PoTtola Hybrids 



Perennial Gaillardia 



One of the few hardy flowers that can be depended 

 upon to bloom all summer and into the fall. Bright and 

 gaily colored, Daisy-like flowers are freely borne on 

 long, strong, flexible stems. Tliis, together with the 

 superior lasting qualities of the blooms, makes them as 

 valuable for cutting as for garden display. Easily and 

 quickly grown from seed and, if seed is sown early, the 

 plants will bloom the first year. They do best in full 

 sun and any good garden soil. 2 ft. tall. 



1340 Torchlight As brilliant as a torch — golden 

 yellow blooms with rich maroon centers. Flowers often 

 measure 5 in. across. They are borne profusely on plants 

 of compact growth. Pkt. ISc; 1/16 oz. 35c. 



1342 Portola Hybrids Strong, stiff stems with flowers 

 that are nearly 4 in. across. They are bronzy scarlet, 

 the broad overlapping petals deeply tipped with golden 

 yellow — a very effective color combination. Plants are 

 sturdy in growth and very free blooming. 



Pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 25c. 



i 1341 Fine Mixed The big, single, Daisy-like flowers 

 are combinations of red and yellow. A carefully made, 

 attractive mixture. Pkt. 10c; l^ oz. 25c; Vi oz. 40c. 



Gaillardia 



Blanket Flower 



Annual Gaillardias are among the most 

 easily grown and free-blooming flowers of 

 the garden. They are as colorful as the 

 perennial but a trifle smaller. Plants 

 have attractive gray-green foliage; they 

 like sunshine and a well-drained, porous 

 soil. July to frost. 15 to 18 in. 



1343 Indian Chief Single, showy, metal- 

 lic-red flowers with dark brown centers. 

 Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 25c. 



1338 Lorenziana, Double Mixed A 



choice mixture of yellow and white double 

 flowers with numerous quilled or tubular 

 petals. Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 25c. 



1339 Single, Fine Mixed Bright, single, 

 Daisy-like flowers of many color combi- 

 nations. Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 20c. 



Annual GaUlardias 



1338 Lorenziana, Douibie Mixed 



1339 Single, Fine Mixed 



1347 Geranium, DouWe Mixed 



Geranium 



Pelargonium 



{Tender Perennial) As fine for bedding as they are for 

 pot culture; they are, undoubtedly, the most popular 

 of all plants for either purpose. If the seed is sown in 

 February or March, plants will bloom that summer. 

 Geraniums can be had in flower almost all the year 

 round; outdoors in the summer and indoors during the 

 winter. 



1344 Apple Scented This species is prized for ita 

 fragrant foliage rather than the flowers. Excellent for 

 pot culture, as it is easily grown. Pkt. 15c ; 3 pkt3. 40c. 



1345 Lady Washington {Paiisy Geranium) The sturdy 

 plants bear immense clusters of large flowers in many 

 colors, with contrasting dark center. Always admired. 



Pkt. 15c; 3 pkts. 40c. 



1347 Double, Mixed Seed saved from choice double 

 flowering varieties in miany showy colors. Some single 

 flowers are to be expected. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. 55c. 



1348 Zonale, Mixed Large flower clusters of single 

 blooms in many colors. Pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 30c. 



1346 Finest Varieties, Mixed Includes the best single 

 and double flowering varieties in many colors. Seed 

 saved from the largest flowered varieties. 



Pkt. 15c; 3 pkts. 40o 



! Gerbera 



Transvaal Daisy 



1350 Jamesoni Hybrids {Tender 

 Perennial) Large, Daisy-like blooms, 

 3 to 4 in. across, of great daintiness 

 and grace. Long, slender ray petals 

 surround a small yellow center. Our 

 mixture includes shades of yellow, 

 orange, coral, salmon, white, scarlet, 

 crimson, rose, red, pink, etc. Can be 

 grown outdoors in summer or as house 

 plants indoors during the winter. 

 Hardy in frost-free sections. Fine for 

 cutting. 

 Pkt. (25 seeds) 25c; 100 seeds 75c. 



1351 Geum, Mis. Bradshaw 



Geum 



{Perennial) Double flowers like little 

 roses on long stems from June to 

 September, if not allowed to go to 

 seed. Do best in rich, well-drained 

 soil and a warm, sheltered location 

 in beds, borders or rock garden. 

 Needs winter protection in very cold 

 sections. \]A to 1 ft. 

 1352 Lady Stratheden Rich golden 

 yellow. Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 40c. 



1351 Mrs. Bradshaw Fiery scarlet. 

 Pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 30c. 



Gladiolus 



1355 Large Flowering Hybrids, 

 Finest Mixed If the seed is started 

 early in the house, many of the 

 plants will flower the first year. All 

 will make splendid bulbs for blooming 

 the next and following years. Dig the 

 bulbs after flowering and store over 

 winter in a frostproof place for plant- 

 ing the next year. Seed has been 

 saved from a large collection of the 

 finest named varieties so that some 

 very choice Gladiolus may be ob- 

 tained. Lovely in the garden; fine for 

 cutting. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 30c. 



For Gladiolus bulbs, see page 57 



Globe Amaranth 



Gomphrena Globosa 



1356 Fine Mixed {Everlasting) The 

 strawy flower heads are Clover-like 

 in appearance, about ^ in. across, 

 quite attractive in the garden, for 

 cutting as fresh flowers, or for drying 

 forwinter bouquets. White, flesh, pur- 

 ple and orange in mixture. 1 J2 to 2 ft. 

 Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c. 



Gloxinia 



1356 Globe Amaranth, Fine Mixed 



1358 Choicest Hybrids {Hojise 

 Plant) Large, handsome, inverted 

 bell-shaped flowers often 4 in. across, 

 are freely produced above the at- 

 tractive, velvety green foliage. This 

 choice mixture includes shades of 

 rose, blue, purple and red, as well as 

 white, many self-colored, some edged, 

 spotted or mottled. 



Pkt. 25c ; 3 pkts. 60c. 



Gourds 



May be trained on trellises, arbors or 

 fences, or may be grown as you would 

 Squash or other vine crops. The 

 ripened fruits are very ornamental — 

 the smaller ones make excellent toys 

 for children, while the larger ones 

 make useful bowls, dippers, etc. 



1361 Dipper Large fruits with a 

 handle-like neck. Hold about 1 qt. 



1362 Nest Egg White egg-shaped 

 fruits. Dried for use as nest or 

 darning eggs. 



1364 All Varieties Mixed Makes an 

 interesting planting and furnishes 

 many kinds of useful Gourds. 



Any "f the above Gourds : 

 Pkt. 5c; V2 oz. 2O0. 



Ornamental Grasses 



1582 Annual Varieties, Mixed Very 

 decorative in the garden, useful for 

 mixing with flowers and indispensable 

 when dried for winter bouquets. 

 Start seed early indoors for best 

 results. Pkt. lOc; Vg oz. 25c. 



Hardy Sweet Pea 



Lathyrus latifolius 



{Perennial) Trailing or climbing 

 plants with showy clusters of Sweet 

 Pea-like flowers from June through 

 September. Succeeds in almost any 

 soil or location. Useful for cutting, 

 training over fences or trellises, or for 

 ground cover. 5-6 ft. 



1332 White Pearl Pure white. 



Pkt. 10c; 1/4 oz. 35c. 



1333 Pink Beauty Rose-pink. 



Pkt. 10c; Vt oz. 30c. 



1334 Mixed Colors Very showy 



Pkt. 10c ; Vi oz. 2Sc. 



13B4 Gourds, All Varieties Mixed 



PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



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