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	Garden Gladiolus - Plant of the Week
		Gladiolus plants have been known since ancient times but it was not until the introduction of the African species into European gardens in the 18th and 19th centuries that hybridizers began to create the garden forms we know today.
		The gladiolus, a member of the iris family, does not produce a true bulb but instead reproduces by means of a corm.
		Gladiolus can be left in the garden year round in most parts of the state, but hard winters which freeze the soil to the depth of the corm will kill them.
	www.arhomeandgarden.org /plantoftheweek/articles/Garden_Gladiolus.htm (619 words)

	Gladiolus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Gladiolus is recorded (under several of its synonyms) as being used in southern Africa in treating a variety of ailments, including diarrhoea and colds.
		Ethno-botanical information has also noted that the gladiolus is widely used throughout sub-Saharan Africa and is one of the best natural human system regulators known to man. Patients feel well when taking Gladiolus, and it is often prescribed as a booster for patients with low energy levels and for hypochondriacs.
		A decoction of the corn of Gladiolus ecklonii Lehm.
	herbalafrica.co.za /HerbsGladiolus.htm (620 words)

	Gladiolus oppositiflorus
		Gladiolus oppositiflorus, with its large, showy flowers is an important species in the breeding history of a number of Gladiolus hybrids, but is also an attractive garden plant in its own right.
		Gladiolus oppositiflorus is a representative from the Pondoland Centre of Plant Endemism, located in a small area between the Mzimvubu River, near Port St Johns, and the Umtamvuna River, near Port Edward, within the region known as the Transkei Wild Coast.
		Gladiolus oppositiflorus is endemic to the summer rainfall regions of the Eastern Cape north of East London to southern KwaZulu-Natal, from the coast to as far inland as the Lesotho border.
	www.plantzafrica.com /plantefg/gladoppos.htm (1250 words)

	Gladiolus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The name "Gladiolus" is derived from the Latin word "gladius", meaning "sword", for the shape of its leaves.
		Gladiolus are native to the mountains of South America.
		Gladiolus are easy to grow, and are the favourite flowers in India for bouquets, hence their popularity.
	www.flowersofindia.net /catalog/slides/Gladiolus.html (105 words)

	Gladiolus Thrips (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Gladiolus thrips emerge milky-white, but soon turn dark brown, except for the apical portions of the legs which are lighter.
		The gladiolus thrips most seriously damages gladioli, but is also a pest of iris, carnation, lily, narcissus, freesia, amaryllis, tigerflower, poker plant, tomato, begonia, primula, snapdragon, chrysanthemum, and geranium.
		Gladiolus thrips are believed to be an introduced pest from Africa, where gladioli are native.
	ipm.ncsu.edu /AG136/thrips6.html (469 words)

	Giddy Over Gladiolus
		Gladiolus range from 2 to 5 feet tall with graceful trumpet-shaped blossoms borne in a double row along the stem.
		Gladiolus corms should be dug at the time of the first frost in the fall.
		A gladiolus spike for exhibition should be just approaching its peak of perfection with the bottom floret at its best with no signs of aging.
	www.ag.ndsu.edu /pubs/plantsci/landscap/h812w.htm (2055 words)

	Gladiolus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gladiolus (from Latin, the diminutive of gladius, a sword), sometimes called the sword lily, is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae).
		The stage character Dame Edna Everage, has adopted the gladiolus as her trademark flower; the flowers often appear in her publicity photos and stage appearances.
		Plants are propagated either from small cormlets produced as offsets by the parent corms, or from seed; in either case, they take several years to get to flowering size.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gladiolus (681 words)

	Gladiolus Diseases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Gladiolus, commonly called "glads," are frequently planted in home gardens or field grown for cut flowers.
		Gladiolus plants and corms are susceptible to diseases caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses.
		An easy way to avoid gladiolus diseases is to purchase healthy corms each year; however if you want to save corms over the winter, they must be handled properly.
	www.extension.umn.edu /distribution/horticulture/DG1154.html (1442 words)

	Gladiolus
		Named for the shape of its leaves, the gladiolus belongs to the Iridaceae family.
		The first of the 250-300 existing gladiolus species originated in South Africa and the Mediterranean region.
		The flower was later brought to Europe, where it was hybridized to create today's many gladiolus cultivars, bearing almost every color except true blue.
	www.flowerpossibilities.com /encyclopedia/56.html (158 words)

	Gladiolus bulbs for the home grounds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Gladiolus require much the same growing condition as most vegetables and garden flowers.
		The new corn and the new roots are formed on top of the old one during the growing season; deep cultivation too near the roots breaks off the new roots and slows up growth.
		The worst insect enemy is the gladiolus thrip, a very tiny, fl, winged insect It sucks the juice from the plant, and leaves a silvery appearance at first and then causing them to turn brown.
	www.backyardgardener.com /plants/gladiolus.html (1206 words)

	G6620 Summer Flowering Bulbs: Gladiolus, MU Extension
		The gladiolus "bulb" is actually a food-storage structure known as a corm.
		Gladiolus spikes are very geotropic and should be stored in a vertical position until they are used.
		Member societies of the North American Gladiolus Council hold shows during the summer; additionally, gladiolus classes are included in the floriculture shows of most county and state fairs.
	muextension.missouri.edu /xplor/agguides/hort/g06620.htm (2255 words)

	Web of Gladiolus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		In fact, the majority of gladiolus species are winter blooming and native to the mild climate regions of South Africa (more information and pictures of species).
		In addition to the great diversity of colors and sizes found in the common hybrid gladiolus or "grandiflora" glads, there are several other hybrid types including the so called "winter hardy" glads which are otherwise known as nanus or butterfly hybrids.
		Gladiolus are grown throughout the world from Canada to Australia.
	ag.arizona.edu /~daves/glads.html (317 words)

	Types of Gladiolus
		Gladiolus are found in a variety of types that include both the species and hybrid glads.
		Unfortunately the fragrance in the hybrids is not as strong as in the species, and is readily lost in further crosses to the grandiflora type hybrids, and in fact 'Lucky Star' was the only fragrant seedling produced from a large number of crosses made by Mrs.
		Although the vast majority of Gladiolus species are diploids with 30 chromosomes, the Grandiflora hybrids are all tetraploids with 60 chromosomes.
	ag.arizona.edu /~daves/types.html (2596 words)

	Gladiolus - Floral Design
		Gladiolus are used as line flowers in arrangements when tall blooms with a linear shape are needed.
		The name gladiolus is derived from a Latin word meaning sword in reference to the very long, sword-like leaves.
		Gladiolus are also known as glads, and corn flag.
	www.bellaonline.com /ArticlesP/art12152.asp (455 words)

	botany/gladiolus
		The name Gladiolus is Latin for small sword and refers to the shape of the leaves, thus these plants have been commonly called Sword Lilies and Corn Lilies.
		Thousands of varieties have been derived from the common Gladiolus, G. hortulanus, and come in an extensive array of colors; they produce flowers in every shade except blue and may be bi- or tri-colored.
		Sow the seeds in early spring, in a well-drained flat 8 to 10 inches deep, that is filled with two thirds loam and one third leaf mold or peat moss, with a good amount of sand added.
	www.botany.com /gladiolus.html (923 words)

	PbsWiki - Gladiolus Hybrids
		Gladiolus cardinalis hybrids The species is quite challenging to grow as a garden plant since it is found in waterfalls and it is hard to duplicate those conditions.
		Gladiolus ×colvillei is a name attributed to crosses between Gladiolus cardinalis and Gladiolus tristis.
		Gladiolus huttonii × tristis These plants were grown from seed from a couple of different sources and were labeled Gladiolus huttonii but are hybrids between this species and Gladious tristis.
	www.pacificbulbsociety.org /pbswiki/index.php/GladiolusHybrids (300 words)

	The Basics: Gladiolus
		Gladiolus are generally grouped by flower size into classes from miniature to giant.
		Although many gardeners grow gladiolus for use as cut flowers, they are also attractive planted in an annual garden with zinnias, lavatera and celosia.
		Gladiolus are native to South Africa and grow best on a sunny site in sandy loam soil with good water drainage.
	www.dutchgardens.com /on/demandware.store/Sites-DutchGardens-Site/default/Link-Page?id=5323&SC= (683 words)

	The Iris Family: Genus Gladiolus
		The Eurasian Gladiolus are all pink to mauve to light rose-purple in color.
		Most of the African Gladiolus are rather tender, as are most of the garden hybrids derived from them over the years.
		Gladiolus x-gandavensis is a hardy hybrid developed from South African species, such as G. dalenii.
	www.shieldsgardens.com /amaryllids/Gladiolus.html (308 words)

	Growing Gladiolus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Gladiolus are one of the most popular flowers for garden use, and are easy to grow.
		The plants, ranging from two to six feet in height, have sturdy sword-shaped leaves and produce flower spikes with trumpet-shaped florets borne in double rows.
		Gladiolus are principally native to South Africa, with some species found in the wild in southern Europe and the Near East.
	house-plant.hut.ru /gladiolus.htm (1645 words)

	Gardener's Network: How to Grow Gladiolus Bulbs - Corms
		Gladiolus are known by a number of names: Gladiolus, gladiola, "glads", and even "Sword Lilly".
		Gladiolus are easy to grow, and make for a beautiful flower in the garden and in floral arrangements, hence their popularity.
		Gladiolus will grow three to four feet tall, but are not a sturdy plant.
	www.gardenersnet.com /bulbs/gladiolus.htm (336 words)

	Gladiolus
		Despite its popularity as a cut flower, gladiolus with its strong, upright growth and one-sided spikes of flowers often looks somewhat awkward in the garden.
		Since the bloom time of each plant is rather short, gardeners often plant a succession of corms at 2 week intervals to provide a longer bloom period.
		This is damage caused by gladiolus thrips, the major pest of glads.
	members.tripod.com /LeJardins/gladiolus.htm (349 words)

	My Web Garden.com - Free Online Gladioli Resource
		In the United States, the Gladiolus on its first appearance created such a sensation that an American Gladiolus Society was formed in Boston in 1910.
		The Gladiolus is a tall plant, its height ranging from 2 to 6 feet.
		Gladiolus can be grown on all well-draining soil types, preferred being sandy loam.
	www.mywebgarden.com /articles/flower_types/gladiolus_description.html (837 words)

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		Some gladiolus experts recommend treating them as annuals because you are more likely to get large, healthy blooms each year that way, and you don't have to fuss with storing them.
		Gladiolus flower spikes blow over easily in the wind.
		They use rasping mouthparts to feed on gladiolus foliage and flowers, often while the flowers are still in the bud.
	www.extension.umn.edu /yardandgarden/ygbriefs/h149gladiolus.html (1204 words)

	Gladiolus
		Some of the responsibility must lay with the abuse the plant suffers at the hands of less talented flower arrangers, and memories of ugly clumps of regimented plantings in fifties municipal gardens probably also play their part.
		Typically the leaves of gladioli are sword-like (hence the name, the Latin gladius meaning sword) and the tubular flowers grow along one side of the flower spike.
		This gladiolus is well known and has been grown in British gardens since 1629.
	www.pioneerplants.com /gladiolus.htm (583 words)

	Gladiolus
		The graceful beauty of the species Gladiolus cannot be overstated, with "Orchid-like" being a frequently used
		Large pale yellow flowers with deep crimson markings on the lower petals.
		This Gladiolus is one of the most beautiful we grow, with tall 24-36" spikes of deep Each: $ 3.50
	www.telosrarebulbs.com /Gladiolus.html (412 words)

	Gladiolus for Summer Flowers
		If you're looking for a versatile cut flower that can be easily grown at home, gladiolus is just the ticket.
		Gladiolus gets its name from the Latin word "gladius," meaning sword.
		Gladiolus are grown from bulb-like structures called corms that must be dug up and replanted each year, since they are not usually winter hardy in the Midwest.
	www.hort.purdue.edu /ext/gladiolus.html (371 words)

	Garden Hobbies : How to Grow Gladiolus
		Gladiolus are also commonly called: "Gladiola", "Glads", and "Sword Lilly".
		Blooming in August, Gladiolus open their florets from the bottom first and progress up to the top.
		As a corm, Gladiolus will produce new,baby corms on top of the mother corm.
	gardenhobbies.com /bulbs/gladiolus.html (242 words)

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