In 1902, Drigalski and Conradi found that although crystal violet inhibited the growth of many bacteria, it has little effect on " Bacillus coli " ( " Escherichia coli " ) and " Bacillus typhi " ( " Salmonella typhi " ), which are both Gram-negative bacteria.
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:OP, if you're embarrassed about your " gentials " [ sic ], try covering them with Gentiana if ivy leaves are not available, or painting them with crystal violet ( otherwise known as Gentian Violet ) . : )-- [ pleasantries ] 20 : 44, 28 October 2015 ( UTC)