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001C956B July 6, 1928. GLA DIOLUS The Gladiolus is one of our showiest garden flowers and is extremely easy to grow. There are approximately 150 varieties to choose from and more are be- ing developed each year. The original species came from South Africa about 1800. The oldest of the groups of Gladiolus is known as grandavensis and was first produced in Belgium. Its chief characteristic is its long stout, erect spike closely covered with well formed flowers vary- ing in color from ivhite to deep crimson with many intermediate shades. The flowers of this group open out nearly all at the same time. Another group known as the Lemoinei the spikes of which are much shorter and less rigid than those of the previously mention- ed group and the flowers are in many cases marked with eye- shaped blotches and open out at irregular intervals consequently do not present such a display of color at one time. This group was produced in France and was named after the producer. In some of the warmer clim- ates gladiolus are hardy but where frosts occur it is neces- sary to take them up each fall. IVhere frosts are very light the bulbs may be left in the ground providing they are in a well- drained location. IVhe» planting it is best to choose if possible a sunny loca- tion sheltered from the cool eve- ning breezes. The ground should be well dug and a little rotted manure mixed with it if desired. Planting may be done from about the middle of March to the middle of July for contin- uous bloom. If the soil is heavy and inclined to be damp plant about three inches deep, in light soils from four to five inches of soil on top of the bulb is alright. 9'hen growing a liberal amount of moisture is necessary. As the spikes lengthen out, it is advisable to tie them up to small stakes to prevent a strag- gly appearance. After the bloom is finished the leaves will turn yellow, the bulbs may then be lifted with the aid of a fork. They should then be laid out on a board or bench in a dry sunny spot to dry. In this way they will ripen, the tops may be cut off to within a couple of inches of the bulb and the bulbs stored away in paper bags in a dry place protected from frost. EVhen lifting the bulbs quite often you will notice small bulbs at the base of the large one. These small bulbs are attached to the parent by a small root-like substance and afford a ready means of increasing your supply of bulbs. Pack them in slightly moist, not wet, sand to prevent them from drying completely out. In the spring plant out in a warm spot and some of them will bloom the same season. Seeds of the Gladioli if sown early in spring will develop and bloom in two seasons. Many of the choice named var- ieties are expensive but some of the cheaper ones are almost as good in appearance as the more expensive ones. The cheapest of all are the mixed seedlings and we can rec- ommend these for the amateur. NOTE--Tbe urlter will coaaider lt a pleasure to asawer questloss cosceralag tbs Iardea ls tbls colusas. The questloss sbould bo addressed to tbo writer is caro ol tbs Editor. Tbo assuer will appear la as early Issue or lf a persosal reply ls desired ~ staaped, ~ elt-addressed su@elope abeuid be esclosed. Sc 100 "rustees v -Oc meeting Contracts Awarded Principals Davidson and Brea- ley discussed with the School Trustees the probable number of pupils to be enrolled in Septem- ber, and the following figures were submitted: Hollyburn School Present enrollment ............. 350 Entrance class, recommended 19 Estimated Receiving Class.. ~ . 35 Pauline Johnson School Present Enrollment ............ 320 Entrance Class recommended 19 Estimated Receiving Class. ~ .. 35 Starting at the September term all pupils from the AVest are to be transferred from Hol- lyburn School to Pauline John- son School. Miss C. )Uilson is being trans- ferred to Division 9, Hollyburn School, as from September 1st to fill the vacancy created by leave of absence granted Miss 0. Mc- Lean. D. Macdonald Gets Contract for Erecting Flagpole. D. Macdonald's tender of $215 for covering, painting and erect- ing the flagpole at Inglewood School has been accepted by the School Trustees. Other tenders were J. Nyland $269; C. A. AVil- son, $294; Crawford $326 and D. G. McLennan $425. Robert 5IcVean will Paint Hollyburn School The following tenders were submitted to the Board of School Trustees for painting and kalso- GARDENS AND GARDENING By hIINA G. HUTI', Landscape Architect Gradual ~ In Landscaping U. of C ~ Aascrfsaa Scbool of Laadscape ~f«~««Gardeslsg. Member Nstfosai Lasdscape Service. THE NEST VAN NE4VS NARROWS BRIDGE TRAFFIC VERNON FOR SIX IIO.'iTHS SHOIVS SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE FEED STORE Traffic o~er the Second Nar rows bridge in the first six months of 1928 as compared with the corresponding period of 1927 reveals substantial in- creases in every department, ac- cording to figures for the half year issued by bridge officials. In the first six months of 1928 1,000,602 persons, 357,169 autos. 54, 296 trucks and 9666 other vehicles crossed the bridge. com- pared with 843,828 persons, 292,- 810 autos, 39,352 trucks and 7920 other vehicles in the firs'ix months of 1927. In the first six moths of 1928 1892 vessels passed through the bascule and in the period of 1927 1562 vessels passed the bridge.'he average daily earnings for the six months of 1928 were $412 as compared with average daily receipts of $344 for the first half of 1927. The average daily earnings in June, 1928, were $611.10 and in the corresponding month of 1927 the average was $563.29. A. C. SEARLE Phone AUest 9 .'er:i izers for Your Garden I'UEL& BUILDING SUPPLIES HOLLYBURN RAINFALL, June, 1928. inchJune 1-- .36 2-- .02 3-- .06 5-- .66 10-- .03 14-- .46 19-- .02 25-- .02 26-- .07 27-- .18 28-- .09 Total ........ 1.97 Rainfall for June inches. Same number of rain in both years. inches 1927, 1.20 days with ,nnouncement Regarding Granger's Grocery J. L. 4VALKER wishes to announce that he has purchased the business known as GRANGERS GROCERY (liIarine Drive at 21st) and would solicit the custom of old and new customers of the store, and assures them of courteous and appreciative treatment at all times. GROCER It ts allvays important that you get quality Groceries. You can rely upon the goods you buy here. Fruit and Vegetables in Season ,II orman( 's 'i„li"„.,"t 14th and liarine Phone West 65 S 'TTON'S BAKERY Ambleside I'HONE lVEST 27 And our Delivery man will ealL If you have not eaten Strat- ton's Products you have not had the best. People buv STRATTON'S BREAD and PASTRIES because they demand Su- perior Bakery Goods. CAPILANO TIAIBER COiIPANY LIBIITED sC', I I I t a I e Between our mill on the waterfront and our camp up the Capilano Valley our firm gives employment to almost 800 men--all white. )Uhen, therefore, you require any Lumber--be it in small lots or for a big job- see us first and we s'..all both be the gainers for it. You may rest assured of always receiving good grades. T is sane policy to give your business to the firm that maintains your local pay roll, even when it costs a little more to do so. But it does not cost more, in fact it usually costs less to deal with us rather than elsewhere. -'as~'~ mining Hollyburn School: R. McVean $975; J. AVemyss $ 1140; lV. Carley $ 1175; C. J. Seamer $1852 and J. Garrie $ 1875.75. The tender of R. McVean was accepted. IVATERFRONT:.r. 3 PEilIBERTON NORTH 305 I ie ".aPi ano ".iIa e'er "0..-):~. &I „,Qlj ~ s ~ TENDERS FOR COAL SUI'I'LY INVITED BY SCHOOL BOARD Night I'hone 549L ~ ~ ~ le A Creamo N'agon on Every Street Every llorning. I'rom the Dairy with the Highest Score 9 ()uarts for One l)ollnr North 122 The Board of School Trustees is calling for tenders for the sup- ply of 150 tons of wellington double-screened coal to IVest Vancouver Schools. The order calls for 30 tons each for Pauline Johnson, EIollyburn and Ingle- ivood Schools and 10 tons for Dundarave School, to be deliver- ed &luring July and August and a further 50 tons for delivery be- tween the months of January and March next year as required. Tenders are to be in by next IVednesday, July 11th. NORTH 304 NIGHT I'IIONE NORTH 304K F]:RE WOOD IVe now take orders direct for kiln-dried Planer ends at $3.50 per cord delivered.