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HALLAWELL’S 
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Single and Double Annual Gaillardias 
Gaillardia 
A very showy garden plant, with brilliant flowers in 
scarlet and yellow, blended and shaded. Blooms freely from 
early summer till autumn. Grows l l / 2 to 2 feet high. Seed 
of the annual varieties may be sown from February to May. 
Perennial varieties will bloom the first season if sown early 
but it is advisable to sow in summer or fall to insure strong 
plants for next season’s blooming. 
FINE SINGLE MIXED, ANNUAL—Fkt., 10c.; % oz., 25c. 
DOUBLE MIXED, ANNUAL (Picta Lorenziana)— Fkt., 10c.; 
Yu oz., 25c. 
PORTOLA HYBRIDS, PERENNIAL— Semi-double blooms of 
magnificent size and broad overlapping petals golden tip¬ 
ped around glowing centers of bronzy red. Pkt., 15c.; 
Ys oz., 35c. 
GRANDIFLORA SUPERB MIXED— A choice strain of the 
single perennial variety in varying shades of reddish 
brown and yellow. Pkt., 10c.; Yu oz., 30c. 
Geranium Zonale 
A half hardy perennial, flowering the first year from 
seed sown early. Choice Mixed, Pkt., 15c. 
Gerbera, (Transvaal Daisy) 
The large Marguerite-like flowers come in all shades of pink, 
salmon, red and yellow and are borne on long, stiff, straight 
stems. They require a warm, sunny position, good drainage 
and protection from frost. Sow in seed boxes in light soil and 
transplant when large enough to handle. Pkt., 25c. 
Gesneria (Naegelia) 
Profuse blooming greenhouse plants. The flowering spikes 
are thrown up in great abundance and carry numerous 
bright, pendulous flowers, including pure white, yellow, sal¬ 
mon-pink, orange, rose, carmine and rich crimson. Finest 
Hybrids. Pkt., 50c. 
Geum 
MRS. BRADSHAW—A showy hardy perennial with large 
double brilliant scarlet flowers borne on long stems. Useful 
for cutting as well as for growing in borders. Pkt., 15c.; 
Ys oz., 50c. 
LADY STRATHEDEN—Fine rich golden yellow flowers which 
match in other respects the popular scarlet variety, Mrs. 
Bradshaw. Pkt., 15c.; Ys oz., 60c. 
MIXED—Mixture of the above two varieties. Pkt., 15c.; Ys oz., 
50c. 
Gilia 
Hardy annual California wild flower. Sow the seed in the 
open either in the fall or spring. 
CAPITATA, “BLUE GILIA”—A slender branching plant 1 Yz 
to 2Yz feet high; flowers light blue in dense globular 
heads. Pkt., 10c.; Yz oz., 25c.; oz., 40c. 
TRICOLOR, “BIRDS’ EYES”—Flowers pale lilac, yellow to¬ 
ward the center with five purple spots; 9 to 12 inches high. 
Pkt., 10c.; Yz oz., 25c.; oz., 40c. 
Gloxinia 
Beautiful hothouse plants with large, bell-shaped blos¬ 
soms, which come in rich, velvety deep and bright colors, 
some of which are beautifully marked. Sow in fall or early 
spring. 
HYBRIDA GIGANTEA—A superb strain containing the spot¬ 
ted hybrids as well as the self-colored sorts. Pkt., 50c. 
GODETIA—See page 15. 
Gomphrena, or Globe Amaranth 
A half hardy annual everlasting or straw flower, growing 
abou,t 8 inches high with flowers which resemble large 
clover heads and can be dried and used in winter bouquets. 
Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; oz., 60c. 
ORANGE—Known as “Strawberry Flower.” Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 
25c. 
Gourds, Ornamental 
Excellent for covering verandas or trellis work and for 
training over arbors, fences, etc. Sow outside where they 
are to remain when the ground becomes warm. 
AFRICAN PIPE—The stem end of the fruits is used in mak¬ 
ing Calabash pipes. Pkt., 10c. 
APPLE-SHAPED—Beautifully striped; small. Pkt., 10c. 
CHINESE BOTTLE—Pkt., 10c. 
CHINESE LOOPA (Sponge or Dish-Rag)—Pkt., 10c. 
DIPPER or SIPHON—Makes a convenient dipper. Pkt., 10c. 
HERCULES CLUB—Club-shaped fruits, 4 feet long. Pkt., 10c. 
NEST EGG—White like an egg; small. Pkt., 10c. 
ORANGE-SHAPED (Mock Orange)—Small. Pkt., 10c. 
PEAR-SHAPED—Striped yellow and green; small. Pkt., 10c. 
SPOON—Small ball-shaped fruit with a slender neck, deep 
orange. Pkt., 10c. 
TURBAN—Odd brightly colored fruit; small. Pkt., 10c. 
WARTED—All shapes; small. Pkt., 10c. 
Collection of 6 packets of any of the above varieties, 50c. 
SMALL FRUITED VARIETIES MIXED—Pkt., 10c.; oz., 35c. 
MIXED—All varieties. Pkt., 10c.; Yz oz., 20c.; oz., 30c. 
Gypsophila (Baby’s Breath) 
A free flowering plant of easy culture. Grows 2 to 3 feet 
high, and bears a profusion of small star-shaped flowers. 
Sow the seed of the annual varieties in the open any time 
in the fall until early summer. Seeds of the perennial 
varieties should be started from early summer until fall for 
next season’s bloom. Sow in boxes to transplant. 
ELEGANS GRANDIFLORA—Improved annual white sort. 
Very largely grown by florists for use in bouquets. Pkt., 
10c.; oz., 25c.; % lb., 75c. 
ELEGANS CARMINEA—A free-flowering variety with car- 
mine-rose blossoms; 2 to 3 feet tall. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c. 
PANICULATA—Fine for bouquets; white flowers; perennial. 
Pkt., 10c.; Yt, oz., 25c. 
PANICULATA, DOUBLE SNOW WHITE—A fine double white 
flowering perennial sort. Pkt., 25c.; ^ oz., 60c.; Ys oz., $1.00. 
