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6-ORONO WEEKLY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4,1977 Glediolus Culture LOCATION Gladioli thrive best in an open sunny location. Areas near large Shrubs or trees should be a\foided, not only because of the shade they cast, but also because of their demnands on sou 'moisture and plant food. Low-lying and poorly drained soils should also be avoided. t is advisable to change the location of the gladiolus garden each year if possible. However, many good grow- ers grow gladioli on the same ground each year; they are able to do so .only by rigorously discarding dise- ased corms and by following a fertilizing program to maintain soil fertility. Some gladiolus diseases are soil- borne, and where disease has been prevalent it is unwise to plant on the same land two years in succession. ALso, as some cormels will overwin- ter outdoors, it is essential to plant cormels in fresh ground each year to prevent mixing varieties. To keep losses' from disease to a minimum a system of rotation is advis- able whereby a lapse of about, four years is allowed before returning to the same land. SOIL AND FERTILIZERS Gladioli can be . grown successfully on a wide range of soil types provided that the underdrainage is adequate. By this is meant an open subsoil without impervious layers of hardpan or- day that will imnpede the. free dowanward movement of water. It does not matter what type ofsurface soil you have, or how you treat it - the end resuit of poor drainage will be poor growth: The structure of the sur- face soil 'is also important and can be improved greatly by the addition of adequare amounts of organic matter. Organic matter adds body f0 sandy soils, improves the water-holding capacity, and prevents the leaching of plant nutrients. In dlay soil it improves aeration and the general physcial condition. Manure is the main source of organic matter, and usual- ly one-haîf ton per 1,000 square feet should meet the organic mat ter requirements of most soils. Other forms such as decayed leaves and composted garden refuse can be used with beneficial results. The addition of nitrogen to these ingredients is necessary to feed the mzceroorganisms in their work of decomposition. Th e phosphorus levels in many Ontario garden soils are low, and an application of about 20 pounds of superpho- sphate per 1,000 square feet wiIl meet the basic require- ments. Then as complete fertilizers are added annual- ly, an adequate phosphorus level will be maintained. Clay. souls are. generally more fertile and have a grea ter supply of potash than the lighter sols. A fertilizer having an analysis of 5-20-10 can be applied at the rate of about 15 to 20 pounds peu- monfium nitrate at one-quar- ter poundper 100 feet of row. The above recommendat- iona are of a general nature. 1Intelligent applications of fertilizer can be made only whlen the fertility levels are known. Accordinly, a soil analysis before planting is recommended for commer- cial growers, so that the necessary fertilizers may be used without waste or toxic effects. Growers should mark the samples as com- mercial and indicate the extent of the planting. Samn- pIes may be sent to the Department of Soul Science, Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph. Care of Cut Flowers The flowers of many dahlia varieties are excellent for decorative purposes, provid- ed they are cared for properly. Thé best time to cut them is in early morning or in the evenîng. A sharp knfe should be used for cutting and the stems should be long. Generally, the blooms should be cut before they open full and the stems placed im- mediately in cold water. Shortening the stem by one inch while in water is often recommended to prevent the' bloomns wilting. They should be kept in a, cool place until required to use. NEXT WEEK lwo officia Enumerators will visit your home. They will ask you the namne of everyone, 18 and over, at your address who is a Canadian citizen or British subject and has resided in Ontario for at least the 12 months preceding Election Day. Those who quaiify wili be placed on the NEW Ontario List of Voters and receive a receipt, FORM 103. Keep this Form 103 until Election Day. schece PROXV VOTING If you are physicaliy incapaci- tated, or if you will be absent from your ordinary residence on the advance and regular polling days because you are employed in long distance transportation, a member of the Canadian Forces on ac- tive duty or in fuit lime alter,- dance at an educaional insti- tution, you may vote by proxy n your Electorai District. For details, contact your Return- ing Officer- as shown on your FORM 103. RURAL RESIDENT? 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