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nuais and rerenniais 



Gaillardias can be depended upon to bloom even 

 during a drought. 



EUPHORBIA HETEROPHYLLA (Annual Poinsettia, Painted Leaf) 

 [hA-2 ft.] In mid-summer the upper leaves become tipped with 

 briUiant scarlet, and those at the crov\Ti are all bright red. It is a 

 good summer reproduction of our Christmas poinsettia. It can also 

 be cultivated in pots indoors }^ oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



Euphorbia Variegata (See Snow-on-the-Mountain) 



Evening Glory (See Ipomoea) 



Evening Primrose (See Oenothera) 



Evening Scented Stock (See Matthiola) 



Everlastings (See Acroclinium, Globe Amaranth, Helichrysum, 

 Rhodanthe, Statice, Xeranthemum) 



False Dragon Head (See Physostegia) 



Feverfew (See Matricaria) 



Floss Flower (See Ageratum) 



Flowering Sage (See Salvia) 



FORGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis) [hhP-R-8 in.] Of rather spreading 

 liabit with velvetj' leaves, above which rise the pretty floral clusters 

 of dainty five-petaled blossoms. The flowers, a clear Wedgwood 

 blue with tiny yellowish eyes, are borne in profusion. Start early 

 for flowers the first season or sow in summer for blooms the follow- 

 ing spring. 



•Alpestris Blue J^ oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



FOUR O'CLOCK (Marvel of Peru), Tall [tP-2 ft.] Treated as an 

 annual, this thrifty family produces plants suitable for growing as 

 a low hedge. The salver-shaped flowers open in the late afternoon, 

 remain expanded all night, and close again the next morning in the 

 heat of the sun. They bloom from mid-summer to frost, and their 

 roots may be stored over winter and replanted the following spring. 

 Red Oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



• Mixed Ji lb. 55c; pkt. 10c 



FOX GLOVE (Digitalis gloxiniaeflora) [hP-3 ft.] Much of the charm 

 of an old-fashioned garden is created by stately spires of Foxglove. 

 Their long spikes are crowded with large thimble-shaped blossoms 

 beautifully spotted on the interior surfaces. They are ornamental 

 among shrubs or in the background of a hardy border. 



• Mixed }^ oz. 55c; pkt. 10c 



GAILLARDIA (Blanl<et Flower) Tones of orange, yellow, red, and 

 maroon, often beautifully combined in a single blossom, make these 

 flowering plants gay ornaments of the garden all summer long. The 

 foliage of soft green combines well with the flowers. The blossoms 

 are 2 to 3 inches across. Both the annuals and perennials are 

 favorites for the border. 



• Single Picta Mixed [hA-18 in.] Large daisj'-like blossoms of yellow 



and bronze with centi'al cones of 3'ellow. 

 Double Picta Lorenziana Mixed [hA-18 in.] Globular heads of 

 tubular florets in shades of sulphur, orange, and claret. 

 Each of the above: J^ oz. 45c; pkt. 10c 



Grandiflora Portola Hybrids [hP-2 ft.] Semi-double blooms of 

 magnificent size and broad overlapping petals golden tipped around 

 glowing centers of bronzy red }/§ oz. 55c; pkt. 15c 



• Grandiflora Mixed [hP-2 ft.] Large single composite flowers with 



rich maroon centere circled bj' orange edges. ..J^ oz. 55c; pkt. 10c 



GERBERA (Transvaal Daisy) [tP-18 in.] South African flower of 

 unusual daintiness. The colors range from pale amber through 

 salmon and rose to a rich ruby red. As a cut flower it always oc- 

 casions favorable comment. The germination of gerbera seed is 

 uncertain, and the plants require expert handling. Sandy soil and 

 a shady location give best results. 

 Jamesoni Hybrids Mixed Pkt. 25c 



GEUM [hP-2 ft.] Flowers like little double roses are poised on long 



stems over a thick rosette of strawbeiry-like leaves. Well suited 



for use in the perennial border and for bouquets. 



Double Golden Ball (Lady Stratheden) Handsome rich golden 



yellow ^ oz. 75c; pkt. 15c 



• Double Scarlet (Mrs. Bradshaw) Large dazzling orange scarlet 



K oz. 5.5c; pkt. 10c 



GILIA [h.\-2 ft.] These delightful native flowers from California may 

 be cultivated anywhere. Rapid growers. 

 Capitata, Lavender Blue (Blue Thimble Flower) Bushy plants; lacy 



foliage; flowers similar to Scabiosa; of clear lavender-blue. 

 Tricolor (Bird's Eyes) Dwarf graceful plants with clusters of deli- 

 cate star-shaped flowers faintly perfumed. Each flower is edged 

 with lavender-blue shading to white toward its purple throat. 

 Each of the above: J^ oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



GLOBE AMARANTH (Gomphrena, Everlasting) [hA-18 in.] Clover- 

 like blossoms of brilliant piu'plish-red, soft pink, and white often 

 striped with violet. Flower from mid-summer to late fall. Make 

 admirable ranter bouquets. 



• Mixed J^oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



• Our choice. In FERRY'S RED and SILVER DISPLAYS 



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