RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDSj 



Gaillardia Grandiflora 



EupatoHum (Thorough Wort) 



Strong-growing hardy perennials, well suited for natural- 

 izing and deserve a place in every hardy border; they will 

 grow and thrive in any situation. per pkt. 



2442 Ageratoides. A very useful variety, growing 

 3 to 4 feet high, with dense heads of minute white 

 flowers from August to October. Special pkt., 



60 cts $0 10 



2441 Fraseri. A very pretty dwarf variety, pro- 

 ducing clusters of snow-white flowers; fine for 

 cutting and bouquets; If feet. Special pkt., 

 30 cts 10 



Gaillardia Grandiflora 



(Blanket Flower) 



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 themselves. 

 Fine for cutting; 2 feet. per pkt. 



2502 Grandiflora Compacta Mixed. 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 $0 15 



2507 Portola Hybrids. These new hybrids are of 

 strong vigorous, upright habit, from 2J to 3 ft. 

 high with heavy, leathery, glaucous foliage; the 

 long flower stems, straight and strong, hold the 

 massive flowers erect. These are of extraordinary 

 size, 3J inches and over in diameter; petals very 

 broad, overlapping, of great substance, and 

 spread out flat, forming a very symmetrical 

 flower. In color, they are of a rich bronzy red, 

 tipped with a border of varying widths of golden 



yellow, i oz., 75 cts 20 



2505 Grandiflora Copper-red. A striking new 



color in this popular perennial. J oz., 40 cts 15 



2510 Grandiflora Superb Mixed. Splendid com- 

 binations of crimson and gold in great variety, 

 i oz., 25 cts 10 



Geum (Avens) PER PKT. 



2541 Atrosanguineum Fl. PI. Beautiful hardy perennial, 

 bearing profusely large, showy double dark-crimson 

 flowers all through the summer; an elegant flower for 

 bouquets; 18 inches, g oz., 50 cts $0 15 



2542 Mrs. Bradshaw. Large double brilliant orange scarlet; 



in flower throughout the entire summer. |oz.,60cts 15 



2543 Lady Stratheden. New double-flowering golden- 

 yellow. Special pkt, 75 cts 25 



Grevillea (Siik oak) 



2681 Robusta. A very beautiful and graceful decorative plant 

 with fern-like foliage; excellent for table decoration; easily 

 raised from seed; hardy in Florida and California. Special 

 pkt., 30 cts 10 



GypSOphila (Baby's Breath) 



2687 Elegans alba grandiflora (Paris Market Strain). This 

 is an improved large flowering pure white form of the 

 annual Baby's Breath. Flowers very readily in the green- 

 house or conservatory during the winter. Sowings should 

 be made every two weeks during the season to keep up a 

 supply. Oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts 10 



2690 Elegans Delicate Pink. A pretty blush pink form of 

 the above, and equally as valuable for cutting. Per oz., 

 30 cts 10 



2694 Paniculata. White flowers, fine for bouquets; one of the 

 favorite hardy perennials, 2 feet. \ oz., 25 cts. ; \ oz., 40 cts. 10 



2695 Paniculata Double Snow White. One of the most 

 important hardy perennials. The plant grows from 3 to i\ 

 feet high, bearing its pretty double white flowers in much- 

 branched panicles which, when cut, can be used to great 

 advantage with other flowers or by themselves as they 

 retain their beauty for months. A most desirable addition 



to the hardy border. Special pkt., 75 cts 25 



2693 Repens. An elegant hardy trailing plant for the rockery, 

 with clouds of small white flowers in July and August. 

 Special pkt., 40 cts 15 



Double-flowering Gypsophila Paniculata 



Perennial Gardens (Ortloff), $1.25 per copy, postpaid 



