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FUIVKIA (Plantain Lily). 

 The Plantain Lilies are among the easiest plants to manage; 



their broad, massive foliage makes them attractive subjects for 



the border even when not in flower. They succeed equally well 



in sun or shade. 



Coerulea. Blue, broad yreen leaves; June; 4 ft. 



Fortuiiei Qigantea. A new variety, a cross between Siebold- 

 iana and Fortunei, combining the very large, attractive foliage 

 of the former with the rich glaucous coloring of the latter. A 

 strong, vigorous grower, witli large lilac-colored flowers. A 

 fine ornamental border plant; July; 2i ft. 50 cts. each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



Alinor Alba. A pretty miniature-growing variety, with rather 

 large wliite flowers; July; 12 to 15 inches. 25 cts. each. 



Lanceolata. Valuable by reason of its late-flowering, lilac 

 flowers in September, 2 ft. 



Robusta elegans variegata. The most rol)ust of all the 

 variegat d-leaved varieties; foliage large, green, with pretty, 

 white variegations; July; 2A ft. 



Sieboldiana. 



with lil.ic; lulv; 



25 cts. each. 



Large glaucous foliage; flowers white tinged 

 ■2k ft. 



Subcordata grandiflora. Very large and showy; pure 

 white. Illy-shaped, fragrant flowers in August and Septem- 

 ber; 2i to 3 ft. 



Undulata media picta. Green and %vhite variegated foliage; 

 purple flowers. Makes a fine edging; July; 2 ft. 



Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 

 per 100. Set of 8 varieties for $1.. 50. 



GAIL.L,ARDIA (Blanket Hower). 

 Qrandiflora. One of the showiest hardy plants, growing about 

 2 feet high and succeeding in any soil in a sunny position; 

 beginning to flower in June, they continue the entire season. 

 The large flowers aie 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 combin- 

 ation of all in one flower; excellent for cutting. (See cut.) 

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



Gaillardia Grandiflora. 



FUNKIA SUHCORDATA GrANDIFLORA. 



GENTIANA. 



Andrewsii (Blue Gentimt). A pretty native species, grow- 

 ing about 2 feet high; flowers fine blue; in August. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz. 



Scabra. A Japanese species, which comes into flower in Oc- 

 tober and continues well into November, a season when there 

 are few outdoor flowers. 75 cts. each. 



GERANIUM (Crane. Bill). 



Fremonti. Large, attractive foliage and rosy-purple flowers; 



2 ft. 

 Qrandiflorum. Pale lilac-blue flowers; 1 foot. 

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

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



crimson flowers; blooms the entire Season; 18 inches. 

 — Album. Pure white variety of above. 



1") cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 5 sorts, 6.") cts. 



GEr>I 'Aven.). 



Pretty border plants, growing about 15 inches high, and producing 

 showy, bright-colored flowers from May to July. 



Coccineum. Brilliant scarlet flowers. 15 cts. each; $1.60 per doz. 

 rirs. Bradshaw. A new brilliant large double scarlet variety, fully 



double llie size of the type, in l)loom during the greater part of the 



summer and fall. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



GIL,L,EXIA (Bowman'a Root). 



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

 for use in connection with shrubs, with handsome trilobate foliage and 

 numerous while flowers, tinged with pink; July; 3 feet. 2.5 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



GLECHOMA, OR NEPETA. 



Variegata ( Vtirier/tiied Groniuhel, or Ground Jvi/). A most useful 

 variegated creeper for growing over banks and stones in the rockery. 

 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



GUXNERA (Chilian RLubarb). 



Scabra. Probably the noblest of all hardy perennial decorative foliage 

 plants, a well-grown plant attaining a height of 5 feet by 15 to 20/eet 

 in diameter; 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 sufler for the want of water. Amjile winter protectioQ 

 should be provided. 50 cts, each. 



If unable to find what you want, refer to Index pages 2 and 3. 



