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Garden Directory
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Gloxinias
A very ornamental family of tuberous-rooted hothouseplants. They are of two classes, the drooping and the erect. Pot at any time during January and March in a mixture of equal quantities of loam, peat...
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Gnaphalium (Edelweiss)
Hardy everlasting flowers, which arecovered with a woolly substance. They may be grown in any light, rich soil. The shrubby and herbaceous kinds may be increased by cuttings or division. The annuals a...
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Godetia
Very pretty hardy annuals, that may be grown in any gardensoil. Sow in the autumn for early flowering, or in spring for later blooms. July is their ordinary season of coming into flower. Height, 1-1/2...
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Golden Feather
Hardy annual foliage plants. They are not particularas to soil, and are easily raised from seed sown early in spring. They bloom in July. Height, 1 ft.
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Gompholobium
Delicate greenhouse evergreen shrubs requiring a soilof sandy loam and peat and but little water. They flower in June, and are propagated by cuttings planted in sand under glass. Height, 2 ft.
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Gooseberries
From the middle of October to the end of November isthe best time for planting. To produce good crops the soil should be rich, deep, and well drained. The position should be somewhat cool and sheltere...
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Gooseberry Caterpillar
To prevent caterpillars attackingGooseberries syringe the bushes with a decoction of common foxglove (Digitalis), or dust the leaves with Hellebore powder. If the caterpillar has begun its attack, spr...
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