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Oalanthus continued. 

 double forms seldom fail to flower when treated in this 



G. Elwesii (Elwes's).* /?., petcils (inner perianth segments) con- 

 stricted above the middle, slightly notched at the apex, and 

 marked with green spots at the base. I. 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.) 



Q. nivalis (snowy).* Common Snowdrop, fl. 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. I. 

 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. Jmperati 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. 237) ; latifolius ( = Redoutei) differs only 

 in its very broad strap-shaped leaves (G. C. n. s., xv. 404) ; major ; 

 redexus, with outer perianth segments reflexed (see .Fig. 70) ; 



FIG. 71. FLOWERS OF GALANTHUS NIVALIS VIRESCENS. 



Shaylockii (G. C. n. s., xi. 343) ; and virescens, with inner segments 

 all over green (see 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 greenish hue. I. 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. Diapensiacece. 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. 



CK aphylla (naked-stemmed).* fl. white, small, numerous, pro- 

 duced at the apex of the slender, elongated, naked scape, in a 

 loose, spicate raceme. July. I. round-cordate, thickly crenate- 

 dentate, veiny, thin, but persistent over winter, rather shining, 

 long-petioled. h. Sin. to 6in. North America, 1756. See Fig. 72. 

 (B. M. 754 ; A. B. B. 343, under name of Blandfordia cordata.) 



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FIG. 72. GALAX APHYLLA, showing Habit and detached 

 Inflorescence. 



GALAXIA (from gala, galaktos, milk ; referring to 

 the juice). ORD. Iridece. 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. 

 G. gramlnea (grass). /. light yellow ; spathe one-valved, one- 



flowered. July. I. linear, filiform, dilated at base. 1795. Plant 



almost stemless. (B. M. 1292.) 

 G. ovata (ovate).* fl. dark yellow ; spathe one - valved, one- 



flowered. May to September. I. 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, &c. 



GALEANDRA (from ;/"/''" a helmet, and aner, 

 andros, a stamen ; referring to the crested male organ 

 on the top of the column). ORD. Orchidece. A genus of 

 about half-a-score species of stove terrestrial orchids 

 (included by some authors under JEulophia), 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).* /. yellow, beautiful, in 

 drooping racemes ; lip with parallel purple lines near the apex, 

 which has wavy margins. June to August. I. veined, lance- 

 shaped. Stems cylindrical, h. 6in. Guiana, 1840. A very rare 



but desirable species. (B. M. 4701.) 

 pink and 

 June to August, h. lift. South America, 1844. 



G. cristata (crested), fl. pink and dark purple ; spike drooping. 

 ift. 



