The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of May 2, 2004, on which 278 members joined.
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Gardening Quote of the Day

"The true gardener must be brutal, and imaginative for the future."

(Vita Sackville-West, English novelist, poet, gardener)

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Nishiki Willow, Dappled Willow 'Hakuro Nishiki'
Salix integra
By dhmeiser

PDB Photo of the Day

Activity Report:

48 new plants were added to the database.
44 new descriptions were added.
36 new images were added.
1235 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
eileenmlamb Neutral CommentHosta 'Pastures New'
(Hosta )
babyboomer Positive CommentLewisia
(Lewisia cotyledon)
nekko2 Positive CommentWhite-flowering Redbud, Eastern Rebud, Canadian Redbud 'Alba'
(Cercis canadensis)
nekko2 Neutral CommentAmerican Cranberry Bush (Tree), Crampbark Tree, Wild Gueldes-Rose, Gueldres-Rose, Dog Rowan Tree
(Viburnum opulus var. americanum)
plantmanbill Negative CommentHawaiian Snowbush, Snow-on-the-Mountain
(Breynia nivosa)
Treeguy Positive CommentWalter Dogwood
(Cornus walteri)
mostar Positive CommentRowan, European Mountain Ash
(Sorbus aucuparia)
Opoetree Positive CommentBead Tree, Persian Lilac, Pride of India, Pride of China, Chinaberry, Umbrella Tree, White Cedar
(Melia azedarach)
shannon_paul Positive CommentPony Tail Palm, Bottle Palm
(Beaucarnea recurvata)
GinnyB Positive CommentBleeding Heart Vine
(Clerodendrum thomsoniae)
nancyanne Positive CommentNight Blooming Jasmine, Night Scented Jessamine, Queen of the Night
(Cestrum nocturnum)
corky59 Positive Comment ''Amecamensis''
(Disocactus speciosus)
bayouposte Negative CommentChinese Tallow Tree, Candleberry Tree
(Sapium sebiferum)
DiOhio Positive CommentYellow Trillium
(Trillium luteum)
Farmerdill Neutral Commentonion 'Sweet Melody'
(Allium cepa L.)
Farmerdill Neutral Commentonion 'Sweet Vidalia'
(Allium cepa L.)
Farmerdill Neutral Commentonion 'Tanya'
(Allium cepa L.)
Farmerdill Neutral Commentonion 'Yellow Granex Improved'
(Allium cepa L.)
spur Neutral CommentCalifornia groundcone
(Boschniakia strobilacea)
Farmerdill Positive Commentonion (Spanish) 'Harmony'
(Allium cepa L.)
henryr10 Positive CommentMexican Male Fern
(Dryopteris pseudo filix mas)
Farmerdill Positive Commentonion (Spanish) 'Sweet Perfection'
(Allium cepa L.)
Farmerdill Positive Commentonion (Spanish) 'Zorro'
(Allium cepa L.)
Farmerdill Neutral Commentonion 'Genesis'
(Allium cepa L.)
henryr10 Positive CommentDixie Wood Fern
(Dryopteris D. celsa x D. ludoviciana)
Farmerdill Neutral Commentonion 'Milky Way'
(Allium cepa L.)
Farmerdill Neutral Commentonion 'Excel'
(Allium cepa L.)
lgtngstk Positive CommentGrape hyacinth 'Mount Hood'
(Muscari )
islandjim Positive CommentRic Rac Orchid Cactus, Fishbone Cactus
(Cryptocereus anthonianus)
henryr10 Neutral CommentGolden Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Little Honey'
(Hydrangea quercifolia)
raisedbedbob Neutral CommentIndian Cucumber, Indian Cucumber Root
(Medeola virginiana)
sp Positive CommentMyrtle Spurge
(Euphorbia myrsinites)
chenning3 Positive CommentHosta 'Veronica Lake'
(Hosta )
montereyavenue Positive CommentVariegated Mugwort 'Oriental Limelight'
(Artemisia vulgaris)
jwseattle Neutral CommentTomato 'Brandywine'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
WillowWasp Positive CommentTexas Lantana
(Lantana horrida)
garyon Positive CommentBlack Cohosh, Black Snakeroot, Fairy Candles
(Cimicifuga racemosa)
WillowWasp Positive CommentNew Gold Lantana, Gold lantana 'New Gold'
(Lantana x hybrida)
melody Positive CommentCoral Honeysuckle, Trumpet Honeysuckle
(Lonicera sempervirens)
WillowWasp Positive CommentMexican Heather, False Heather
(Cuphea hyssopifolia)
melody Positive CommentAmerican Pokeweed
(Phytolacca americana)
rmw00220 Positive CommentWax Plant, Porcelain Flower
(Hoya carnosa)
Monocromatico Neutral CommentSakaki
(Cleyera japonica)
martina Positive CommentLady Tulip
(Tulipa clusiana)

Images

Member Addition Description
palmbobPicture
(Iguanura elegans)
puttytatPictureStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Smell the Roses'
(Iris )
MonocromaticoPictureOrchid
(Cattleya walkeriana)
LophophoraPictureFlaming Sword
(Vriesea splendens)
PaulwhwestPictureSweet Olive, Fragrant Tea Olive
(Osmanthus fragrans)
kennedyhPictureElegant Rein-orchid
(Piperia elegans)
htopPictureDwarf Pomegranate 'Nana'
(Punica granatum)
ToxicodendronPictureAdder's-tongue Fern
(Ophioglossum vulgatum)
WillowWaspPictureAngel Trumpet, Angel's Trumpet 'Dr. Seuss'
(Brugmansia hybrid)
DiOhioPictureHosta 'Sweetie'
(Hosta )
HappenstancePictureAeonium tabuliforme
(Aeonium tabuliforme)
Jeff_BeckPictureBlue Flax 'Appar'
(Linum lewisii)
sweezelPictureGinger
(Asarum splendens)
troisPictureChinese Tallow Tree, Candleberry Tree
(Sapium sebiferum)
AbutilonPictureCanna Lily 'Pacific Beauty (Semaphore)'
(Canna x generalis)
gardenwifePicturePersian Speedwell
(Veronica persica)
patnjbobPictureTall Bearded Iris 'Amber Amulet'
(Iris )
ThaumaturgistPictureGuava 'Ruby Red Supreme'
(Psidium guajava)
anixPictureKalanchoe, Desert Cabbage 'Bronze Sculpture'
(Kalanchoe thyrsiflora)
AngelinaBPictureOriental Poppy
(Papaver orientale)
keelyPictureAloe
(Aloe mitriformis)
OhioBreezyPictureFragrant Snowball
(Viburnum x carlcephalum)
PotEmUpPictureWatsonia
(Watsonia borbonica)
montereyPicturePurple Coneflower 'Magnus'
(Echinacea purpurea)
danakPictureAfrican Violet
(Saintpaulia ionantha)
raisedbedbobPictureAzalea 'Glacier'
(Azalea )
Clare_CAPictureBurro's Tail, Donkey's Tail
(Sedum morganianum)
martinaPictureSilk Tree, Mimosa Tree, Pink Siris
(Albizia julibrissin)
langbrPictureClematis 'Ville de Lyon'
(Clematis )
davePicturePineapple Guava
(Acca sellowiana)
thepookaPictureAsparagus Fern, Plumosa Fern
(Asparagus setaceus)
islandjimPictureRic Rac Orchid Cactus, Fishbone Cactus
(Cryptocereus anthonianus)
henryr10PictureGolden Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Little Honey'
(Hydrangea quercifolia)
bob47PictureMexican Evening Primrose, Showy Evening Primrose 'Siskiyou Pink'
(Oenothera speciosa)
DaylilySLPPictureStellar Zonal Pelargonium 'Vancouver Centennial'
(Pelargonium hortorum)
melodyPictureCoral Honeysuckle, Trumpet Honeysuckle
(Lonicera sempervirens)

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... May 2, 2004