FOR THE FLOWER GARDEN. 



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L.LIJX1NIA. 



GODETIAS. 



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GENTIANA. 



(Gentian.) 

 A charming hardy perennial which blooms early in 

 May. The dwarf sorts are excellent for edgings, etc. 



PER PKT. 



5852 Acaiilis. The Blue Gentian, flowers rich blue; 



6 inches 10 



GERANIUM. 



A popular bedding plant for the house or garden, ex- 

 tensively used for massing; half-hardy perennial ; flower- 

 ing the first season ; from 1 to o feet. 

 3850 Zonale, Mixed. A superb strain of the largest 



and finest varieties ; mixed colors 10 



-5845 Variegated, Mixed. Bronze, gold, and silver 



tri-colored foliage varieties 25 



5846 Double, Mixed. Tliis seed will produce a large 

 percentage of double flowers of extra fine colors 50 



5847 Pelargonium, Mixed (Lady Washington). 

 From the finest fancy and spotted large flowering..50 



-5844 Apple-Scented {Pelargonium odoratissimum). 

 This fragrant favorite variety can only be grown 

 from seed to form fine plants. Sow in light soil, 

 and keep moist until the}' germinate 25 



GESNERIA. 



A beautiful hot house, bulbous-rooted plant, produc- 

 ing brilliant colored flowers ; requires a light, rich, peaty 

 soil; choice varieties; 2 feet. 



5853 Mixed 25 



GAILLARDIA. 



Splendid bedding plants, remarkable for the profu- 

 sion, size, and brilliancy of their flowers, continuing in 

 beauty during the summer and autumn ; half-hardy an- 

 nuals; li feet. 



5837 Picta [Paint-ed Lady). Crimson , bordered with 

 orange, very showy 5 



5840 Mixed. Fine colors 5 



5838 Picta Lorenziana. A charming profuse flow- 

 ering "so-called" double variety, entirely distinct 

 from the single flowering. Fine for massing, and 

 useful as a bouquet flower, continuing in bloom 

 until frost 10 



GILIA. 



Very pretty dwarf plants, early, free blooming, fine 

 for massing and rock work ; hardy annuals; 1 foot. 

 5880 Mixed. All varieties and colors 5 



GLADIOLUS. 



Seed saved from choice named varieties; half-hardy 

 perennial bulbs. 

 5855 Fine Hybrid, Mixed 10 



GLOXINIA HYBRIDA CRASSIFOLIA. 



A bulbous-rooted plant, producingin great profusion, 

 during the summer months, large bell-shaped flowers of 

 the richest and most beautiful variety of brilliant colors; the 

 bulbs must bekept warm and dry during the winter ; 1 foot. 

 5861 tirandiflora Erecta, Mixed. Rich colored, 



erect flowers 25 



•5862 Grandiflora llorizontalis. Mixed. Rich col- 

 ored, horizontal flowers 25 



5863 Grandiflora Pendula, Mixed. Rich colored, 



drooping flowers 25 



5870 Grandiflora, Mixed 25 



GLAUCIUM. 



(Horn Poppy.) 



An ornamental foliage plant, for margins, etc., with 

 long, recurved, silvery leaves, deeply cut to the rib, form- 

 ing two rows of leaflets ; of vigorous growth, contrasting 

 finely with colored foliage plants. Flowers are orange- 

 yellow, bell-shaped and drooping; hardy biennial; 2 feet. 



PER PKT. 



5858 Corniculatuin. Per oz., $1.00 10 



GNAPHALIUM. 



(Edelweiss.) 

 Principally found on the Alps of Switzerland. Seed 

 must be sown early in spring in shallow pans or boxes 

 filled with sandy soil and leaf mould, and should be kept 

 cool and moist ; when plants are large enough transplant 

 in open ground not exposed to too much sun. 



5885 Leontopodium 25 



GODETIA. 



An attractive hardy annual, deserving more extensive 

 cultivation. The plants bloom profusely, and bear showy 

 flowers of rich and varied colors; IJ feet. 



5886 Apple Blossom 10 



5888 Duchess of Albany 5 



5887 Lady Albemarle 5 



5891 The Bride 5 



5890 Mixed -. 5 



Gourds. Edelweiss. 



GOURD. 



(Cucurbita.) 

 Rapid growing, interesting plants with ornamental 

 foliage, and varieties of singular shaped fruit; tender an- 

 nuals; 15 to 20 feet. 



5903 Calabash. The Dipper 5 



5905 Hercules' Club. Club-shaped; 4 feet long 5 



5904 Egg-Shaped, Fruit white like an egg 5 



5906 Orange-Shaped, or Mock-Orange 5 



5901 Bottle-Shaped 5 



5912 Turk's Turban. Red striped 10 



.5911 Pear-Shaped, Striped; very showy 10 



5902 Argyrosperma. Dish Rag, or Bonnet Gourd... .10 

 5908 Sugar Trough 5 



5907 Tricosanthes Colubrina [True Serpent Gourd,). 

 Striped like a serpent, changing to brilliant car- 

 mine when ripe; 5 feet in length 10 



5910 Fine Mixed. From a large collection. Per oz., 

 50ct« 5 



