ENRrADRGR-WllADELPHIA'W-W HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



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Gaillardia Grandiflora. 



FERULA (Giant Fennel). 



Communis. A noble herbaceous plant, growing 

 8 to 10 feet high, with fine feathery foliage. 

 Valuable for its tropical effect when planted as an 

 individual specimen. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 

 doz. 



FEVERFEW. 



Little Gem. Large double white flowers; June un- 

 til October; 12 to 15 inches high. 15 cts. each; 

 §1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



GILXrENIA (Bowman's Root). 



Trifoliata. A strong-growing, bush-like perennial; an admirable plant for the 

 border or for use in connection with shrubs, with handsome trifoliate foliage and 

 numerous white flowers, slightly tinged with pink during July; 3 feet. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



GLECHOMA, OR NEPETA. 



Variegata ( Variegated Groundsel, or Ground Ivy)- A most useful variegated 

 creeper for growing >ver banks and stones in the rockery. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per 

 doz.; $7.00 per 100. 



GLOBIJLARIA. 



Tricosantha. A particularly pretty plant for a partially shaded position in the 

 rockery, with small blue flowers in globular heads during July and August. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz. 



GUNNERA. 



Scabra. Probably the noblest of all hardy, perennial decorative foliage plants, with 

 leaves which, under favorable conditions, frequently measure 5 to 10 feet across: a 

 well grown plant, attaining a height of 5 feet by 15 to 20 feet in diameter; but to 

 produce a satisfactory growth it must receive liberal treatment. Very rich, deep, 

 mellow soil is indispensable. Full exposure to the sun is advisable, but they should 

 be sheltered from severe winds, and must never suffer for the want of water. Ample 

 protection should be provided by a liberal covering of leaves. 50 cts. each. 



GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower). 

 Grandiflora. One of the showiest and most effective hardy plants, 

 growing about 2 feet high and succeeding in any soil in a sunny 

 position; beginning to flower in June, they continue the entire sea- 

 son. The large flowers are of gorgeous coloring. The centre is 

 dark red-brown, while the petals are marked with rings of brilliant 

 crimson, orange and vermilion, and often a combination of all in 

 one flower; excellent for cutting. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 

 $10.00 per 100. 



GALEGA (Goat's Kne). 

 A useful border plant, producing showy racemes of pea-shaped 

 flowers in great profusion during July and August; 2 feet. 

 Officinalis. Blue. | Officinalis Alba. White. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



GENTIANA. 



Acaulis. Forms a cushion of glossy, dark green foliage and erect, 

 bell-shaped flowers of an intense blue; April to June. 



Andrewsii {Blue Gentian). A pretty native species, growing 

 about 2 feet high; flowers fine blue; appear late in autumn. 



Saponaria. Light blue, bell-shaped corolla; September; 1 foot. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



GERANIUM (Crane's Bill), 

 Grandiflorum. Pale lilac-blue flowers; 1 foot. 

 Nepalense. Bright rose flowers in June; 1 foot. 

 rHatypetalum. Large rosy-purple flowers in June; 1 J feet. 

 Sanguineum. A desirable plant, with pretty cut foliage and bright 



crimson flowers; blooms the entire season; 18 inches. 

 — Album. Pure white variety of above. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 5 sorts, 65 cts. 



GEUM. 



(Avens.) 

 Pretty border plants, grow- 

 ing about 18 inches high, 

 and producing showy, bright- 

 colored flowers the greater 

 part of the summer and fall. 



Coccineum. Brilliant 

 scarlet flowers. 



Heldreichi. Beautiful 

 orange-colored flowers; very 

 free. 



Miniatum. Orange- 

 scar let; very free. 



Hontanum aurantla- 

 cum. Bright orange yel- 

 low. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 Set of 4 sorts, 50 cts. 



Feverfew. 



We can supply seeds of most of the Hardy Perennials. See Flower Seeds, pages 51 to 114. 



