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Thompson, 111. — "Primroses 

 from your seed have done fine. 



and Geranium* 

 ' — Ethel Knees. 



GYPSOPHILA "Angels Breath" 



Gypsophila Panlculata. Also called 

 "Baby's Breath." It is extensively used for 

 decorating, its mist-like sprays setting off a 

 bouquet as dainty lace does a lady's dress. 

 Hardy perennial. 1% feet. Pkt., 300 seeds, 

 5c; 2 pkts., 8c. 



Double Gypsophila. New and very de- 

 sirable The spray is just a little heavier be- 

 cause of the double flowers, but loses none of 

 its dainty or graceful effect. Hardy peren- 

 nial. Pkt., 50 seeds, 10c. 



Gypsophila Annual Mixed. Sow at 

 different times throughout the season, and 

 always have a quantity to use for decorat- 

 ing. Pkt., 500 seeds, 4c; fj oz., 10c. 



FREESIA 



New Hybrids. These beautiful plants, 

 though generally grown from the bulbs, 

 may be easily raised from seed and made to 

 bloom within a year. The flowers are de- 

 liciously fragrant, cut well and are adapted 

 to design work. White and mixed colors. 

 Pkt., 40 seeds, 6c. 



GERANIUM 



New California Geranium, i Seedling Geraniums al- 

 most always give some new varieties, and being easy to cul- 

 tivate they are interesting to grow. This mixture contains 

 a splendid new strain of California Zonale varieties in 

 shades of blush pink, crimson and scarlet. Pkt., 40 seeds, 6c. 



Lady Washington Geranium, or Pelargonium. Pkt., 

 10 seeds, 15c. GIL I A 



Has dainty flowers in rose, blue or white, and graceful- 

 finely cut foliage serving nicely for a decoration of green. 

 A good honey plant. 1 foot. Pkt., 400 seeds, 4c. 



GOURDS 



If you have an odd corner or an old brush heap, trail the 

 gourd vine over it. Its fruit has many uses, but if for no 

 other purpose raise it for the little ones. They much enjoy 

 the striped and odd-shaped fruits — Calabash, Bottle, Dip- 

 per, Dish Cloth, Hercules Club. Nest Egg, Sugar Trough, 

 and many other sorts. Mixed. Pkt., 50 seeds, 5c; largo 

 pkt., Vx oz., 12c. 



ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 



For ornamenting the border, for summer cutting, and for 

 the winter bouquet, these are indispensable. This mixture 

 includes beautiful feather and striped grasses and many 

 other choice varieties, some annual, others perennial. 

 Large Pkt., 5c. 



GLADIOLUS 



It is interesting to see the endless variety of colors and 

 fantastic markings that come from the seedlings and one 

 often gets valuable new varieties. This is a mixture of three 

 very choice strains. 3 feet. Pkt., 65 seeds, 5c. For bulbs, 

 see page 42. 



KENILWORTH IVY 



Pretty for hanging baskets. It comes quickly from seed 

 and grows under severest neglect. Pkt., 300 seeds, 5c. 



ICE PLANT 



A trailing plant with curious foliage, covered with glossy 

 globules, looking like minute drops of dew. Pkt. ,300 seeds,4c 



Alfalfa. A bunch somewhere supplies "lots" of pretty 

 blue flowers and graceful sprays for decorating. Pkt., 4c. 



