D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 79 
FOXGLOVE... 
(Digitalis). 
Plants grow to the height of three to 
four feet, and produce dense spikes 
of brilliantly colored flowers. A 
valuable flower in every perennial 
garden; does not usually blossom 
until the second year. Hardy bi- 
ennials or perennials. 
% GAILLARDIA 
Showy plants, flowering the first year, 
and among the gayest ornaments of sum- 
mer flowering beds. 
Picta, one foot high; flowers crim- 
son and yellow. Hardy annual; 
with root protection in winter be- 
comes a perennial..... Pkt. 5cts 
Ivery’s Spotted, an endless variety §E% AS Picta Lorenziana— For general 
of colors; robust, strong and decorative purposes, as wellas for 
hardy -20 on nee Ets Se sme Pkt. 5cts bouquets, thisis invaluable, its gay 
a Splendid mixed............ 5cts colored flowers being abundantly 
produced from July until frost. 
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Hedysarum). Very handsome, free flower- mp SEAR pee waar Pe 
; pai tir 2 ae ee racemes of beautiful a atone fier eae an 
| pea-shaped flowers; particularly adapted SVS geo eR ES mkt. 5cts 
Se aed Se AREY, Pere Grandiflora, the largest flowers of 
Coronarium scarlet Pkt. 5cts the species; blossoms scarlet and 
Coronarium album white = ae, ey “ 5cts orange; excellent for cutting. 
rf cas ~ Hardy perennial........Pkt. Scts 
FEVERFEW—(See Matricaria and Pyreth- Jee 
Tum). FF ng a 
GAMOLEPIS TAGETES “ayer; 
A freefloweringstriking plant of compact growth A GAILLARDIA. 
| of the greatest value and usefulness for beds 
; and borders. The flowers may also be used to good advantage in 
| bouquets and floral decorations. The leaves are fern-like and 
| the numerous bright yellow daisy-like flowers are produced on 
long stems which rise in a mass well above the foliage. Half 
hardy annual; about eight inches high. Will flower in June and 
) July from seed sown early in spring..Pkt. 5c 
GERANIUM 
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GAMOLEPIS TAGETES. 
FUCHSIA cxccedingly’ beautiful 
(Pelargonium). 
Probably the Geranium is better known and 
more universally admired than any other plant 
grown. The constant succession and durabil- 
ity of bloom till frost comes, the brilliant color 
of its flowers and the exquisite markings of the 
leaves of some of the varieties, render them very 
desirable for pot culture and bedding. No gar- 
den seems complete without a bed of them, and (Gj lobe Ama ranth 
in every collection of conservatory or parlor 
as we are sure to find the Geranium. ae 
Cate Te ciain ne ttetiee! S04 % acting valued foritshandsome glob 
z y ie ae ular heads of flowers, which, if cut 
Zonale, white leaved varieties.... Pkt. 25cts when well matured. will retain their 
GLOBE AMARANTH. 
(Gomphrena). A desirable ever- 
varieties propagated by cuttings, «.  Goldenand|Bronze .------ (°° 35cts beauty for years. ‘Tender annual 
but the plants are easily grown from “s double, mixed.. .......... ‘ 25cts : a 
fine ne owen, Socne of whichexcy Apple scented, very fragrant leaves‘ 25cts Wyle v0 rie eles 
sure to. be as beautiful as the ex. Diadematum, splendid variety.... ** 25cts PFiesh Colored .........--. ‘* 5cts 
pensive named sorts. Tender per- Qdier, five petals blotched......... ele: Orammte se a eeesE 3 ‘* 5cts 
ennial. Fancy, splendid mixed. ......----. OAS Stripedie ss) =- eens ‘“< 5cts 
Double, finest mixed...... Pkt. 25cts The last three varieties are commonly known Mixed.................-..- “« 5cts 
GILIA TRICOLOR Srews ,in 
situation; flowers blue, with yellow 
and purple center. Sow in masses. 
Hardy annual; one foot high, 
Gladiolus 
The varieties of this magnificent plant 
are now numbered almost by thous- 
ands, each year bringing forth new 
and choice selections which have 
been produced from seed, which is 
the only method of obtaining new 
varieties. Half hardy perennial. 
Fine Mixed............. Pkt. licts 
GLADIOLUS... 
as Lady Washington geraniums. 
GLOXINIA 
Greenhouse perennial plants, pro- 
ducing rich and beautifully col- 
ored fiowers. They deserve ex- 
tensive cultivation. Hybrida, 
ret I EE Pkt. 25cts 
Leontopodi- 
GNAPHALIUM (arnt erer 
weiss). This is the true Edelweiss 
found on the Alps. and so highly 
esteemed by travelers in Switzer- 
land. Flowers star-shaped, pure 
white, and downy in texture. If 
plucked when on the point of 
opening, and dried in the shade, 
will retain its beauty for years. 
Perennial; one foot high. 
GROFF’S HYBRIDS Pkt. 10cts 
Mr. Groff is a most enthusiastic and GRAMMANTHE Gent ia 
noides— 
successful cultivator of the Gladi- 
olus, and under his skillful care 
they develop remarkably well, fur- 
nishing flowers of marvelous size 
and beauty. He has crossed some 
of the finest sorts and saved the 
seed, so that we are able to offera 
very superior strain..... Pkt. 35cts 
For Gladiolus Bulbs, see page 95. 
A charming little succulent plant, 
producing an abundance of bright 
searlet and orange yellow blos- 
soms in the shape of a star. Itis 
especially adapted for rock work, 
hanging baskets, edgings, ete. 
Tender annual: six inches high. 
Pkt. 10cts 
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GLOXINIA, 
