The Plants Database Newsletter

Covering the events of October 31, 2004, on which 97 members joined.
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Gardening Quote of the Day

"Good timber does not grow with ease; the stronger the wind, the stronger the trees."

(J. Willard Marriott, American businessman (born 9/17/1900))

The Plants Database Photo of the Day

Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Kong™ Series Scarlet'
Solenostemon scutellarioides
By sugarweed

PDB Photo of the Day

Activity Report:

20 new plants were added to the database.
31 new descriptions were added.
43 new images were added.
1985 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
debi_z Positive CommentRubrum Lily, Red Japanese Show Lily
(Lilium speciosum var. rubrum)
Maranta Positive CommentSundew
(Drosera capensis)
IslandJim Positive CommentAsiatic Jasmine
(Trachelospermum asiaticum)
Shadyfolks Positive CommentHosta 'Olive Branch'
(Hosta )
rutholive Positive CommentFlowering Crabapple 'Golden Raindrops'
(Malus )
lmelling Negative CommentVariegated Porcelain Berry Vine 'Elegans'
(Ampelopsis brevipedunculata)
lmelling Positive CommentClematis 'Will Goodwin'
(Clematis x hybrid)
lmelling Positive CommentClematis "Crystal Fountain" 'Crystal Fountain (Fairy Blue)'
(Clematis x hydrid)
trifunov Positive CommentSweet Basil 'Italian Large Leaf'
(Ocimum basilicum)
IslandJim Positive CommentVanilla Orchid
(Vanilla planifolia)
trifunov Positive CommentDill
(Anethum graveolens)
keithstewart Positive CommentSilk Tree, Mimosa Tree, Pink Siris
(Albizia julibrissin)
lmelling Neutral CommentHybrid Tea Everblooming 'Paradise'
(Rosa Hybrid Tea, Large Flowered)
msbobolink Positive CommentAbyssinian Gladiolus, Peacock Orchid
(Gladiolus callianthus)
doss Positive CommentDahlia ''Gitts Attention''
( )
CatskillKarma Positive CommentJapanese Burnet
(Sanguisorba obtusa)
IslandJim Negative CommentSweetgum, Red Gum
(Liquidambar styraciflua)
lmelling Positive CommentFloribunda Rose 'Intrigue'
(Rosa )
trifunov Positive CommentOregano, Wild Marjoram
(Origanum vulgare)
DiMom Positive CommentAloe
(Aloe brevifolia)
lmelling Negative CommentRibbon Grass, Reed Canary Grass, Gardener's Garters 'Feesey'
(Phalaris arundinacea)
lmelling Positive CommentClub Rush, Zebra Rush 'Zebrinus'
(Schoenoplectus lacustris ssp. tabernaemontani)
lmelling Positive CommentSolomon's Seal
(Polygonatum biflorum)
lanikaiguy Positive CommentGebang Palm, Buri Palm
(Corypha utan)
lmelling Neutral CommentWater Hyacinth
(Eichhornia crassipes)
pokerboy Positive CommentBush Lily, Clivia Lily, St. John's Lily,Boslelie, Fire Lily
(Clivia miniata)
pokerboy Neutral CommentSolomon's Seal
(Polygonatum biflorum)
pokerboy Positive CommentAutumn Crocus, Fall Crocus
(Crocus banaticus)
emilyrasmus Positive CommentPot Marigold 'Fiesta Gitana'
(Calendula officinalis)
emilyrasmus Positive CommentScarlet Runner Bean
(Phaseolus coccineus)
emilyrasmus Positive CommentHosta 'Striptease'
(Hosta )

Images

Member Addition Description
ladyannneImageWild Bergamot
(Monarda fistulosa)
XenomorfImageCandelilla
(Euphorbia antisyphilitica)
PaulwhwestImageEnglish Rose, Austin Rose 'Windrush'
(Rosa )
WandasflowersImageDaylily 'Newberry Touch'
(Hemerocallis )
gretaduckImageHosta 'Paradigm'
(Hosta )
WandasflowersImageDaylily 'Orchid Corsage'
(Hemerocallis )
kennedyhImageTiger Orchid, Tiger Diuris
(Diuris sulphurea)
poppysueImageSiberian Iris 'Sassy Kooma'
(Iris sibirica)
poppysueImageSiberian Iris 'Ruffled Round'
(Iris sibirica)
frostweedImageTexas Paintbrush
(Castilleja indivisa)
montereyImageMexican Sage 'Limelight'
(Salvia mexicana)
XenomorfImageGreen Amaranth, Redroot Amaranth, Pigweed, Wild Beet
(Amaranthus retroflexus)
KMACImageGiant Rhubarb, Giant Gunnera, Dinosaur Food
(Gunnera manicata)
kennedyhImageWallflower, English Wallflower
(Erysimum cheiri)
DaveHImagePassionflower 'Witchcraft'
(Passiflora )
frostweedImageSleepy Hibiscus, Drummond's Hibiscus
(Malvaviscus drummondii)
melodyImageSugar Maple
(Acer saccharum)
smiln32ImageArizona poppy
(Kallstroemia grandiflora)
FarmerdillImageRape
(Brassica napus var. oleifera)
raven_locksImageHoya 'Variegata'
(Hoya verticillata)
Jeff_BeckImageSweetgum, Red Gum
(Liquidambar styraciflua)
palmbobImage
(Aeonium leucoblepharum)
palmbobImageKillarney Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
(Arbutus unedo)
rshadlowImageBorder Bearded iris 'Clouds and Wine'
(Iris )
htopImageAnnual Aster, Baby’s Breath Aster, Hierba del Marrano, Saltmarsh Aster
(Aster subulatus)
bootandallImageLeafless Clematis
(Clematis afoliata)
Alohahoya2000ImageHoya
(Hoya camphorifolia)
busybeeImageEmpress Tree
(Paulownia tomentosa)
KimGaitherImageBugle, Bugleweed, Carpet Bugle 'Burgundy Glow'
(Ajuga reptans)
NativePlantFan9ImageGray Nicker, Gray Nickerbean
(Caesalpinia bonduc)
TwinLakesChefImageTropical Hibiscus 'Cajun Swirl'
(Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis)
lmellingImagePeach-Leafed Bellflower
(Campanula persicifolia)
MichaelpImageAfrican Birdseye Chile Pepper
(Capsicum frutescens)
henryr10ImageGiant Upright Elephant Ear
(Alocasia odora)
dossImageDahlia 'Edna C'
(Dahlia )
langbrImageAutumn Crocus
(Colchicum cilicicum)
IslandJimImageTwining Mariposa, Winding Mariposa, Bent-stem Mariposa
(Calochortus flexuosus)
rutholiveImageFlowering Crabapple 'Golden Raindrops'
(Malus )
FloridianImageGulf Muhly Grass, Gulf Hairawn Muhle
( Muhlenbergia capillaris var. filipes)
debi_zImageOriental Lily 'Stargazer'
(Lilium )
DaylilySLPImageDaylily 'Scott Fox (Peat, 1999)'
(Hemerocallis )
jperillouxImageCanna Lily 'Cattleya'
(Canna x generalis)
Todd_BolandImageGolden Full Moon Maple, Japanese Maple 'Aureum'
(Acer japonicum)

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... October 31, 2004