LIST OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1917. 



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FOXGLOVE.— Digitalis. 



Handsome, stately growing plants, with beautifully mottled thimble-shaped 

 flowers, produced in abundance on a stem usually about 3 feet high. The racemes 

 of flowers are about 2 feet long. H. 1'. I'kt. 



Finest Mixed ■ 5 



Gloxiniaeflora — An Improved strain. AVhite, Rose, Purple, Mixed. Each 10 



Monstrosa — (Mammoth Foxglove) — A striking feature is the large bell or cup- 

 shaped blossom surmounting each flower spike 10 



FEVERFEW — See Matricaria and Pyrethrum. 



FOUR O'CLOCKS. 



Marvel of Peru — They are exceedingly fragrant, expanding in the evening and 

 withering the next morning. The roots may be preserved through the winter 

 like Dahlias. 2 feet. H. A. Fine Mixed, per oz. 20c 5 



FUCHSIA. 



Of this well-known plant we have a choice selection of Seed. Pkt. 



Fine Mixed, Double 15 



Fine Mi.xed, Single 15 



FUMKIA (Plantain liily). 

 Ovata Blue 



H. P. 2 feet. 



10 



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. pj^^ 



Annual Varieties, all Colors Slixed — Per % oz. 15c '. 5 



Picta Lorenziana — A fine double annual variety, with heads 2 inches in diameter. 

 H. H. A. 14 oz. 20c 5 



PERENNIAL, VARIETIES. 



New Hybrids, Mixed — A class with very large flowers of new and brilliant colors 

 and markings. Profuse bloomers, worthy of a place in every garden 10 



Currle's Exhibition Strain — A beautiful collection of gold, lemon, gold and 

 crimson, crimson, scarlet, brown and gold shades IB 



GERANIUM. 



Easily raised from Seed, and can be flowered the first season by sowing early 

 in hotbed or house. Our collection contains many new varieties 



Pkt. 



Single, Zonal Mixed 10 



Double, Zonal Mixed 10 



Ornamental-Lieaved Geraniums, Mixed 15 



Apple-Scented — This fragrant variety can be best grown from Seed. Sow in a 



light soil, keeping moist 10 



Lady Washington Geranium (Pelargonium) — Choice mixed 15 



GERBERA — Cape Daisy. 

 Jameson! — Brilliant large daisy-like flowers with numerous long pointed petals, 



radiating from a yellow center, borne freely on long stems 10 



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



yellow and orange, as well as from rose to blood-red are found. Especially 



desirable for cutting 15 



GECM COCCINEUM — Mrs. Bradsbaw. Novelty. See description page 5. 



H. P 15 



GLOXINIA. 



These handsome plants can be had in flower, with a little care, the first sea- 

 son from Seed; sow in house or hot-bed, taking care nof to bury or wash out 

 the Seeds in watering; transplant as soon as large enough to handle. 

 Extra Choice Mixed. Pkt 15 



GNAPHALIUM — Edelweiss. 



The true Edelweiss of the Alps. The flowers are of a downy appearance, pure 

 white and star-shaped. H. P 15 



GAILLAEDtA. 



Ourrie's Exhibition Strain. 



FOXOLOVB. 



GODETIA. 



Hardy annual.'* of the easiest 

 cultivation. So in the open 

 ground during May. Flowers 

 of brilliant and delicate 

 colors. H. A. 1 foot Finest 



Mixed 5 



GREVILLEA ROBUST A. 



Ornamental plants with 

 large finely divided fern- 

 like foliage. H. H. P 5 



GYPSOPHILA. 



Baby's Breath. 



The flowers are valuable for 

 bouquet making, either fresh 

 or dried. Pkt. 



Eleeans Grandiflora Alba — 

 Dwarf branching plants of 

 quick growth, producing 

 elegant feathery sprays of 

 white blossoms. H. A. ... 5 

 Muralis — Pink blossoms. H. 



A 5 



Paniciilata — White ; fine for 



bouquets. H. P 10 



Paniculata Double White — 

 New. H. P. Very pro- 

 fuse bloomer. Sow seed 

 early 10 



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 out doors in middle of 

 May. T. A. Pkt. 



Hercules Club — Long, club-shaped 



White Nest Egg . 



Sugar Trough 



Turk's Turban 



Bottle Shaped 



Calabush 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 



Dij)per or Siphon 



Fle.xuosus (Snake Cucumber) 



Blfh Rag or Chinese Loofa — An attractive variety, developing 

 large green fruits, the inside of which, when ripe, form a 

 tough, fibrous mass, used as a bathing sponge by' many... 5 



Orange — Mock orange , 6 



Fine Mixed — Per oz. 25c 6 



WILD CUCUMBER (Echinocystis Lobata) — Per oz. 25c 5 



Collection of Gourds, 11 varieties. 1 pkt. each, 45c. 



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