Geum Heldrichii is a recommended rock plant 
GAILLARDIA 
“BURGUNDY.” One of the most popular of 
recent introductions. It is the first all red 
Gaillardia. The flowers are perfectly 
formed and a rich deep red. Some of the 
flowers are faintly tipped with gold. An 
outstanding novelty. 
PORTOLA HYBRIDS. An improved strain of large 
flowered hybrids. Immense semi-doubles in 
brilliant colors of orange, red, scarlet, and 
gold. A profuse bloomer from June well into 
the Autumn. 
THE DAZZLER. One of the fine hybrids of recent 
introduction. Intense maroon red with a color¬ 
ful blending of burnt gold. The extra large 
flowers are held in a stately fashion by the 
upright stems. Like all of the Gaillardias, they 
thrive and do well, and make excellent cut 
flowers. 
GENTIANA 
•ANDREWSI (Closed Gentian). A quite rare 
American native. The tightly closed flowers 
are borne in clusters on terminal stems. A 
bright, deep blue. An excellent subject for 
the shady part of the rockery. 8 inches. 
GEUM 
• HELDRICHI. A grand, perfectly hardy, alpine of 
unusual merit. Forms neat clumps of crinkly, 
bright green foliage. The graceful, eight inch 
stems bear single flowers of a pleasing orange 
red during June. Recommended. Each 30c, per 
three 75c, per 10 $2.00. 
•LADY STRATHEDEN. A beautiful golden yellow 
double on erect, stiff stems coming into bloom 
during July. The foliage is finely cut and low 
growing. 1 5 inches. 
•MRS. BRADSHAW. The popular and extremely 
pretty double scarlet variety. A free flowering 
variety that is advantageously used as a cut 
flower. 15 inches. 
HELIOPSIS 
PITCHERIANA. Pretty daisy-like bright orange 
flowers with a pyramidal center of darker 
shades. Makes an effective picture in the 
back border during July and August. Four feet. 
CAILLARDIA PORTOLA HYBRIDS 
A fine recent hybrid 
HELIANTHEMUM MUTABILE 
Pretty pastel colors 
HEMEROCALLIS 
APRICOT. A rich clear apricot shade on the 
outer petals blending into a deep orange 
in the throat. The flower stem is graceful 
and slender bearing extra large flowers in 
early June. Each 35c, per three 90c, per 
10 $2.50. 
GOLDEN I. For several seasons we have been 
listing this as “Mrs. A. H. Austin.” Mr. 
Betscher, the hybridizer of both varieties, 
corrected us on thik. It is a fine hybrid, at 
the heighth of its glory in July with large 
recurved petals of brilliant deep orange. 
Each 50c, per three. $1.00. 
MODESTY. A Betscher triumph, being a 
glorious shade of chrome yellow. The Kly- 
like flowers are perfectly formed and are 
— extra large. It makes a grand display in the 
border during late June. Highly recom¬ 
mended. Each $1.25. 
“GYPSY.” An unusual and attractive color. 
Large flowers of burnt orange with a 
smoky overcast, yet has a bright tone to 
it. Blooms just after “Modesty.” Each 
$ 1 . 00 . 
“R. A. 1 5.” A new Betscher hybrid as yet 
unnamed. One of the most stately of all 
with long stems bearing flowers of a dual 
toned effect of orange and golden yel¬ 
low. A late August bloomer. Each $1.00. 
DR. RECAL. An early blooming species with deep 
golden yellow flowers that resemble large 
lilies. The R. H. S. of England gave this fine 
variety an Award of Merit. 3 feet. 
FLAVA (Lemon Day Lily). Coming in June the 
large trumpet snaped flowers of bright yellow 
are very colorful. A strong grower that is de¬ 
pendable in the border. 3 feet. 
KWANSO FL. PL. A rich golden double flower 
faintly tinted with copper. A sturdy grower 
with heavy stems 3 feet high. A profuse 
bloomer during June and July. Effective as a 
single specimen and brilliant when planted in 
a group. 
THUNBERCII. One of the tallest and stateliest 
of all. A light, clear lemon yellow which lasts 
well into July. Particularly effective in the 
back border. 5 feet. 
AURANTIACA. A handsome late blooming variety 
at its best during July. Extra large flowers 
of bright orange stand out in the border. A 
strong, rugged variety. 3 feet. 
HELIANTHEMUM 
•MUTABILE MIXED (Sun Rose). Large single 
flowers of dainty pastel colors dotted on 
dwarf evergreen clumps during June. Very 
bright and cheerful looking in the rockery. 
Likes a well drained situation. 6 inches. 
HEPATICA 
•TRILOBA. This dainty lavender gem is ideal in a 
cool spot of the rockery. A native plant that 
acclimates itself well. One of the first in the 
Spring. 6 inches. 
HEUCHERA 
BRIZOIDES (Coral Bells). Forms compact clumps 
of attractive leathery green foliage from which 
arise the slender stems bearing dainty coral 
bells. A myriad of bright blossoms. A con¬ 
tinuous shower of color from June until frost. 
Recommended also as a filler for cut flowers. 
When used with Gypsophila “Bristol Fairy” it 
is very impressive. 15 inches. 
SANCUINEA. A brilliant blood red. Our stock is 
grown from divisions. The profusion of tiny 
bells makes a vivid display in the border. The 
true stock. 15 inches. 
HIBISCUS 
MALLOW MARVELS MIXED. Giant blossoms of 
various shades from deep red through bright 
pink, to white with crimson markings. When 
used in a planting of evergreens or the back 
border it adds a bright touch of color. Blooms 
the better part of the summer. 5 feet. Each 
20c, per three 50c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
HUNTINCTON’S CRENADIER. This gorgeous deep 
crimson is the result of careful selection of 
the finer bright crimson and scarlet flowers. 
It is a tall stately specimen for the back bor¬ 
der and is dazzling in its effect. A vigorous 
grower. Recommended. 5 feet. 
HOLLYHOCK 
CHATER’S DOUBLES. Nothing will ever take the 
place of this favorite in the old fashioned 
gardens. A group of these in the back border, 
against a hedge or wall will give you a pleas¬ 
ing picture. The double flowers are in the 
following exquisite colors, Crimson, Yellow, 
Newport Pink, Maroon, White, or Mixed. 
IBERIS 
•SEMPERVIRENS (Hardy Candytuft). Compact, 
neat growing evergreen tufts that are com¬ 
pletely covered during May and June with 
flowers of pearl white. This dependable plant 
is adaptable to the rockery, the low border, 
or for edging. 8 inches. 
HEUCHERA SANCUINEA 
Tiny bells of vivid red 
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