The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of June 20, 2004, on which 166 members joined. 		PDB Logo

Gardening Quote of the Day

"Write with your spade and garden with your pen, shovel your couplets to their long repose. And type your turnips down the field in rows."

(Rob Roy Campbell MacGregor)

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
By aking1a

PDB Photo of the Day

Activity Report:

46 new plants were added to the database.
52 new descriptions were added.
50 new images were added.
468 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
langbr Neutral CommentGrandiflora Rose 'Glowing Peace (Meilland, 1999; aka MEIzoelle, MEIzoelo)'
(Rosa )
lyn31347 Positive CommentTomato 'Parks Whopper'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Hagarohio Positive CommentJerusalem Cherry
(Solanum pseudocapsicum)
JulieAN Positive CommentVariegated Mintleaf 'Variegatus'
(Plectranthus madagascariensis)
Paulwhwest Neutral CommentClimbing Miniature Rose 'Little Mermaid (Moore, 1995)'
(Rosa )
Mondz Neutral CommentBigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea
(Hydrangea macrophylla)
Maudie Positive CommentSnake Plant, Mother-in-Law's Tongue
(Sansevieria trifasciata)
Paulwhwest Neutral CommentMicrominiature Rose 'Little Pinkie (Moore, 2000)'
(Rosa )
udigg Positive CommentAfrican Wisteria Tree
(Bolusanthus speciosus)
Gardengirl1204 Positive CommentBee Balm, Beebalm 'Petite Delight'
(Monarda )
Lophophora Neutral CommentMount Diablo Fairy Lantern
(Calochortus pulchellus)
mseybold Negative CommentGreenbrier, Cowvine
(Smilax bona-nox)
Baa Neutral CommentFoxglove 'Primrose Carousel'
(Digitalis purpurea)
keithar Positive CommentBlack bamboo
(Phyllostachys nigra)
cathiwim Positive CommentDaylily 'Ming Toy (Wheeler, 1947)'
(Hemerocallis )
foodiesleuth Positive CommentRoyal Poinciana, Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Peacock Flower, Gulmohar
(Delonix regia)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCabbage 'Alcosa'
(Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
Paulwhwest Neutral CommentMiniature Rose 'Little White Lies (McCann, 2001)'
(Rosa )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCabbage 'Comparsa'
(Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCabbage 'Melissa'
(Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
Paulwhwest Neutral CommentHybrid Tea Rose 'Los Angeles (Howard, 1916)'
(Rosa )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCabbage 'Clarissa'
(Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
palmbob Neutral CommentRusty Gum, Broad Leaf Apple
(Angophora subvelutina)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCabbage 'Ovasa'
(Brassica olereacea var. capitata)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCabbage 'Famosa'
(Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
thehumblebumble Positive CommentDaylily 'Aztec Red'
(Hemerocallis )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCabbage 'Kilosa'
(Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCabbage 'Brasa'
(Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCabbage 'Empressa'
(Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCabbage 'Tulsa'
(Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCabbage 'Firenza'
(Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCabbage 'Visa'
(Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
GumboLimbo Positive CommentDoctorbush, Summer Snow, Leadwort Flower, Native Plumbago, Devil's Herb
(Plumbago scandens)
GumboLimbo Positive CommentBloodberry, Butterfly Sage
(Cordia globosa)
Fran99 Neutral CommentCardoon, Artichoke Thistle
(Cynara cardunculus)
foxtail Positive CommentFoxtail Fern 'Meyersii (aka Meyers'
(Asparagus densiflorus)
LILI61 Positive CommentScarlet Runner Bean
(Phaseolus coccineus)
broozersnooze Positive CommentCalandiva Pink 'Calandiva Pink'
(Kalanchoe blossfeldiana)
DrMikeG Positive CommentSweet Almond 'Hall's Hardy'
(Prunus dulcis)
Paulwhwest Neutral CommentMiniature Rose 'Lovers Only (McCann, 1989) aka SEAlove'
(Rosa )
Paulwhwest Neutral CommentMiniature Rose 'Lucy (Moore, 1997) aka MORlucy'
(Rosa )
Paulwhwest Neutral CommentPolyantha Rose 'Lullaby (Shepherd, 1953)'
(Rosa )
Paulwhwest Neutral CommentMicrominiature Rose 'Lynne Gold (Moore, 1983) aka MORlyn'
(Rosa )
CaptMicha Positive CommentBushel Gourd 120+ lbs.
( )
CaptMicha Positive CommentMaiden Pink
(Dianthus deltoides)
CaptMicha Neutral CommentRibwort Plantain, Narrowleaf Plantain
(Plantago lanceolata)
CaptMicha Neutral CommentField Bindweed
(Convolvulus arvensis)
Xenomorf Positive CommentBlack Spine Prickley Pear
(Opuntia macrocentra)
palmbob Neutral CommentChenille Honeymyrtle
(Melaleuca huegelii)
langbr Positive CommentDaylily 'Celebrity Status'
(Hemerocallis )
palmbob Positive Comment 'Variegated'
(Bryophyllum daigremontiana X delagoense)
Glennab Negative CommentWeeping Pussywillow, Kilmarnock Willow, Goat Willow 'Pendula'
(Salix caprea)

Images

Member Addition Description
jodyPictureHosta 'Bridegroom'
(Hosta )
ownedbycatsPictureTrumpet Narcissus, Trumpet Daffodil 'Filly'
(Narcissus )
carolannPictureTall Bearded Iris 'Conjuration (Byers, 1988)'
(Iris )
bill_caseyPicturePeppermint
(Mentha x piperita)
htopPictureGolden Dew Drop, Sky Flower, Pigeon Berry 'Sweet Memories'
(Duranta erecta)
gman500PictureTomato 'Schellenberg's Favorite'
(Lycopersicon Lycopersicum)
xyrisPictureMany-flowered grasspink
(Calopogon multiflorus)
FarmerdillPictureSweet Corn (Se) 'Ruby Queen'
(Zea mays)
HappenstancePictureCape Daisy, Monarch of the Veldt 'Zulu Prince'
(Arctotis fastuosa)
melodyPictureCucumber 'Marketmore'
(Cucumis sativus)
BaaPicturePyrenean Germander
(Teucrium pyrenaicum)
mysticPictureHens and Chicks 'Sir William Lawrence'
(Sempervivum calcareum)
CaptMichaPictureSand Vine, Honey Vine, Blue Vined Milkweed
(Cynanchum laeve)
tortoisekeeperPictureDaylily 'Condilla (Grooms, 1977)'
(Hemerocallis )
troisPictureFirecracker Shrub, Mexican Firebush, Scarlet Bush, Hummingbird Bush
(Hamelia patens)
MonocromaticoPictureFrench Kiss
(Costus spicatus)
palmbobPictureTotara, Mahogany Pine
(Podocarpus totara)
lauriefPictureStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Cat's Eye (Black, 2003)'
(Iris )
mhelmPictureTall Bearded Iris 'Distant Chimes (Schreiner, 1975)'
(Iris )
JanFRNPictureTriumph Tulip 'Calgary'
(Tulipa )
canna2growPictureCanna Lily 'China Lady'
(Canna x generalis)
ladyrowanPictureStrawberry 'Sequoia'
(Fragaria x ananassa)
WingnutPictureWhite Pickerel Weed
(Pontederia cordata f. albiflora)
kniphofiaPictureArkwright's Campion 'Vesuvius'
(Lychnis x arkwrightii)
poppysuePictureSiberian Iris 'Aqua Whispers (Miller, 1988)'
(Iris sibirica)
XenomorfPictureAlicoche, Banana Cactus, Cob Cactus, Green Strawberry Hedgehog, Pitaya, Prostrate Hedgehog
(Echinocereus enneacanthus)
PaulwhwestPictureCockscomb, Plume Plant 'Fresh Look Red'
(Celosia plumosa)
TerryPictureSpike Speedwell 'Blue Charm'
(Veronica spicata)
rshadlowPictureTall Bearded Iris 'Haut Les Voiles (Cayeux, 1999)'
(Iris )
DaylilySLPPictureDaylily 'Eenie Weenie (Aden, 1976)'
(Hemerocallis )
dahlia_loverPictureDahlia 'Duet'
(Dahlia )
MrRedwoodPictureSnake Plant, Mother-in-Law's Tongue
(Sansevieria trifasciata)
harrywitmorePictureDischidia
(Dischidia platyphylla)
mountaineerPictureTall Bearded Iris 'Tomorrow's Child (Blyth, 1981)'
(Iris )
jhysharkPictureGermander 'Summer Sunshine'
(Teucrium chamaedrys)
udiggPictureRuspolia
(Ruspolia pseuderanthemoides)
WalterTPictureVariegated Spider plant, Airplane Plant 'Variegatum'
(Chlorophytum comosum)
islandjimPictureCape Honeysuckle
(Tecomaria capensis)
enalterPictureBanana Shrub
(Michelia figo)
MotherNature4PictureFlorida False Sunflower
(Phoebanthus grandiflorus)
Melissa_OhioPictureDaylily 'Blueberry Candy (Stamile, 1993)'
(Hemerocallis )
KMACPictureTall Bearded Iris 'Gallant Moment (Schreiner, 1980)'
(Iris )
PudgyMudpiesPicture Flowering Maple, Chinese Bell Flower, Chinese Lantern
(Abutilon x hybridum)
ginbyersPictureTall Bearded Iris 'Stop the Music (Schreiner, 1985)'
(Iris )
tcfromkyPictureCoral Bells, Alumroot, Coralbells, Alum Root 'Palace Purple'
(Heuchera micrantha)
handhelpersPictureHosta 'Feather Boa'
(Hosta )
Big_RedPictureZucchini, Courgette, Summer Squash 'Black Beauty'
(Cucurbita pepo)
langbrPictureFloribunda Rose 'Victorian Spice (1994; aka Doux Parfum, L'Aimant, HARzola)'
(Rosa )
AbutilonPictureAngel's Trumpet 'Aurea Pink'
(Brugmansia )
dstartzPictureRuellia, Wild Petunia
(Ruellia elegans)

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Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... June 20, 2004