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HARDY PERENNIALPbANTS- 



GEUM (Avens). 

 Pretty border plants, growing about 18 inches high, and producing showy, 

 bright-colored flowers the greater part of the summer and fall. 

 Coccineum. Brilliant scarlet flowers. 

 Heldreichi. Beautiful orange-colored flowers; very free. 

 niniatum. Orange-scarlet; very free. 



15 cts. each; 81.50 per doz. Set of 3 sorts, 40 cts. 



GLECHOMA, OR NEPETA. 



Variegata (Vttriegated Groundsel, or Ground Ivy). A most useful varie- 

 gated creeper for growing over banks and stones in the rockery. 10 cts. each; 

 $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 



GUNNER A (Chilian Rhubarb). 



Scabra. Probably the noblest of all hardy perennial decorative foliage plants, 

 with leaves which, under favorable conditions, frequently measure 5 to 10 feet 

 across; a well-grown plant attaining a height of 5 feet by 15 to 20 feet in diam- 

 eter; but to produce a satisfactory growth it must receive liberal treatment. 

 Very rich, deep, mellow soil is indispensable. Full exposure to the sun is 

 advisable, but they should be sheltered from severe winds, and must never suffer 

 for the want of water. Ample protection should be provided. 50 cts. each. 



GYPSOPHILA (Baby's Breath) 



The Gypsophilas will thrive in any soil in a sunny position, and on account of 

 their gracefully arranged large panicles of minute flowers should be in every gar- 

 den; the new variety Paniculata Fl. PI., if cut and dried, will retain its beauty fof 

 many months, furnishing most attractive decorative material in this shape. 

 Acutifolia. A strong-growing kind, attaining a height of 2 feet, with large 



panicles of small white flowers in July. 

 Cerastioides. A most useful variety for the rockery, growing but 3 inches 

 high, and producing from June to August small white flowers marked with 

 pink. 

 Paniculata. A beautiful old-fashioned plant, possessing a grace not found in 



any other perennial. When in bloom 

 during August and September it forms 

 a symmetrical mass 2 to 3 feet in 

 height, and as much through, of 

 minute pure white flowers; forming a 

 beautiful gauze-like appearance. For 

 cutting it is exquisite, especially in 

 combination with high-colored 

 flowers. 

 Paniculata Fl. PI. The new double- 

 flowering variety. (See page 199.) 

 25 cts. each; £2.50 per doz. 

 Repens. An elegant trailing plant for 

 the rockery, with clouds of small 

 white flowers. 

 — Rosea. A charming variety, produc- 

 ing in summer abundance of lovely 

 pink flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 

 doz. 

 Price. Any of the above, except where 

 noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 Set of the 6 varieties for $1.00. 



Gaillardia Grandiflora. 



Geiw. 

 ")0 per doz. 



GAILLARDIA (Blanket Rower). 



Grandiflora. One of the showiest hardy 

 plants, growing about 2 feet high and succeed- 

 ing in any soil in a sunny position; beginning 

 to flower in June, they continue the entire 

 season. The large flowers are of gorgeous 

 coloring. The centre is dark red brown, 

 while the petals are marked with rings of^ 

 brilliant crimson, orange and vermilion,: 

 and often a combination of all in one" 

 flower; excellent for cutting. 15 cts. 

 each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



GALAX (Wand Plant). 



Aphylla. A splendid dwarf plant for a 

 cool, moist position; the rich green 

 leaves turn to a vivid bronze in winter; 

 sweet, wand-like spikes of pure white flowers. 25 cts. each; $2. 



GALEGA (Goafs Rue). 



A useful border plant, producing showy racemes of pea-shaded flowers 

 in great profusion during July and August; 2 feet. 

 Officinalis. Blue. j Officinalis Alba. White. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



GENTIANA. 



Acaulis. Forms a cushion of glossy, dark green foliage; erect, bell- 

 shaped flowers of an intense blue; April to June. 

 Andrewsii (Blue Gentian). A pretty native species, growing about 2 

 feet high; flowers fine blue; in autumn. 



25 cts. each; $2. ">0 per doz. 

 GERANIUM (Crane's Bill). 

 Grandiflorum. Pale lilac-blue flowers; 1 foot. 

 Platypetalum. Large rosy-purple flowers in June; 11 feet. 

 Sangulneum. A desirable plant, with pretty cut foliage and bright 



crimson llowers; blooms the entire season; 18 inches. 

 — Album. Pure white variety of above. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 4 sorts, 50 cts. 

 GILLENIA (Bowman's Root 

 Trifoliata. A strong-growing perennial; admirable for the border or for 

 use in connection with shrubs, with handsome trifoliate foliage and 

 numerous white flowers, tinged with pink; July; 3 feet. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



GvrsopmLA Paniculata 



PAEONIES and PHLOXES are two of our leading specialties. See pages 229 to 233. 



