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Mrs. S. E. B., Clear Creek Station, Galveston Co., Texas. — Double varieties 

 of gladiolus have been produced, but are not generally esteemed by florists. 



We cannot assign a reason why your wall-flowers and Rocket-plants have 

 failed to produce flowers, unless the soil is too rich. Try transplanting into a 

 dryer and poorer soil. 



The Richardia, or Calla, requires rest, which is given after the plants have 

 bloomed, by turning the pot on the side and withholding water. 



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