Sc/ RELIABLE FLOWER seeDS {fl 
GAURA. PER PKT, 
2511 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 other- 
wise be stiff and formal. } oz., 25 cts 
GERANIUM (Pelargonium). 
\ 2530 Zonale, Mixed. A superb strain of the 
largest and finest varieties. Very interesting 
to grow from seed which should be started in- 
doors and transferred to the open in May or 
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GEUM (Avens). 
2541 Atrosanguineum FI. PI. Beautiful hardy 
perennial, bearing profusely large, showy 
double dark-crimson flowers all through the 
summer; an elegant flower for bouquets. (See 
Cut) o¢4-/025,4 0 cts.nne seen aan eee eee 10 
GLOBE AMARANTH. 
(Gomphrena.) 
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. Corn- 
flowers and a number of other flowers are also known 
as Bachelor’s Buttons, and in ordering it is well to 
order by number to prevent mistakes. 
2567 Nana Compacta. Red; 1 foot.......... 10 
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GLOXINIA. 
A superb genus of greenhouse plants, producing magnificent 
flowers of the richest colors; thrives best in an equal mixture of 
peat, loam and sand. Sow in March. 
2578 Hybrida Grandiflora. An unsurpassed strain, con- 
taining the spotted hybrids as well as the finest self- 
colored sorts.......++.-... 995505 soo docs poponosoos BU 
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Group oF SINGLE AND Dousiz ANNUAL GAILLARDIAS 
GAILLARDIA (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, borders, or for cutting; should be sown where they are 
to bloom; 1} feet. (See cut.) PER PKT. 
2496 Picta. Crimson and orange. 4 02z., 25 cts................. 5 
2500 Picta Mixed. Single sorts; fine colors. 400z., 25 cts....... 5 
2498 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 desir- 
able for cutting, the flowers being of good size and borne on very 
longastems.jat2,pkts.tors2o ics eee eee e-em eereere 15 
2497 Lorenziana [lixed. A charming, profuse, double-flowering 
strain; beautiful mixed colors. }0z., 30 cts..............200- 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 Kermesina Splendens. Centre rich crimson, narrow canary- 
yellow “border spire rmcr esate ere) ellie tlc ele ie eteeis) oir i= (oe ee 15 
2502 Grandiflora Compacta. A 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 tall-growing sort. }0z., 50 cts.......... 15 
2510 Grandiflora Superba. Our own saving. Splendid combina- 
tions of crimson and gold in great variety. }oz., 30cts....... 10 Geum ATROSANGUINEUM FL. PL. 
Do not fail to try the Cardinal Climber. See Novelties and Specialties, pages 53 to 62 
