like manure, as we can testify from the manner in which it has 
succeeded in our own garden; but it is necessary that it should 
be well decomposed. Another point to be carefully attended 
to is, the drying of the bulbs: this should be done quickly, as 
they are apt to contract mildew if dried off gradually. 
The variety now figured, Mrs. Dombrain , is one of Mr. Stan- 
dish’s numerous seedlings. The ground colour is a very light 
blush, approaching to white, merging into a deep rose-colour 
towards the tips, and distinctly striped with bright rosy-carmine 
bars: the lip has a very bright carmine bar in its centre, and 
in the centre of the throat there are two very bright crimson 
spots, altogether presenting a very charming appearance, en¬ 
hanced by the fact, that, unlike some varieties in which the 
flowers are set back to back in two rows, in this they are placed 
side by side. 
It has been questioned whether the Gladiolus will be suc¬ 
cessful as a decorative plant. We believe that to effect this 
clumps or masses of it of one colour must be planted; but we 
apprehend it will be even more valued as a florist’s flower. 
