Excerpt from Gladiolus Seed and Bulbs, 1929 If you are after outstanding fine new specimens, to be propagated and named and introduced into the Glad world, then grow the seed of crosses, hand [pollinated seed with the names of the parent varieties given. If you feel more like experimenting, and it is less expensive, then grow self pollinated seed of named varieties with the parent names given, both of these methods provide an intelligent basis for further development and a pedigree for any outstanding seedlings. If you feel like gambling and want surprises good and bad, thrills and disappointments, then grow the self pollinated mixtures, and in quantity. Our prediction is, once you have enjoyed this fascinating and delightful gardening experience, you will never again be without a plot of gladiolus seedlings in your garden. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.