"The Jacksonville Gold, 'Gladiolus Jacksonville Gold', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificient yellow flowers on tall stalks. Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. They make striking accents in a mixed border. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop," then plant 4"" deep in clay soils"," 6"" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas", dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter."