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(S55 HARDY DERENNIAL PLANTS~ |/1 
GENTIANA. 
Andrewsii (Blue Gentian). A pretty native species, grow- 
ing about 2 feet high; flowers fine blue; in August. 25 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz, 
Scabra. A Japanese species, which comes. into flower in 
October and continues well into November, a season when 
there are few outdoor flowers. 50 cts. each. 
GERANIUM (Crane's Bill). 
Fremont Large attractive foliage and rosy-purple flowers; 
2 feet. 
Grandiflorum. Pale lilac-blue flowers; 1 foot. 
Platypetalum. Large rosy-purple flowers in June; 14 feet. 
Sanguineum. A desirable plant; with pretty cut foliage and 
bright crimson flowers; blooms the entire season; 18 inches. 
— Album. Pure white variety of above. 
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. Set of 5 sorts, 75 cts. 
GEUM (Avens). 
Pretty border plants, growing about 15 inches high; and pro- 
ducing showy, bright-colored flowers from May to July. 
Bulgaricum. The true form; avery free-flowering clear 
orange; in bloom from May to September. 50 cts. each. 
Coccineum. Brilliant scarlet flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 
per doz. 
Miniatum, Perry’s Variety. A splendid improvement on 
this brilliant rich orange-colored variety, and one of the ear- 
liest perennials to flower in spring. 50 cts. each. 
recat GILLENIA (Bowman's Root). 
EFUNKIA (Plantain Lily). Trifoliata. A strong-growing perennial; admirable for the 
The plantain Lilies are among the easiest plants to manage; border or for use in connection with shrubs, with handsome 
trifoliate foliage and numerous white flowers, tinged with 
their broad, massive foliage makes them attractive subjects for pink; July; 3 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
the border even when not in flower. They succeed equally well 
in sun or shade. Vari CLECHOM” OR NEPETA. 
4 i ariegata (Variegated Groundsel, or Ground by). A 
Ceerulea. Blue, broad green HEEB Leta 4 Hoo most useful variegated creeper for growing over banks and 
Fortunei. Large glaucous green foliage, lilac coiored flowers; stones in the rockery. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 
2 feet. 25 cts. each. per 100. 
Fortunei Gigantea. A new variety, a cross between Sieboldiana and 
Fortunei, combining the very large, attractive foliage of the former 
with the rich glaucous coloring of the latter. A strong, vigorous 
grower, with large, lilac-colored flowers. A fine ornamental border c 
plant; July; 23 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. ) 
Minor Alba. This is a perfect little gem, growing from 12 to 15 inches c= 
high with nice clean cut, green foliage and comparatively large pure ber 
white flowers, suggesting a giant form of the St. Bruno’s Lily; these 
are produced very freely during July. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Lanceolata. Valuable by reason of its late flowering, lilac flowers 
in September; 2 feet. 
Robusta elegans variegata. The most robust of all the variegated- 
leaved varieties; foliage large, green, with pretty, white variegations; 
July; 23 feet. 
Subcordata Grandiflora. Very large and showy; pure white, 
lily-shaped, fragrant flowers in August and September, 2} to 
3 feet. 
Undulata media picta. Green and white variegated foliage; 
purple flowers. Makes a fine edging; July; 2 feet. 
Price, except where noted, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; ¢, 
$12.00 per 100. Set of 8 varieties for $1.50. 
Funx1a SuBCORDATA GRANDIFLORA 
GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower). 
Grandiflora. One of the showiest hardy plants, growing 
about 2 feet high and succeeding in any soil in a sunny posi- 
tion; beginning to flower in June; they continue the entire sea- 
son. The large flowers are of gorgeous coloring. The centre is dark- 
red brown, while the petals are marked with rings of brilliant crimson, 
orange and vermilion, and often a combination of all in one flower; 
excellent for cutting. (See cut.) 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 
per 100. 
GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA 
We can supply seed of many of the Hardy Perennials. See Flower Seed Department, beginning on page 51 
