DECORATIVE TLANTS . HARDY PERENNIALS 
Hardy Geranium species 
GAILLARDIA (Blanket-flower). Long-stemmed, 
daisy-like flowers borne all summer. Sunny, well- 
drained locations. 
aristata (Common Perennial Gaillardia). 18-24 in. 
June-Nov. Orange-red ray-flowers; brown disks. 
75 cts. for 3; $2.00 for 10. 
aristata compacta (Bush Gaillardia). 1 ft. Compact 
form of the above. 75 cts. for 3; $2.00 for 10. 
aristata grandiflora. 2 ft. Large-flowered form. All 
summer. 60 cts. for 3; $1.20 for 10. 
aristata grandiflora, Dazzler. A new hybrid. Red 
and yellow. 
aristata maxima (Yellow Gaillardia). 2 ft. July— 
Nov. Bright crimson, edged yellow. 60 cts. for 3; 
$1.20 for 10. 
aristata, Portola Hybrids. 2}^-3 ft. Improved 
variety with large, coppery scarlet flowers pro¬ 
duced all summer; excellent for cutting. 75 cts. 
for 3; $2.00 for 10. 
•GALAX aphylla (Galax). 8-10 in. June. Slender 
spikes of white flowers rising from round, bronzy, 
evergreen leaves. Thrives in moist, acid soil, in 
partial shade. $1.05 for 3; $2.70 for 10. 
GALEGA (Goatsrue). Racemes of pea-like flowers on 
bushy plants. An excellent middle-ground plant 
for the border. 
Heildrichi. 2-3 ft. June-Aug. Lavender. 75 cts. 
for 3; $2.00 for 10. 
officinalis (Common Goatsrue). 2-3 ft. June- 
Sept. Lilac-purple. 75 cts. for 3; $2.00 for 10. 
officinalis alba (Albino Goatsrue). White-flowered 
form of the above. 75 cts. for 3; $2.00 for 10. 
officinalis hartlandi (Hartland Goatsrue). 3-4 ft. 
July. Mauve. 75 cts. for 3; $2.00 for 10. 
GALIUM boreale (Northern Bedstraw). 2-3 ft. 
Delicate sprays of minute white flowers from 
whorled leaves. An all-summer Gypsophila-Iike 
effect, 
•GAULTHERIA procumbens (Wintergreen). 6-8 in. 
July. Makes a glossy, evergreen carpet. White 
flowers, followed by tasty red fruits. Acid soils. 
75 cts. for 3; $2.00 for 10. 
GENTIANA (Gentian). Distinctive rock-garden 
plants for rich, moist, partially shaded places, 
•acaulis (Stemless Gentian). 4 in. May. Blue trum¬ 
pets above bright green foliage-mats. $2.70 for 3; 
$8.40 for 10. 
•andrewsi (Closed Gentian). 18 in. Aug.-Sept. 
Closed trumpets of purplish blue. 
•cruciata (Cross Gentian). 10 in. May. Clusters of 
sky-blue trumpets on leafy stems. 
•farreri. 4 in. Sept.-Oct. White-throated blue 
trumpets. Grass-like foliage. $2.70 for 3; $8.40 
for 10. 
GERANIUM (Cranesbill). Clusters of showy flowers 
during spring and summer above mounds of neat 
foliage. Sun. 
grandiflorum (Lilac Cranesbill). 1 ft. June-Aug. 
Violet-blue. 75 cts. for 3; $2.00 for 10. 
•grievesi. 12—15 in. July. Deep blue, 
maculatum (Wild Geranium). 12-18 in. April- 
Aug. Loose clusters of light purple flowers. 75 cts. 
for 3; $2.00 for 10. 
pratense (Meadow Cranesbill). 18 in. June-Aug. 
Violet-blue. 75 cts. for 3; $2.00 for 10. 
•sanguineum (Bloodred Cranesbill). 8-12 in. 
Bright red flowers all summer. 
GERBERA jamesoni (Transvaal Daisy). 18-24 in. 
Long-stemmed, daisy-like flowers, 4 inches across, 
bright flame-orange. Supplies excellent cut- 
flowers all summer. Requires winter protection. 
$1.05 for 3; $3.00 for 10. 
GEUM (Avens). Small, rose-like flowers rise from 
rosettes of dark green foliage. Good edging plants. 
Excellent cut-flower. 
•chiloense atrosanguineum. 12-18 in. May-July. 
Double; ruby-red. 
•chiloense, Lady Stratheden. 2 ft. July-Aug. Semi¬ 
double; golden yellow. 
•chiloense, Mrs. Bradshaw. 12—15 in. June—Sept. 
Double; orange-red. 
Geum chiloense, 
Mrs. Bradshaw 
Varieties marked with a black dot (•) are particularly adapted for rock-garden use 
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