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Dianthus Deltoides—Maiden Pink. 
Dianthus - Hardy Garden 
Pinks 
Every garden should include some of 
the pinks because they are so easily 
grown and make such a wonderful dis¬ 
play with their bright colored flowers. 
The plants are covered with sweet- 
scented flowers all during the summer. 
Grows about 1 foot high. 
@933 ALLWOODI. Mixed. A splendid 
strain, being half carnation and half 
pink. 75 per cent come double. Fkt., 
35c. 
BABBATUS. See Sweet William, page 
51. 
934 HI&HLAND QUEEN. The most bril¬ 
liant perennial Dianthus in cultiva¬ 
tion, bearing in profusion flowers of a 
lustrous scarlet-vermilion color, which 
captivates the beholder at first sight. 
It is extremely hardy, of vigorous 
growth, and ideal for bedding, borders 
and the rock garden, continuing in 
bloom, as it does, from end of May 
until frost. Fkt., 25c. 
935 HIGHLAND HYBRIDS. Tall strong¬ 
stemmed Pinks in a mixture of colors, 
beautifully marked and zoned of the 
same habits as Highland Queen. Fkt., 
25c. 
@936 FLUMARIUS (Pheasant’s Eye 
Pink). A semi-double hardy variety, 
clove-scented. Flowers blush white, 
shaded with crimson and maroon. 
Fkt., 10c; V4 oz., 25c. 
Dianthus Species 
These well-known mountain plants 
are for the sunny border or sunny, ex¬ 
posed places in the rock garden or rock 
wall. They flower generally after the 
spring flowers are over and some are 
very fragrant. While having all the out¬ 
ward characteristics of high alpine 
plants, the varieties we list are as 
friendly and easily grown as Arabis or 
Alyssum. Hardy perennials. 
CULTURE. Easily raised from seed, 
germinating quickly. Plant in ordinary 
good soil, which contains some lime and 
which should be well drained. 
@937 CAESIUS (Cheddar Pink). Pleas¬ 
ing to the eye at all seasons with its 
tufts of grey, narrow leaves and rose- 
pink, fringed, spice-scented blossoms. 
Good for a south wall, or any dry, hot 
place on the rock garden. Will vary 
from 5 to 10 inches high. Late May 
to early July. Fkt., lOc; y 8 oz., 35c; 
*4 oz., 50c. 
@938 DELTOIDES (Maiden Pink). A 
trim sturdy dwarf plant. Deep pink, 
crimson-centered flowers borne in 
abundance. Foliage forms a dense 
carpet. Easily grown on the rockery. 
Requires sunny position. 6 to 9 inches 
high. May and June. Fkt., 15c; y 8 
oz., 50c. 
Gaillardia, Torchlight. 
DIANTHUS SPECIES'—Continued. 
@939 DEBTOIDES, MAJOR STERN’S 
VARIETY. Flowers bright crimson, 
with dark foliage, free-flowering. Fkt., 
20c; 1/16 oz., 50c. 
@940 KNAFFI. A unique species, pro¬ 
ducing on slender stems clusters of 
small yellow blossoms. Place it high 
in the rock garden, as it loves a dry, 
sunny place. Fkt., 25c. 
941 LITTLE JOCK HYBRIDS. For de¬ 
scription, see Novelty page 22. Fkt., 
35c. 
942 ROSII. Cushions of silvery foliage 
covered in summer with unusually 
large rosy blossoms. Fkt., 25c. 
943 SUFERBUS LOVELINESS. For de¬ 
scription, see Novelty page 22. Fkt., 
20c. 
944 WINTERI. Striking new pinks, de¬ 
liciously scented that are ideal for the 
rockery. Compact, glaucous foliage. 
Well-formed flowers in a grand colpr 
combination. Quite hardy and will 
bloom the first season. Fkt., 25c. 
ANNUAL PINKS. See page 31. 
Gaillardia - Blanket Flower 
The Gaillardias are wonderful for cut 
flowers, blooming right through until 
frost, and adapt themselves to almost 
any kind of soil. 
951 SUNSET. A pure yellow perennial 
Gaillardia of good form. Fkt., 20c. 
952 “TORCHLIGHT.” Few plants can 
rival the perennial Gaillardia for gor¬ 
geous effect in the border from mid¬ 
summer onwards, the main drawback 
being a somewhat loose untidy habit. 
In “Torchlight”, however, the stems 
are much stronger and stiffer than in 
any variety hitherto produced, making 
the habit much more compact and they 
attain a length of 2 to 2% feet. The 
flowers are golden-yellow with a rich 
maroon-red center and often measure 
as much as 5 inches across. Both for 
the border and for cutting, this new 
Gaillardia will be found of the great¬ 
est value. Fkt., 25c. 
953 MONARCH STRAIN. Mixed. For 
description, see Novelty page 23. Fkt., 
20c. 
954 FORTOLA HYBRIDS. A superb new 
variety bearing flowers of immense 
size on long stems. The colors range 
through shades of bronze-red with 
golden tips; very robust. Hardy peren¬ 
nial. Fkt., 15c. 
955 GRANDIFLORA. Superb mixed har¬ 
dy perennial. Fkt., 10c; ^4 oz., 25c. 
Gazania 
956 SFLENDENS. For description, see 
Novelty page 23. Fkt., 20c. 
Gerbera—Transvaal Daisy. 
Gentiana - Blue Gentian 
Beautiful Alpine perennials admirably 
suited for the border and rock gardens. 
CULTURE. Gentians are slow to es¬ 
tablish themselves, requiring special 
care to grow them successfully. Should 
be grown in a rich moist loam contain¬ 
ing a fair amount of well-decayed cattle 
manure. It is advisable in all cases to 
mix peat or leaf mold freely with the 
soil before planting. Top dress with 
well-rotted manure in the spring. The 
plants should be well supplied with 
moisture in dry weather. Gentians do 
not like to be disturbed once they are 
established. 
@957 ACAULIS (Gentianella). Large 
blue, bell-shaped flowers marked in¬ 
side with yellow, rising from rosettes 
of glossy leaves. Leave undisturbed. 
As seeds are often slow to germinate, 
it is advisable to soak them well be¬ 
fore sowing. Height, 4 inches. Marcli 
to May. Hardy perennial. Fkt., 25c. 
Gerbera - Transvaal Daisy 
958 JAMES ONI. Large daisy-like blooms 
on long stems in shades of yellow and 
red, attracting attention everywhere. 
Thrives well as a pot plant or in 
the greenhouse. May also be grown in 
the open, if provided with winter pro¬ 
tection. Height, 18 inches. Half-hardy 
perennial. Fkt., 40c. 
Geum - Avens 
Geums have become indispensable bor¬ 
der plants. The sorts named below 
bloom from early summer till late au¬ 
tumn, and the flowers, both for their 
purity of color and graceful poise, are 
much prized for cutting. Hardy peren¬ 
nial. 
@959 DOUBLE, MRS. BRADSHAW. The 
orange-scarlet flowers are very large 
and full, comes quite true from seeds 
and blooms the first year. This is a 
great advance over any other Geum 
seedling. Height 18 inches. Fkt., 10c; 
1/16 oz., 35c. 
@960 DOUBLE LADY STRATHEDEN. 
Fine, rich golden-yellow flowers, which 
match in other respects the popular 
scarlet variety, Mrs. Bradshaw, and 
will become as general a favorite. 
Height, 18 inches. Fkt., 15c; 1/16 oz., 
50c. 
@961 GEUM, ORANGE QUEEN. This 
very fine new variety of a shade inter¬ 
mediate between that of Mrs. Brad¬ 
shaw and Lady Stratheden, a bright 
orange-scarlet, has been in large de¬ 
mand during the past season. Fkt., 
15c; 1/16 oz., 50c. 
