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2551 Capitata. This is a very gracefxil annual, growing about 2 feet 

 high with fine feathery foliage and bearing freely over a long season 

 globular heads, about 1 inch across, of rich lavender blue flowers, 

 which last well when cut and retaining its lovely color when dried. 



(See cut.) i oz., 25 cts $0 10 



Globe Amaranth (Comphrena) 



Popularly known as "Bachelor's Button," a first- 

 rate bedding plant; the flowers resemble clover heads 

 and can be dried and used in winter bouquets. Corn- 

 flowers and a number of other flowers are also known 

 as Bachelor's Buttons, and in ordering it is well to 

 order by number to prevent mistakes. (See cut, page 89) 

 2570 Mixed. 2 feet, i oz., 25 cts $0 10 



Gloxinia 



A superb genus of greenhouse plants, producing 

 magnificent flowers of the richest colors; thrives best 

 in an equal mixture of peat, loam and sand. Sow in 

 March. 



2578 Hybrida Grandiflora. An unsurpassed 

 strain, containing the spotted hybrids as 

 weU as the finest self-colored sorts |0 50 



Godetia 



2590 Mixed. Attractive, hardy annuals, deserv- 

 ing more extensive ciiltivation, especially in the cooler parts 

 of the country. The plants bloom profusely, and bear showy 

 flowers, not unlike an Azalea, of satiny texture in many rich 

 and varied colors. They do best in a rather poor soil; 1 foot. 

 (See cut on page 89.) J oz., 25 cts 



10 



Double-flowering G.^illardl^s 



Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) 

 Annual Varieties 



Splendid showy annuals, remarkable for the profusion, size and brilliancy 

 of their flowers, continuing in bloom from early summer till November; 

 excellent for beds, borders, or for cutting; shoiild be sown where they are to 

 bloom; IJ feet. 



. PER PKT. 



2496 Picta. Crimson and orange, i oz., 25 cts SO 10 



2500 Picta Mixed. Single sorts; i oz., 25 cts 10 



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

 flowering strain; beautiful mixed colors. J oz., 40 cts 10 



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 them- 

 selves. If sown early they begin flowering in July, continuing a mass of bloom 

 until frost; fine for cutting; 2 feet. 



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, i oz., 40 cts 15 



2503 Kermesina Splendens. Rich crimson, narrow canary- 

 yellow border. J oz., 40 cts 15 



2505 Grandiflora Copper-red. A striking new color in this 



popular perennial. 3 pkts., 50 cts 20 



2510 Grandiflora Superb Mixed. Our own saving; splendid 



combinations of crimson and gold in great variety, j oz., 30 cts. . . 10 



Gilla. Capitata 



