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DE GIORGI BROTHERS CO 
GEUM COCCINEUM 
GODETIA 
MRS. BRADSHAW—Hardy, perennial, easily raised from seed. 
Blooms profusely from June to August. Blooms resemble 
carnations; are large, half double, fiery scarlet. Height 24 
inches. Do not hesitate to grow this flower; it is well worth 
while. T. pkt. 10c; y 8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.40. 
GEUM LADY STRATHEDEN—Flowers rich golden yellow, 
very large and full, fine for cutting. Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 10c; 
Vs oz. 25c; oz. $1.90. 
GEUM BORISII—Flowers glowing orange-scarlet from June 
till late fall. Fine hardy perennial rock plant. Height 15 
in. T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 30c; y 8 oz. 50c; oz. $3.60. 
GEUM SIBIRICUM—Large lovely flowers, coppery-scarlet 
produced in great profusion during May and June. Height 
1 ft. T. pkt. 40c. 
GEUM HELDREICHII—Magnificent deep orange red flowers 
during May and June. Splendid rock plant. Height 1 ft. T. 
pkt. 40c. 
GEUM is not dependably hardy with us but it will come 
through if protected over winter, with brush or similar coarse 
material. 
GERANIUM 
These grow easily from seed and produce blooming plants the 
first summer. 
LARGE FLOWERING MIXED —This mixture includes the finest 
Zonale varieties with flowers of the most perfect form. T. pkt. 15c; 
Vs oz. 35c; 1 oz. $2.00. 
Gillia 
Gillia Capitata is of the utmost value to the 
florist, producing on long stiff stalks, from 
June to September quantities of scabiosa-like 
flowers an inch across. The flowers have the 
so much desired quality of “standing up” 
when cut, in fact can be used dried in winter bouquets, retaining 
their beautiful color for months. Plants bushy, compact, of erect 
growth, foliage, feathery. A first rate flower from every viewpoint. 
Started in November blooms in March and in May if sown in Jan¬ 
uary. Space in benches 8x8 in. Temperature 45 deg. 
GILLIA CAPITATA BLUE stems large round flowers 
of attractive pale mauve color, very graceful. A cut flower of the 
highest class either fresh or dried. In bloom from June to Septem¬ 
ber. Height 2 ft. Annual. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 25c. 
GILLIA CAPITATA WHITE—Pure white, fine cut flower. T. pkt. 
10c; oz 60c. 
GILLIA CORONOPIFOLIA 
Exdellent cut-flower. Hardy 
biennial but sows itself, 
therefore as good as a perennial. Produces graceful, foot long spikes 
of a rich and rare shade of red on stout stalks 4 ft. long in May and 
June. Remarkably beautiful, greatly admired wherever seen. Sown 
in January or February blooms the same Autumn. Brought to mar¬ 
ket in full bloom will create a near sensation. The cut bloom sells 
“like hot cakes.” T. pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 35c; % oz. 65c. 
gillia MICRANTHA ROSEA—Of the greatest value for bedding, 
in sunny spots. Profuse bloomer, the neat compact growing plants 
are literally smothered with bloom from May to October. The flow¬ 
ers resemble single dahlias and are of a vivid rose pink color. Height 
8 in. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
GOMPHRENA—BACHELOR’S BUTTON 
There are few plants more profitable to grow for spring sales 
than Godetia. Start in January-February and you will have bloom¬ 
ing plants that will be greatly admired in April and May. The 
plants will find buyers very fast. Grow Godetia in POOR soil, say 
one part of rich soil and 3 parts of sand or sifted ashes and water 
VERY sparingly. That is the secret of success. Sown in April 
Godetias bloom from June to September. Try Godetias, if you will 
be not struck with its beauty, it will be past our understanding. 
Godetias are excellent cut flowers, pot plants and planted outdoors in 
sandy or gritty soil in a large bed will attract much attention. 
SCHAMINI CARMINEA—Improved strain. Flowers double, resem¬ 
bling an Azalea. Rich pink with a strikingly fine carmine center 
easily the richest of the Godetias and the best florist cut flower. 
Height 2 feet. T. pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 15c; oz. 80c; lb. $6.00. 
Godetia Crimson Glow 
GODETIA CRIMSON GLOW—Of close compact growth, flowers sin¬ 
gle, intense dazzling crimson. Height 10 inches. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
SWEETHEART—-The very double, azalea-like flowers of brightest 
shell-pink completely hide the foliage of the plant. A grand variety. 
T. pkt. 15c; Vs oz. 25c; oz. $1.80. 
GODETIA MIXED—Choice named varieties, mostly double. T. pkt. 
10c; Vs oz. 15c; 1 oz. 80c. 
VERBENA VENOSA 
Verbena Venosa can be used as a cut flower, for bedding, borders 
as a pot plant, for covering banks—can be marketed as a hardy peren¬ 
nial. Once established it multiplies fast. There are VERY few 
flowers as useful to the flower grower as this Verbena. See page 10. 
A showy annual, everlasting with clover-like heads of different 
colors from July to October. Much used in both fresh and dried 
bouquets. Height 1 foot. 
WHITE CRIMSON, PINK, ORANGE, MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 
5c; oz. 25c; lb. $2.50. 
GREVILLEA ROBUSTA—SILK OAK 
Sow any time. For spring sales in June or early August trans¬ 
plant in 2 inch pots direct from the pans as soon as large enough 
to handle and shift on as required. This plant will stand more 
neglect than anything we know of, is cheaply raised requiring only 
very low temperature to keep on growing, and takes the place of 
Boston ferns and for window boxes there is nothing better. The 
foliage is fern like. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
MUST HAVE 
perfect drainage when it comes to cactus. Poor to medium 
rich soil when it comes to Amaranthus. Godetias and Clarkias 
must have poor soil and kept thirsty, Blue Lace Flower must 
have some sand and a little of peat does it much good. 
Gypsophyla must have sunlight, never any shade, etc. There 
are many must haves, all are mentioned in cultural direc¬ 
tions referring to each flower grbup. It is important to pay 
attention to these directions to avoid disappointment. 
OUR TRADE PACKETS 
CLIMBING FOXGLOVE 
plant of rapid growth bearing lovely pink flowers resembling fox¬ 
gloves from July till frost. Height 10 feet. T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 
25c. 
GOURDS SPECIAL MIXTURE c l°eh ce ll 
large varieties. Gourds are unexcelled for making bird houses and 
fancy original table lamps. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.50. 
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 
MIXTURE—Contains only the best and most ornamental varieties 
both annual and perennial. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c. 
See also: Agrostls, Arundo, Briza, Coix, Cyperus, Erianthus, 
Eulalia, Lagurus, Pennlsetum, Stipa, Tricholaena. 
are double the quantity of retail packets. Our packets are 
well filled with fresh seed of strong germination, strictly true 
to name. When it comes to quality our seeds are 100 per 
cent. 
DAMPING OFF—This results from lack of ventilation. In 
all closed rooms there accumulates gas heavier than air 
called carbon dioxide. To prevent damping off, ventilate. In 
the greenhouse never place flats with seedlings on the bare 
ground, keep them on supports 6-12 inches high so that they 
will be above the carbon dioxide layer. 
WET SOIL—Never put seed into wet soil. See to it that 
your flats and benches are well drained. In tight flats and 
benches the water cannot run off quickly, all the air in the 
soil is forced out, seeds suffocate and do NOT “come” up. 
