This special edition of 'The Gladiolus' was written by Vaughan's Seed Store, and first published in 1911, making it over a century old. The book features topics like History and Development, Soils and Preparation, Time to Plant, Winter Storage, Growing from Seed, Growing fro Bulblets, Crossing and Hybridizing, Enemies and Diseases and more. This book is an essential addition to the libraries of all bulb growers in general, and 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.