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Gaillardia Gkanimflora. 



GI^OBUL,ARIA. 



A particularly pretty plant for a 



Tricosantha 



partially shaded position in tfie rockery, with 

 small blue flowers in globular heads during July 

 and August. '2o cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



GUNNERA. 



Scabra. Probably the noblest of all hardy per- 

 ennial 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 1-5 to 20 feet in 

 diameter ; but to produce a satisfactory growth 

 it must receive liberal treatment. Very rich, deep, 

 moist 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 in winter by 

 a liberal covering of leaves. $1.00 each. 



BAMBOOS fBambusa). 

 These are being used more extensively each season. Whether 

 planted as single specimens or in clumps on the lawn, used in 

 sub-tropical gardening or grouped with ornamental Grasses (see 

 next page), they are always pleasing; planted on the edges of 

 ponds, in connection with aquatic gardening, they are of special 

 value, giving a graceful effect that cannot be obtained with any 

 other class of plants. All the varieties listed are hardy, having 

 withstood the past five winters with us without the least protection. 

 Aurea. A distinct and beautiful species ; grows 15 to 20 feet high, 

 with straight yellowish stems and light green foliage. (See 

 cut.) $1.00 each. 

 Henoilis. A rare and graceful species, with shiny green foliage, 

 forming a dense growth, and much branched yellowish -green 

 stems. $1.00 each. 

 rietake. A handsome evergreen species; 6 to 10 feet high ; 



large deep green foliage. .50 cts. and $1.00 each. 

 Simoni. Height, 10 to 20 feet, leaves 8 to 12 inches long, ereci. 

 slender growth, branches in dense clusters at the axils; per- 

 manent sheaths. 50 cts. each. 

 Vitninalis. Height, 1^ to 2 feet, stems zigzag, dark green, 

 sheaths purple, leaves 2 to 3 inches long, about an inch wide, 

 ovate in outline; a distinct and unique variety. 75 cts. each. 

 Viride Qlaucescens. One of the best; very graceful ; stems 

 yellow, foliage blue-green. $1.00 each. 



One strong plant each of the 6 Bamboos for $5. 00. 



GAII^I^ARDIA. 



Grandiflora. One of the showiest and most efl'ective hardy plants; be- 

 ginning to flower in June, they- continue one mass of bloom the entire 

 season ; they will thrive in almost any soil or position, but respond 

 freely to liberal treatment. The large flowers are of gorgeous coloring. 

 The centre is dark ved-brown, while the petals are variously marked 

 with rings of brilliant scarlet-crimson, orange and vermilion, and often 

 a combination of all these colors in one flovier; excellent for eulting. 

 Strong plants, 15 cts. each ; $1,50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 



GI^ECHOMA, OR NEPETA. 



Variegata ( I'ariegated Groundsel, or Grotmd Ivy). A most useful var- 

 iegated creeper lor growing over banks and stones in the rockery. 10 

 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz. ; $6.00 per 100. 



GYPSOPHIEA (Baby's Breath) . 



Acutifolia. A strong-growing kind, attaining a height of 3 to 4 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, and attracting the eye of everyone. When 

 in bloom during August and September, it forms a s)nimetrical mass 2 

 to 3 feet in height, and as much through, of minute pure white flowers, 

 forming a beautiful gauze-like appearance. For cutting purposes it is ex- 

 quisite ; especially in 

 combination with 

 high-coIored flowers> 

 and some most love- 

 ly effects can be pro- 

 duced with it. (See 

 cut.) 



Paniculata Fl. PI. 



The new double- 

 flowering variety. 

 (For description see 

 list of JSiew and Rare 

 Plants, beginning 

 page 106.) 



Repens. An elegant 

 trailing plant for 

 the rockery, with 

 clouds of small white 

 (lowers. 

 Price, any of the 



above, except the new 



double sort, 15 cts. 



each; $1.50 per doz. 





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For list of Hardy Ornamental Grasses which are frequently used in conjunction with Bamboos, see next page 



