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FXJNKIA (Plantain Uly) 

 The Plantain Lilies are among the easiest plants to manage; their 



broad massive foliage makes them attractive subjects for the border even 



when not in flower. They succeed equally well in sun or shade. 



Ccerulea. Blue, broad green leaves; June; 4 feet. 



Minor Alba. This is a perfect little gem, growing from 12 to 15 

 inches high with nice clean cut, green foliage and comparatively large 

 pure white flowers, suggesting a giant form of the St. Bruno's Lily; 

 these are produced very freely during July. 



Lanceoiata. Valuable by reason of its late flowering, lilac flowers in 

 September; 2 feet. 



Robusta elegans variegata. The most robust of all the variegated- 

 leaved varieties; foliage large, green, with pretty white variegations; 

 July; 2 J feet. 



Subcordata Qrandiflora. Very large, pure white, lily-shaped, 

 fragrant flowers in August and September; 2^ to 3 feet. 50 

 cts. each; |5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



Undulata media picta. Green and white variegated foli- 

 age; purple flowers. Makes a fine edging; July; 2 feet. 



Price, except where noted, 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; §118.00 

 per 100. Set of 6 varieties for $1.75. 



GAIl<L,ARDIA (Blanket Flower) 

 Qrandiflora. One of the showiest hardy plants, growing 

 about 2 feet high and succeeding in any soil in a sunny 

 position; beginning to flower in June; they continue the en- 

 tire season. The large flowers are of gorgeous coloring. The centre is 

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

 son, orange and vermilion, and often a combination of all in one flower • 

 excellent for cutting. (See cut.) 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 

 per 100. 



Gaii.lardia Qrandiflora 



GERANIUM (Crane's Bill) 



Sangulneum. A desirable plant; with pretty cut foliage and 



bright crimson flowers; blooms the entire season; 18 inches. 



— Album. Pure white variety of above. 

 Price. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 







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Gypsophila Paniculata Fl. Pl. 



GEUM (Avens) 



Pretty border plants, growing about 15 inches high ; and 

 producing showy, bright-colored flowers from May to July. 

 Heldreichi. Rich orange colored flowers; very free. 

 Mrs. Bradshaw. Large double brilliant scarlet; in flower 



throughout the entire summer. 



30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



GIL,IL,EXIA (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 flowe tinged with pink; July; 3 feet. 30 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



GYPSOPHII.A (Baby's Breath) 



The Gypsophilas will thrive in any soil in a sunny position, and on 

 account of their gracefully arranged large panicles of minute flowers should 

 be in every garden. 

 Paniculata. A beautiful old-fashioned plant, possessing a grace not 



found in any other perennial. When in bloom during July and August 



it forms a symmetrical mass 2 to 3 feet in height, and as much through, 



of minute white flowers, forming a beautiful gauze-like appearance. 



When cut it is exquisite in combination with other flowers. 

 Paniculata Flore Plena. A beautiful double flo%vering 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. Delicate rose tinted form of above. 

 Price. Any of the above except where noted, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 



doz.; $15.00 per 100 



