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Covering the events of October 11, 2008, on which 144 members joined.
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Gardening Quote of the Day

"Agriculture not only gives riches to a nation, but the only riches she can call her own."

(Samuel Johnson, English writer (born 9/18/1709))

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Activity Report:

27 new plants were added to the database.
12 new descriptions were added.
29 new images were added.
359 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
lauraroxie Negative CommentBleeding Heart Vine, Glory Bower
(Clerodendrum thomsoniae)
mjolner88 Negative CommentTrumpet Vine 'Madame Galen'
(Campsis x tagliabuana)
dayondon_mildzS Neutral CommentRed-Leaf Hibiscus, False Roselle, African Rose Mallow
(Hibiscus acetosella)
allwild818 Positive CommentAmerican Beautyberry
(Callicarpa americana)
opera_fiore Positive CommentHardy Begonia 'Heron's Pirouette'
(Begonia grandis)
Bakerkatzhawaii Positive CommentMacaw's Tail
(Warszewiczia coccinea)
rebecca30 Positive CommentScotch Broom 'Boskoop Ruby'
(Cytisus )
jengarden Positive CommentBigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Mophead 'Nikko Blue'
(Hydrangea macrophylla)
sallyg Neutral CommentBeefsteak Plant, Shiso, Red Perilla 'Akashiso'
(Perilla frutescens)
Kelli Neutral CommentBlue Curls, Vinegar Weed, Turpentine Weed
(Trichostema lanceolatum)
arbysgurl2008 Positive CommentGolden Shrimp Plant, Lollipop Plant
(Pachystachys lutea)
opera_fiore Positive CommentVariegated Boxwood, American Boxwood 'Variegata'
(Buxus sempervirens)

Images

Member Addition Description
dawndoll2ImageDaylily 'Startle'
(Hemerocallis )
DaylilySLPImageDaylily 'Nashville Lights'
(Hemerocallis )
DaylilySLPImageDaylily 'Polka Girl'
(Hemerocallis )
DaylilySLPImageDaylily 'Rainbow Eyes'
(Hemerocallis )
DaylilySLPImageDaylily 'Rainbow Gold'
(Hemerocallis )
DaylilySLPImageDaylily 'Red Magic'
(Hemerocallis )
gessiegailImageAfrican Violet 'Always Pink'
(Saintpaulia )
evelianaImageGolden Dew Drop, Sky Flower, Pigeon Berry 'Gold Mound'
(Duranta erecta)
evelianaImageGolden Dew Drop, Sky Flower, Pigeon Berry 'Gold Mound'
(Duranta erecta)
TntiggerImageSpuria Iris 'Hasarya'
(Iris )
TntiggerImageSpuria Iris 'Hocka Hoona'
(Iris )
TntiggerImageMiniature Tall Bearded Iris 'Jack's Pick'
(Iris )
TntiggerImageTall Bearded Iris 'Lime Daiquiri'
(Iris )
TntiggerImageTall Bearded Iris 'Marbella'
(Iris )
TntiggerImageTall Bearded Iris 'Neal Bradley'
(Iris )
TntiggerImageBorder Bearded Iris 'Niche'
(Iris )
TntiggerImageTall Bearded Iris 'Oasis Rose'
(Iris )
TntiggerImageTall Bearded Iris 'Other Voices'
(Iris )
pixie62560ImageDaylily 'Purple Pinwheel'
(Hemerocallis )
TntiggerImageTall Bearded Iris 'Pucker Power'
(Iris )
TntiggerImageTall Bearded Iris 'Raspberry Autumn'
(Iris )
TntiggerImageTall Bearded Iris 'Second Look'
(Iris )
ginger749ImageYellow Box
(Eucalyptus melliodora )
ginger749ImageNew England Blackbutt
(Eucalyptus campanulata)
ginger749ImageNew England Blackbutt
(Eucalyptus campanulata)
LynDCImageTall Bearded Iris 'Lady Friend'
(Iris )
LynDCImageTall Bearded Iris 'Festive Skirt'
(Iris )
bootandallImageLarge-petalled Clematis 'Lagoon'
(Clematis macropetala)
bootandallImageLarge-petalled Clematis 'Lagoon'
(Clematis macropetala)

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
abata  a-BAY-tuh  From the Greek word abatos (inaccessible)  
abatus  a-BAY-tus  From the Greek word abatos (inaccessible)  
deserticola  de-zert-ih-KOH-luh  Desert dweller; grows in arid areas  
deserticolus  de-zert-ih-KOH-lus  Desert dweller; grows in arid areas  
dicoccus  dy-KOK-us  Two-berried  
dicoccum  dy-KOK-um  Two-berried  
dicocca  dy-KOK-uh  Two-berried  
diodon  dy-OH-don  Two-toothed  
dipetala  dy-PET-ah-luh  Two-petaled  
diversiflorus  dy-ver-sih-FLOR-us  Variable flowered  
diversiflorum  dy-ver-sih-FLOR-um  Variable flowered  
diversiflora  dy-ver-sih-FLOR-uh  Variable flowered  
divisus  div-EE-sus  Divided, separated  
divisum  div-EE-sum  Divided, separated  
divisa  div-EE-suh  Divided, separated  
duplicatus  doo-plih-KAH-tus  Doubled  
durabilis  dur-ah-BIL-is  Lasting, durable  
equinus  ek-WHY-nus  Of horses  
equinum  ek-WHY-num  Of horses  
equina  ek-WHY-nuh  Of horses  
minutiflora  min-yoo-tih-FLOR-uh  From the Latin minutus (very small) and flos (flower); very small flowers, florets or spikelets  
minutiflorum  min-yoo-tih-FLOR-um  From the Latin minutus (very small) and flos (flower); very small flowers, florets or spikelets  
minutiflorus  min-yoo-tih-FLOR-us  From the Latin minutus (very small) and flos (flower); very small flowers, florets or spikelets  
webberi  WEB-ber-ee  For 19th century physician and miner David Gould Webber  
kurilensis  koo-ril-EN-sis  Of or from the Kurile Islands, Russia  
kurillensis  koo-ril-LEN-sis  Of or from the Kurile Islands, Russia  
Saxegothaea  saks-ee-go-THAY-uh  From Saxe-Gothaea, referring to Albert Prinz v. Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha, (Prince Albert)  
Securinega  sek-yew-rin-EE-guh  From the Latin securis (hatchet, axe) and negro (refuse, negate); wood very strong and hard to cut  
Sloanea  SLOAN-uh  Named for 18th century Irish physician,naturalist and founder of the British museum Sir Hans Sloane  
kumasasa  koo-muh-SAS-uh  From the Japanese kuma (bear) and sasa (dwarf bamboo); growing in places that bears frequent  
Torreyochloa  tor-ree-oh-KLOH-uh  Named for Dr. John Torrey, 19th century chemistry professor, American botanist and co-author (with Asa Gray) of The Flora of North America  
torreyi  TOR-ree-eye  Named for Dr. John Torrey, 19th century chemistry professor, American botanist and co-author (with Asa Gray) of The Flora of North America  
Passifloraceae  pas-ih-flor-AY-see-ee  The Passiflora family  

Plants Added Yesterday:

Plant
Tall Bearded Iris 'Midnight Jewel'
Iris
Parrot Lily, Parrot Flower, Peruvian Lily, Lily of the Incas, Alstroemeria 'Red Coat'
Alstroemeria
Tall Bearded Iris 'Pleasant Peasant'
Iris
Echeveria
Echeveria olivacea
Echeveria
Echeveria oreophila
Echeveria
Echeveria paniculata var. maculata
Echeveria
Echeveria papillosa
Echeveria
Echeveria patriotica
Tall Bearded Iris 'Huerhuero'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Kodachromoment'
Iris
Echeveria
Echeveria penduliflora
Echeveria
Echeveria pendulosa
Echeveria
Echeveria peruviana
Echeveria
Echeveria pilosa
Echeveria
Echeveria pinetorum

Echeveria pittieri

Echeveria platyphylla
Kaffir Lily 'September Charm'
Hesperantha coccinea
Passion Flower, Passionflower 'Balam'
Passiflora
Tall Bearded Iris 'Pep Rally'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Douce Reverie'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Lumarco'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Psychic Reader'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Radiant Bliss'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Red Handed'
Iris
Scotch Broom 'Boskoop Ruby'
Cytisus
Tall Bearded Iris 'Sierra Downtown'
Iris

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave

 

And that's the way it was... October 11, 2008