Gloxinia
108 Flowers - Book 2
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16m
I know very little about the plant. I just love the showy velvety flowers and the spirited long ovate leaves. It is a wonderful subject.
As with everything else in America, there is a Gloxinia Society. In case further information is needed.
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Gourd
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Grape
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I pick a subject like this to teach during the holiday season. I start the class with berries and go holiday shopping. When I return, students would still be adding berries. They never notice the teacher leave.
