Gladiolus Studies — I i6i 



they are not clearly of any particular type of gladioli, and they are referred 

 to as America)!, by which is meant that they have been produced here 

 and are the result of so much intercrossing of previous forms that they 

 stand alone. As has been done with the carnation, the gladiolus growers 

 are making a new and distinctly American type of jDlant and flower. 

 Through the breaking of Old World fetters and limitations the way is 

 open to further achievement, for which the future holds bright prospects 

 for American gladiolus breeders. 



