. The Canadian horticulturist [monthly], 1897. Gardening; Canadian periodicals. ^ ]^Io(jo^p (srapd^r) arid l^alci). ^ NEW HYBRID Fkj. 1'2-29. —GROFf's Hybrid R. H. H GROFF, of Simcoe, has very kindly sent this office a bushel of the most gorgeous colored gladioli spikes imaginable. The wonderful mingl- ing of colors and the size and beauty of the florets, combined to make an exhibit well worthy of mention. The accom- panying cut shows one of Mr. GrofTs new hybrids, of which the florets are im- mense, equaling lilies in size. He writes: " Am glad the flowers pleased
. The Canadian horticulturist [monthly], 1897. Gardening; Canadian periodicals. ^ ]^Io(jo^p (srapd^r) arid l^alci). ^ NEW HYBRID Fkj. 1'2-29. —GROFf's Hybrid R. H. H GROFF, of Simcoe, has very kindly sent this office a bushel of the most gorgeous colored gladioli spikes imaginable. The wonderful mingl- ing of colors and the size and beauty of the florets, combined to make an exhibit well worthy of mention. The accom- panying cut shows one of Mr. GrofTs new hybrids, of which the florets are im- mense, equaling lilies in size. He writes: " Am glad the flowers pleased you, but one basket could in no way represent my collection. It is my hope to exhibit at Toronto in 1898, the best quality and variety ever shown in America and I can do it. Beside the freak referred to in the paper last sent, I have a trumpet for hybridizing bloom- ing at Fame time and later, is some pure v/hite seedlings on which I have been working for years, and have now fixed a strain coming true from seed, giving a quality of pure writes, practically un- ; COVER THE BULB BED. Be sure to give the spring blooming bulbs a nice warm winter blanket of leaves, litter from the stable, or brush, or a combination of all, and do not be in a hurry in spring to get them out of their winter clothes. Don't rush out the first warm day and clear away all the brush and litter just because it is un- sightly looking. The crocus and snow- drop will not need so warm a covering as the other bulbs and can be uncovered earlier in the spring. But from the tulip, hyacinths, etc., gradually remove the covering, leaving the finest of the stable litter on the beds permanently.—Vicks Magazine. 379. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original St. Catharines, E. S. Leavenworth
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