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SELECTIONS FOR UP-COUNTRY 



Geranium. A universal favourite. Numerous varieties ; Hovvers of many 

 shades, showy and scented. With care they thrive for a time at low and 

 medium elevations, but require frequent pruning. They are much improved by 

 a weekly application of a fertiliser, given in solution with water. 



G. , Zonal or Tri-color. Leaves beautifully marked, horse-shoe 

 shaped, fragrant. 



GLOXINIA, "SUTTON'S GIANT." 



G. , Ivy-leaved. Showy and free-flowering, suitable for training on 

 pillars, trellises, etc 



Gesnera. A genus of numerous species of small choice herbaceous 

 plants, generally tuberous-rooted. 



G. Douglasii and G. magnifica are especially attractive. 



Gloxinia. An extensive genus of tuberous-rooted small plants, exceed- 

 in glv showy when in bloom. 



