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New Gaillardia 



PORTOLA 



Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) 



Grandiflora. One of the showiest hardy plants, growing about 

 2 feet high and succeeding in any soU in a sunny position; 

 beginning to flower in June, they continue the entire season. 

 The large flowers are of gorgeous coloring. The center is dark 

 red -brown, while the petals are marked with rings of brilliant 

 crimson, orange and vermilion, and often a combination of aU in 

 one flower; excellent for cutting. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



Geum (Avens) 



Pretty border plants, growing about 15 inches high, 

 and producing showy, bright-colored flowers from May 

 to July. 



Atrococcineum fl. 



flowers. 



pi. Brilliant scarlet double 



Lady Stratheden. A counterpart of Mrs. Bradshaw 

 except in color, the large double flowers being of a 

 rich golden yellow. 



Mrs. Bradshaw. 



'0 cts. each; 



Large double brilliant scarlet. 

 2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Gillenia (Bowman's Root) 



Trifoliata. A strong growing perennial; admirable 

 for the border or for use in connection with shrubs, 

 with handsome trifoliate foliage and numerous white 

 flowers tinged with pink; July; 3 feet. 30 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



GypSOphila (Baby's Breath) 



The Gypsophilas will thrive in any soil in a sunny 

 poiiLion, and on account of their gracefully arranged 

 large panicles of minute flowers should be in every 

 garden. 



Paniculata. A beautiful old-fashioned plant, posses- 

 sing a grace not found in any other perennial. When 

 in bloom during July and -August it forms a symmet- 

 rical mass 2 to 3 feet in height, and as much through, 

 of minute pure white flowers, forming a beautiful 

 gauze-like appearance. When cut it is exquisite in 

 combination with other flowers. 



Paniculata Flore Plena. A beautiful double flowering form; 

 the flowers are not only larger but of a purer white; these 

 may be cut and dried, retaining their beauty for many months; 

 a valuable subject for the hardy border. 50 cts. each; $5.00 

 per doz. 



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

 small white flowers in July and August. 



— Rosea. A pink flowered form of the above. 



Price, except where noted. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 

 per 100. 



New Gaillardia, Portola 



We consider this novel variety, which originated in California, one of the 

 most valuable perennial plant introductions in many years. The plant, 

 unlike the usual type, which is inclined to be somewhat straggly, is of strong, 

 vigorous, upright habit of growth, 2| to 3 ft. high, with heavy, leathery, 

 glaucous foliage; the long flower stems straight and strong, hold the massive 

 flowers erect. These are of extraordinary size, from 3j to 4 inches and over 

 in diameter; the petals very broad, overlapping, of great substance, and spread 

 out flat, forming a very symmetrical flower. In color, a brilliant, rich coppery- 

 scarlet, each petal heavily tipped or margined with golden yellow — altogether 

 a wonderful improvement over existing sorts, and valuable alike as a flower 

 for the garden and for cutting. Strong young plants that will bloom freely 

 this season. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



Gentiana 



Andre wsi (Blue Gentian). This is our native species, flowers beautiful deep 

 blue, August and September; grows about 2 ft. high and requires rich 

 moist soil. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



Geranium (Crane's Bill) 



Sanguineum. A desirable plant; with pretty cut foliage and bright crim- 

 son flowers; blooms the entire season; 18 inches. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



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