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RELIABLE PLOWtR SEEDS 



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Group of Single and Double Annual Gaillardias 



GAIL,L, ARDI A (Blanket Flower) 



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 be sown where they 



are to bloom; IJ feet. 



PER PKT. 



2496 Picta. Crimson and orange. Joz., 25cts. 5 

 2500 Picta Mixed. Single sorts; fine colors. 



J oz., 25 cts 5 



2498 The Bride. This new double.flowering 

 crearay-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 Double=flowering Mixed. A charming, 

 profuse, double-flowering strain; beautiful 

 mixed colors. J oz., 40 cts 10 



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 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 



2502 Grandiflora Compacta. A compact va- 

 riety, 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 

 2505 Qrandiflora Copper=red. A striking new color in 



this popular perennial. 3 pkts., 50 cts 20 



2510 Qrandiflora Superb Mixed. Our own saving; splen- 

 did combinations of crimson and gold in great variety. 

 i oz., 30 cts 10 



EUPHORBIA 



Strong-growing annuals, suitable for beds of tall-growing plants, or 

 mixed borders; the flowers are inconspicuous; the foliage, however, is 

 exceedingly ornamental. per pkt. 



2452 Variegata {Snow on llie Mountain). Attractive foliage; 



veined and margined with white; 2 feet. Per oz., 40 cts 10 



2451 Heterophylla [Annual Poinsettia). An annual resembling 

 in habit 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 beau- 

 ful orange-scarlet, presenting a striking and brilliant appearance. 15 



GKRA^IUM (Pelargonium) 



2530 Zonale, Mixed. A superb strain of the largest and finest 

 varieties. Very interesting to grow from seed, which should be 

 started indoors and transferred to the open in May or June 15 



GEUM (Avens) 

 2541 Atrosanguineum Fl. PI. Beautiful hardy perennial, bearing 

 profusely large, showy double dark-crimson flowers all through 

 the summer; an elegant flower for bouquets. \ oz. , 40 cts. ... 10 



GI<0BE: amaranth (Gomphren«) 



Popularly known as "Bachelor's Button," a first-rate bedding plant; 

 the flowers resemble clover heads and can be dried and used in winter 

 bouquets. Cornflowers and a number of other flowers are also known 

 as Bachelor's Buttons, and in ordering it is well to order by number to 

 prevent mistakes. 

 2570 Mixed. 2 feet. \ oz., 25 cts 5 



Globe Amaranth 



Every garden (hould have a bed of the brilliant Shirley Poppies. See colored plate and page 57 



