This special edition of 'The Gladiolus: Its History, Species and Cultivation' was written by John Lewis Childs, and first published in 1893, making it well over a century old. The book features topics like Hybrid Gladiolus, The Lemoine Hybrids, Cultivation of the Gladiolus, Gladiolus from Seed, and more. This little old book of just 38 pages, although short and sweet, is a great addition to your horticulture library for the flower grower in general, and for Gladiolus enthusiasts in particular. 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.