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G A D E N S 
GENTIANA 
Gentian 
Exquisitely beautiful Alpine perennials, many species of which are ad¬ 
mirably suited for border and rock garden. The taller and stronger 
growing species succeed admirably in grass in colonies in a moist par¬ 
tially shaded border. Gentians may, indeed, be regarded as the most 
beautiful of hardy perennials. 
Culture. Gentians require no special care to grow them successfully. 
Grow in a rich, moist loam containing a fair amount of well-decayed 
cow manure. Best grown in masses as an edging to a partially shaded 
border or rock garden. It is advisable in all cases to mix leaf mold 
freely with the soil before planting. Top dress with well-rotted manure 
in spring. See that the plants are well supplied with moisture in dry 
weather. Gentians do not like to have roots disturbed, so do not inter¬ 
fere with them once they are established. Plant in fall or spring, 6 to 
8 inches apart. 
*Andrewsi Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
One of the most fascinating native plants. The flowers, which ore 
tightly closed, ore borne at the top of a stem from 6 to 8 inches long, 
and are an intense deep blue. Blooms best in moist places. July and 
October. 
’^Xruciota Three $1.60, Doz. $4.50, 100 $35.00 
The ubiquitous little cluster headed Gentian of the entire Alpine ranges. 
The small bright blue flowers are four-lobed. August and September 
flowering. 
Frogifolia Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
Another beautiful Gentian of neat habit and easy culture. Gorgeous 
sapphire-blue flowers in midsummer. 
=-=Freyniona Three $1.60, Doz. $4.50, 100 $35.00 
A beautiful plant in the way of Gentiana Septemfida and possibly a 
geographical form of it. Quite low growing, it sends out short trailing 
shoots, set with pairs of dark glossy leaves and ending in two or three 
large bells of bright blue. Rarely exceeds 6 inches in height. 
'‘Lagodechiona Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
Easily grown and resembles the Septemfida. It is, however, prostrate. 
Not over 2 to 3 inches high, flowering in July. Its sapphire-blue flowers 
are magnificent. 
••"Purdomi Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100_$30.00 
A new species introduced by Purdom, and a tine addition to the list of 
Gentians. Lovely blue flowers in July and August. 
Sceptrum Three $1.60, Doz. $4.50, 100 $35.00 
An, erect-growing plant from 2 to 4 feet high, with dark blue, bell¬ 
shaped flowers during August and September. Lovely in open woods in 
holt-shade; loves a peaty soil. 
'•■Septemfida Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
A very easily grown variety about 9 to 12 inches high with clustered 
heads of sapphire-blue in midsummer. 
Gentiana Lagodechiana 
Gentiana Cruciata 
GEUM - Avens 
Most useful hardy perennials. The vorietics ottered 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 tor the border. 
Culture. All succeed in good, ordinary soil in sunny borders. They, how¬ 
ever, require plenty of moisture in summer Best grown in groups. 
Plont in autumn or spring, 6 to 8 inches apart. If planted in tall it is 
well to protect them carefully for the winter. 
Coccineum, Mrs. Bradshaw Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A splendid variety, with large, double flowers of a fiery orange-red, 
blooming nearly all summer. Grand tor cutting. 
Lady Strathcden Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A new introduction of great merit. Rich golden yellow blossoms, coun¬ 
terpart of Mrs. Bradshow. Also a splendid cut flower. 
GENISTA - Dyers Greenweed; Broom 
Shrubby plonts for growing in dry, sunny borders or on banks. Golden 
yellow flowers produced freely from May to August. 
Culture. Ordinory soil and a sunny position. Plant in autunin or spring, 
12 to 18 inches aport. Protect with straw in winter, in colder parts of 
country. 
••i'Juneea Each $0.50, Doz., $4.00, 100 $30.00 
A very fine little spring shrub about two feet high with silky, small 
leaves, the flowers are freely produced in drooping heads. It is the 
hardiest of the Genistas. 
S'Sagittalis Each 45c, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
(Dwarf Prostrote Broom). The stems are curiously winged like an ar¬ 
row, pealike flowers in clustered heods in June. Plant in warm, sheltered 
part of rock garden. Plant is about 6 inches high. 
GYPSOPHILA - Chalk-Planf; Baby's Breath 
They are remarkable tor their numerous teothery panicles of small, 
starry, white or pink flowers borne in profusion on threadlike stalks 
during early summer. The flowers ore highly prized for cutting. 
Culture. Gypsophila will succeed in any well drained and not too heavy 
soil. They are very partial to lime, and it is well to mix some lime with 
the soil before planting. A sunny position is essential. Plant all fully 
two feet apart. Rcpens 8 inches apart. Plant in autumn or early spring. 
Bristol Foiry Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
A wonderful new introduction. Bristol Fairy produces large panicles of 
double, white flowers, in which the individual blossom is larger, and 
of the purest white, it also flowers continuously throughout the sum¬ 
mer. 
Paniculata compacto Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
When in bloom in August and September it forms a symmetrical mass 
2 to 3 foot in height and as much through, of minute white flowers 
hav.ng a beautiful gauzelike appearance. 
Paniculata flore picno Three $1.60, Doz. $4.50, 100 $35.00 
A light and graceful cut flower, compatible with all others, no matter 
of what shape or color; masses or minute double white flowers. Plonts 
offered arc grafted, and we guarantee all plants to be double. 
-Rcpens Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
A beautiful trailing plant tor,the rockery, with clouds of small, white 
and pink flowers in July and August. 
'^'Rcpens rosea Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
A pole pink-flowered form of the above variety; both lovely in the 
rock garden or in the dry wall. 
Rokeieka Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
(Acutitolia). Blush white "Baby's Breath." Tall grower, and a good 
cut flower. 
GYPSOPHILA REPENS BODGERI 
A new pink dwarf double-flowering Gypsophila reaching a height 
of about 2 feet. It blooms at least 2 weeks earlier than any other 
double-flowering form which mokes it particularly desirable either used 
tor garden display or tor cutting. 50c each; $5.00 per dozen. 
