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i HEriRrADRaR-PHILAKLPI1IA-fi\-'W/ RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS 





GAIL,L,ARDIA (Blanket Flower). 



Annual Varieties. 



Splendid showy annuals, remarkable for the pro- 

 fusion, size and brilliancy of their flowers, continuing 

 in bloom from early summer till November ; excel- 

 lent for bed<, borders or for cutting ; IJ feet. 



PER PKT. 



2495 Amblyodon. Rich blood-red ; very effec- 



2496 Picta. Crimson and orange 



2497 Picta Lorenziana. A charming, profuse 

 double-flowering strain; beautiful mixed 

 colors. (See cut.) Per oz., 40 cts 5 



2500 Picta flixed. Single sorts, fine colors. 



Per oz., 30 cts 5 



Glaucium. 



Perennial Varieties. 



The following are among the showiest and most eff'ective hardy perennial plants, and 

 should find a place in every hardy border. They thrive in almost any jjosition or soi! 

 require 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. 



2503 Kermesina Splendens. Centre rich crimson, narrow canary-yellow border 15 



2504 Sulphurea Oculata. Pale sulphur, bright maroon eye 15 



2502 Grandifiora Compacta. New 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 lall-growing 



sort 15 



2501 Grandifiora Superba. Oar own saving. Splen- 

 did mixed varieties 10 



Gaillardia Lorenziana. 



GLAUCIUM^. 



^Horned Poppy.) 



2561 Corniculatum (^Lute- 

 7im). An ornamental foli- 

 age plant, with long, re- 

 curved deeplj'i cut silvery 

 leaves; of vigorous growth, 

 contrasting finely with 

 colored foliage plants. 

 Flowers are orange-yel- 

 low bell-shaped a n d ■ 

 drooping ; hardy biennial ; 

 2 feet. (See cut.) . . ."> 



Globe Amaranth. 



(Gomplirena.) 



Popularly known as " Bachelor's 

 Buttons," a first-rate bedding plant; flowers can be dried and 

 used in winter bouquets. (See cut.) 



2566 Aurea Superba. Golden yellow 5 



2567 Nana Compacta. Red ; 1 foot 5 



2-570 Mixed. 2 leet. Oz., 25 cts 5 



GLOXIIVIA. 



A superb genus of greenhouse plants, producing magnificent 

 flowers of the richest colors ; thrive best in an equal mixture 

 of peat, loam and sand. Sow in March. (See cut.) 

 2578 Hybrida Grandifiora. An unsurpassed strain, con- 

 taining the spotted hybrids 

 as well as the finest self- 

 colored sorts 25 



GNAPHALIUM. 



(Kdelweiss.) 



2581 Leontopodium. Princi- 

 pally found on the Alps of 

 Switzerland. Seed should 

 be sown early in the spring 

 in shallow pans in sandy 

 soil and leafmold, and kept 

 cool and moist 15 



Globe A.^rARANTH. 



Gloxinia. 



GODETIA. 



An attractive hardy annual, de- 

 serving more extensive cultivation. 

 The plants bloom profusely and 

 bear showy flowers of rich and varied colors ; \\ feet. (See 

 cut.) 

 2.587 Gloriosa. Large satiny brilliant blood-red flowers, 



richest color of all - 10 



2590 Mixed. All colors. Per oz., 25 cts 5 



GOLDEN ROD (SoUdago canadensis). 



2601 The well-known golden-vellow favorite ; hardy perennial; 2to5ft.. 5 

 GEUM (ATensl. 

 Beautiful hardy perennial, bearing profusely large showy flowers all 

 through the summer ; an elegant flower for bouquets. 

 2541 Atrosanguineum Fl. PI. Double dark crimson 10 



ORIVAMENTAE GOURDS. 



Rapid-growing, interesting annual climbers, with 

 ornamental foliage and singular shaped fruit; 15 

 to 20 feet. (See cut.) 



261 2 Dipper, or Calabash 5 



2614 Hercules' Club. Club-shaped; 4 ft. long 5 



2613 Egg-shaped. Fruit white like an egg. 5 



2616 Orange=shaped {Mock Orajige) 5 



2611 Bottle=shaped 5 



2622 Turk's Turban. Red striped 5 



2617 Pear=shaped. Striped; very showy.. 5 

 261-5 \^\x\\ai\ Dish Rag.Sponge or Bonnet Gnurd) 5 



2618 Serpent. Striped like a serpent ; 5 feet 

 in length 5 



2621 Sugar Trough 5 



2630 nixed Varieties. Per oz., 25 cts 5 



2629 Imported Collection of 12 varieties. . 50 



Ornamental Gourds. 



Asters are one of our leading specialties. See colored plate and offer of American-grown stock. on page ii. 



