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Erinus 



Europe 



905 Alpinus. [hP^in.] Snugly set in a wall 

 crevice or in a semi-shaded spot in the 

 rockery, the bright purple and white spikes 

 rising above rosette-like foliage will make 

 a gay spot in late spring. Pkt. 20 cts. 



Euphorbia 



rhA-2i/2ft.] United States-Peru 

 The ornamental foliage of this plant is a 

 welcome addition in a border or in bare spots 

 in the garden. 



909 Variegata. (Snow -on -the- Mountain.) 

 Bright green leaves which as they mature 

 become tinged with silvery white. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; Hoz- 40 cts. 



910 Heterophylla. (Annual Poinsettia.) Bushy 

 plants with glossy green foliage which, 

 about the middle of summer, turns to a 

 beautiful orange-scarlet, resembling very 

 much the Christmas poinsettia. Pkt. 

 15 cts.; Hoz. 30 cts. 



Forget-me-not • Myosotis 



[lihP-6 to 10 in.] Europe 



The charm of the lovely Forget-me-not is 

 never more appreciated than when grown in 

 masses. Sow in a moist spot any time during 

 spring or early summer and keep the plants 

 protected where the winters are severe. 



915 Robusta grandiflora. The best clear 

 light blue. Pkt. 15 cts.; Hoz. 30 cts. 



916 Alpestris, Rose. An unusual shade of 

 bright rose. Pkt. 10 cts.; j^goz. 25 cts. 



917 Victoria, Indigo. An upright plant with 

 deep blue flowers. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 

 25 cts. 



Gaillardia • Blanket Flower 



Western America 



The bold showiness of Gaillardia is much 

 valued in the garden from early summer until 

 frost. Excellent for beds and cutting. 



920 Double, Mixed (G. pulchella picta Loren- 

 ziana.) [hA-18in.] A fine selection of crim- 

 son and yellow shades. Pkt.' 10 cts.; 

 }ioz. 35 cts. 



921 Indian Chief. [hA-18in.] From the large, 

 single-flowering class we have selected this 

 recent introduction because we know the 

 appeal of its glittering metallic red flowers. 

 The center is a deep mahogany-red. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; J^oz. 40 cts. 



925 Portola Hybrids. [hP-2i/^ft.] The 4-inch 

 flowers of coppery scarlet, tipped yellow 

 in varying widths, are carried on long, 

 strong stems that are excellent for cutting. 

 Pkt. 15 cts.; Hoz. 45 cts. 



Gerbera • Transvaal Daisy 



South Africa 



932 Jamesoni Hybrids, Mixed. [tP-2ft.] 

 Showy, daisy-like flowers with slender, 

 pointed petals. Plants quite hardy in 

 warm climates, but in cold climates they 

 should be wintered over in a coldframe. 

 It is also quite valuable in the greenhouse. 

 The color-range of these hybrids is quite 

 distinct, including delectable shades of 

 cream, yellow, orange, pink, rose, salmon, 

 cerise, violet, and rich purple. Excellent 

 for cutting. Pkt. 25 cts.; 100 seeds 75 cts.; 

 1000 seeds $6. 



Geranium 



Southern Europe 

 935 Zonale. [tP-20in.] A mixture of the 

 largest and finest varieties. This is readily 

 grown from seed. Sow indoors and plant 

 outside when weather is warm. Pkt. 

 15 cts.; i^oz. 40 cts. 



Geum 



[hP-2ft.] Sicily 



From out of small, tufted clusters of 

 foliage, the rose-like -flowers are borne abun- 

 dantly on long stems during the entire 

 summer. 



933 Lady Stratheden. Fine; double; golden 

 yellow. 



934 Mrs. Bradshaw. Brilliant orange-scarlet. 

 Any of the above : Pkt. 15 cts.; Vsoz.SOcts. 



Gloxinia 



Brazil 



945 Giant Mixed. [tP-lOin.] These attrac- 

 tive pot-plants are easily grown where heat 

 and moisture can be regulated. The vel- 

 vety, bell-shaped flowers come in the 

 richest shades of rose, purple, red, and 

 white, and many of them are spotted very 

 attractively. Pkt. 25 cts.; 5 pkts. $1. 



Globe Amaranth 



Gomphrena Tropics 



940 Mixed. [hA-18in.] Clover-headed Ever- 

 lastings in shades of brilliant purplish red, 

 violet, pink, and white. They flower from 

 midsummer until fall and are very adapt- 

 able for garden design. Sometimes referred 

 to as "Bachelor Buttons." Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 }40z. 25 cts. 



Godetia • Satin Flower 



Western United States 

 950 Mixed. [hA-12in.] This free-flowering 

 annual, with satiny, azalea-like flowers, is 

 deserving of more attention. It will thrive 

 best in partial shade and poor soil and is 

 especially adapted to the cooler sections of 

 the country. Our mixture contains se- 

 lected shades of pink, crimson, and white. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; i^oz. 25 cts. 



Gourds 



World-wide 



952 Mixed. [hA-12ft.] The fruits of these 

 interesting climbers are very ornamental 

 and the foliage is very attractive, too. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 



Gypsophila • Baby's Breath 



Pyrenees to Caucasus 

 Mists of tiny, star-shaped florets borne in 

 profusion on the daintiest of sprays that are 

 indispensable for combining with bouquets 

 of other cut-flowers. 



955 Elegans alba grandiflora. [hA-20in.] 

 Paris Market Strain. Very free-flowering; 

 pure white Baby's Breath used extensively 

 by florists and gardeners. For a succession, 

 several sowings should be made during the 

 season. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; lb. $2.25. 



Double Hollyhock. See page 24 



GYPSOPHILA, continued 



956 Elegans grandiflora rosea. [hA-20in.] A 

 lovely rosy pink. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 

 lb. $3. 



957 Elegans grandiflora carminea. [hA- 

 20in.] Brilliant carmine-rose. Pkt. 15 cts.; 

 oz. 40 cts.; lb. $3.75. 



960 Paniculata, Double White. [hP-3rt.] A 

 recent introduction of great merit, pro- 

 ducing a large percentage of tiny, double 

 flowers on long, graceful sprays. Blooms 

 late spring and early summer. Pkt. 20 cts.; 

 iVoz. 50 cts. 



962 Repens. [hP^in.] Trailing clouds of 

 pure white flowers. Excellent for the 

 rockery. Pkt. 15 cts.; J^oz. 25 cts. 



Humulus Japonicus 



Japanese Hop Vine 

 [hA-15ft.] China-Japan 

 997 Variegated-leaved. A very quick-grow- 

 ing vine with hairy leaves, beautifully 

 marked with white, green and yellow. One 

 of the best climbers for covering porches, 

 trellises, etc. Pkt. 10 cts. 



