GaILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA. 
GLECHOMA, OR NEPETA. 
Variegata (Variegated Groundsel, or Ground lvy). 
GAILLARDIA (lanket Flower). 
Grandiflora, One of the showiest and most effective hardy pla~ts 
growing about 2 feet high; beginning to flower in June, they con- 
unue one mass of bloom the entire seaSon; they will thrive in almost 
any soil or position, but respond freely to liberal treatment. The large 
flowers are of gorgeous coloring, The centre is dark red-brown, 
while the petals are variously marked with rings of brilliant scarlet- 
crimson, orange and vermilion, and often a combination of ali these 
colors in one flower; excellent for cutting. Strong plants, 15 cts. 
each ; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
GA LEGA (Goat’s Rue), 
A useful border plant, producing showy racemes of pea-shaped flowers 
in great profusion during July aud August; 2 feet. 
Officinalis. Blue. 
— Alba. White. ; 
15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. ; 
GENTIANA, 
Acaulis, Forms a cushion of glossy dark green foliage and erect, bell-- 
shaped flowers of an intense blue; April to June. 
Andrewsii (Slue Gentian). A pretty native species, growing about 2 
feet high; flowers fine blue; appear late in autumn, 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
GERANIUM (Crane’s Bill), 
Grandiflorum, Pale lilac-blue flowers; 1 foot. 
Platypetalum. Large rosy-purple flowers in June; 1} feet. 
Sanguineum. A desirable plant either for the rockery or border, 
with pretty cut foliage, forming a compact bush about 18 inches high, 
with bright crimson-purple flowers; blooms the entire season, 
— Album. Pure white variety of above. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 4 sorts, 50 cts. 
GEUM (Avens). 
Pretty border plants, growing about 18 inches high, and producing 
showy, bright-colored flowers the greater part of the summer and fall. 
Amost { Atrosanguineum,. Large dark crimson flowers, 
usefull variegated creeper for growing over banks and stones | Coccineum plenum. Brilliant scarlet double flowers. 
in the rockery. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. | Heldreichi, Beautiful orange-colored flowers ; very free. 
GLOBULARIA. 
Tricosantha, A particularly pretty plant for a partially 
Miniatum. Orange-scarlet ; very free. 
Montanum aurantiacum. Bright orange-yellow. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz, Set of 5 sorts, 65 cts, 
shaded position in the rockery, with small blue flowers in 
globular heads during July and August. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 GILLENIA (Bowman's Root). 
per doz. Trifoliata. A strong growing, bush-like perennial; an ad- 
GUNNERA. mirable plant for the border or for use in connection with 
Scabra, Probably the noblest of all hardy perennial decora- shrubs, with handsome trifoliate foliage and numerous white 
tive foliage plants, with leaves which, under favorable con- flowers, slightly tinged with pink dwing July; 3 feet. 25 
ditions, frequently measure 5 to 10 feet across, a well grown 
plant attaining a height of 5 feet by 15 to 20 feet in diameter; 
cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
but to produce a satisfactory growth it must receive liberal treatment. Very rich, i 
deep, moist soil is indispensable, Full exposure to the sun is advisable, but they 
should be sheltered from severe winds, and must neversuffer for the want of water, 
Ample protection should be provided in winter by a liberal covering of leaves. 
50 cts. each. 
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath). 
Acutifolia. A strong-growing kind, attaining a height of 2 feet, with large panicles 
of small white flowers in July. 
Cerastioides. A most useful variety for the rockery, growing but 3 inches high, 
and producing from June to August small white flowers marked with pink, 
Paniculata (//ustrated in colors on the back cover of this catalogue), A beautiful 
old-fashioned plant, possessing a grace not found in any other perennial, and at- , 
‘tracting the eye of everyone. When in bloom during August and September, it 
forms a symmetrical mass 2 to 3 feet in height, and as much through, of minute 
pure white flowers, forming a beautiful gauze-like appearance. For cutting 
purposes it is exquisite ; especially in combination with high colored flowers, and 
some most lovely effects can he produced with it. 
Paniculata Fl. Pl, The new double-flowering variety. (For description see 
page 154) 365 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Repens. An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds of small white 
flowers. 
Price, any of the above, except the new double sort, 15 cts, each; $1.50 per: doz. 
Set of the 5 varieties for 75 cts. 
GypsoPrHIta PANICULATA 
For New and Rare Hardy Perennials see pages 152 to 156. 
