LIST OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1927. 



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Geranioiu. 



GAILLARDIA. 



One of the best annuals for bedding:, being 

 a constant bloomer and presenting quite a 

 diversity of colors. For cut bloom in vases 

 the Gaillardias are equalled by very few 

 annuals. Pkt. 



Annual Varieties, All Colors Mixed — 



Per Vi oz. 20c 10 



Pleta liorenzlana — A fine double annual 

 variety, with heads 2 inches in diam- 

 eter. H. H. A. Vi oz. 35c 10 



PERENNIAL. VARIETIES 



View HybridH, Mixed — A class with very 

 large flowers of new and brilliant col- 

 ors and markings. Profuse bloomers, 

 worthy of a place in every garden... 10 



Currie's Exhibition Strain — A beautiful 

 collection of gold, lemon and crimson, 

 scarlet, brown and gold shades 15 



GERANIUM. 



Easily raised from Seed, and can be flow- 

 ered the first season by sowing early in hot- 

 bed or house. Our collection contains many 

 new varieties. 



Pkt. 



Single Zonal Mixed 10 



Double Zonal Mixed 15 



Apple-Scented — This fragrant variety can 

 be best grown from Seed. Sow in a 



light soil, keeping moist 10 



Lady Washin^on Geranium (Pelargon- 

 ium) — Choice mixed 25 



GERBERA — Cape Daisy. 

 Jamesoni Hybrida — Mixed Hybrids — Nearly all shades of color from white to yellow 

 and orange, as well as from rose to blood-red are found. Elspecially desirable for 

 cutting 



20 



GEUM COCCINEUM. 

 Mrs. Bradshaw — A fine hardy border plant, producing large, double brilliant scarlet 

 flowers, appearingr early In the summer and continuing into the fall. Very desir- 

 able. Height 1% feet. H. P 15 



GLOXINIA. 



These handsome plants can be had in flower, with a little care, the first season from 

 Seed; sow in house or hot-bed, taking care not to bury or wash out the Seeds in water- 

 ing; transplant as soon as large enough to handle. 

 Extra Choice Mixed — Packet 20 



GalUardia. 



Currie's Exhibition Strain. 



The true Edelweiss of the Alps. 



GNAPHALXtJM — Edelweiss. 



The flowers are of a downy appearance, pure white and star-shaped. 



H. P. 



Pkt. 

 . 15 



10 



10 

 10 

 10 

 10 

 20 



GODETIA. 



Hardy annuals of the easiest cultivation. Sow in the open ground during May. Flowers of brilliant and delicate colors. 



H. A. 1 foot. Finest Mixed 10 



GREVILLEA ROBUSTA. 



Ornamental plants with large finely divided fern-like foliage. Much used as center plants in vases. H. H. P 



GYPSOPHILA Baby's Breath. 



The flowers are valuable for bouquet making, either fresh or dried. 

 Elegans Grandiflora Alba — Dwarf branching plants of quick growth, producing elegant feathery sprays of white blossoms. 



H. A. Oz. 35c; % lb. 90c 



Elegans Rosea — Beautiful soft pink. H. A 



Mnralis — Pink Blossoms. H. P. % oz. 35c 



Paniculata — White ; fine for bouquets. H. P 



Paniculata Double White — H. P. Very profuse bloomer. Sow seed early 



GOURDS Ornamental. 



Handsome climbers of rapid growth, producing fruit of peculiar and various forms which, if allowed to ripen on the vines 

 can be kept for months as curiosities. Sow outdoors In middle of May. T. A. 



Pkt. 



WXIiD CUCUMBER (Echinocystis Lobata). Per oz. 50c 10 



Apple Shaped — Striped 10 White Nest Egg 10 



Hercules Club — Long; club-shaped. 10 Turk's Turban 10 



Sugar Trough 10 Bottle Shaped 10 



Pear Shaped — Yellow and green striped 10 



Calabash or Pipe Gourd — This is the Gourd from which the famous calabash 

 pipe is made. Fruits must lie on the ground to form the curved neck... 10 



Dipper or Siphon 10 



Dish Rag or Chinese Loofa — ^An attractive variety, de- 

 veloping large, green fruits, the inside of which, 

 when ripe, forms a tough, fibrous mass, used as a 



bathing sponge by many 10 



Orange — Mock Orange 10 Fine Mixed — Per oz. 30c.. 10 

 Collection of Gourds, any 10 varieties, 1 pkt. each . . 75 



HELIOTROPE From Seed the First Year, 



Everyone loves the delightful fragrance of Heliotrope, 



but very few are aware that they can be had in flower the 



first season from Seed sown in the open ground. By 



sowing in heat first and afterwards transplanting, an 



earlier and longer supply of bloom can be had. « 



Pkt. 



Finest Mixed 10 



Giant Floivercd Heliotrope — Dwarf and compact in 

 habit bearing immense umbels of flowers which 

 are twice the size of the older sorts 10 



King of the Blacks — A grand new mammoth flower- 

 ing Heliotrope. The flowers are deep purple, and 

 fairly cover the plant .,..,,,,,.,, 16 Godetla. 



Gourds. 



