NO GARDEN IS COMPLETE WITHOUT HOLLYHOCKS 
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GOMPHRENA (Globe Amaranth) □ 
(Normal germination, 10-15 days) 
Well-known annuals of easy culture. To preserve 
for winter decoration, the flowers (resembling 
clover heads) should be fully matured before 
being gathered. 15 inches tall. Indigenous to 
tropical sections of the Old World. 
Mixed —-Pink, white, purple.^ oz., 25c.; pkt., 6 
Small Ornamental Gourds 
GOURDS (Ornamental) □ 
(Normal germination, 12-15 days) 
The Gourds are annuals, rapid growers, from 10 to 
20 feet high, valuable for covering screens or 
arbors; should have moist, rich, loamy soil to 
attain perfection. The fruit is useful for decora¬ 
tion, due to its unique appearance. Native to 
many of the world’s tropicad sections. 
Small Mixed Gourds— All sorts, oz., 30c. ; pkt., 10 
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath) □ O 
(Normal germination, 15 days) 
Grandiflora Alba (True Covent Garden Strain) □ 
—Graceful plants much in demand for cutting and 
combining with other flowers. Light, airy foliage, 
with myriads of small white flowers. 2 feet. 
Does not transplant easily. Native in Europe, 
Asia and Northern Africa.... 1 oz., 20c.; pkt., 10 
Paniculata (Perennial) O —’Produces masses of 
small white flowers which are fine for cutting, or 
may be dried for Winter use. Dried flowers may 
be made to look alive again, by wrapping in a 
damp towel, and keeping in a cool place for 
about 6 hours... \ oz., 25c. ; pkt., 10 
HELICHRYSUM □ 
(Straw or Everlasting Flower) 
(Normal germination, 5-10 days) 
Double Mixed Colors —Everlasting flowers, size of 
a 50-cent piece. Useful for making winter bou¬ 
quets. 3 feet. Is much improved by starting 
indoors, and setting out after danger from frost 
is past. Is indigenous to many parts of Europe. 
£ oz., 40c. ; pkt., 10 
Helianthus —-See Sunflower. 
HELIOTROPE □ 
(Normal germination, 30 days) 
Aborescens Choice Mixed —-Very fragrant, grown 
as a bedding and pot plant, half-hardy perennial. 
Best treated as an annual. Prefers a light, rich 
soil. 2 feet. Grows wild in Peru. 
i oz., 60c.; pkt., 16 
Hesperis Matronalis— See Sweet Rocket. 
HERBS—See Vegetable Section 
HIBISCUS (Mallow) O 
(Normal germination, 5-7 days) 
Giant Mixed —Robust growing plants producing? 
large cup-shaped blooms in shades of pink, red, 
yellow and white, during August and September. 
Excellent for hedge or background use. 
| oz., 35c. ; pkt., 10 
HOLLYHOCK (Althaea rosea) O 
(Normal germination, 10-30 days) 
One of the best perennials for a screen. Nothing 
better for background or among shrubs. Blooms 
sometimes first year; always second year. 5-8 feet 
tall. Will grow anywhere. Originally from the 
gardens of the Old World. 
★(New) Orange Prince— Rich Apricot-Orange 
double. A robust grower, in a shade not hereto¬ 
fore known to the genus. \ oz., $1.00; pkt., 15 
Allegheny —Semi-double, fringed, mixed colors. 
Mammoth flowers.£ oz., 36c.; pkt., 10 
Chater’s Double Rose Pink. . £ oz., 60c.; pkt., 10 
Chater's Double Scarlet . \ oz., 60c.; pkt., 10 
Chater’s Double Yellow .i oz., 60c.; pkt., 10 
Chater’s Double Newport Pink. 
I oz., 60c. ; pkt., 10 
Chater’s Double White .i oz., 60c.; pkt., 10 
Chater’s Double Mixed Colors— Extra choice. 
Rose, scarlet, salmon, yellow .\ oz., 60c.; pkt., 10 
Annual Single Mixed —Very attractive, all colors, 
early bloomer.§ oz., 30c.; pkt., 10 
Honesty —See Lunaria. 
HUNNEMANIA □ 
(Mexican Tulip Poppy) 
(Normal germination, 15-20 days) 
Semi-Double Sunlite —Flowers and foliage some¬ 
what resemble Eschscholtzia, but are larger and 
sturdier. The extra row of petals gives the 
appearance of being open at all times. Sown in 
early May, will bloom from July until frost. 
Prefer a sunny, well-drained border. Splendid 
for cutting. Buttercup yellow, with orange 
stamens.£ oz., 40c.; pkt., 16 
Iberis —See Candytuft. 
Ipomoea —See Morning-Glory. 
