DREER'S RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS. 



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(jLOXINIA. 



Glaucium. 



GLOXINIA. 



A superb genus of greenhouse plants, producing magnifi- 

 cent flowers of the richest colors; thrive best in an equal mix- 

 ture of peat, loam and sand. Sow in March, on the surface, 

 in a warm, moist atmosphere. When the second leaf appears, 

 transplant into shallow pots to grow through summer. Allow 

 them lo rest through autumn, and keep in same pots through 

 winter, giving little water. In spring repot and water freely ; 

 will blossom second season. Stove perennial bulbs. 



PER PKT. 



5S61 Gloxinia HybridaErecta. Erect large-flower- 

 ing varieties in splendid mixture 25 



5S64 Punctata. Tigred and spotted hybrids from 



a superb collection 25 



5870 — Hybritla Mixed. Erect and drooping flowers.25 



GLAUCIUM. 



(Horn Poppy.) 



An ornamental foliage plant, with long, recurved, silvery 

 leaves, deeply cut to the rib, forming 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. 



5858 Glaucium Corniculatmn 5 



GNAPHALIUM. 



(Edelweiss.) 



Principally found on the Alps of Switzerland. Seed must 

 be sown early in the spring in shallow pans in sandy soil and 

 leaf-mould, and should be kept cool and moist. 

 5885 Gnaphaliuni Leontopodium 15 



GESNERA. 



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

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

 choice varieties; 2 feet. 



5853 Gesnera Mixed 25 



GEUM. 



Beautiful hardy perennial, bearing profusely large showy 

 flowers all through the summer; an elegant flower for bou- 

 quets. 



5854 Geum Atrococcineum. Scarlet 5 



GILIA. 



Very pretty dwarf plants, early, free blooming, fine for 

 massing and rock work; hardy annuals; 1 foot. 

 5880 Gilia Mixed. All varieties and colors 5 



GYPSOPHILA. 



Pretty, free-flowering, elegant plants for rock-work, baskets> 

 edgings, and borders; succeeding in any garden soil. 

 5916 Gypsophila Paniculata. White flowers, fine 



for bouquets ; hardy perennial ; 2 feet 5 



5915 — Elegans, Mixed. Hardy annual 5 



GOLDEN FEATHER. 



(See Pyrethrum.) 



GLOBE AMARANTH. 



(See Everlasting Flowers.) 



Godetia Lady Albemarle. 



GODETIA. 



An attractive hardy annual, deserving more extensive cul- 

 tivation. The plants bloom profusely and bear showy flowers 

 of rich and varied colors ; 1£ feet. 



PER PKT. 



5886 Godetia Apple Blossom. Rosy blush 5 



5888 — Duchess of Albany. Pure white 5 



5889 — Fairy Queen. Blush, spotted carmine 5 



5887 — Lady Albemarle. Large, crimson rose 5 



5891 — The Bride. White, carmine centre 5 



5890 — Mixed , . . 5 



GOURD, ORNAMENTAL. 



Rapid growing, interesting plants with ornamental foliage, 

 and varieties of singular shaped fruit ; tender annuals ; 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, 5 



5911 Pear-Shaped. Striped ; very showy 5 



5902 Luffa. Dish Rag, or Bonnet Gourd 10 



5907 Serpent. Striped like a serpent, changing to bril- 

 liant carmine when ripe ; 5 feet in length 5 



5910 Fine Mixed. Per oz. 40 cts 5 



GREVILLEA ROBUSTA. 



5882 A very beautiful and graceful decorative plant with 



fern-like foliage ; excellent for table decoration 10 



GOLDEN ROD. 



5884 Solidago canadensis. 



perennial ; 2 to 3 feet 



Golden yellow ; hardy 



A very material reduction has been made this year in prices of Flower Seeds. 



