 50 30° Gh
WUERTEMBERGIA—Rich red with a iarge white throat. 2 12

Tall; never crooks and pioguces w de open flowers ----- 10 50 .30 A5
YVONNE—Large v waxlike flow ers of white with cerise 2 12

rose throaty ae ee ee Aa 2 ah ST ee ee 10 50 30 5

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ZAUBERFLOTE—Light peach rose with dark red 1 -10
blotch in throat, beautiful color, strong sturdy grower __ 10 80 50 30

ZILLAH—A strong growing yellow. Tall straight spike, 2 12
hie ower heads wellerufiied) cooge a es ee Roe 10 50 30 15

Wholesale Price List

(Not Prepaid)

The following varieties are priced per 100; 25 at the 100 rate; 250 at 1,000 rate.
For 1,000 rate multiply 100 rate by 8.

No. 1 2 i. 4
Bulames sch. Sones Beene: . fares 2? Beate: (ar tt 2.40 2.00 1.60 1.00
A lhatrosseceycan cw balan » » EU adnaaien Awe . 2.40 2.00 1.60 1.00
BertysSuOW ape caneaneraris .. Mi riee ys) aa 2.00 1.60 1.20 1.00
Bettys Nuthall tes EN 2 Reo ie Tee Sad 2.00 1.40 1.00 .80
COnmA Kdenb Ee) So. e aie. deeded eae cS eee 2.50 2.00 1.60 1.00
DUNA Me: See ee aie. Cet ag eems S 2.00 1.605 1.201% 1.00
Tate IAW pe keer . iy Ws EE ofc) eae hia i desis a Omeel O00). 80
STIACOLCe DOV yh wer. . Bi 2 ess | UU 2.00 1.60 1.20 1.00
Golder Dreams. <). aye ime ile ret Oe 1.50 1.00 .80 .40
Loyaltyaa. ire ot aan alk a. eee i hed ot e200. £100.) 1:20 "1.00
Margaret Fulton PAE oy Mon ey det RA so 1.80 1.60 1.20 1.00
Marvaerizabeth i) 2 \kcutean, | CCR ER yd... Rae 2.40 2.00 1.50 1.00
Minton ecet 8: oye tek oor Daa. ee 2.00me2-00 1.50 1.00
Mother®iMachree 3 ..%..:. is cae RTE vig ys 2.40%,2.00, 1.60 1.20
Miss Bloomington ....... Mae ROL: oh 2.50 92.00. 1.60. 1.00
Mrs. Leon Douglas ........ LMR ead ier ty: vn ts Lo 2,00 “F250 2-00).- ou
Onalescentiny 2: (Ansa: Ree Pe Wn arr ae ie Mee eer?” 60 20430
SPIT OLE CEION Oe Meme Mee et nes yee ft o-Ps a. 2.00 1.50 1.00 .80
PArAdISe) cimt... Stre Melee. oe PES ALL ATS Sa Ie 2.40 2.00 1.50 1.20
PERL SMC UISLON wo times cima mma Ie LIE Gk, cn as 2.00 1.60 1.20 1.00
IGA Witte coe i argh ficsa a ah ata ee 1.40°+°1.00 2".80' \.; .40
Pride of Wanakah “ore B RATAN ROR ai a, Ves oe 1.40 1.00 .80 .40
Spb eper rye CP Pel) Piieeneee de beac ere 7c tts Oa mate 2.00°>1.50. 1.00.80
sweetheart i. 22... %: aU R sts } i a OY Aa a gee eae 2.00161. 50e. 1.0055 30
BV GSR Ga haa he ble ss Ray tee atl cai hs hg een 2.00 1.60 1.00 .80

TO CLOSE OUT, THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN REDUCED

No. 1 & 2 No. 3 & 4 No. 5 & 6
$1.50 $1.25 .80 per 100 bulbs
Betty Co-Ed Dr. Durr Mildred Louise Reverie
Break O’ Day Dr. Moody Netherland Prince Romance
Balboa Golden Dream Olive Goodrich Sunshine Girl
Sweetheart Yvonne

TREATMENT OF BULBS FOR THRIPS

A good idea is to plant on different ground each year if possible, and as special
precaution, treat or soak all bulbs in a solution of bichloride of mercury (corrosive
sublimate) before planting. Use 1 ounce to 7 gal. water, and soak 7 to 8 hrs., if bulbs
are not husked; 2 hrs. if bulbs are husked. Another solution used by some growers is
Lysol. Use 4 teaspoonfuls Lysol to 1 gal. water. Soak bulbs in this solution 6 hours.

CULTURAL NOTES

The Gladioli are so easy to grow that they may be planted anywhere, so long
as they are in the sun, but will not do well in shade. No use to try it. Plant any time
after the middle of April to the middle of June. Plant 3 to 6 inches deep, the larger
the bulb the deeper, as it will stand up against wind better and does not dry out
so fast.

Don’t forget to cultivate; keeping the soil stirred helps to conserve moisture and
your plants will do better.

When cutting the flowers leave at least four leaves on plant, more if possible,
to mature the bulb.

When digging, cut the stalk close to the bulb and dry well in open boxes or
crates. When dry enough, clean off old roots and store in cool cellar near 40 de-
grees temperature.

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