GODETIA 111 



GNAPHA'LIUM Cudwort (from Gr. Gnaphalion, a downy 

 plant used in stuffing cushions). Nat. Ord. 

 Compositce. 



G. foe'tidum. An " everlasting " hardy annual, 18 

 ins. high, similar to Ammobium, except in 

 colour, which is yellow. 



Sow in March or April in the open ground, J 

 in. deep. Gather the flowers just before they are 

 quite in full bloom, and hang the bunch upside 

 down in a cool, dry place. When quite dry they 

 will last a very long time. 



GODE'TIA (named after M. Godet, a Swiss botanist). 

 Nat. Ord. Onayacece. 



The Godetias are delightful and well deserve 

 their popularity. The flowers are produced in such 

 abundance and are always so bright and cheerful 

 looking that it is not surprising they are to be met 

 with in most gardens. But, as is often the fate of 

 annual plants, they are not always given a fair 

 chance. They are frequently half starved, while 

 they should be given the opposite treatment, a dry 

 and manured soil and plenty of air and sunshine. 

 They are more easily transplanted as seedlings 

 than most annuals, which is a great "feather in 

 their cap," while the blooms last well in water 

 when cut for the table. Always plant them in 

 groups and masses, or in "ribbons" along the edge 

 of a bed for fine effect. Native of Western 

 America. 



G. amoe'na al'ba. Height 1 ft. White flowers. 



