ON GLADIOLI 195 



I should be glad if I could conclude by saying that 

 the beautiful Gladiolus is suitable for planting in any 

 herbaceous border, but the truth is it does not 

 appreciate the companionship of big, coarse-rooting 

 things, and is best in a bed to itself. However, it will 

 thrive in the border if it is planted in a little colony 

 to itself and protected from the encroachment of greedy 

 giants. 



