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tFUfflRTA DRIER -PHIlADEliPhlAM^ RtLIABLE FLOWER S[f PS jlffl 



GAII.LARDIA 



' (Blanket Flower. 



;. V, Annual Varieties. 

 Splendid showy annuals, remarkable for 

 the profusion, size and brilliancy of their ^ 

 flowers, continuing in bloom from early sum- 

 mer till November; excellent for beds, bor- 

 ders, or for cutting; should be sown where 

 they are to bloom; \\ feet. 



G£KA^IUM (Pelargonium). 



PRR PKT- 



2530 Zonale, Mixed. A superb strain of the largest 



and finest varieties. Very interesting to grow from j 

 seed which should be started indoors and transferred 1 

 to the open in May or June 10 



GEU3I (Avens). j 



2541 AtrOSanguineum Fl. PI. Beautiful hardy peren- | 

 nial, bearing profusely large, showy double darl: crim- ' 

 son flowers all through the summer; an elegant flower 

 for bouquets 10 



GLOB£ AMARANTH. 



(Gomphrena. ) 

 Popularly known as "Bachelor's Buttons," a first-rate bed- 

 ding plant, the flowers resemble clover heads and can be 



dried and used in winter bou" 

 quels. Cornflowers and a 

 number of other flowers are 

 aKo known as Bachelor's But- 

 tons, arid in ordering it is well 

 to order by number to prevent 

 mistakes. (See cut.) 



PER PKT, 



Nana Compacta. 



Red; 1 foot. \ oz., 

 20 ct3 5 



Mixed. 2 feet. \ 

 oz., 15 cts 5 



X Novelties and 



Specialties 



IN 



Flower Seeds 



are offered on pages 60 to 69. 



PER PKT. 



Rich blood-red; very 

 26 cts 10 



Gaillardia Grandiflora. 



} oz., 15 cts 5 



2495 Amblyodon. 



effective. \ oz., 



2496 Picta. Crimson and orange. \ oz. , 

 15 cts 6 



2500 Picta Mixed. Single sorts; fine colors. 



2498 Lorenziana, "The Bride." The double annual Gaillardias 

 have always been favorites both as cut flowers and for bedding, 

 and this new very double creamy-white sort is particularly desir- 

 able for cutting, the flowers being of good size and borne on very 

 long stems. 2 pkts, for 25 cts 15 



2497 Lorenziana Mixed. A charming, profuse, double-flowering 

 strain; beautiful mixed colors. (See cut. ) J oz. , 26 cts . .. 5 



Hardy Perennial Varieties. 



The following are among the showiest and most effective hardy perennial 

 plants, and should find a place in every hardy border. They thrive in 

 almost any position or soil, require little or no protection and take care of 

 themselves. If sown early they begin flowering in July, continuing a mass 

 of bloom until frost; fine for cutting; 2 feet. 



2603 Kermesina Splendens. Centre rich crimson, narrow canary- 

 yellow border.. 15 



2502 Grandiflora Compacta. A compact variety, forming bushy 

 plants 12 to 15 inches high, and bearing its long-stemmed flowers 

 well above the foliage. In coloring the flowers are as rich and 

 varied as those of the tall-growing sort. } oz., 40 cts 15 



2610 Grandiflora Superba. Our own saving. Splendid combina- 

 tions of crimson and gold in great variety. \ oz., 25 cts 10 



Glope Amaranth. 



Asters are one of our leadinK specialties. See special list on page 51 , also pages 64 to 67. 



