The PlantFiles Newsletter

Covering the events of December 19, 2005, on which 68 members joined. 		PF Logo

Gardening Quote of the Day

"A gardener who knows his flowers and is ignorant of weeds now seems to me to be like half a coin, a tail without a head. "

(Sara Stein, American writer, gardener)

The PlantFiles Photo of the Day

Poinsettia, Flor de Nochebuena (Christmas Eve Flower)
Euphorbia pulcherrima
By Floridian

PF Photo of the Day

Activity Report:

64 new plants were added to the database.
73 new descriptions were added.
44 new images were added.
1056 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Lumalite'
(Iris )
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Midnight Mist'
(Iris )
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Minidragon'
(Iris )
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Mister Roberts'
(Iris )
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Music'
(Iris )
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Nanny'
(Iris )
JoanJ Neutral CommentMiniature Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Navy Doll'
(Iris )
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Nut Ruffles'
(Iris )
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'On Fire'
(Iris )
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Open Sky'
(Iris )
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Orange Tiger'
(Iris )
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Oregold'
(Iris )
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Pele'
(Iris )
kniphofia Positive CommentElephant's Ear, Variegated African Mask 'Polly'
(Alocasia x amazonica)
Xenomorf Neutral CommentCrucifixion Thorn, Castela, Chaparro Amargosa
(Canotia holacantha)
Sarahskeeper Positive CommentThornless Blackberry 'Chester'
(Rubus )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentPole Bean, Snap bean 'Stortino Di Trento'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentPole Bean, Snap bean 'Tamara'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSnap Bean (String, Green or French Bean) 'Cosse Violette'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentPole Bean, Snap bean 'Bobis Nero'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentPole Bean, Snap bean 'Posena'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSnap Bean (String, Green or French Bean) 'Garafal Oro'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentPole Bean, Snap bean 'Albenghino'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Sarahskeeper Positive CommentTomato 'Fourth of July'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
GeeLily Positive CommentSilver Squill, Violet Squill
(Ledebouria socialis)
Indy Positive CommentWatermelon 'Desert King'
(Citrullus lanatus)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentPole Bean, Snap bean, wax 'Torrento D'oro'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentPole Bean, Snap bean 'Sultana'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentPole Bean, Snap bean, wax 'Wach's Goldbohne'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentYardlong or Asparagus Bean 'Chian'
(Vigna sesquipedalis)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentWax bean, Bush 'Rocquencourt'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSnap bean, Bush bean 'Baby Bianco'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSnap Bean (Green, String or French Bean) 'Marconi Nano'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSnap Bean (Green, String or French Bean) 'Corallo Nano'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Ripley7700 Positive CommentTomato 'Sweet Million'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSnap Bean (String, Green or French Bean) 'Baroma'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSnap bean, Bush bean 'Anellino di Trento, Bush'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSnap bean, Bush bean 'Hilton'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentFrench Filet 'Fin de Bagnol'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSnap Bean (Green, String or French Bean) 'Vittoria'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSnap bean, Bush bean, Yellow 'Patrizia'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSnap Bean (String, Green or French Bean) 'Maxi'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentWax Bean 'Hildora Golden'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSnap bean, Bush bean, Yellow 'Golden Improved'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSnap bean, Bush bean, Purple 'Felano'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentDry Shelling Bean 'Coco Bianco'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentDry Shelling Bean 'Cannellini - Turco'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentDry Shelling Bean 'Cannellini Lingot'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentDry Bean 'Borlotto Di Vigevano'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentDry Shelling Bean 'Borlotto Rosso'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Petite Polka'
(Iris )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentDry Bean 'Good Mother Stallard'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentPole Beans, Shelling 'Fiamme Stregonta'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentDry Bean 'Borlotto Lingua Di Fuoco'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentRunner Bean 'Red Flame'
(Phaseolus coccineus)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentRunner Bean 'White Swan'
(Phaseolus coccineus)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentLentil 'Urid Dal'
(Lens culinaris)
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Princess Bluebeard'
(Iris )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentLentil 'French Blue'
(Lens culinaris)
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Privileged Character'
(Iris )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentEdamame , Edible Soy Bean 'Bavicchi Soia'
(Glycine max)
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Pumpin' Iron'
(Iris )
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Pumpkin Center'
(Iris )
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Ringer'
(Iris )
AlohaHoya Positive CommentHoya
(Hoya cominsii)
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Ruby Tuesday'
(Iris )
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Samson'
(Iris )
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Serendipity Elf'
(Iris )
berrygirl Positive CommentLarge-flowered Climber 'Blaze'
(Rosa )
JoanJ Neutral CommentMiniature Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Sleepy Time'
(Iris )
JoanJ Neutral CommentStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Smart'
(Iris )
JoanJ Neutral CommentMiniature Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Snowy River'
(Iris )
JoanJ Neutral CommentIntermediate Bearded Iris 'Triplet'
(Iris )

Images

Member Addition Description
kennedyhImageSandpaper Fig
(Ficus coronata)
mghImageTall Bearded Iris 'Nigerian Raspberry'
(Iris )
kennedyhImageFeverfew
(Tanacetum parthenium)
lauriefImageIntermediate Bearded Iris 'Triplet'
(Iris )
mghImageTall Bearded Iris 'Patriotic Heart'
(Iris )
jnanaImageLangsat, Lansa, Lanzon
(Lansium domesticum)
jnanaImageRoyal Creeper
(Oxera pulchella)
kniphofiaImagePoinsettia 'Heirloom Peach™'
(Euphorbia pulcherrima)
Todd_BolandImageEncrusted Saxifrage, Silver Saxifrage 'Lutea'
(Saxifraga paniculata)
kniphofiaImagePoinsettia 'Puebla'
(Euphorbia pulcherrima)
timrannImageFootball Lily, African Blood Lily, Powderpuff Lily
(Scadoxus multiflorus)
Todd_BolandImageRobertsoniana Saxifrage 'Variegata'
(Saxifraga cuneifolia)
Clare_CAImagePlumeria 'Cooktown Sunset'
(Plumeria rubra)
Clare_CAImagePlumeria 'Vera Cruz Rose'
(Plumeria rubra)
timrannImageViolet Orchid of St Marie, Queen of Mada
(Eulophia roempleriana)
wallaby1ImageCalifornia Fan Palm
(Washingtonia filifera)
artconsImageMickey Mouse Taro, Mouse Cup, Pocket Plant, Yautia Amarilla
(Xanthosoma atrovirens var. albo-marginata)
Sugarbean1ImageStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Bronze Fire'
(Iris )
Sugarbean1ImageTall Bearded Iris 'Bronze Brocade'
(Iris )
CastIronPlant22ImageBlackberry Lily, Leopard Lily 'Freckle Face'
(Belamcanda chinensis)
CastIronPlant22Image
(Tradescantia bermudensis variegata)
wallaby1ImageShrub Rose 'Rhapsody in Blue'
(Rosa )
UrsulaImageCardoon, Artichoke Thistle
(Cynara cardunculus)
JoanJImageTall Bearded Iris 'Willamette Mist'
(Iris )
bootandallImage 'Pink Lace'
(Scabiosa )
bootandallImagePincushion Flower 'Fama'
(Scabiosa caucasica)
ocimum_nateImage 'San Marzano'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
ocimum_nateImageApple 'Winesap'
(Malus x domestica)
JoanJImageStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Court Magician'
(Iris )
aries44ImageTomato 'Jaune Negib'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
lauriefImageTall Bearded Iris 'English Cottage'
(Iris )
XenomorfImageBrewer's Saltbrush
(Atriplex lentiformis subsp. breweri)
palmbobImage 'Pink Elephant'
(Hebe albicans)
EricInSFImageVariegated Pineapple Flower, Pineapple Lily
(Eucomis bicolor)
EricInSFImageDahlia 'Camano Pet' 'Camano Pet'
(Dahlia )
WindchymeImageVariegated Tomato 'Splash of Cream'
(Lycopersicon esculentum)
XenomorfImageCrucifixion Thorn, Castela, Chaparro Amargosa
(Canotia holacantha)
WindchymeImageVariegated Tomato 'Splash of Cream'
(Lycopersicon esculentum)
SarahskeeperImageThornless Blackberry 'Chester'
(Rubus )
SarahskeeperImageApple 'MacFree'
(Malus x domestica)
KelliImageChristmas Cheer Poker Plant 'Christmas Cheer'
(Kniphofia )
AlohaHoyaImageHoya
(Hoya cominsii)
berrygirlImageLarge-flowered Climber 'Blaze'
(Rosa )
lueurImageRed-Leaf Hibiscus, False Roselle, African Rose Mallow 'Red Shield'
(Hibiscus acetosella)

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... December 19, 2005