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EUFBORBIA Variegata (Snow on the Mountain.) 



Gaura. 



GAII.LARDIA. 



(Blanket Flo^verJ 



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 

 he sown where they are to bloom; li 

 feet. 



PER PKT. 



2495 Amblyodon. Rich blood-red; very effective. ^ oz., 



15 cts 5 



•2496 Picta. Crimson and orange. J oz., 15 cts 5 



2500 Picta Mixed. Single sorts; fine colors. \ oz., 15 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 desirable for cutting, the flowers being of 

 good size and borne on very long stems. 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 15 

 2497 Lorenziana Mixed. A charming, profuse, double-flow- 

 ering strain; beautiful mixed colors. (See cut.) ^ oz., 



25 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 pro- 

 tection and take care of themselves. If sown early they begin flow- 

 ering in July, continuing a mass of bloom until frost; fine for cut- 

 ting; 2 feet. 



2503 Kermesina Splendens. Centre rich crimson, narrow 



canary-yellow border 15 



2-502 Qrandiflora 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. ^ oz. , 40 cts 15 



2510 Qrandiflora Superba. Our own saving. Splendid 

 combinations of crimson and gold in great variety. J oz., 

 25 cts 10 



EUPHORBIA. 



Strong-growing annuals, suitable for beds of tall-growing plants ormixed bor- 

 ders; the flowers are inconspicuous; the foliage, however, is exceedingly ornamental. 



TBR PKT. 



2452 Variegata [Snow on the Mountain). Attractive foliage, veined and 



margined with white; 2 feet. (See cut.) Pet oz., 30 cts 5 



2451 Heterophylla [Annual Poinsettia Mexican Fire Plant, Painted 

 Leaf). An annual resembling in h.ibit 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 mid-summer become a 

 beautiful orange-scarlet, presenting a striking and brilliant appearance. . . 10 



GAURA. 



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, Gerani- 

 ums, etc., etc., giving an air of grace to what would otherwise be stiff 

 and formal. J^ oz., 25 cts r, 



GERANIUM. 



(Pelargonium.) 



25.'i0 Zonale, Mixed. A superb 



strain of the largest and 



finest varieties ]0 



2525 Apple 'Scented. This 

 fragrant favorite variety can 

 only be grown from seed to 

 form fine plants 15 



GEUM /Avena). 



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 



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