10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GLADIOLUS»
Discover the use of
gladiolus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
gladiolus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Gladiolus in Southern Africa
Southern Africa is the center of Gladiolus distribution, & this monumental book is a fitting companion to the author's earlier work on the tropical species.
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Gladiolus in Tropical Africa: Systematics, Biology & Evolution
The book includes detailed information about the discovery of tropical African Gladiolus species, the etymology of their names and a complete account of their synonyms, the morphology and anatomy of the plants, their geographical ...
3
Flower Crops: Cultivation and Management
Gladiolus 11 Introduction NOVALUX Peter Pears Gladiolus is very popular
bulbous flowering plant. It is an important commercial flower crop and having
pivotal place as cut flower both in domestic and international market. Gladiolus
was ...
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The Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Insect and ...
Gladiolus. Gladiolus,. glad. Corms. Showy, 2'-4' tall glads brighten summer with
tall spikes of trumpet-shaped, often bi- colored flowers. The 6-petaled blooms
range from 2" to 5" wide and open from the bottom of the spike upward. Glads are
...
Barbara W. Ellis, Fern Marshall Bradley, Helen Atthowe, 1996
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Florida Gardener's Guide
Gardeners love their Gladiolus for the tall spikes of color. The flowers come in
most colors of the rainbow in addition to some blends. The trumpetlike blooms
open from the base of the flower stalk and continue up the stem to the very tip.
Tom MacCubbin, Georgia B. Tasker, 2002
Vegetatively propagated plants flower much earlier. Recent research has
demonstrated that gerbera can be multiplied very rapidly by tissue culture.
Disease and Pests: See Chapter XXVI. Gladiolus Family: Iridaceac; Origin: South
Africa; Other ...
Gurcharan Singh Randhawa, Amitabha Mukhopadhyay, 1986
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Making the
Gladiolus Surpass Itself: Teaching the Plant New ...
Other Gladiolus Hybrids Before the gladiolus made its full conquest of the
popular gardens, however, it was further improved by other gardeners, both in
England and in continental Europe. The species that the Rev. Herbert had
crossed were ...
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Anatomy and Physiology: Understanding the Human Body
It is called the body, or gladiolus, of the sternum. The term gladiolus is Latin for "
little sword." It may help you to remember this term if you think, not of a little sword
, but instead of the word "gladiator." Gladiators carried shields, didn't they?
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Edible & Medicinal Flowers
Gladiolus hybrids The huge variety of gladioli that are cultivated today are
believed to have descended from the bright orange parrot flower, Gladiolus
dalmii (formerly G natalmsis), which is indigenous to South Africa and was taken
to England ...
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Thesaurus of Agricultural Organisms
Gladiolus byzantinus Mill. (Iridaceae) glaïeul de Byzance (F) glaïeul d'Orient (F)
lily, Byzantine sword (E) Siegwurz, Byzantinische (D) Gladiolus communis L. (
Iridaceae) Gladiole, Gemeine (D) glaïeul commun (F) lily, common sword (E) ...
Derwent Publications, 1990
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GLADIOLUS»
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gladiolus is used in the context of the following news items.
Spend a day at Lakes Region Park
Where: 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers. When: Park is open 7 a.m. to dusk, seven days a week. (Water features are open from 9 a.m. to 30 ... «The News-Press, Jul 15»
Digging In: More or less
As I poke the sole gladiolus flower down in between the zinnias, I make a mental note to grow more glads next year – many more. Gardening ... «The Times and Democrat, Jul 15»
Will new Crime Stoppers signs help solve crimes?
•Westbound on Gladiolus, near School Street. •Eastbound on Gladiolus, near Concourse Drive. •Entrance to Hunter Park, Pine Manor. «The News-Press, Jul 15»
Planners endorse 6500-home Lake Flores project
... said Whiting Preston, whose family-owned Manatee Fruit Co. grew gladiolus on the property for 50 years and now leases it to a tomato farm. «Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Jul 15»
Things to do in the Fort Myers, Naples area July 10-19
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers. •Edison Ford Garden Talk: Tropical and Flowering Trees Tropical fruits ... «The News-Press, Jul 15»
Local Flavor Down at the Farmers' Market
Many markets have stunning bouquets of locally grown flowers including zinnias, gladiolus, cockscomb, and sunflowers. Arrange the flowers in ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
Cosentino: Why you shouldn't cut flowers in the morning
I just love the stately gladiolus; I like to cut this one when the bottom floret is fully open and the second bud is about half way there. I do not ... «Auburn Citizen, Jul 15»
July in the garden
Bulb-type plants: Achimenes, African iris, bulbine, caladium, canna, crinum, crocosmia, day lily, eucharis lily, gladiolus, gloriosa lily, peacock ... «Orlando Sentinel, Jul 15»
Betty Montgomery: Tips on summer bulbs to plant
Gladiolus murielae are prized because they are easy to grow and have a lovely fragrance in the evening. They have tall, upright foliage that ... «Peoria Journal Star, Jul 15»
10 free things to do in July 2015
Lakes Regional Park , 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers. CHIROPRACTOR.jpg. • Community Chiropractic Awareness Day is July 11 at Lakes ... «The News-Press, Jul 15»
