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GLADIOLUS, ANTHOLYZA, AND WATSONIA. 
THE GLADIOLUS. 
RAMOSUS, AND OTHER EARLY-FLOWERING GLADIOLI. 
These are beautiful though not so stately as the varieties of Gandavensis ; they bloom earlier, and on this 
account their value is enhanced in the general succession of flowers A correspondent in the North of England 
informs us that he has beds of these early flowering Gladioli, which have not been disturbed for io or 15 years, 
and that bulbs, which have been newly planted, convey but a meagre idea of the magnificent effect which is 
produced from established masses. These should be extensively cultivated where cut flowers are in demand 
for filling vases. 
Culture. — Trench the ground, and work abundance of rotten manure in the underspit ; plant the bulbs 
from the beginning of December till the end of March, at a depth of six inches. If the summer is dry and the 
weather hot, a good soaking of water or liquid manure twice a week will greatly benefit the plants. 
Culture for Conservatory Decoration. — Plant three in a five or six- inch pot, and place in a cold 
frame or pit, plunging the pots in ashes, and withholding water till the bulbs have started into growth ; or, the 
pots may be buried in ashes out of doors, as recommended for the Hyacinth, and there allowed to remain 
undisturbed till ready to remove in-doors. It is customary with many to plant several bulbs close together in 
the open border, and, when the flower-spike shows the first tint, to lift them without breaking the ball, pot them 
and place them in-doors. Thus treated, the flowers expand as perfectly as if they had not been disturbed, and 
the bulbs are in no way injured. 
our own selections of the following gladiolus, &c., READY END OF OCTOBER. 
£ 9. d. £ e. d. 
1639 6 each, of 15 varieties 1 1 
1640 3 ,, 15 ,, o 10 
1641 1 „ 15 „ o 4 
per dor. — t. 
1645 Cardinalis, bright scarlet, flaked white ... 2 
1646 „ roseus , rose, flaked white 2 
1647 Colvilli, purplish lilac 1 
1648 „ albus, pure white ...10/6 per 100 1 
1649 Elegantissimus, fine rose, spotted. ... 2 
1650 Emicans, orange-scarlet, feathered 2 
1651 Formosisstinus, scarlet .flaked white 2 
1652 Floribundus, -white and blush, 12/6 per 100 
1642 Splendid varieties, per 100, 21/ ; per doz. 
1643 F ine mixed per 100, 12/6 ; per doz. 
1644 Guernsey Seedlings, per 100, 21/; per doz. 
per doz. — *. d . 
1663 Insignia, rich scarlet, tinged purple.... 4 6 
1664 Lord Clarendon, red, feathered while 3 
1655 Mag^lificus, deep red 2 
1656 Ne Plus Ultra, deep rose, blotched white ... 2 
1657 Queen Victoria, bright scar let, flaked white 2 
1658 Ramosus, sal/nou-rose, flaked crimson ... 2 
1659 Trimaculatus, rose, spotted white 3 
1660 Washington, bright rose-lilac 4 
GLADIOLI FOR SHRUBBERIES AND SEMI-WILD PLACES. 
These very eariy flowering Gladioli should be planted in situations where they may be left undisturbed. 
They flower during the months of May and June, and are extremely decorative at that period in the borders. 
Where cut flowers are in demand for vases, the rosy purple Byzantinus and the pure white Colvilli are matchless. 
per 100. per doz. per loo. per doz. 
1661 Byzantinus, rosy purple, showy and I 1662 Colvilli , purple lilac 10 6...1 6 
very beautiful 5 6...1 o | 1663 ,, albus, pure white 10 6...1 6 
GANDAVENSIS, THE AUTUMN FLOWERING GLADIOLUS. 
Notice. — In August it cannot be determined how the Gladiolus crop will turn out. Consequently, till October, 
growers' prices are not known. We have therefore deferred quoting specific varieties till we issue our Seed 
Catalogue, which will contain a complete collection. Orders may, however, be given from the Spring Catalogue 
of the present year, as these quotations hold good till the 1 st January , 1879. The varieties of Gandavensis should 
not be planted till after the middle of March, but in our Experimental Grounds wc have found early in May the 
best time to plant, this depends however on soil and locality. 
VARIETIES OF GANDAVENSIS.— Our own Selections. Ready In December. 
£ e. d. £ s. d. 
1664 500 in 25 fine varieties 5 5 o 
1665 250 in 25 ,, ,, 2 15 o 
1666 100 in 25 ,, ,, 150 
1667 50 in 25 ,, ,, o 14 o 
1668 25 in 25 ,, ,, o 7 6 
1669 12 in 12 ,, ,, 036 
1676 Fine mixed scarlets, crimsons, etc., 25/ 3/6 
1677 Splendid mixed ,, ,, ,, 30/ 4/6 
1678 Fine mixed roses, etc 25/ 3/6 
1679 Splendid mixed ,, ,, ,, 30/ 4/6 
Varieties of Gandavensis in Special Mixtures, 
per 100. per doz. 
1670 100 in 100 splendid varieties 63/ to 10 10 
1671 50 in 50 „ „ 25/ to S s 
1672 25 in 25 ,, ,, 10/6 to 2 10 
1673 12 in 12 ,, ,, s/6 to 1 10 
1674 Fine mixed, 15/ per 100, 2/ per dozen. 
1675 Splendid mixed, 21/ per 100, 3/ per dozen. 
per 1 00. per doz 
1680 Splendid mixed whites, purples, 
and mottles 30/ 4/6 
1681 Fine mixed, from all colours 25/ 3/6 
1682 Splendid mixed, from all colours ... 30/ 4/6 
ANTHOLYZA. 
These are closely allied to the Gladiolus and form a nice variation, their long flower-spikes being very 
effective. The cultural treatment is the same as for the early flowering Gladiolus. 
1683 iEthiopica, scarlet and green, 2 ft o 6 
1684 Bicolor, scarlet and yellow , 2 ft o 6 
1685 Cardinalis, scarlet, 2 ft o 6 
1686 Coccinea, scarlet, 2 ft., per doz. 2 s. 6d. o 3 
each. — s. 
1687 Cunonia , bright scarlet, very beautiful ... o 
1688 Fulgens, coppery rose, 2 ft., per doz. 2 s.6d. o 
1689 Lord Cochrane, red purple, 2 ft o 
1690 Mixed from above per doz. 2 s. 6 d. o 
WATSONIA. 
These fine ornamental bulbs require the same cultural treatment as the early flowering Gladiolus, 
are very decorative, and should be associated with the Gladiolus for flower border decoration. 
They 
each. — s, d. 
1691 Angustifolia, lively pink, per doz. 2 s. 6 d. o 3 
1692 Baljew, pink o 6 
1693 Blucher, crimson and white, beautiful ... o 6 
1694 Brevifolia, pink o 6 
1695 Chiles., fine o 6 
1696 Due de Berri, orange o 6 
1697 Duchess, pale orange, beautiful o 6 
1698 Fulgida o 4 
1699 George IV., rose o 4 
each. — 8. <?. 
1700 Grootvorst, lemon colour o o 
1701 Humilis, beautiful light crimson o 6 
1702 Louis XVI., red o 4 
1703 Marglnata, delicate rose, exquisite o 6 
1704 Mariana, purple-crimson o 6 
1705 Rosea, rose o 6 
1706 Speciosa, fine o 6 
1707 Wreede o 6 
1708 Mixed varieties, 15*. p. ioo, 2 s. 6 d. p. doz. 
[Barr and Sugden, 
