Yes, me too. Some of them look almost like orchids! Bonaventure Magrys Cliffwood Beach, NJ zone 6-7 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dear Mary Sue, It was wonderful to view your species Gladiolus on the wiki! I hope there will soon be more. Perhaps a member could tell me what garden gladiolus is sold in California as a heirloom plant - a clear, bright orange self with a simple 'daleni' type shape, hooded on top? Some Texas friends of mine brought back a plant but want to hang on to every cormel...I must have my own. And where could I possibly buy some? Cynthia Mueller College Station, TX Zone 8b