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Gaillakdia Picta Lohbnziana. 

 GAILLARDIA Blanket Flower). 



Annual Varieties. 



Splendid showy annuals, remarkable for the pro- 

 fusion, 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. 



PER PKT. 



2495 Amblyodon. Rich blood-red; very effec- 

 tive. J 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 Biide." The double annual Gaillardias 



have always been favorites both as cut flowers and for bedding, 

 and this new very double creamy-white ><>rt 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-flowering 

 strain; beautiful mixed colors. (See cut. ) \ oz. , 25 cts 5 



Hardy Perennial Varieties. 



The following are among the showiest and most effective hardy peren- 

 nial 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 15 



2504 Sulphurea Oculata. Pale sulphur, bright maroon eye 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. J oz., 40 cts 15 



2510 Grandiflora Superba. Our own saving. Splendid combina- 

 tions of crimson and gold in great variety. } oz., 25 cts 10 



GAIIRA. 



PBR 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, Gerani- 

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

 otherwise be stiff and formal. J oz., 20 cts 5 



GERANIUM. 



'Pelargonium.) 

 2530 Zonale, nixed. A superb strain of the largest and 



finest varieties 10 



2-526 Pelargonium, Mixed ( Lady Washington). Saved 



from the finest fancy and spotted large flowering sorts. 25 

 2525 Apple=Scented. This fragrant favorite variety can 



only be grown from seed to form fine plants 15 



GEIIH (Ave..). 

 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 



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. 

 Cornflowers are also 

 known as Bachelor's 

 Buttons, and in ordering 

 it is well to order by 

 number to prevent mis- 

 takes. (See cut.) 



2566 Aurea Superba. 

 Golden yellow. 5 



2567 Nana Com= 

 pacta. Red; 1 

 foot. \ oz., 15 

 cts 5 



2570 Mixed. 2 feet. 



i oz., 15 cts. . 5 



Globe Amaranth. 



Asters are one of our leading specialties See special list on pages 59 to 61, also pages 73 to 76. 



