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very hairy and much divided leaves, and are frequently 
confused with one another. G. montanum, from the 
Alps, is a charming yellow-flowered species 6 to 1 2 
inches high, with two or three forms, of which rep tans 
is probably the most attractive. 
GILLENIA trifoliata. — A graceful Spiraea-like 
perennial from North America. It grows 1 to 2 feet 
high, with three-parted leaves and loose panicles of 
white and reddish blossoms in June and July. 
G. stipnlacea is somewhat similar in appearance, but 
has lance-shaped deeply-cut leaves and white flowers. 
Both kinds flourish in sandy loam and peat in partially 
shaded spots, and may be increased by division. 
GODETIA grandiflora . — This free-flowering and 
beautiful cousin of the Evening Primrose grows 1 to 2 
feet high, with, oblong lance-shaped leaves, and 
numerous rosy-red flowers blotched with crimson. 
There are many garden varieties, nearly all of which 
can be secured from a packet of well-selected seeds. 
These may be sown in March or April. 
GUNNERA. — These boldly ornamental perennials 
resemble large round-leaved Rhubarbs — the long 
prickly-stalked leaves often being as much as 6 or 7 
feet across, and constituting the chief attraction of the 
plant. The numerous small reddish flowers are borne 
on a large erect club-like spike in the centre of the 
plant. The best known kinds are G. manicata, and 
G. scabra, both about 4 to 6 feet or more high, and use- 
ful for growing in moist sheltered spots near ponds, 
streams, &c. They are natives of temperate South 
America, and are quite hardy in all except the 
bleakest parts. They may be increased by detaching 
