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blue flowers in July. It can be grown in any deep 

 soil, in a half -shady spot. 



G. Freyniana. In habit and appearance this Gentian, 

 which comes from Asia Minor, most nearly resembles 

 G. septemfida, but differs chiefly in having much larger 

 flowers. These are more inflated towards the mouth, 

 while the fringed crest of the larger segments of the 

 corolla is not so prominent. During July and August the 

 beautiful dark blue flowers, with a paler throat, are 

 produced in terminal heads, in which the flowers are 

 closely packed together. This plant, like many others 

 of this family, prefers a half -shady position ; it produces 

 several decumbent stems, nine inches or more in length, 

 each terminated by a head of flowers. 



G. Kurroo. This Himalayan Gentian, in habit of 

 growth similar to G. decumbens, is one of the most 

 charming, with azure-blue flowers in September, sprinkled 

 with white spots near the throat. Slugs are very fond 

 of this plant, and a sharp look-out must be kept in order 

 to preserve it from injury. It thrives in half -shade, 

 planted in deep loamy, well-drained soil. 



G. lutea is not often seen, although it will grow in any 

 well-drained clayey loam. It is known as the Great 

 Yellow Gentian, and often reaches three feet or more in 

 height. It has stout stems, with great Plantain-like leaves, 

 and four or five close whorls of flowers of deep yellow 

 colour in July. It is not easy to divide, and is best raised 

 from seeds, which it ripens abundantly. It is found on 

 the Alps of Europe. 



