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GALANGALE

From the Editor's Mailbag. 1984 #3, p 4
Lesser Galangale versus Greater Galangale. By Robert E. Bond. 1984 #3, p 4

GALUMPI See Clausena lansium

GARCINIA

Genus Garcinia: the Mangosteen and Related Species. By Ottis Warren Barrett. 1978 YB, pp 66-72
Promising New Garcinia. By Bob Smith. 1983 #1, pp 14-15

GARCINIA DULCIS - Rata
A medium-size tree with an upright growth habit and a cone-shaped canopy. The leaves are shiny green, reddish when young, and make a lovely ornamental. The fruit is yellow, thin-skinned and smooth. The soft yellow flesh has a butter-like consistency and pleasant acid flavor. It can be eaten fresh, served in sherbets or made into fruit paste or butter. Propagated by seed or air layer.

GARCINIA LIVINGSTONEI - Imbe
Small African tree with an oddly shaped growth habit that is used more as a landscape curiosity than for its fruit. The small orange- colored fruit has a thick skin with a small amount of juicy acid-like pulp surrounding a large seed. Propagated by seed, air layer or grafting.

GARCINIA MANGOSTANA - Mangosteen
This medium-to-large tropical tree from Indonesia is very cold tender and requires a year-round moist, warm climate. It is considered by some to be the most delicious fruit in the world. The fruit is orange sized, with a thick red rind covered with brown and purple spots. The interior is divided into segments, holding a delicate, juicy white, sweet/acid pulp with a flavor that resembles a mixture of strawberry and grape. See Mangosteen

GARCINIA XANTHOCHYMUS - Gamboge, Cochin-goraka
A medium-sized tree from Southeast Asia, it makes an attractive ornamental with its 18" glossy, pendulous leaves. The fruit is yellow with acid pulp and two large seeds. Propagated by seed.

GARDEN MANNERS

Horticulture: a Facet of Independent Living for the Blind. By Alice A. Estep. 1989, #3 pp 10-11
Mind Your Garden Manners. By Hallie M. Barrow. 1974 #3, p 12; 1981 #2, pp 18-19; 1984 #2, pp 8-9; 1985 #2, p 13

GARDENING GUIDELINES

Twelve Commandments of Fruit Gardening. 1973 YB, pp 110-111

GAULTHEARIA ANTIPODA

Wild Fruit of New Zealand. By Ian Hartland. 1973 #4, pp 9-10

GENIPA AMERICANA - Genip, Marmalade box
A medium-size tree, native to South America. It is a difficult plant to grow but a few can be found in South Florida. The fruit are large, orange-sized, green or reddish-brown. They must be soft and overripe before being eaten. A thin skin surrounds a layer of granular flesh which in turn surrounds soft brown pulp containing many small seeds. The flavor and aroma are strong. lt is eaten fresh, fermented as a drink, or used as a refreshment. Propagation is by seed.

GERMINATION

Germinating Jojoba Seeds. By David G. Noel. 1978 #4, p 10
Germinating Pinion Pine Seeds. By Edwin P. Arthur. 1977 #2, p 9
Germinating Tropical Seeds. By Kiyo Tomiyasu. 1978 #4, p 7
Gibberellic Acid for Fruit Set and Fruit Germination. By John M. Riley. 1987 J, pp 10-12
Growing Rare Fruit from Seed. By John M. Riley. 1981 YB, pp 1-47; 1987 YB, pp 4-5
Planting and Starting Tropical Seeds, Transplanting to Final Location. By Walter V. Jerris. 1988 #2, pp 11-13
Seeds Characteristics Table. By John M. Riley. 1987 YB, pp 36-43

GIANT GRANADILLA - Passiflora quadrangularis

GIANT SUNFLOWER - Helianthus giganteus

GIBBERELLIC ACID

Editor's Mailbag. 1980 #2, pp 4-6
Gibberellic Acid and the Mangosteen. By Alois Falkenstein, M.D.. 1989, #3 p 7
Gibberellic Acid - Fruit Set and Fruit Germination. By John M. Riley. 1987 J, pp 10-12
Questions & Answers. 1985 #4, p 27
Some Experiments on Cherimoya Pollination. By Raymond F. Vincent. 1983 YB, pp 30-36

GINGER

Book Review: Ginger Up Your Cookery. Reviewed by Rick Parkhurst. 1983 #4, p 25
For a Lively Spice Grow Ginger. By Kaye Cude. 1985 #3, pp 10-14
Ginger Family. By Peggy Winter. 1984#2, p 23

GINKGO BILOBA

A Naturalist in Western China. By Ernest H. Wilson. 1976 YB, p 95
Growing Rare Fruit in No. California. By John M. Riley. 1973 YB, pp 67-90
Notes from our Members. 1975 #2, p 10

GINKGO NUT See Ginkgo biloba

GINSENG - Panax ginseng

GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS See Honey Locust

GLYCOSMIS PENTAPHYLLA - Orangeberry

GNEMOM TREE See Melindjo

GNETUM GNEMON - Spanish Jointfur, Melindjo
A Malaysian pine, this tree provides seeds which can be eaten roasted, boiled, or fried. The green leaves are cooked as spinach. See Melindjo

GOA BEAN See Winged Bean

GOAT NUT - Simmondsia californica

GOLDEN APPLE - Aegle marmelos

GOLDEN SPOON - Byrsonima crassifolia

GOUMI - Elaeagnus multiflora See Elaeagnus

GOVERNOR'S PLUM

Culture of Rare Fruits in S.F. Bay Area. By J. Garrin Fullington. 1974 #4, pp 3-6

GRAFTING

Annual Papaya? By Steve Glassman. 1978 YB, pp 72-73
Apple Trees and Scions Via: Covered Wagon, Pack Mule, Vacation Van. By Charles E. Estep Sr.1988 J, pp 49-56
Avocado Girdling and Grafting. By Orton Englehart. 1971 #1, p 15
Bark Grafting Citrus Fruit Trees. By Orton H. Englehart. 1971 #3, pp 2-4
Bits & Pieces: Summer Grafting. By Peggy Winter. 1985 #4, pp 21-22
Bits & Pieces: Grafting Problems. By Peggy Winter. 1986 #1, p 31
Bits & Pieces: Parafilm. By Peggy Winter. 1986 #4, pp 27-29
Book Review: How to Build a Fruit Tree. Reviewed by Bob Chambers. 1984 #1, p 20
Cultural Nuggets for Would-be Apple Growers. Talk by J. Rider. Reported by Melita Israel. 1989 #2, pp 16-19
Custom Fruit Tree. By Lisa Evans and Leobardo Rodriguez. 1987 YB, p 9
Editor's Mailbag. By Clytia M. Chambers. 1989 #4, pp 31-32
Experiment in Cherimoya Grafting. By Rudy Haluza. 1983 #1, p 22
Experiments, Successes and Failures. By John M. Riley. 1981 #4, p 11
Farkleberries as Rootstock for Blueberries. By Floyd Blount Jr.. 1976 YB, pp 70-72
For the Beginner: Grafting Macadamias. By Ruby Law. 1987 #2, pp 28-29
For the Beginner: Grafting Tips. By John F. Donan. 1986 #2, pp 23-25
Further Report on Establishing a Mango Grove. By Jerry H. Staedeli. 1977 YB, pp 32-34
Grafting Pears on Quince a Rootstock. By Cliff Tanner. 1981 #2, p 5
Gleanings: Grafting. By Jim Neitzel. 1982 #2, pp 14-15; 1982 #3, pp 24-25
Gleanings: Scion Leaves Help; Rind Grafting. By Jim Neitzel. 1982 #3, pp 21-24
Graft Whenever You Want! By Leo W. Manuel. 1985 #4, p 22
Grafted Mangosteens Bearing Seven Years after Planting. By Milwant Singh Sandhu. 1984 #3, p 6
Grafting Aids. By Charles E. Estep, Sr.. 1989 #4, pp 24-26
Grafting Capulin Cherries. By Joy Hofmann. 1982 #2, p 4
Grafting Mangosteens. By Bill Whitman. 1984 #1, p 3
Grafting Tip. By Joseph F. Green. 1988 #2, p 31
Grafting Tips. By John F. Donan. 1987 YB, pp 10-11
Inarching Lychee on Longan Seedling. By Louis Lopyan, M.D.. 1989, #3 pp 15-16
Introduction to Grafting: a Report. By Richard A. Watts. 1988 #2, pp 16-19
Leave Leaves on Grafted Scions. By Tommy Reese. 1983 #1, p 3
Lychee Varieties. By Edward T. Fukunaga. 1970 #1, p 2
Macadamia in California. By Paul H. Thomson. 1980 YB, pp 46-109
Macadamias: a Basic Understanding. Talk by T. Cooper. Reported by Melita Israel 1989 #1, pp 28-30
Mango Growing in California. By Jim Neitzel. 1986 YB, pp 22-28
Multi-Level Grafts. By Joseph F. Green. 1988 #4, pp 55-56
Need to Develop Seedling Strains in Fruit Trees. By Douglas M. Hinds. 1973 YB, pp 91-100
Out of Season Grafts. By George F. Moersberger. 1973 #4, pp 7-8
Preliminary Apricot and Peachnectarine Comparisons. By David Guggenheim. 1986 #1, pp 22-24
Research Corner, Grafting. By John Riley. 1983 #1, p 17; 1983 #2, p 27
Step-by-step Grafting of Kiwi Plants. By Roger Meyer. 1989 J, pp 36-38
Summer Grafting of Deciduous Fruit Trees. By Orton H. Englehart. 1975 YB, pp 72-73
The "Inside" Story of Budding Versus Grafting. By Charles E. Estep, Sr.. 1989 #1, pp 9-12
The Chestnut. By Arlo Hale Smith. 1976 YB, pp 15-51
The Japanese Raisin Tree. By John M. Riley. 1981 #4, pp 24-25
The Paw Paw in Southern Michigan. By Corwin Davis. 1982 YB, pp 38-41
Tip-grafting of Citrus Seedlings. By Greg Johnson. 1989 #4, pp 26-27
Update from Palm Beach. By Tommy Reese. 1982 #2, pp 19-21
Use of Paraffin in Grafting. By Orton H. Englehart. 1972 #2, pp 7-8

GRANADILLA See Passiflora

GRAPEFRUIT

For the Beginner: Suggestions for New Gardeners. By Phil Clark. 1985 #2, pp 6-9
Scientists Trace Citrus Origins. By Rick Parkhurst. 1983 #1, p 13

GRAPES

A Naturalist in Western China. By Ernest H. Wilson 1976 YB, p 95
Bare Root Time Again. By Jim Neitzel. 1979 #1, pp 18-21
Book Review: Growing Unusual Fruit, Reviewed by John M. Riley. 1976 #3, pp 5-7
Book Review: The Grapefruit. Reviewed by J.W. Stephenson 1976 #1, p 8
Comments on the Muscat of Alexandria Grape. By Warren J. Amstutz. 1977 #2, p 11
Deciduous Fruit Varieties. By Jim Neitzel. 1980 YB, pp 20-40
From the Editor's Mailbag. 1984 #1, p 2
Gleanings: Grapes. By Jim Neitzel. 1981 #4, pp 18-19; 1982 #1, pp 22-24; 1984 #1, pp 30-31;
Grape Varieties for Cooler Areas of California. By Frank James. 1985 YB, pp 69-74
Growing Grapes and Apples in Tropical Indonesia. By Rick Parkhurst. 1981 #2, pp 13-14
Housebreaking and Training Your Grapevine. By C.T. Kennedy. 1986 YB, pp 28-32
More on the Muscat of Alexandria. By Warren J. Amstutz. 1977 #1, p 20
Notes from Members, Sacramento, California. 1977 #2 p 11
Questions and Answers. 1985 #3, pp 19-20
Some Fine Grapes for California Growers. By C.T. Kennedy. 1985 #4, pp 5-9
Some Interesting New Cultivars. By Jim Neitzel. 1985 #3, p 5
Stone Fruit and Grape Production. By David W. Ramming. 1978 YB, pp 74-77
Summer 82 Report: Grenada Hills, San Fernando Valley. By Dave Silber. 1983 #1, p 23

GRAUDA - Myrciaria jaboticaba

GREEN ALMOND - Pistacia vera

GREEN GRAM - Vigna radiata

GREEN SAPOTE

Green Sapote. By Paul H. Thomson. 1973 YB, pp 41-48
High Altitude Finds: Pouteria viride. By Peggy Winter. 1986 #1, p 25
Rare Fruits in Coastal San Diego. By David B. Lloyd. 1975 #3, pp 1-5

GREENHOUSES

An Inexpensive Solar Greenhouse That Works. By Phil Clark. 1981 #2, pp 24-25
The Rising Demand for Rare Fruit. By William L. Nelson. 1986 #1, pp 7-8

GREWIA TENAX - Phalsa Cherry
A Southeast Asian shrub used for wood and edible berry. The flowers are green sepals with a yellow corolla. The fruits are round and dark blue when ripe with 1 or 2 large seeds with a subacid pulp used for making a drink. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings.

GROWING, BAKERSFIELD, CALIF

Notes on Growing Fruits in a Hostile Environment. By Dwayne Klotz. 1984 #4, pp 11-14

GROWING, DESERT AREAS

Growing Avocados in a Desert Climate. By N.C. Moerland. 1980 #3, pp 9-11
Report from the Desert. By Isaiah W. McManaman. 1969 #2, p 1

GROWING, CARPINTERIA, CALIF

Cherimoyas in Carpinteria. By Tony and John Brown. 1972 YB, pp 2-6

GROWING, INLAND EMPIRE AREA

Fruit Experiments in Upland, California. By Pat Weissleader. 1984 #4, pp 21-23
Guanabana in Redlands. By Donald R. Shasky. 1985 #3, p 32
Letter from Upland. By Pat Weissleader. 1986 #4, pp 10-11

GROWING, LOMA LINDA, CALIF

CRFG Visits a Member. 1985 #2, pp 14-17

GROWING, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Avocados Growing in San Jose; Guacamole Recipe. By J. W. Stephenson. 1984 #3, pp 4-5
Cherimoya Letter From Garrin Fullington. 1983 #3, p 4
From the Editor's Mailbag. 1980 #4, pp 4-7; 1984 #3, p 4
Fruiting the Longan in Northern California. By John Delevoryas. 1975 #2, p 9
Fruits and Nuts for El Sobrante. By Clell E. Bowman. 1974 #3, p 2
Gardening: Cultivating Subtropical Fruits in Bay Area Gardens. By Marie Hammock. 1987 #4, pp 5-7
Horticultural Oasis in Suburbia. By John Delevoryas. 1970 #1, pp 3-4
Jaboticaba. By Peggy Winter. 1980 #4, p 24
More on the Muscat of Alexandria. By Warren J. Amstutz. 1977 #1, p 20
Northern Calif. Persimmon Ass'n 1927 First Annual Report. By Gordon Lane. 1987 J, p 29
No. Calif. Persimmon Ass'n 1927 Report: Notes from the Report. 1987 J, pp 43-44
No. Calif. Persimmon Ass'n 1927 Report: Rootstocks for Persimmons. By Eugene Fowler. 1987 J, pp 39-40
No. Calif. Persimmon Ass'n 1927 Report: the Kaki or Oriental Persimmon. By I. J. Condit. 1987 J, pp 29-38
Plants in Monterey Peninsula. By Grace Johns. 1972 #1, p 12
Recommended Fruit Trees for the Bay Area. By Brent Thompson. 1987 YB, pp 32-33
Yes, Cherimoyas in Berkeley. By Katherine Pyle. 1987 #4, pp 8-10

GROWING, OJAI, CALIFORNIA

Selections for Starting an Edible Garden. By Alasdair Coyne. 1986 YB, pp 54-58

GROWING, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIF

Low Chill Fruits and Subtropicals. By Eunice Messner. 1989 YB, pp 12-16

GROWING, SAN DIEGO CNTY, CALIF

Capulin in San Diego County. By Paul H. Thomson. 1973 #1, pp 4-6
Cherimoya Cultivar Identification. By N.C. Ellstrand, J.M. Lee, M.L. Arpaia. 1989, #3 pp 8-9
Climatic Adaptation of the Kiwi in New Zealand. By D. A. Slade. 1974 #2, pp 7-8
Data for Computer Bulletin Boards. By Leo Manuel. 1984 #2, p 24
Establishing a Mango Grove in San Diego. By Jerry H. Staedeli. 1972 YB. pp 11-18
Experiments with Papaya Growing. By Phil Clark. 1983 #4, p 14
From the Editor's Mailbag. 1984 #4, p 4-5
Gleanings: Bananas; Need for Proven Varieties; Promising Hawaiian Types. By Jim Neitzel. 1984 #3, pp 28-29
Low Chill Peaches: August Pride; Mid Pride. By Jerry Carne. 1982 #1, p 4
Monitoring Plants for Cold Hardiness. By John H. Tashjian. 1981 #4, pp 20-21
Preliminary Jojoba Report. By Betty Bretz. 1978 #4, pp 11-13
Rare Fruit for San Diego County. By Tom Del Hotal. 1987 J, pp 16-19
Sapindaceae Family. By Bill Louscher. 1980 YB, pp 41-45
What? a Rare Fruit Gal in a Mobile Home Space? Yes! By Cay Hillegas. 1983 #4, pp 21-23
White Sapote Varieties: Progress Report. By Robert R. Chambers. 1984 YB, pp 56-64

GROWING, SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

And How Did You Get Started? By Tina and David Silber. 1989 #2, pp 11-12
News from the Hills. By David Silber. 1988 #4, pp 5-7
Notes from a Grower/experimenter. By David Silber. 1987 #3, pp 20-21
Report from Back Yard, Granada Hills, By Tina and Dave Silber. 1984 #1, pp 8-9
Report from San Fernando Valley. By David Silber. 1985 #4, pp 19-20
Summer 82 Report: Grenada Hills. By Dave Silber. 1983 #1, p 23

GROWING, SAN FRANCISCO AREA

Abyssinian Banana, M. ensete; Rajapuri, M. nana; M. balbisiana; etc. By John C. Oberlin. 1976 #1, p 9
Cherimoya Tree North of San Francisco. By J. Garrin Fullington. 1983 #3, p 4
Feijoa in Central California. By Clell E. Bowman. 1974 #4, pp 11-12; 1984 YB, pp 32-33
Fruits for the San Francisco Bay Area. By Martin G. Blinder. 1972 #4, pp 6-7
Selected Fruits for Bay Area Climates. By Andrew Mariani. 1988 YB, pp 34-35

GROWING, SANTA CRUZ, CALIF

Capulin Cherry in Santa Cruz. By Andrew P. Werner. 1977 #2, p 5
How to Grow Tropical and Semitropical Plants in a Inhospitable Climate. By Melita Israel. 1988 #3, pp 22-23
Visit to Jerry Stanoff. By Melita Israel. 1987 #3, pp 15-16

GROWING, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Banana Notes for Southern California. By Brian Lievens. 1984 #3, pp 14-15
Bits & Pieces: Southern California Freeze. By Peggy Winter. 1987 #2, pp 26-27
Blueberries in Southern California: a Few Notes. By Bob Holzinger. 1988 #3, p 18
California Rare or Common Fruit Growers. By Peggy Winter. 1983 #4, p 20
California Seasons: a Calendar Year of Gardening Activity. By Walter V. Jerris. 1987 #4, pp 11-14
Citrus Rating. By Bob Fitzpatrick. 1981 #2 p 20
Deciduous Fruits for Southern California. By Paul H. Thomson. 1971 #4, pp 4-8
Frost Protection. By Rick Parkhurst. 1977 #4, pp 6-8
Fruits in Fullerton. By Florence Carrell. 1971 #1, pp 14-15
Macadamia in California. By Paul H. Thomson. 1980 YB, pp 46-109
Macadamias in Your Garden. By Lois E. James. 1980 YB, pp 110-115
Notes on Growing Passiflora in La Mesa. By Joseph C. Smith. 1979 YB, pp 56-58
Growing in Rainbow, California. By Gloria Warren. 1972 #1, p 12
Rare Fruits in Laguna Beach. By Mariane R. Percy. 1977 #4, p 1
Recommended Fruit Trees for Frost-Free Areas. By George Emerich. 1987 YB, pp 33-34
Southern California Field Trip, 6 December 1975. By Paul H. Thomson. 1975 #4, pp 1-3
Where to Buy a Cherimoya Tree in Southern California. 1983 YB, p 40

GROWING, TRI-COUNTIES AREA

CRFG Visits Two Splendid Gardens. By Robert R. Chambers. 1984 #3, pp 24-25
Growing Blueberries, Cherries, Cherimoyas, Longans, Apples in Thousand Oaks. By Robert F. Vieth. 1978 #4, pp 6-7
Trials/Tribulations and Success: Growing Kiwi at Mar Vista. By Horace Whittaker. 1983 #3, pp 7-10
Winter Tour. By John McIntyre Jr.. 1980 #1, pp 5-7

GROWTH INDUCERS

Blue Light. By Vernon Stoutemeyer. 1987 #1, p 3
Cherimoya Riddle. By Jim Neitzel. 1982 #3, pp 8-12
Experiments, Successes and Failures. By John M. Riley. 1981 #4, p 11

GRUMICHAMA

Rare Fruits in Coastal San Diego. By David B. Lloyd. 1975 #3, pp 1-5

GUATEMALA

Chelonocarpus, a New Section of the Genus Annona. By W. E. Safford. 1982 #3, pp 1-3, 28

GRUMIXAMEIRA - Eugenia dombeyi

GUABBIROBA - Campomanesia discolor

GUAJILOTE - Parmentiera edulis

GUAMA - Inga laurina

GUANABANA - Annona muricata

GUANABANITA - Annona bicolor

GUAVA BERRY - Myrciaria floribunda

GUAVA

Bayabas. By John Townsend. 1984 YB, pp 18-19
Beaumont Guava. By John Townsend. 1982 #4, p 4
Bits & Pieces: Guavas. By Peggy Winter. 1986 #1, p 31
Comments on This and That. By William T. Drysdale. 1975 #3, pp 14-16
For the Beginner: Guavas. By Ruby Law. 1987 #1, p 31
For the Beginner: Suggestions for New Gardeners. By Phil Clark. 1985 #2, pp 6-9
Matter of Origin. By Paul H. Thomson. 1972 #2, pp 11-12
Myrtaceae: the Family of the Guava. By John F. Donan. 1984 YB, pp 5-17
Notes on Three Fruits, Hardly Rare. By Ira J. Condit 1972 #2, pp 9-11
Recipe: Guava Cake. By Elisabeth E. Smith. 1974 YB, p 292
Remembered Fruits of the Philippines. By John McIntyre Jr.. 1976 YB, p 56
Winter in Santa Cruz. By Andrew P. Werner. 1976 #2, p 10

GUMI - Elaeagnus multiflora See Elaeagnus

GUSTAVIA SUPERBA - Sachamango, Paco
A beautiful, ornamental tree from the lowlands of South America. The flowers are red or purple borne on the trunk. The grease surrounding the seeds is used and has a pleasant taste similar to avocado.

GUYAVA See Guava

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