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ORNAMENTAL GRASSES FOR DECORATION. 
Hints on Culture. — The annual varieties should be sown out of doors during April where they are intended to flower, or for earlier work 
sow under glass and plant out. The perennial varieties are best sown during the summer, and planted out in borders in spring. The flower 
heads should be cut in a young stage and hung upside down to dry. as they are then more lasting for decorative purposes. 
4196 Agrostis nebulosa.— F)legant and 
graceful; the best. 
4197 Agrostis pulchclla. — Hlcgant and 
graceful. 
4198 Avena stcrilis ( Animated Oats). 
4199 Briza gen icu lata (Quaking Grass). 
4200 Briza gracilis ( Quaking Grass). 
4201 Briza maxima (.Quaking Grass). 
4202 Briza rotundata. 
4203 Bromus brizae-formis. 
4204 Coix lachryma (Job's Tears). 
4205 Cypcrus altcrnifolius (Umbrella 
Grass). — Semi-aquatic. 
4206 Eragrostrs elegans (Love Grass). 
4207 Eragrostis maxima (Z-ovc Grass). 
4208 Erianthus Ravennse. — Specimen 
grass. 
4209*Eulalia zebrina.— Grandly effective. 
4210 Gymnothrix latifolia.— For mixed 
borders. 
421 ltGynerium argcntcum (Pampas 
Grass). 
4212 Hordcum jubatum (Squirrel's- 
tail). 
1213+lsolcpis gracilis.— Charming pot 
plant. 
4214 Lagurus ovatus (Hare' 8-tail Grass). 
4215 Zea gracillima.— Delicate Maize. 
4216 Melica altissima.— Purple ; hand- 
4217 Panicum plicatum.— Graceful pani- 
cles of bloom. 
4218 Panicum tonsum.-Xew and 
beautiful. 
4219 Panicum * virgatum. — Delicate, 
graceful bloom. 
4220+Stipa pennata (Feather Grass). 
4221 Carters Dwarf Varieties, Choice 
Mixed. 
4222 Carters Tall Varieties, Choice 
Mixed. 
4223 Collection of 12 Distinct Varie- 
Price., 1.00 
some. 
* These varieties will not bloom the first year from seed. 
Price of the above, except where otherwise stated ... Per pkt. .10 .15 .25 
ties (Seeds). 
4224 Collection of 6 Distinct Varieties 
(Seeds). Price., 5.00 
Seeds not counted. 
GARDENIA (Cape Jessamine). 
4228 Florida.— Pure white ; delicious scent. Pot plant. 
200 seeds. 400 seeds. 
.15 .25 
Price 
100 seeds. 
.10 
See page 89 for Carters Gardenia Perfume. 
Price 
GAZAN I A. — Perennial. A brilliant plant for edging beds. 
4231 Splcndcns hybrida. — Saved from the finest new varieties. 
25 seeds. 50 seeds. 100 seeds. 
.25 .45 .75 
GENISTA. (Cytisus). — Perennial. Sow Candicans in spring, in 
pans, and grow on in pots. Andreeana should be sown in the 
open ground where intended to remain, or transplanted. 
4234 Andreeana.— Hardy shrub. Ora lge-yellow, maroon markings. 
4235 Candicans. — Yellow. Favourite for table decoration. Ht. 
2 ft. 
200 seeds. 400 seeds. 800 seeds. 
.10 .15 .25 
Price of the above 
Price of the above 
Price 
Price of the above 
GENTIANA. — Beautiful dwarf alpine perennial. Sow in pans in 
spring, and plant out. 
4238 Acaulis. — For borders or rockery. Intense blue. lit. 3 in. 
-p,.- „ 1,000 seeds. 2,000 seeds. 4,000 seeds. 
luce "• .10 .15 .25 
GERANIUM or PELARGONIUM. — Bedding and greenhouse 
plants. Sow under glass in early spring, and pot off. 
4241 Large-flowered Show.— Regal Pelargoniums. 
4242 Fancy.— Regal Pelargoniums. 
4243 Golden and Bronze. 
4244 Ivy-leaved.— For window boxes. 
4245 Silver tricolor. 
4246 Zonal-leaved.— Mixed. 
20 seeds. 40 seeds. 80 seeds. 
.25 .45 .75 
GERBERA JAMESON I HYBRIDS. — Half-hardy perennial. The 
Scarlet Daisy or Margeurite of the Cape. 
4250 The flowers bear long graceful petals with small eye. This 
strain, which is quite new, comprises a great variety of pleasing 
shades. 
10 seeds. 20 seeds. 40 seeds. 
.25 .45 .75 
GESNERI A. -Tuberous-rooted stove perennials. 
4253 Carters Choice Mixed. 
p • _ 250 seeds. 500 seeds. 1,000 seeds. 
1 nce ”■ .25 .45 .75 
GEUM. — Hardy perennials. Sow in spring, and transplant. Ht. 2 ft 
4256 Coccincum.- Bright scarlet. 
4257 Flore pleno. — Semi-double ; crimson scarlet. 
4258 Mrs. Bradshaw. — A giant double form of flowers of perfect 
shade of brilliant crimson scarlet. Comes quite true from seed. 
50 seeds. 100 seeds. 200 seeds. 
.10 .15 .25 
Gl LI A.— Earliest annual. May be sown in spring, or at the end of 
summer out of doors. 
4261 Tricolor.— Purple, lilac, and white. Ht. 1 ft. 
Price 
1,000 seeds. 
.10 
2,000 seeds. 
.15 
4,000 seeds. 
.25 
GLOBE AMARANTH US. —Annual. Greenhouse pot plant. Sow 
seed in spring, in heat, and pot off in light soil. Ht. 1 ft. 
4264 Orange. — Crisp petals. 
4265 Purple.— Rich colour. 
Price of the above ... 500 f“ d s. 1.000 seeds. 2,000 seeds. 
1,000 seeds. 
.15 
GLOBE THISTLE (Rch inops Ritro).— P erennial. 
4268 Bee Feeder.— I,arge globular blue heads. Ht. 3 ft. 
100 seeds. 200 seeds. 400 seeds. 
Price 
.10 
.15 
.25 
GREVILLEA. — An ornamental plant. In great use for decorative 
purposes. Sow in heat in early spring, and pot off as soon as 
they can be handled. 
4271 Robusta.— The best for general use. Beautiful fern-like 
foliage. 
Price 
I 
50 seeds. 
.10 
100 seeds. 
.15 
200 seeds. 
.25 
HUMEA.— Biennial. For greenhouse, in pots. It also makes a 
graceful plant when used in beds during summer. Sow in 
summer in pots, in cool frame or greenhouse, and pot off. 
4355 Elegans. Price... 500 f« ds ' 2.0<M seeds. 
ICE PLANT.— Annual. 
4361 Mesembryanthcmum crystallinum. 
1,000 seeds. 2,000 seeds. 4,000 seeds. 
.10 T5 .25 
Price 
IMPATIENS (Balsam). — A nnual. Sow in spring in heat, and pot 
off. Perpetual bloomers. 
4364 Sultani.— Rosy scarlet. 
1365 Holst* (Zanzibar Balsam). — A new annual plant from Fast 
Africa, resembling the Zanzibar Balsam in habit, leaf, and shape 
of blossom. Colour vermilion red. A beautiful plant for half- 
shady places and pots. Most striking. Awarded a First Class 
Certificate, R.H.S 
100 seeds. 200 seeds. 400 seeds. 
.10 
Price of the above 
.15 
.25 
INCARVILLEA. — Perennial. Beautiful Gloxina-like flowers. Sow 
in spring under glass, and pot off. Makes an effective plant in 
a warm border as its flowers are produced on long stems. 
4368 Delavayi.— Flowers lovely crimson-purple, with yellow veined 
throat. 
100 seeds. 200 seeds. 400 seeds. 
.10 .15 .25 
Price 
INULA (Flea Bane).— H ardy perennial. 
4371 Grandiflora.- Large orange yerrow flowers, very showy. 
Ht. 2 ft. 
100 seeds. 200 seeds. 400 seeds, 
i rice .ft 
CARTERS TESTED SEEDS. Die.. 102-106 CHAMBER OR COMMERCE BLDG., BOSTON. MASS. 
