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Gorse

See "Ulex."

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Gourds

Sow at the end of March or the beginning of April on aslight hotbed; pot off when the plants are sufficiently advanced, and transplant to the open border in June. They are well adapted for arbours, tr...

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Grafting

The objects of Grafting are to bring a bush or tree into anearlier state of bearing than it would do naturally; to produce good fruit from an inferior plant; and to save space by putting dwarf scions...

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Grafting Wax (Cobbetts), etc

Pitch and resin four parts each,beeswax two parts, tallow one part. Melt and mix the ingredients, and use when just warm. It may be rolled into balls and stored in a dry place. Clay bands are frequent...

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Grapes

The cultivation of Grapes in the open in our cloudy andchangeable climate cannot be looked forward to with any certainty of success. Two successive favourable seasons are indispensable--one to ripen t...

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Grasses, Ornamental

Fine for mixing in a green state with cutflowers, or in a dried condition for the decoration of vases, winter bouquets, etc. To have them in perfection gather them while quite fresh, with the pollen o...

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Gratiola Officinalis

This hardy herbaceous plant bears light blueflowers in July. A rich, moist soil is its delight. It is propagated by dividing the roots. Height, 1 ft.

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Green Fly

Fumigate the infected plants with tobacco, and afterwardssyringe them with clear water; or the plants may be washed with tobacco water by means of a soft brush.

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Grevillea

Handsome greenhouse shrubs, which require a mould composedof equal parts of peat, sand, and loam. Give plenty of water in summer, a moderate amount at other seasons. Ripened cuttings may be rooted in...

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Griselinia Littoralis

A dwarf-growing, light-coloured evergreenshrub, which will thrive near the sea. It requires a light, dry soil, and may be increased by cuttings.

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Guelder Rose

See "Viburnum."

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Guernsey Lily (Nerine Sarniense)

Soil, strong, rich loam withsand, well drained. Plant the bulbs deeply in a warm, sheltered position, and let them remain undisturbed year by year. Keep the beds dry in winter, and protect the roots f...

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