GAIL,L,ARDIA (Blanket riowei). 



Qrandiflora. One of the showiest and most effective hardy plants; be- 

 ginning to flower in June, ihey 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-red 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 flower; excellent for cutting. 

 Strong plants, 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



GAL,EGA (Goat's Kue). 



Officinalis alba. A useful border plant, producing showy racemes of 

 white flowers in great profusion during July and August; 2 feet, 15 

 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



GENTIANA. 



Acaulis. Forms a cushion of glossy dark green foliage and erect, bell- 

 shaped flowers of an intense blue ; April to June. 

 Alba. Creamy white flowers in September and October; 1 to 2 feet. 

 Andrewsii (Blue Gentian'). A pretty native species, growing about 2 

 feet high ; flowers fine blue; appear late in autumn. 

 n/ Saponaria (^Soap wort Gentian), Light blue, with bell-shaped corolla; 

 September; 1 to 2 feet. 



20 cts. each ; $2.00 per doz. 



GERANIUM (Crane's BiU). 



Pale lilac-blue flowers ; 1 foot. 

 Large rosy-purple flowers in June ; IJ feet. 

 A desirable plant either for the rockery or border, with 

 pretty cut foliage, forming a compact bush about 18 inches high, with 

 bright crimson-purple flowers ; blooms the entire season. 

 — Album. Pure white variety of above. 



15 cts, each ; $1..50 per doz. Set of 4 sorts, 50 cts. 

 GEUM (Afeus). 

 Pretty border plants, growing about 18 inches high, and producing 

 showy, bright-colored flowers during the greater part of the summer and 

 fall. (See cut.) 



Atrosanguineum. Large dark crimson flowers. 

 ■^ Coccineum plenum. Brilliant, dazzling scarlet double 



flowers. 

 ^ Heldreichi. Beautiful orange-colored flowers; very free. 

 Vniniatum. Orange-scarlet; very free. 

 Montanum aurantiacum. Bright orange-yellow. 



'v Qrandif lorum. 

 Platypetalum. 

 Sanguineum. 



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15 cts. each; ^•L.SO per doz. Set of 5 sorts, 65 cts. 



GIL,t.ENI A (Bowman's Root). 



Trifoliata. A strong growing, bush-like perennial; an ad- 

 mirable plant for the border or for use in connection with 

 shrubs, with handsome trifoliate foliage and numerous white 

 flowers, slightly tinged with pink during July; 3 feet. 25 

 cts. each ; $2.50 per doj. 



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Gaillardia Grandiflora. 



GI.ECHOMA, OR NEPETA. 



Variegata ( Variegated Groundsel, or Ground Ivy). A most 

 useful variegated creeper for growing over banks and stones 

 in the rockery. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



GI.OBUEARIA. 



A particularly pretty plant 



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ricosantha. A particularly pretty plant for a partially 

 shaded position in the rockery, with small blue flowers in 

 globular heads during July and August. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 

 per doz. 



GUNNERA. 



Scabra. Probably the noblest of all hardy perennial decora- 



Gypsophila Paniculata. 



ditions, frequently measure 5 to 10 feet across; a well grown 

 plant, attaining a height of 5 feet by 15 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 

 winler by a liberal covering of leaves. 50 cts. each. 



/^ _ _ GYPSOPHII^A (Baby's Breath). 



I' Acutifolia. A strong-growing kind, attaining a height of 2 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, posses.sing a grace not 

 found in any other perennial, and attracting the eye of everyone. When 

 in bloom during August and September, it forms a symmetrical 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-colored flowers, and some 

 most lovely effects can be produced with it. (See cut.) 



Paniculata Fl. PI. The new double-flowering variety. {For description 

 see list of A'ew an J Rare Plants, begin7iing page 103.) 35cts. each ; $3.50 

 per doz. 



Repens. An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds of small 

 white flowers. 

 Price, any of the above, except the new double sort, 15 cts. each ; $1.50 



per doz. Set of the 5 varieties for 75 cts. 



The Everblooming Hardy Larkspur shown in colors on the back cover of this book is offered on pages 107 and 169. 



