88 HI ^HENRTADREER-PHIIAMLPHIA-W 'W RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS 



2500 

 2498 



GAILLARMA. 



(Blanket Flower.) 



Annual Varieties. 



Splendid showy annuals, remarkable for 

 the profusion, size and Lrilliancy 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; 



PER PKT. 



2495 Amblyodon. Rich blood red; 

 very effective.. , 10 



2496 Picta. Crimson and orange. J 



oz., 25 cts 5 



Picta Mixed. Single sorts; fine colors. J oz., 20 cts 5 



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 desirable 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. ) ^ oz., 30 cts 5 



Hardy Perennial Varieties. 



The following are among the showiest and most effective hardy perennial 

 plants, and should find a place in every h-rrjy border. They thrive in 

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

 themselves. If sown eirly they begin floweriug in July, continuing a mass 

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



2503 Kermesina Splendens. Centre rich crimson, narrow canary- 

 yellow border 15 



2502 Qrandiflora Compacta. A compact variely, 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. J oz., 50 cts 15 



2510 Qrandiflora Superba. Our own saving. Splendid combina- 

 tions of crimson and gold in great variety. ^ oz., 30 cts 10 



GAURA. 



PER PKT. 



Lindheimeri. A graceful perennial 3 to 4 feet high, 

 bearing numerous spikes of rosy-white flowers from July 

 till frost. This plant is largely used throughout Europe 

 for interspersing in beds of Begonias, Geraniums, etc., 

 giving an air of grace to what would otherwise be stiff 

 and formal. \ oz. , 25 cts 5 



GERANIUM (Pelargonium). 



2530 Zonaie, Mixed. A superb strain of the largest and 

 finest varieties. Very interesting to grow from seed 

 which should be started indoors and transferred to the 

 open in May or June 15 



GEUM (Avens). 

 2541. Atrosanguineum Fl. PI. Beautiful hardy perennial, 

 bearing profusely large, showy double dark-crimson 

 flowers all through the summer; an elegant flower for 

 bouquets. (See cut, page 89 ) \ oz., 40 cts 10 



GLOBE 

 AMARANTH. 



(Gomphrena.) 



Popularly known as "Bache- 

 lor's Buttons, " a first-rate bed- 

 ding plant, the flowers resem- 

 ble clover heads and can be 

 dried and used in winter bou- 

 quets. Cornflowers and a 

 number of other flowers are 

 also known as Bachelor's But- 

 tons, and in ordering it is well 

 to order by number to prevent 

 mistakes. (See cut.) 



PFR PKT. 



2567 Nana Compacta. 

 Red; 1 foot. \ oz, 

 25 cts 



2570 Mixed. 2 feet, 

 oz., 20 cts 



Globe Amaranth 



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