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2551 Capitata. This is a very graceful annual, growing about 2 feet 

 high with fine feathery foliage and bearing freely over a long season, 

 globular heads, about 1 inch across, of rich lavender blue flowers, 

 which last well when cut and retaining its lovely color when dried. 



(See cut.) ioz., 25 cts . . . . .^ SO 10 



Globe. Amaranth (Gomphrena) 



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. Corn- 

 flowers 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. (See cut, page 89) 

 2570 Mixed. 2 feet, i oz.. 25 cts SO 10 



Gloxinia 



2578 Hybrida Grandiflora., A superb genus 

 of greenhouse plants, producing magnifi- 

 cent flowers of the richest colors; thrives 

 best in an equal mixture of peat, loam and 

 sand. Sow in March, blooms in 5 months 

 after sowing. Our strain is unsurpassed, 

 containing the spotted hybrids as well as 

 the finest self-colored sorts SO 50 



Godetia 



2590 Mixed. Attractive, hardy annuals, deserv- 

 ing more extensive cultivation, especially in the 

 cooler parts of the country. The plants bloom profusely, 

 and bear showy flowers, not unlike an Azalea, of satiny 

 texture in many rich and varied colors. They do best in a 

 rather poor soil; 1 foot. ( See -cut on page 89.) J oz., 25 cts. 10 



Double-flowering Gaillardias 



Gaillardia (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; 1\ feet. 



i oz., 25 cts. 

 oz., 25 cts.. , 



.SO 



double- 



2496 Picta. Crimson and orange. 

 2500 Picta Mixed. Single sorts. 



2497 Double-flowering Mixed. A charming, profuse, 

 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 them- 

 selves. If sown early they beg'n flowering in July, continuing a mass of bloom 

 until frost; fine for cutting; 2 to 2§ feet. 



2502 Grandiflora Compacta. A compact variety, 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. J oz., 40 cts 15 



2503 Kermesina Splendens. Rich crimson, narrow canary- 

 yellow border. J oz., 40 cts 15 



2505 Grandiflora Copper-red. A striking new color in this 



popular perennial. J oz., 40 cts 15 



2510 Grandiflora Superb Mixed. Our own saving; splendid 



combinations of crimson and gold in great variety. \ oz., 30 cts. 10 



Gilia Capitata 



We illustrate in colors two favorite annuals, Snapdragons and Asters, see pages 52 and 53 



