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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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Geum
Very handsome hardy perennials. They grow well in any light,rich, loamy soil, and may be increased either by seeds or by dividing the roots. G. Coccineum is extremely pretty. Flower in July. Height, 1...
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Gillenia Trifoliata
The Three-Leaved Gillenia is a hardy herbaceousperennial which is very useful as a cut flower for the decoration of vases, etc. It should be grown in large clumps, delights in a deep, moist soil and p...
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Gilia
Extremely pretty and free-flowering hardy annuals, deservingof a place in every garden. They are very suitable for small beds. They should be sown in the open early in spring. G. Tricolour may be sown...
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Gherkins
Sow the seed the first week in April in small pots, andcover it lightly with fine soil. Plunge the pots in a hotbed covered with a frame. When grown to nice little plants, remove them to a cold frame...
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Gladiolus
Dig the ground out to a depth of 1 ft. or 15 in.; put ina layer of leaf-mould or rotted manure, and then 4 or 5 in. of earth mixed with sand; insert the bulbs (6 in. from the surface and 9 in. apart),...
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Gesneria
Handsome greenhouse perennials. They thrive in any light,rich soil. Cuttings will strike readily either in sand or soil if placed under glass in heat. They may also be raised from seed sown in a tempe...
Nov 11, 2026
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