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Gkouf of Single and Double Annual Gaillardias 



EUPHORBIA 



Strong growing annuals, suitable for beds of tall-growing 



(i AILLARDIA (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, bor- 

 ders, or for cutting; should be sown where they are 

 to bloom; 1 J feet. (See cut.) per pkt. 



"2496 Picta. Crimson and orange. £oz.,25cts. 5 

 2~>00 Picta Mixed. Single sorts; fine colors. 



^ oz., 25 cts 5 



2498 Lorenziana, "The Bride." The dou- 

 ble annual Gaillardias have always been 

 favorites, both as cut flowers and for bed- 

 ding, and this new creamy- white sort is 

 particularly desirable for cutting, the flow- 

 ers being of good size and borne on very 



long stems. 2 pkts. for 25 cts 15 



2497 Lorenziana Mixed. A charming, pro- 

 fuse, double -flowering strain; beautiful mixed 

 colors. J 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 hardy border. They thrive in almost 

 any position or soil, require little or 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 Kermeslna Splendens. Centre rich crim- 

 son, narrow canary-yellow border 15 



2502 Qrandiflora Compacta. A compact variety, form- 

 ing bushy plants 12 to 15 inches high, and bearing its 

 long-stemmed flowers well above the foliage. In color- 

 ing the flowers are as rich and varied as those of the tall- 

 growing sort. I oz., 50 cts 15 



2510 Qrandiflora Superb Mixed. Our own saving. 

 splendid combinations of crimson and gold in great va- 

 riety. I oz., 30 cts 10 



plants or mixed 

 borders; the flowers are inconspicuous; the foliage, however, is exceedingly 

 ornamental. 



PER PKT. 



2452 Variegata (Snow on the Mountain). Attractive foliage; veined and 



margined with white; 2 feet. (See cut.) Per oz., 50 cts 10 



2451 Heterophylla {Annual Poinseltia, Mexican Fire Plant, Pointed 

 Leaf). An annual resembling in habit and color the beautiful hothouse 

 Poinsettia. The plants grow 2 to 3 feet high, of branching, bush-like 

 form, with smooth, glossy-green leaves which, about midsummer, become 

 a beautiful orange-scarlet, presenting a striking and brilliant appearance. 15 



GER ANir.lI (Pelargonium) 



2530 Zonale, 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 10 



GEl M (Avens) 

 2541 Astrosanguineum Fl. PI. Beautiful hardy perennial, bearing profusely 

 large, showy double dark-crimson flowers all through the summer; an ele- 

 gant flower for bouquets. \ oz., 40 cts 10 



GLOBE AMARANTH (Gomphren.) 



Popularly known as "Bachelor's Buttons," a first-rate bedding plant, the 

 flowers resemble clover heads and can be dried and used in winter bouquets 

 Cornflowers and a number of other flowers are also known as Bachelor's Buttons, 

 iind in ordering it is well to order by number to prevent mistakes. 

 2570 Mixed. 2 feet. } oz., 25 cts 5 



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Euphorbia Varibgata (Snow on the Mountain) 



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