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Godetia. No. 3965. 
GODETIA. Splendid hardy annuals with 
large mallow-like flowers, varying from pure 
white to all shades of pink and crimson. They 
grow rapidly, flower abundantly, and are ex- 
ceedingly showy. For summer displays at- 
the seashore or in the mountain they are 
unsurpassed; they are also desirable to cut 
for vase decorations; 1 to 1}¢ ft., July to Oct. 
INEST NSE ew. kee - 1 OZ.3 625 
DuCHESS OF ALBANY. Satiny pure white, 
Oz., .30 
GLorIosA. Deep crimson; splendid new 
Sort), 5 ce Bees ee ae) yOZn1a5O 
LAbY ALBEMARLE. Flowers crimson, edged 
with lilac) fees oe ce a ere 30 
GOURDS, ORNAMENTAL. Luxuriant climbing 
annuals, useful in covering arbors, fences, 
or slopes, and bearing gourds which are of 
interesting forms and colors; 10 to 15 ft. 
FINEST MIXED. In great variety, 
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ANGORA. Fruit large; spotted white. Oz., .30 
APPLE-SHAPED. Small fruit, striped yellow 
and darissereen |}, }c 8 | See Heal Oz:,; 7-30 
BOTTLE-SHAPED. Fruit yellowish white, with 
eirclesjofidarkjercen) js.) 4 Hepes OZ 425 
DipPER-SHAPED. The fruit is of slender, neck- 
like form for two-thirds of its length, widen- 
ing at the apex in the form of a bowl. In 
tropical countries, the pulp being removed, 
the shells are dried and used by the natives 
as dippers im weifcl. OZ 25 
DisH-CLOTH. Chinese Loofa, or Sponge 
Gourd. A very ornamental climber, with 
large, deep, golden-yellow flowers, exten- 
sively grown in China and Japan. Fruit 
large and elongated, with a spongy net- 
work of tough fibre inside, which when dried 
is used by the Japanese to form the soles 
of sandals. It is also used like a sponge 
for bathing Sot “eitone O2.5%25 
EGG-SHAPED. A japanese gourd with small, 
white fruit resembling anegg . Oz, .25 
GOOSEBERRY. Small, dark green fruit, re- 
sembling gooseberries; fine climber, 
Oz., .50 
HERCULES’ CLuB. Fruit 4 ft. long, white. 
Oz., .25 
LEMON-SHAPED. Fruit small . . * 
ORANGE=SHAPED. Small . . . “ .25 
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Pear-Shaped Gourd. No. 4070. 
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GOURDS — Continued. 
4070 PEAR-SHAPED. Striped; very pretty. Oz.,.25 .05 
4075 SERPENT-SHAPED. Fruit striped like a ser- 
pent; 3 to 5 ft. in length and very slender; 
changing to carmine when ripe . Oz.,.25 .05 
4080 SuGAR-TrouGH. Large, pumpkin-shaped 
fruit; shells used as water calabashes, 
Oz:, 255.05 
4086 TuRK’s TURBAN. Turban-shaped fruit, beau- 
tifully striped with red. Gaee- OZ, E25 sean 
GRASSES, ORNAMENTAL. See No. 8440. 
4090 GREVILLEA Rrosusta. SzlR Oak. This 
is one of our most useful decorative plants, 
easily raised from seed, and of remarkably 
rapid growth. Its graceful evergreen, fern- 
like foliage combines admirably with palms 
and other massive-leaved plants. It is a 
charming table plant, and can be employed 
in many ways, either in the conservatory or 
summersarden: ) +. 3) 4) ey OZ, BOGiTO 
GYPSOPHILA. Saédy’s Breath. Free-flower- 
ing, hardy plants; extremely light and grace- 
ful, easy of cultivation, and most useful for 
bouquet and cut-flower work; 11¢ ft., June 
to Sept. 
4105 ELEGANS. Hardy annual; small white flow- 
ers in light, airy sprays . . . Oz.,.25 .05 
4107 —ROSEA. Delicate pink . . . ** .25 .05 
4110 MURALIS. Hardy annuat; bright rose, “ .50 .05 
4115 PANICULATA. Tiny white flowers in light 
panicles; hardy perennial; 2 ft. . Oz.,.40 .05 
4130 HEDYSARUM coronariumM. French Honey- 
suckle, Showy perennials; flowers red or 
white; 2 ft., July to Sept. Mixed colors. 
Oz., .25 .05 
HELENIUM. Sneezeweed. Hardy peren- 
nials with yellow composite flowers; named 
after the beautiful Helen of Troy; 3 to 4 ft., 
Sept. to Oct. 
4132 AUTUMNALE. Yellow; large heads, 14 0z., .50 .10 
4133 «Hoopes (eVellow acetal -airaits sel fe 3 FO 
4135 HELIANTHEMUM AtpestrRE. Suz Kose. 
Hardy trailing perennial with bright yellow 
flowers, suitable for rockwork or edgings; 
6 inches, Jane'to July": Ws GRAReGt.O5 
HELIANTHUS. Swnfiower. The larger va- 
rieties are useful in forming backgrounds of 
large beds or borders and for distant effects, 
while the smaller sorts may be planted with 
scarlet Salvia, Cannas and other tall bed- 
ding plants, besides being excellent for cut- 
ting. Hardy annuals. 
4140 ARGYROPHYLLUS. TZexas Silver Queen. Sil- 
very, woolly leaves; small, single yellow 
flowers; .5 ft... .. syowoR Iniisee SMRGR20.4E5 
