¥M. ELLIOTT & SONS’ GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 181*4. 
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GLOXINIA. 
A superb genus of greenhouse plants, producing mag¬ 
nificent flowers of the richest colors; thrive best in an 
equal mixture of peat, loam and sand. Sow in March, 
on the surface, in a warm, moist atmosphere. When 
the second leaf appears, transplant into shallow pots 
to grow through summer. Allow them to rest 
through autumn, and keep in same pots through 
winter, giving little water. In spring repot and 
water freely; will blossom second season. Stove 
perennial bulbs. 
Per Pkt. 
Gloxinia Hybrida Grandiflora. “ Emperor Frederick.” 
New, upright variety, fiery scarlet, margined 
with pure white.50 
- --“ Defiance.” Magnificent scarlet var¬ 
iety, erect, luxuriant glossy green foliage .50 
- “ Gouville’s Strain.” Flowers of immense size and 
beautifully tinged and spotted, various colors. .75 
- Finest Mixed. From a famous collection of erect 
and drooping flowered varieties.50 
GILIA. 
Pretty dwarf annuals ; may' be sown at any time, and 
bloom in any situation ; grow well in pots, and may 
be placed in a rockery. 
Gilia Tricolor. Choice mixed . 
GOLDEN FEATHER. (See Pyrethrum). 
GRASSES. 
ORNAMENTAL.) 
The Ornamental Grasses are valuable for decorative 
purposes when dried and arranged in connection 
with the Everlasting Flowers for winter bouquets, 
etc. Some are curious-looking plants, others exceed¬ 
ingly graceful; some neat and compact, others stately 
and majestic. The more slender and graceful varie¬ 
ties are very decorative. 
Per Pkt. 
Agrostis Nebulosa. A very' graceful and pretty' grass, 
charming for borders; annual, 14 ft. 5 
Avena Sterilis. (Animated Oats.) Drooping, very 
graceful; annual, 2 ft.5 
Briza Maxima. (Quaking Grass.) Very pretty; an¬ 
nual, 14 ft.5 
- Gracilis. (Small Quaking Grass.) Very delicate 
and graceful; annual, 1 ft. 5 
Bromus Brizaformis. An elegant Briza-like grass.... 5 
Coix Lachrymae. (Job’s Tears.) 2 ft. Per oz., 25 cts. 5 
Erianthus Ravennae. A stately and picturesque grass, 
resembling the Pampas with its silvery white 
plumes; half-hardy perennial, 7 ft. ... .10 
Eragrostis Elegans. (Love Grass.) Very graceful and 
beautiful; annual, 1 ft. 5 
Eulalia Japonica. One of the most beautiful of the 
tall growing grasses, 5 ft .10 
Gymnothrix Latifolia. Splendid ornamental grass; 
half-hardy perennial, 10 ft. 10 
Gynerium Argenteum. (Pampas Grass.) The finest 
ornamental grass in cultivation, 10 ft. Half- 
hardy perennial. ... . 10 
Lagurus Ovatus. (Hare’s Tail.) Small white plumes; 
annual, 1 ft . 5 
Stipa Pennata. (Feather Grass.) One of the prettiest 
and most interesting; perennial, 2 ft. 10 
Collection of 12 varieties; Ornamental Grasses.50 
GODETIA. 
GLAUCIUM. 
Very showy plants, with quite attractive flowers. 
Leaves are silvery white, something like the old 
“Dusty Miller” Fine for edging, masses, vases, 
ribbon beds. Sow late in winter in the house. 
Glaucium Corniculatum. 10 
- Luteum.. 
GNAPHALIUM LEONTOPODIUM. 
(EDELWEISS.) 
The flowers are pure white, star-shaped and of a downy 
texture. This is the true Edelweiss of the Alps, well 
known and so much prized by tourists in Switzer¬ 
land.. 
Very attractive and exceedingly beautiful plants, em¬ 
bracing a great variety of rich colors; effective in 
beds, masses and mixed borders. Hardy annuals. 
Godetia, “White Pearl.” Novelty of 1891. Dwarf, 
pure white, reproducing itself true from seed. . .20 
Fairy Queen. New, while shading into blush, 
with large carmine spots. 10 
Bijou. The dwarfest, its very bushy plants are 
literally covered with pure white flowers marked 
with a dark rose spot, very handsome. 5 
Duchess of Albany. Beautiful new variety, with 
glossv satiny white flowers of very large size.. . 5 
Lady Albemarle. Brilliant dark crimson, very 
effective. (See cut). 5 
- The Bride. Crimson and white, fine. 5 
- Fine Mixed. Per oz., 50 cts. 5 
