GLOSSARY. 451 



Gardnerianus, -a, -urn. ") Complimentary to the botanical 



Gardner!. > traveller, George Gardner, who 



introduced many plants from Brazil in 1836-1841. He 

 died as superintendent of Botanic Garden at Peradenia, 

 Ceylon, March 10, 1849. 



Gautieri. In honor of Hypolito Gautier, collector in South 

 America for Ambrose Verschaffelt 



Gibbsianus. In honor of Mr. H. Gibbs, an English ama- 

 teur. 



Gibsoni. Complimentary to Mr. John Gibson, who collected 

 plants in the East Indies for the Duke of Devonshire. 



Giganteus, -a, -um. Geatly exceeding its congeners in size 

 and stature. 



Gigas. A giant, in allusion to size, either of plant or flower. 



Gireoudiana. Complimentary to Mr. Gireoud. A species of 

 Brassia was so named by Professor Reichenbach. 



Glabrous. Smooth and perfectly destitute of down or hair. 



Gladiatus, -a, -um. Having sword-shaped foliage. 



Glaucescens. Having a tendency to be glaucous. 



Glaucus, -a, -um. Green, with the addition of a peculiar 

 bluish white as in the foliage of carnations. 



Globiferus, -a, -um. Globe-bearing, in allusion to the round- 

 ness of the flowers. 



Gloriosus, -a, -um. Renowned, illustrious, very beautiful. 



Glumaceus, -a, -um. Chaffy in texture or resembling the 

 awns of wheat. 



Glutinosus, -a, -um. Sticky. 



Gongora. In honor of Antonia Gongora, Viceroy of New 

 Granada. 



Goodyera. In memory of John Goodyer, an old Hampshire 

 botanist mentioned in Gerard's " Herbal," p. 228. 



Goodyeroides. Resembling a Goodyera. 



Govenia. In honor of J. R. Gowen. 



Goweri. Complimentary to Mr. J. R. Gower, for many years 

 a collector in Assam. 



