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Slate’s Good Seeds and Prompt Service, South Boston, Virginia 
Heliotrope Hibiscus Hollyhock 
FOUR O’CLOCK (HO 24 in.) 
1131 —Mixed.—For massing against the foundations of a 
house or to make a bed, it is hard to find anything so in¬ 
expensive and easy to grow that will give the same results. 
Fine bushy plants with deep green foliage and literally 
covered with brilliant flowers of many colors may be ob¬ 
tained on almost any soil by sowing the seed after frost 
is over. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; lb., 75c. 
Fox Glove. See Digitalis. 
GERANIUM (T# 18 in.) 
1132—Zonale Mixed.—The finest of bedding or pot 
geraniums can easily be grown from seed. Sow indoors 
early in the spring and transplant after warm weather 
comes. Plants grow rapidly and make fine large specimens 
by midsummer. Colors mostly in red and pink shades. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., $4.50. 
GAILLARDIA (HO 18 in.) 
No garden is complete without its Gaillardias. They are 
hardy, easy to grow and generally come back year after 
year. The blossoms are large and brightly colored in 
shades of red and yellow. 
Pkt. Oz. 
1133— The Dazzler, Large new vivid red . . . .$ .15 $ .90 
1134— Lorienziana Double Mixed.10 .40 
GEUM (H# 24 in.) 
1136—Mrs. Bradshaw.—Large brilliant orange-scarlet 
blossoms are borne on plants about two feet high. It is a 
hardy perennial blooming from seed the first year if started 
early. Pkt. 20c, oz. $2.75. 
GLOBE AMARANTH (HO 24 in.) 
1137—Mixed.—These flowers are also known as Gomph- 
rena but are commonly called Bachelor’s Buttons. The 
blossoms resemble a clover bloom and come in bright colors. 
If dried they make good winter decorations. Pkt. 5c, 
oz. 25c. 
GILIA (HO 24 in.) 
1135—Capitata, Thimble Flower. — Beautiful feathery 
foliage and lavender blue flowers make this one of the most 
desirable of annuals. Good cutflower. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 
GYPSOPHILA (HO 25 in.) 
This is one of the most useful of cutflowers for florists 
and those desiring to maintain a supply of home decora¬ 
tions. These miniature flowers are borne in abundance and 
are used to mix in with other cutflowers for vase and basket 
work. These annual forms succeed almost anywhere and 
will more than repay the effort required. Sow in the open 
ground after frost is over. 
Pkt. Oz. 
1142— Elgans Pure White.$ .05 $ .20 
1143— Elgans Rose Pink.05 .25 
HELICHRYSUM (HO 24 in.) 
This is the popular strawflower that is grown for winter 
bouquets. They are easy to grow and will retain their 
brilliant colors if dried in the shade. Sow the seed in the 
open ground after warm weather comes. Cut when the 
blossoms have attained their perfection and hang in a shady 
place with the heads down. 
Pkt. Oz. 
1144 — Salmon Queen, Salmon Pink .$ .10 $ .50 
1145 — Fireball, Rich Fiery Red. 10 .50 
1146 — Golden Ball, G'olden Yellow. 10 .50 
1147 — Violet Queen, Royal Purple. 10 .50 
1148 — Mixed . 10 .40 
HELIOPSIS (H# 3 ft.) 
1149—Scabra Zinneaflora.—One of the best of hardy 
perennial plants, grows easily from seed and produces large 
semi-double flowers of rich golden yellow during the late 
summer. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00. 
HELIOTROPE (TO 24 in.) 
1150—Mixed.—In warm climates this makes an excellent 
bedding plant but in the cooler places it is best confined 
to pot culture. The plants are quick growing and will pro¬ 
duce a number of the large lavender flower heads which 
have a most pleasing fragrance. Start the seed indoors or 
in a hot bed and transplant when warm weather comes. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.50. 
HIBISCUS (HO 3 ft.) 
1151 —Giant Flowered Mixed.—These plants are easy to 
grow and make a good hedge or may be grouped about in 
the garden. The flowers are enormous in size and resemble 
a single hollyhock. Blooms practically all summer. Colors 
pink, red, and white. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c. 
HOP VINE (HO 20 ft.) 
1160—Japanese Greenleaf.—The hop vine is both useful 
and ornamental and makes one of the most rapid and dense 
growths. Sow seed outdoors after warm weather comes. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c. 
HOLLYHOCKS (H# 6 ft.) 
The annual Hollyhocks will bloom the first year from 
seed if started early but the perennial (Chaters) variety 
should be started in the spring and transplanted the fol¬ 
lowing fall to their permanent location. They like a stiff 
rather dry soil. For bordering the flower garden, there is 
nothing to take the place of the Hollyhock. They also make 
good hedges and screens. 
Pkt. Oz. 
1154— Chaters Double Pink .$ .15 $1.50 
1155— Chaters Double Yellow .15 1.50 
1156— Chaters Double Scarlet.15 1.50 
1158— Chaters Double Mixed.10 1.25 
1159— Single Annual Mixed.05 .60 
