Gaillardia “The Dazzler ” is a blending of rich colors 
GAILLARDIA 
“BURGUNDY.” One of the most popular of 
recent introductions. It is the first all red 
Gaillardia. The flowers are perfectly 
formed and a rich deep red. Some of the 
flowers are faintly tipped with gold. An 
outstanding novelty. 
PORTOLA HYBRIDS. An improved strain of large 
flowered hybrids. Immense semi-doubles in 
brilliant colors of orange, red. scarlet, and 
gold. A profuse bloomer from June well into 
the Autumn. 
THE DAZZLER. One of the fine hybrids of recent 
introduction. Intense maroon red with a color¬ 
ful blending of burnt gold. The extra large 
flowers are held in a stately fashion by the 
upright stems. Like all of the Gaillardias, they 
thrive and do well, and make excellent cut 
flowers. 
CENTIANA 
*ANDREWSI (Closed Gentian). A quite rare 
American native. The tightly closed flowers 
are borne in clusters on terminal stems. A 
bright, deep blue. An excellent subject for 
the shady part of the rockery. 8 inches. 
CEUM 
*LADY STRATHEDEN. A beautiful golden yellow 
double on erect, stiff stems coming into bloom 
during July. The foliage is finely cut and low 
growing. 15 inches. 
*MRS. BRADSHAW. The popular and extremely 
pretty double scarlet variety. A free flowering 
variety that is advantageously used as a cut 
flower. 1 5 inches. 
HELIOPSIS 
PITCHERIANA. Pretty daisy-like bright orange 
flowers with a pyramidal center of darker 
shades. Makes an effective picture in the 
back border during July and August. Four feet. 
HIBISCUS 
MALLOW MARVELS MIXED. Ciant blossoms of 
various shades from deep red through bright 
pink, to white with crimson markings. When 
used in a planting of evergreens or the back 
border it adds a bright touch of color. Blooms 
the better part of the summer. 5 feet. Each 
20c, per three 50c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
HUNTINCTON’S CRENADIER. This gorgeous deep 
crimson is the result of careful selection of 
the finer bright crimson and scarlet flowers. 
It is a tall stately specimen for the back bor¬ 
der and is dazzling in its effect. A vigorous 
grower. Recommended. 5 feet. 
GAILLARDIA “BURCUNDY” 
The first of its type 
HELIANTHEMUM MUTABILE 
Pretty pastel colors 
HELIANTHEMUM 
*MUTABILE MIXED (Sun Rose). Large single 
flowers of dainty pastel colors dotted on 
dwarf evergreen clumps during June. Very 
bright and cheerful looking in the rockery. 
Likes a well drained situation. 6 inches. 
HEMEROCALLIS 
DR. RECAL. An early blooming species with deep 
golden yellow flowers that resemble large 
lilies. The R. H. S. of England gave this fine 
variety an Award of Merit. 3 feet. 
FLAVA (Lemon Day Lily). Coming in June the 
large trumpet shaped flowers of bright yellow 
are very colorful. A strong grower that is de¬ 
pendable in the border. 3 feet. 
APRICOT. This is included in the finer new 
hybrids recently introduced. A rich clear 
apricot shade on the outer petals blending 
to a deep orange in the throat. Comes into 
bloom during late June. Graceful slender 
spikes. 3 feet. Each $1.00, per three 
$2.50. 
MRS. A. H. AUSTIN. One of the finest of 
Betcher’s fine hybrids. It is at the heighth 
of its glory in July. Extra large lily shaped 
flowers of a brilliant deep orange. A strik¬ 
ing novelty. Recommended. Each $1.00, 
per three $2.25. 
KWANSO FL. PL. A rich golden double flower 
faintly tinted with copper. A sturdy grower 
with heavy stems 3 feet high. A profuse 
bloomer during June and July. Effective as a 
single specimen and brilliant when planted in 
a group. 
MIDDENDORFFI. One of the tallest and stateliest 
of all. A light, clear lemon yellow which lasts 
well into July. Particularly effective in the 
back border. 5 feet. 
THUNBERCI. A handsome late blooming variety 
at its best during July. Extra large flowers 
of bright orange stand out in the border. A 
strong, rugged variety. 3 feet. 
HEPATICA 
*TRIBOLA. This dainty lavender gem is ideal in a 
cool spot of the rockery. A native plant that 
acclimates itself well. One of the first in the 
Spring. 6 inches. 
HEUCHERA 
BRIZOIDES (Coral Bells). Forms compact clumps 
of attractive leathery green foliage from which 
arise the slender sfems bearing dainty coral 
bells. A myriad of bright blossoms. A con¬ 
tinuous shower of color from June until frost. 
Recommended also as a filler for cut flowers. 
When used with Gypsophila “Bristol Fairy” it 
is very impressive. 15 inches. 
SANCLIINEA. A brilliant blood red. Our stock is 
grown from divisions. The profusion of tiny 
bells makes a vivid display in the border. The 
true stock. 15 inches. 
IRIS 
KAEMPFERI (Japanese Iris). One of the showiest 
of the entire Iris group. The individual flowers 
are of immense size—from 6 to 8 inches in 
diameter—and are of the most beautiful and 
delicate tones. In full glory during June. 3 
feet. 
Cold Bound. The finest white, daintily lined with 
clear gold. 
Hercules. Large double delicate lavender. 
Moniji-No-Taki. Bright rose marked wtih deeper 
shades. 
Purple and Cold. Large purple flowers attrac¬ 
tively spotted with gold. 
Sky-No-Ryo. A double blue and white flower. 
Uchiu. Coerulean blue with a white and gold 
center. 
One of each named variety—6 plants—$1.25. 
*PUMILA (Dwarf Iris). These early Spring bloomers 
are gems in the rock garden. Dwarf, compact 
foliage of neat habit. The bold bright blos¬ 
soms on erect six inch stems make a colorful 
array. 
Excelsa. Bright lemon yellow. 
Orange Queen. Large orange yellow. 
Sambo. A rich purple violet. 
White. Lovely cream flowers. 
Each 20c, per three 50c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50 
-PUMILA HYBRIDS MIXED. This splendid mixture 
was raised from seeds and in our trials has 
shown many new and interesting color com¬ 
binations. They vary from waxy yellows, deep 
purple, light mauve to glistening white. Sturdy 
plants. 8 inches. Each 20c, per three 50c, per 
10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
ARENARIUS. A rare dwarf Iris of exceed¬ 
ingly compact habit. In the early 
Spring large golden yellow, perfectly 
formed flowers appear on slender six 
inch stems. Little tufts of grass-like 
foliage nestle snugly among the rocks. 
Recommended. Each 75c. 
JAPANESE IRIS 
The showiest of the Iris 
Geum “Mrs. Bradshaw” and Geum “Lady Stratheden” are two popular favorites that always make a fine show. The bril¬ 
liant scarlet and bright golden yellow double flowers are pretty in the border and useful for cutting. 
The deep green lacinated foliage is low growing and adds a fresh, bright appearance to the border. 
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