ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PLANTS 283 



G. angulosa. — In form very similar to G. verna^ though more 

 robust and having rather taller-growmg flowers. A very persistent 

 bloomer. 



G. asclepiadea (Willow Gentian). — Rather moist loam. Sheltered 

 position in partial shade. A tall-growing, deciduous species, 

 reaching 3 feet. Numerous large deep blue flowers on willow-like 

 spikes. Quite hardy, and easily cultivated. This is rather more of 

 a herbaceous than a rock garden plant. There is a very handsome 

 white form. 



G. bavarica. — Requires sunny position in sandy peat, very wet, 

 though thoroughly drained. Such a spot as the banks of a tiny 

 stream should suit it. Forms close, dense tufts, with very small, box- 

 like leaves of a yellowish-green. Deep sapphire-blue flowers, rather 

 larger than G. verna^ borne in profusion. It is a very difficult 

 plant to grow, but a gem withal. 



G. brachyphylla. — Likes limestone soil in sun. Tufted, compact 

 habit, with flowers slightly paler in shade than G. verna. Fairly 

 easy to grow. 



G. ciliata. — Sunny, well-drained position in fibrous loam mixed 

 with broken limestone. Grows about 12 to 18 inches high, with 

 large, solitary flowers deeply fringed, and of a fine azure-blue colour. 

 Requires to be kept rather dry during the winter. It is not an 

 easy plant to cultivate. 



G. decumbens. — Should have a sunny position in rather moist, 

 gritty loam. Prostrate stems with numerous flowers of a fine blue 

 colour, borne in terminal spikes. Blooms in July and August. 

 It is of comparatively easy culture and quite hardy. There is also 

 a white form of good colour. 



G. Favrata. — Sun in moist, stony peat and loam. Forms compact 

 tufts, and has large, deep blue flowers. It is a natural hybrid 

 between bavarica and verna, and is of fairly easy culture. 



G. Kurroo. — Sunny position ; sandy peat and leaf-soil mixed 

 with pieces of stone. Rosettes of smooth leaves about 4 inches 

 high. Branching stems, with flowers of brilliant azure-blue, in July 

 and August. Fairly easy to cultivate. 



G. Pneimionanthe. — Moist, peaty loam, in sun. Grows about 

 6 inches high, of a fine blue colour. A native, and of easy culture. 

 It is well worth a spot in the rock garden. 



G. Przewalskii. — Moist loam and peat. Sun. Forms loose tufts 

 of long, narrow leaves. Prostrate stems and deep blue flowers in 

 clusters. Not very free-flowering. Easy to cultivate and readily 

 raised from seed. A delightful plant, which should be freely grown. 

 It blooms in July. 



G. pyrenaica. — Full sun, in moist peat and loam. Procumbent 

 habit. Forms tufts of narrow, sharp-pointed leaves. Dark violet, 



