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BUTZER’S SEED STORE, PORTLAND, OREGON 
EUPHORBIA. 2 ft. 
Strong growing annuals, for beds of tall plants or 
mixed borders; the flowers are inconspicuous but the 
foliage exceedingly ornamental. 
Heterophylla (Mexican Fire Plant)—Annual poin- 
settia resembling in habit and color the beautiful 
hothouse poinsettia. About mid-summer the center top 
leaves of each branch turn orange-scarlet. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c 
Variegata (Snow on the Mountain or Mountain 
Spurge)—2 ft. Remarkably distinct plant; very showy 
with its foliage edged white and green. 
PIkt. 10c; % oz. 25c 
ECHINOCYSTIS LOBATA—See Wild Cucumber. 
FORGET-ME-NCT—See Myosotis. 
FOUR O’CLOCK—See Mirabilis. 
FOXGLOVE—See Digitalis. 
FORGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis) 
Half-hardy perennial, which flowers the first year 
from seed if sown early. Will bring forth lovely blos¬ 
soms throughout the whole summer and fall. Flowers 
are borne on long stiff stems, and of the most exquisite 
colors. They succeed best with moisture in a somewhat 
shaded position. 
Blue. Pkt. 5c. Pink. Pkt. 10c. 
White. Pkt. 5c. Mixed. Pkt. 5c. 
FOUR O’CLOCK 
Marvel of Peru—A hardy annual, growing luxur¬ 
iantly in any ordinary soil, and bearing a profusion 
of bright, handsome flowers of various colors, shades 
and markings. Flowers open at four o’clock, close in 
the morning. Choice Mixed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c 
‘FOXGLOVE (Digitalis) 
Digitalis—A hardy perennial, blooming the second 
year from seed. Grows usually about 8% feet, although 
in very rich soil sometimes 6 feet. The bell-shaped 
flowers are borne on long spikes, and come in shades of 
purple, lavender, rose and white, all spotted lightly 
inside the blossoms. Thrives best in cool, shady locations. 
Gloxiniaeflora—This is a fine strain of the ordinary 
Foxglove (D. purpurea), with handsome spotted Glox- 
inia-like flowers on long spikes. 
Purple. Per pkt. 10c. White. Per pkt. 10c. 
Rose. Per pkt. 10c. Mixed. Per pkt. 10c. 
The Shirley—A magnificent strain of the highest 
beauty, the results of many years of careful re-selection 
by the Rev. W. Wilks in his famous garden at Shirley; 
growing 5 to 7 ft. high, the 4-ft. long inflorescences 
bearing enormous flowers ranging from pure white to 
the deepest rose, qnd wonderfully blotched and spotted 
dark maroon, crimson and chocolate. Pkt. 15c. 
Lutzii—Salmon. Pkt. 10c. 
Butzer’s Special Mixture of Digitalis—A grand mix¬ 
ture of the above, and many other colors. Pkt. 10c. 
GAILLARDIA 
(Blanket Flower) 
Both the annual and per¬ 
ennial varieties of Gaillardia 
are very showy and free 
bloomers all summer long 
until frost; good in any sit¬ 
uation and easily grown. 
The individual flowers are 
of large size, very durable, 
and most brilliant in color; 
fine for bouquets. 2 to 3 ft. 
★Portola Hybrids — This 
strain of Hybrid Gaillardia 
has been obtained from a 
specialist who has developed 
a splendid type, covering only the best varieties. The 
flowers are as large as sunflowers. Pkt. 10c. 
★Dazzler—Large flowers up to 5 inches across, bright 
golden yellow with rich maroon red center, fine for 
cutting. Pkt. 10c 
★Grandiflora (Perennial)—A compact variety, form¬ 
ing bushy plants 12 to 15 inches high, and bearing its 
long-stemmed flowers well above the foliage. In color¬ 
ing the flowers are as rich and varied as those of the 
tall-growing sort. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c 
GAILLARDIA 
★Butzer’s Special Mixture oi Gaillardias—A grand 
assortment of all varieties. Fine for cut flowers. 
Pkt. 10c 
All the following Picta sorts are most elegant an¬ 
nuals and well deserve generous plantings. 
Picta—Red and yellow; very brilliant. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c 
Picta, Lorenziana—Double; mixed colors; flowers 
large. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c 
Picta, Mixed—Finest colors. Pkt. 5c;. oz. 50c. 
GAILLARDIA 
★Burgundy—Shining wine-red flowers about 2^ in. 
in diameter, on long stiff stems, from June until 
fall. Blooms from seed the same year, if sown early, 
comes 60% true from seed. Pkt. 10c. 
GAURA 
Lindheimeri—3 ft. A graceful plant bearing numer¬ 
ous spikes of rosy white flowers from July until frost. 
Pkt. 10c 
GERBERA (Transvaal Daisy) 
Jamesoni Hybrids—They are half-hardy perennials, 
usually grown as greenhouse or window plants. The 
daisy-like blossoms, 2 to 4 inches across, being borne on 
long stems, are unsurpassed as cut flowers, as they are 
of wonderful lasting quality. Are easily grown from 
seed and will commence flowering the first year, 
although old plants will produce the greater abundance 
of bloom. The colors include a galaxy of incomparable 
delicacy and richness, in which a wilderness of tints 
from pure white through yellow, orange, salmon, rose, 
cerise and ruby-red to violet are represented. 
Pkt. 25 seeds, $25c 
Gerbera—Scarlet shades. Pkt. 25c. 
*GEUM 
Geums belong to the Rose family. The species de¬ 
scribed are showy, free-flowering kinds producing a 
wealth of attractive flowers which are much prized 
for cutting. They are of a tufted habit of growth with 
pinnate leaves. Excellent for border culture. To avoid 
wilting after cutting put stems in warm water. 
Lady Stratheden (Golden Ball)—Flowers loosely 
double, a delightful shade of golden yellow. Cut 
blooms of this with sprays of Euphorbia Polychroma 
make a charming cut flower combination. Pkt. 15c. 
Mrs. Bradshaw—The double orange-scarlet flowers 
are very large and full; comes quite true from seed 
and blooms the first year. 2 ft. June-September. 
Pkt. 10c 
GILIA 
A hardy annual, growing 12 inches high, sma.i 
delicate flowers valuable for rock work or borders. 
Tall Sorts, Mixed, Pkt. 5c; Vfe oz. 15c. 
GILIA 
Micrantha Fairy Stars 
(Grower’s Description) 
Exquisitely dainty, this little new Fairy Star Gilia 
is one of the most charming and attractive of all rock¬ 
ery and bedding plants. The plants are very neat and 
compact in habit, 6 to 8 inches high, extremely free 
flowering, literally covered with dozens of the tiny 
daisy-like flowers in a riot of color. The color range 
includes all the popular pastel shades, rose pink, 
orange, yellow, cerise and cream, in a gay and star- 
like mixture. Fairy Stars are excellent for the very 
popular miniature bouquets now used so extensively. 
Pkt. 15c 
GILIA 
Liniflora White Swan—Bunch of Lilac 
(Grower’s Description) 
Introducing a new subject for cut flower use, Gilia 
Liniflora, a very easily grown, attractive annual. The 
plants are neat, upright and semi-compact in habit, 
12 to 15 inches high, covered with dozens of the 
dainty, single-flax-like flowers which are borne on 
long stems. White Swan is snowy white, and Bunch 
of Lilac a clear lavender blue, both very popular 
florist colors. White Swan, Pkt. 15c; Bunch of Lilac, 
Pkt. 15c. 
You Can 
Select 7-5c packages for.25c 
Select 8-10c packages for..50c 
Select 6-15c pkes. Flower Seeds for 50c 
Those Marked * are Perennials 
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