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GENTIANA 
It is hard to find a group of rockery 
plants that can surpass the Gentians for their 
brilliant blue coloring. 
Gentiana acaulis is one of the loveliest of 
the genus and grows like a weed in many 
gardens. A heavy loamy soil seems to be 
best for it and if some small stones or 
chips are mixed in the soil, so much the 
better. ‘ 
Another very satisfactory species is Gent- 
iana septemfida; it, too likes a moist loamy 
soil. 
The seed does not germinate readily. It 
is best sown as soon as ripe but as it is not 
always available, it is then best to stratify’ 
the seed in sand during the winter months, 
at around 35 degrees F. and plant early in 
the spring. 
Seed sown as soon as ripe, germinate the 
following spring or summer. During the 
first year little growth is made but after 
this they grow rapidly. 
Note. We have often wondered how many 
plants a buyer got from this type of seed. As 
it requires some knowledge in handling, the 
failures must be great and the present type 
of magazine makes it possible to give in- 
formation that could not possibly be given 
jn an ordinary seed catalog or on a seed. 
packet. It might also be better to allow 
the stratified seed to get a good freeze late 
in the winter and before planting it out in 
the seed bed or pot. Possibly some of our 
readers have tried this out and will find 
time to write of their experience. Ed. 
LIITLE PICKELS. 
I note on page 103 that some reader wants 
seed of Crassifolia (Little Pickels). This is 
a common succulent, Othonna crassifolia or 
more properly, O. capensis and as all Othon- 
nas are self-sterile and as undoubtly all plants 
of this species in this country are descended 
from one original import, it’s very unlikely 
that any seed is available anywhere. How- 
ever, the plant is so common I do not see 
why seed is necessary: 
The Cotyledon oppositifolia, which I am 
ordering, has for the past 20 years been 
known as Chiastophyllum oppositifolium, a 
monotypic genus from the Caucasus. 
By Myron Ximnach, Calif. 
LILLIES 
Mr. W. L. Fulmer, who is chairman of 
the membership committee of the North 
American Lily Society, writes, “May I 
make a suggestion?. Lilies can be divided 
into two types according to seed germinat- 
ion. The quick germinating type if plant- 
ed in late fall they will appear above ground 
the next spring or if planted in the spring 
will appear above ground in a short time. 
The slow germinating type, if planted in the 
fall or in the spring will show no top growth, 
until the second spring or early summer.” 
He also mentions the common practice 
of planting the seed too deep resulting in 
poor “germination”. 
Any one wishing to join the Society can 
write Mr. Fulmer at 505 Boylaton North, 
Seattle, 2, Wash. The 1954 National Lily 
Show is to be held in Seattle. 
Labiatus: (lay-bee-AY-tus) lipped. 
Laciniatus: (las-in-ee-AY-tus) Cut into nar- 
row pieces or holds. 
Lactiflorus: (Jak-tif-FLOH-rus) Milk-white 
flowered. 
Lanatus: (lan-NAY-tus) Woolly or wool-like. 
Laevis: (LEE-viss) Smooth. 
GODETIA - GYPSOPHILA 
GLOBULARIA (glob-u-LAY-re-ah) Globulariaceae. 
Little shrubby plants from the mountains of S. Europe and Asia with blue or white 
flowers in rounded heads. They are easily grown from seed, in a moist and partly 
shaded place and also suitable for the rock garden. 
—bbellidifolia. Like  CordifOlia) c.crcctscvscccsssetsssesssesensarterenseserenrovatserseegasacesssusececee GLOB-2 (W). 40¢ 
—incanescens. Blue, heads 1%” ac; 4”; Italy; HP..................00 .. GLOB-3 (W). 40¢ 
—cordifolia. Sub-sh; 4’; prostrate; blue fi heads, . GLOB-4 (C). 50¢ 
= GUIMULOS AN y Oiiseserotecsycsterecruennt sex aeons ' GLOB-5 (W).50¢ 
—nervegica. Species from Austria..... ae GLOB-6. 25¢ 
—nudicaulis. Blue heads, 34’ across; 4 nite GLOB-7 (C). 50¢ 
—trichosantha. Globe Daisy. Fluffy blue flower heads; 8”; HP...............0 GLOB-9. 20¢ 
—vulgaris. (Willkommii) Blue; 1ft; Caucasus; GLOB-12 (W). 40¢ 
GLOXINIA: see Sinningia speciosa. 
GODETIA, (go-DEE-she-ah) Onagraceae. 
Erect annuals with bright showy flowers in red, lilac, purple or white. They are 
easily grown, best in a light soil and sunny exposure. Seeds can be started indoors or 
planted where the plants are to grow. 
G. GRANDIFLORA: This species is the commonly grown Godetia. It comes in many 
choice varieties both double and single flowers. They all are hardy annuals. 
=-Carmines Doubles Carmine (eC serecs.cessreere cs secceese see ceecesctensaeneerenesctceese= racers Womens GODT-4M. 15¢ 
—Charming, Dwarf; very bright deep satiny pink; 12 .. GOD-4C. 15¢ 
—Cherry Red. SHOWY Variety... ccecccsscercsesscesccssecetsccerecsssscessssssees GODT-4CR. 15¢ 
—Crimson Glow. Dwarf; extra dark crimson strain; 12”.. .. GOD-4G. 15¢ 
—Duke of York. Dwarf carmine-scarlet; 1277.............cccccscssscsseessseees .. GOD-4D. 15¢ 
—Kelvedon Glory. Dwarf; deep glowing salmon-orange; 1 .. GOD-4K. 15¢ 
—Mauve Queen. Beautiful new mauve color: dwarf; 12””............. . GOD-4M. 15¢ 
—Fantasy. Full double flO WTS... ccescesecnssencsecee soceenrecnceees .. GODT-4F. 15¢ 
—Mauve. Full double flu wers on... we cceseesesereees ... GODT-4V. 15¢ 
—Orange Glory. NEW, pure orange, double .. GODT-AN. 15¢ 
Pinks Wouble fOW ELSE cececencesuseacsectcsscestoncerseuneer-ser . GODT-4P. 15¢ 
—Purity. Glistening solid snow-white; 12’. .. GOD-4P. 15¢ 
—Rosemunde. Beautiful rose-pink; 12”’........... .. GOD-4R. 15¢ 
—Sybil Sherwood. Pretty salmon-pink} 127.00... ceeesesesetcecensteneees .. GOD-4S. 15¢ 
—Thunderbolt. Vivid deep crimson with frilled petals; 12” .. GOD-4T. 15¢ 
—White Swan. Large flowering satiny WHite; 1277.0............cescssessecesssccnscssersesers GOD-4W. 15¢ 
—Dwarf Single Mixed. Above varieties Mixed...........:cccce eee Oz. 50¢... GOD-4X. 10¢ 
DOUBLE DWARF VARIETIES: 
—Mauve Queen. NEW, beautiful rich mauve; double; 12”; HA............ GODT-5M. 25¢ 
—Rose Queen. Large double flOwWered........ccccccseesersersseeseeeeteceseeneeeneeneens .. GODT-5Z. 20¢ 
—Sweetheart. Azaleiflora; bright shell pink; 127... ees .. GOD-5H. 15¢ 
—Sybil Sherwood. Double flowered; pretty salmon-pink; 127... GOD-5S. 15¢ 
TALL UPRIGHT SINGLE VARIETIES: These are nice for border, bedding; 2-3 ft tall. 
—Duke of York. A rich scarlet...... .. GOD-6D. 15¢ 
—Fairy Queen. White and crimson.... GOD-6F. 15¢ 
—Gloriosa. (Lord Roberts) Blood-red.................... . GOD-6G. 15¢ 
—Pelargonium. Bluish pink, blotched carmine. .. GOD-6P. 15¢ 
—Scarlet Queen. Brilliant scarlet... eee . GOD-6S. 15¢ 
—The Bride. Crimson and white.. .. GOD-6B. 15¢ 
—-Tall Upright Single Mixed ono. iic...cccsscscscsensscccosssusccssonssuateteracssusssostsssdeosssaneseryceesseetecetttce GOD-6X. 15¢ 
WHITNEYI: Very compact strain, dwarf and double, also known as Azaleaefiora. 
==Maiden! Blushs “Doubles moses spire ee cceeter rece eet eee ccc nonce teece sane eee ee GODT-7M. 15¢ 
—Begonia Rose. Compact, brilliant rose... .. GOD-7B. 15¢ 
—Lady Albemarle. Compact, crimSoON.................00 .. GOD-7L. 15¢ 
—Whitneyi Blend. All compact double varieties........... «. GOD-7X. 15¢ 
GOMPHRENA. (gom-FREE-nah) Amaranthaceae. 
Useful for beddng and cutflowers as well as for dried or everlasting flowers. All HA 
G. GLOBOSA: Start seeds indoors for better germination; flowers are clover-like. 
S-RROS@S WiANicaciceccesessssassssecoonssoscssovsccstsussussunscaoresvnsssusapneeontsscessestsanesesostscateoucstaesesesevanvenceneresctsors GOMP-2Z. 15¢ 
—Striped. .. GOMP-2S. 15¢ 
—Orange-y .GOMP-2Y. 15¢ 
—White. ... GOMP-2W. 15¢ 
SSPUTPIOS, ceiscivcsctescsvarscerectonrsacte ssessicsarasces 
—Piccole. A dwarf form with wi 
—Mixed. Above varieties mixed 
GORDONIA. (gor-DOH-nee-ah) Theaceae. 
Trees and shrubs from warm regions. The American species (G. alatamaha) known 
as the Franklinia tree, is rare and not many are known. It requires an acid soil and 
is hardy up to Mass. We wish reports on them along the northern planting area as we 
would like to map this line in a future issue. : 
—alatamaha. FRANKLINIA TREE. To 20 ft; fls 3” ac... GODO-1. Seeds 3¢ each. 
100 Seeds $2.50; 1,000 $13.00 
GOURDS. 
Under this heading are listed the cucubits that have hard shells and grown for orna- 
ment. They may be divided into large small fruited varieties. They are very orna- 
mental, are easily grown from seed planted outdcors as soon as the soil is warm. If 
started indoors, grow them in pots as they resent root disturbance. They will stand 
no frost. See articles during the fall months as to harvesting, etc. 
SMALL FRUITED VARIETIES: Mainly Cucubita pepo. 
—Egg;, Whites) FA boututhersizenot ae lemon sss re eee eee GORD-IE. 15¢ 
.. GORD-IF. 15¢ 
.. GORD-1M. 15¢ 
«. GORD-1R. 15¢ 
.. GORD-IB. 15¢ 
». GORD-IP. 15¢ 
. GORD-IL. 15¢ 
. GOMP-2P, 15¢ 
. GOMP-2C, 15¢ 
GOMP-2X. 10¢ 
—WMiniature. Fruits round, dark green and striped yellow. 
—Orange., (Orange, colormand) Shapes... ee 
—Pear-bicolor. Half green, half yellow; pear-shaped.. 
—-Peatom White @trults gap eat Sha DC:rumceneem te ee eee ene 
—Pear Striped. Dark green striped with longitudinal white bands. 
“BS poongn. ciasicsat heen cartes Se ee 
—verrucosa. Small green, very Warty £1UitS.eeceeccecccoosoce : GORD.AV. 184 
—Small Fruited Varieties Mixed...ccccss ces “” GORD-1X. 105 
LARGE FRUITED VARIETIES: Mostly Cucurbita leucantha. 
—Apple'Shaped. Green? 25.53%..ce ee 
GOURDS: Continued oa Page S01 ne ca are eee GORD-2A. 15¢ 
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