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Arisaema, are the third largest genus in the arum family found mostly in Asia, and North America which are easy to grow and looks exotic. Brief description on some of the best species of Arisaemas such as Arisaema dracontium, Arisaema triphyllum and Arisaema macrospathum is presented which is mainly based on their plant performance.

Several ground cover plants for a shady spot in a garden selected by expert with reference to their maintenance is presented. Some of the ground covers include European wood anemone, Canadian wild ginger, the bulblet or bladder fern, dwarf crested iris and Meechania cordata.

The various kinds of Gentiana species that can be grown in different seasons in gardens are introduced. The procedure of their cultivation and maintenance is described.

This article evaluates native wildflowers and plants to be used for landscape gardening in woodland environments, dispells some myths about native woodland plants and makes suggestions about how to start planting. The author suggests planting trilliums in March, bellworts in April, crested iris in May, tall larkspur in July, downy skullcap in August, turtlehead in September and berries in October.

Focuses on the genus Gentiana which consists of some 400 species of herbaceous annuals, biennials and perennials. Plant's foliage and blooms; Growth habit; Cultivation and maintenance; Distribution in temperate regions throughout the world; Closest ornamental relations; Native U.S. species; Old World gentians; Site selection and preparation. INSET: GROWING GENTIANS FROM SEED..

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of establishing a business and how the business became a success after years of operation.

Focuses on Trillium pusillum. Number of the plant's species; Features of the leaves and flowers of Trillium pusillum; Pointers in planting Trillium pusillum.

Describes the garden plant Arisaema dracontium. Comparison between Arisaema dracontium and Jack-in-the-pulpit; Growth capacity of Arisaema dracontium's stems; Information on the plant's color and fruits.

Presents issues related to pharmacology. Implementation of appropriate testing strategies; Assessment of the efficacy of human-specific compound using animal models; Method of drug administration.