This special edition of 'Culture and Hybridization of the Gladiolus: Gladiolus Studies 2' (the second of three in the series, ) was written by Alfred C. Hottes, and first published in 1916, making it over a century old. It is also known as 'Extension Bulletin 10' from Cornell University. The book features chapters on 'The Gladiolus As a Cut Flower and As a Garden Subject, ' 'Soils for the Gladiolus, ' 'Time and Manner of Planting, ' 'The Gladiolus Bloom, ' 'Hybrids and Hybridization, ' 'Gathering and Planting Seeds, ' and more. A wonderful old book that should be in the library of all Gladiolus enthusiasts and bulb growers. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.