Hello Julian. Here is what Dr. Peter Goldblatt has to say about Gladiolus murielae (G. callianthus; Acidanthera bicolor) seed in his book, Gladiolus of Tropical Africa: "Seeds ca. 8 x 5 mm, broadly winged." It doesn't sound like your seeds are from G. murielae. Eugene Zielinski Augusta, GA USA > [Original Message] > From: B & G Julian <bgjulian@internode.on.net> > To: <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org> > Date: 5/7/2012 1:46:02 AM > Subject: Re: [pbs] Gladiolus murielae taxonomy question > > Can any member tell me if Gladiolus murielae sets viable seed and if so > is the seed winged . I received some seeds purported to be this plant > but I am a little dubious as the seed is spherical , about 4.5 mm > diameter and seems to be covered in a blackish/purple skin .Gordon > Julian , Tasmania > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/