Gomphrena.—­See “Globe Amaranthus.”

Gooseberries.—­From the middle of October to the end of November is the best time for planting.  To produce good crops the soil should be rich, deep, and well drained.  The position should be somewhat cool and sheltered, and a liberal quantity of liquid manure is beneficial.  In dry seasons mulching may be resorted to with advantage.  Cuttings are taken in autumn as soon as the leaves begin to fall.  Select strong shoots about 1 ft. long.  Cut the bottom end straight across, just below a joint, and with a sharp knife remove all the buds or eyes from the base to within a couple of inches of the top, so as to prevent the formation of suckers.  Plant the shoots firmly 3 in. deep, in rows 1 ft. apart and 6 in. apart in the rows, on a north border.  At the end of the second season cut back all leading shoots to two-thirds of their length.  In after years remove weak and superfluous branches, as also any that are growing near the ground, but plenty of young wood must always be left on the bushes.  The pruning may be done either in spring or autumn.  The following varieties may be recommended:—­Red, White, and Yellow Champagne, Wilmot’s Early Red, Golden Drop, Ironmonger, and Warrington Red for dessert; while for preserving and culinary purposes Old Rough Red, Conquering Hero, Favourite, Broom Girl, British Crown, Ironsides, Lady Leicester, Thumper, Green Walnut, Leader, and Moreton Hero may be classed among the leading varieties.  When grown in bush form ample room must be allowed between each to enable one to get round the bushes to gather the fruit.

Gooseberry Caterpillar.—­To prevent caterpillars attacking Gooseberries syringe the bushes with a decoction of common foxglove (Digitalis), or dust the leaves with Hellebore powder.  If the caterpillar has begun its attack, sprinkle some fresh lime below the bushes, and shake the bushes vigorously, so that the insects are dislodged.

Gorse.—­See “Ulex.”

Gourds.—­Sow at the end of March or the beginning of April on a slight hotbed; pot off when the plants are sufficiently advanced, and transplant to the open border in June.  They are well adapted for arbours, trellis-work, or sloping banks.  The following are among the most ornamental:—­Abobra Viridiflora, Benincasa Cerifera (Wax Gourd), Bryonopsis Erythrocarpa, Coccinea Indica (scarlet fruit), Cucumis Anguinus (Serpent Gourd), Cucumis Dipsaceus (Teasel Gourd), Cucumis Dudaim (Balloon Gourd), Cucumis Erinaceus (Hedgehog Gourd), Cucumis Grossularoides (Gooseberry Gourd), Cucumis Perennis, Cucurbita Argyrosperma, Cucurbita Melopepo, Cyclanthera Explodens (Bombshell Gourd), Cyclanthera Pedata, Eopepon Aurantiacum, Eopepon Vitifolius, Lagenaria Clavata (Club Gourd), Lagenaria Enormis, Lagenaria Leucantha Depressa, Lagenaria Leucantha Longissima, Lagenaria Plate de Corse, Lagenaria Poire a Poudre, Lagenaria Siphon, Luffa Cylindrica, Luffa Solly Qua, Melothria Scabra, Momordica Balsamina, Momordica Charantia, Momordica Elaterium, Mukia Scabrella, Scotanthus Tubiflorus, Trichosanthes Anguina, Trichosanthes Coccinea, Trichosanthes Colubrina, and Trichosanthes Palmata.