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GLADIOLUS GANDIENSIS. 
To grow this and other Gladioli favourably, they should be planted in a rich 
soil, not too much pulverized, and effectively drained. If kept in a pot, that pot 
ought to be a pretty large one, for they will not thrive luxuriantly when much 
confined at the roots. The fittest situation for them is a prepared border in a pit, 
or in front of a plant-house. Wherever they are put, however, the bulbs should be 
taken up yearly, after the leaves have decayed, and re-planted about the month of 
November. 
Propagation is carried on by separating the young corms, at the time of 
removing them from the ground ; but it is desirable to put two or three of the old 
ones together in a tuft when a fine specimen is wanted. 
