AN ENCYCLOPADIA 
Galanthus—continued. 
double forms seldom fail to flower when treated in this 
way. i 
G. Elwesii (Elwes’s).* A. petals (inner perianth segments) con- 
stricted above the middle, slightly notched at the apex, and 
marked with green spots at the base. J. twisted within the 
sheath, not folded. h. 6in. to 12in. Asia Minor, 1875. A very 
distinct large-flowered form, and said to be the finest of the 
genus, (B. M. 6166.) 
G. nivalis (snowy).* Common Snowdrop. J. with white perianth 
segments, the three inner streaked with green on the inside, and 
having a spot of the same colour on the outside, pendulous. J. 
keeled, linear, obtuse, usually in twos. Bulb ovate. h. 4in. to 
6in. Europe. This well-known plant has a number of more or 
less distinct varieties. Imperati is a very large form, with outer 
segments of the flower very abrupt and narrow at the base (see 
Fig. 69) (G. C. n. s., xi. 231); latifolius (= Redoutet) differs only 
in its very broad strap-shaped leaves (G. C. n. s., xv. 404); major; 
reflexus, with outer perianth segments reflexed (see Fig. 70) ; 
Fic. 71. FLOWERS OF GALANTHUS NIVALIS VIRESCENS. 
Shaylockii (G. C. n. s., xi. 343); and virescens, with inner segments 
all over green — Fig. 71), are varieties. There is also a well- 
known double form. 
G. plicatus (folded).* fl. somewhat similar to those of G. nivalis, 
but sometimes smaller, and of a nish hue, J. with a longi- 
tudinal fold on both sides near the edge, whence the specific 
name. h. 6in. Crimea, 1818. This rare species is, with the ex- 
ception of the flower, larger in all its parts than G. nivalis, but 
is not, however, so pretty. (B. M. 2162; G. C., n. s., xi. 236.) 
GALATELLA. This genus is now included, by Ben- 
tham and Hooker, under Aster. 
GALAX (from gala, milk; referring to the milk- 
white flowers). Syns. Erythrorhiza and Solenandra. 
ORD. Diapensiacew. An elegant little hardy herbaceous 
perennial, particularly suitable for growing on rockwork. 
It thrives best in a compost of nearly all leaf mould, 
rather damp, with the addition of a small quantity of 
loam and charcoal, but will succeed in almost any soil, 
in a cool, damp place. Propagated by divisions of well- 
grown clumps, in autumn. 
G. aphylla (naked-stemmed).* A. white, small, numerous, pro- 
duced at the apex of the slender, elongated, naked scape, in a 
loose, spicate raceme. «July, J, round-cordate, thickly crenate- 
dentate, veiny, thin, but persistent over winter, rather shining, 
long-petioled. A. 3in. to 6in. North America, 1756. See Fig. 72. 
(B. M. 764; A. B. R. 343, under name of Blandfordia cordata.) 
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GALAXIA (from gala, galaktos, milk; referring to 
the juice). Orp. Iridew. A genus of two or three 
species of very pretty greenhouse bulbous plants, natives 
of the Cape of Good Hope. Flowers, perianth funnel- 
shaped, with a slender terete tube, and a six- parted, 
equal limb of oblong, wedge-shaped, spreading segments. 
Leaves linear or rather broad, sheathing at the base. 
The species will succeed out of doors, planted in a 
warm, sheltered spot, if afforded some slight protection 
in winter; it is, however, safer to grow them in pots, 
in a cool greenhouse. They are of easy culture in sandy 
peat, with a little fibry loam added. Propagated by 
offsets. x 
the one-valved, one- 
G. graminea (grass). fl. light yellow; 
flowered. July. l. — filiform, dilated at base. 1795. Plan 
almost stemless. (B. M. 1292.) — 
G. ovata (ovate).* fl. dark yellow; spathe one-valved, one- 
flowered. May to September. J. oblong. 1799. Plant almost 
stemless. (B. M. 1208) — 
GALBANUM. The name of an aromatic gum-resin 
issuing from the stems of several plants of the Carrot 
family, Ferula galbaniflua and F. rubricaulis, &e. 
GALEANDRA (from galea, a helmet, and aner, 
andros, a stamen; referring to the crested male organ 
on the top of the column). ORD. Orchidew. A genus of 
about half-a-score species of stove terrestrial orchids 
(included by some authors under Eulophia), natives of 
tropical America, from Brazil to Mexico; having slender, 
erect, fleshy, jointed stems, from the tops of which the 
flower-spikes are produced, just after the growth is 
finished. Leaves narrow, lanceolate, two-ranked, sheath- 
ing. The species are somewhat difficult to cultivate, 
and require strict attention during the growing season, 
in order to keep the leaves free from the attacks of Red 
Spider and Thrips. This may be done by syringing them 
twice a day in warm weather. Galeandras should be 
cultivated in pots of peat, in the East-Indian house. 
When growing, a plentiful supply of water should be 
given; but while at rest, they should be placed near the 
glass, in a Cattleya house, and kept moderately moist. _ 
G. Baueri lutea (Bauer's yellow).* fl. yellow, beautiful, in 
drooping racemes; lip with parallel purple lines near the apex, 
which bas wavy margins. June to August. l veined, lance- 
shaped. Stems cylindrical. h. 6in. Guiana, 1840. A very rare 
but desirable species. (B. M. 4701.) 
G. (crested). fl. pink and dark purple; spike drooping. 
June to August. h. ‘ate South America, 1844, 
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