BRIGHTEN Dull GARDENS with Colorful FLOWERS 
EUPHORBIA “Snow on the Mountain” (Annual) 
1370 Variegata. Height 2 ft. Ornamental foliage plants of bush- 
like form and branching habit, with clusters of inconspicuous 
flowers. Light green leaves broadly margined with white 
.Pkt. 10c 
FEVERFEW, see Matricaria, page 50. 
FORGET-ME-NOT, see Myosotis, page 50. 
FOUR O’CLOCKS, see Marvel of Peru, page 49. 
FOXGLOVE, see Digitalis, page 47. 
GAILLARDIA or Blanket Flower (Annual) 
1380 Lorenziana Double Finest Mixed. 18 in. Bril¬ 
liant and effective either for garden decoration 
or cutting. The colors range from- light lemon- 
yellow to deep orange or scarlet, with striking 
hands and flecks of crimson. Gtaillardias delight 
in a warm, sunny location and light, open, well- 
drained soil. Sow the seed where they are to 
bloom. y 8 oz. 25c; pkt. 10c 
GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA (Perennial) 
One of the few perennials that flower continuously 
from June to October. They thrive in any position or 
soil and are perfectly hardy. Invaluable for cutting. 
1381 The Dazzler. 2 ft. Large golden-yellow flowers 
with rich maroon centers...Pkt. 15c 
1382 Burgundy. 2 ft. Shining wine-red flowers, 2% 
in. in diameter on long, stiff stems.Pkt. 20c 
GERANIUM (Tender Perennial) 
1384 Zonale. Of easy culture, producing blooming plants 
the first summer from spring-sown seed. Valuable 
for bedding, borders, window boxes and house 
culture. Mixed colors.Pkt. 10c 
GEUM (Perennial) 
1386 Mrs. Bradshaw. 2 ft. Dwarf tufted plants from 
which rise tall, graceful stems bearing large 
double flowers of a striking orange-scarlet. If 
the old stems are kept cut back, they will bloom 
throughout the summer.Pkt. 20c 
GILIA, Queen Anne’s Thimble (Annual) 
1387 Capitata. 2 ft. Erect, bushy plants with fine 
feathery foliage and globe-shaped flowers of a 
rich lavender-blue. Good for cutting, as the 
blooms last well in water.... Y± oz. 25c; pkt. 10c 
GODETIA or Satin Flower (Annual) 
1388 Upright Single Finejst Mixed. 15 in. An unusual 
garden flower and exceedingly lovely for cutting. 
The flowers are large and trumpet-shaped, and 
come in shades of pink, white and crimson. The 
petals have a rich, satiny, texture and look as 
though dusted with pulverized diamonds. Thrive 
best in cool, deep soil.Pkt. 10c 
HELICHRYSUM, Everlasting or Strawflower (Annual) 
1425 Height 2-3 ft. Large double flowers, 1-1 Yz in. across, 
are produced all summer. Colors range from yellow, 
orange, red and rose to white. Splendid for winter 
bouquets.14 oz. 25c; pkt. 10c 
HELIOPS1S, Orange Sunflower (Perennial) 
1428 Pitcheriana. 3-4 ft. Large golden yellow flowers, 2 in. 
across, are produced on long stiff stems. Brilliant in 
the garden and fine for cutting. Blooms all summer. 
.Pkt. 10c 
Brightly colored gourds arranged in a bowl 
or basket make an unusual center-piece 
for the table. 
Gaillardia and Gypsophila (Baby’s Breath.) 
HEUCHERA or Coralbells (Perennial) 
1430 Sanguinea Splendens. 18-24 in. July-Aug. The plants form 
tufts of lobed leaves, from which rise tall, slender stems 
bearing dainty, bell-shaped flowers of coral-red. Beau¬ 
tiful in the border and for cutting.Pkt. 15c 
HOLLYHOCKS, (Perennial) 
Stately ornamental plants 6 to 8 feet high, indispens¬ 
able for the background of perennial borders, and 
charming when grouped together in bold masses. Bloom 
in July and August. 
1434 Double Imperator Improved. A wonderful 
new type, with large fringed flowers 6 inches 
across, the center forming a double rosette. 
Colors range from delicate pink through cerise- 
salmon.Pkt. 20c 
1437 Double Mixed. Colors: yellow, salmon, rose, 
red and maroon.14 oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 
1440 Annual Everblooming. 3-5 ft. Valuable for sow¬ 
ing where hardy Hollyhocks have failed to sur¬ 
vive. Start seed indoors, set plants out in May, 
and they will commence blooming in July. Mixed 
colors.14 oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 
HUNNEMANNIA or Tulip Poppy (Annual) 
1444 Semi-Double Sunlite. Height 18 in. July to 
September. Flowers are a beautiful clear canary- 
yellow color, about 3 in. across. Unlike other 
double flowers, this novelty develops a band of 
short petals on the outside of the cup, which adds 
to its size and attractiveness.Pkt. 20c 
IBERIS, see Candytuft, page 46. 
Gaillardia Lorenziana, Double Finest 
Mixed. 
Flowers for Winter Bouquets should 
be cut just before they are fully open 
and hung heads downward in small 
bunches in a well ventilated, dry, 
shady place. Flowers suitable for dry¬ 
ing are Acroclinium, Gilia, Gomphrena, 
Gypsophila, Helichrysum, Liatris, 
Lunaria, Physalis and Statice. 
Hollyhock, Double Imperator 
Improved. 
GOMPHRENA, Globe Amaranth (Annual) 
1390 Height 18-24 in. Bushy plants with clover-like 
blossoms of purple-red, yellow, rose and white. 
Very attractive in winter bouquets. They should 
be cut before they are fully open.Pkt. 10c 
GOURDS, ORNAMENTAL (Annual Climber) 
1393 Small Varieties Mixed. 15-20 ft. Useful for 
covering arbors, fences, etc. The flowers are 
often beautiful, and the fruits are oddly shaped 
and quaintly marked and colored. They make 
unique table decorations and interesting toys for 
children . Y 2 oz. 20c; pkt. 10c 
GRASSES, ORNAMENTAL (Annual) 
1395 Ornamental Mixed. 2-5 ft. Useful for winter 
bouquets when combined with Everlasting flowers. 
Easily grown in any soil.Pkt. 10c 
1396 Coix Lachrymae. (Job’s Tears.) Broad glisten¬ 
ing leaves. The seeds are hard and shiny and 
can be strung and used as beads.Pkt. 5c 
GYPSOPHILA or Baby’s Breath (Perennial) 
1410 Pacifica. New rose-pink form, coming into bloom 
after the paniculata variety has passed. .Pkt. 25c 
1415 Paniculata. 2-3 ft. Plants are branchy and 
spreading with stiff, wiry stems and minute white 
flowers, producing a graceful misty effect. Used 
extensively with cut flowers as well as for winter 
bouquets .% oz. 25c; pkt. 10c 
GYPSOPHILA (Annual) 
Graceful branching plants with clusters of 
delicate flowers about one-half inch across. 
Beautiful in bouquets with other flowers. 
1416 Elegans Grandiflora Alba. 1-2 ft. Large- 
flowering pure white. Y 2 oz. 20c; pkt. 5c 
1417 Elegans Grandiflora Rosea. 1-2 ft. Beautiful 
. soft pink. Yz oz. 20c; pkt. 5c 
HELIANTHUS, see Sunflower, page 52. 
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