292 STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Final resolutions adopted : 



Resolved, That we tender our thanks to the musicians of Xeosho, who entertained us 

 with music that enlivened our evening exercises, and to the band for their daily sere- 

 nades; to the citizens, hotels and Commercial Club for their hospitality In making our stay- 

 so pleasant, and to the press of Missouri for their valuable assistance in carrying on the 

 work. We also appreciate the rates given us by the different railroads, especially the K. 

 C, P &G., and recognize that friendly relations and co-operation are necessary to our 

 success. Thanks also to the Newton County Horticultural Society for its efficient work in> 

 the successful display and the preparation for the Society's entertainment. 



G. B Lamm, 

 S. W Gilbert,. 

 J. Ames. 



The Gladiolus. 



The gladiolus is the brightest gem in the galaxy of summer flow- 

 ers. In popularity it ranks with the rose and the chrysanthemum » 

 From its great richness and brilliancy of color, of almost every shade, 

 it is one of the most beautiful and striking flowers in cultivation. No 

 other plant is at once so magnificent in effect, so easy to grow and so 

 certain to bloom. 



It is admirably adapted for grouping among shrubbery, or in mass,, 

 or for planting in border, and is said to make fine plants for the con- 

 servatory. 



In its improved condition the gladiolus is comparatively new, and 

 not nearly so well known as its merits deserve. Untily recently the 

 best varieties came from Europe, and prices were so high that the 

 majority of the people could not afford to buy them. Now the best 

 varieties in the world are produced in this country, and in such quanti- 

 ties that the prices are within the reach of all. 



The flowering season extends from June to November, or even 

 later. They are most valuable for cutting for bouquets and vases, and 

 for these purposes are of great importance, as a home may be magnifi- 

 ciently decorated during a whole summer by means of an inconsider- 

 able outlay for a few dozen bulbs. The spike may be cut as soon as 

 the first flower expands, and, if put in water ( which should be re- 

 newed every day) every blossom will open to the last bulb as well as 

 it would have done on the plant, and the flowers will be even more 

 perfect, if possible, and more delicately beautiful than if left uncut. 

 The flowers on a single spike will last from ten days to three weeks^ 

 Each day when the water is changed the faded flowers from the lower 

 portion of the spikes should be removed. 



The bulbs may be planted at any time from early spring to the 

 first of August, and successive plantings (two or three weeks apart) 

 will give a succession of flowers from midsummer to the time of heavy 



