GERMAIN'S DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS 
Fr. Rose tremiere Ger. Malven Sp. Althea Rosea 
Passe-Rose Malva Real 
Indispensable wherever height and color are 
required in the garden. The giant stalks 
with closely placed double, semi-double or 
single flowers, rise to a height of 6 or 7 
feet and are strikingly effective in groups, 
in rows, as a background or planted among 
the shrubbery. Seed sown early indoors and 
transplanted will bloom late the same year; 
if sown in late summer or fall they bloom 
throughout the following season. 
3164 Germain’s Double Crimson. Rich deep 
red. 
3166 Germain’s Double Pink. Bright rose 
pink. 
3167 Germain’s Double Maroon. Velvety dark 
maroon. 
3171 Germain’s Double White. Pure white. 
3173 Germain’s Double Yellow. Clear satiny 
yellow. 
3175 Germain’s Double Mixed. All colors. 
Price: Any of the above varieties 10c per pkt. 
3178 Allegheny Mixed. Semi-double flowers, 
beautifully fringed. 14 oz. 50c, packet 10c. 
3180 Finest Single Mixed. Large single 
flowers in many shades, vigorous, tall habit. 
14 oz. 40c, packet 10c. 
3182 New Triumph Mixed. A remarkable 
new early flowering Hollyhock growing 4-5 
feet high. Pretty waved and fringed flowers 
in a wide array of colors. Packet 15c. 
GYPSOPHILA 
Jip-sof'-il-a 
(Baby’s Breath) 
Fr. Gypsopbile Ger. Schleicrkraut Sp. Gypsofila 
Gipskraut llan-Ilan 
The Gypsophilas in both the annual and 
perennial varieties are very popular for 
mixing with other flowers. The light 
feathery sprays of tiny white flowers are 
exceedingly graceful. The annual strain 
may be started at intervals throughout the 
year and should be sown where the plants 
are to bloom. The perennials require some¬ 
what longer to come into bloom, but once 
established they furnish quantities of flowers 
each season. 
Annual Sorts 
3041 Elegans Carmine. A recent introduc¬ 
tion of a deep carmine. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c. 
3043 Elegans Rosea. Small light pink flow¬ 
ers. Oz. 45c. packet 10c. 
3044 Elegans White. Small white, tinged 
lavender. Oz. 30c, packet 10c. 
3045 Grandlflora Alba. Greatly improved, 
large flowers and pure white. Oz. 35c, per 
packet 10c. 
3042 Grandiflora Crimson. As its name would 
indicate, a crimson variety of the preceding. 
Packet 10c. 
Perennial Varieties 
3046 Paniculata. Large panicles of tiny 
white flowers. 14 oz. 30c, packet 10c. 
3047 Paniculata Double. New double flower¬ 
ing variety. Packet 25c. 
HELIANTHUS 
Hee-li-an -thus 
(Sunflower) 
Fr. Soleil Ger. Sonnenblumen Sp. Girasol 
T ournesol 
Tall, rapidly growing plants mostly annuals 
6 to 7 feet in height and producing an abun¬ 
dance of large showy flowers. They are 
effective for screens, backgrounds, among 
shrubbery and are useful for cutting. Sow 
in spring in their permanent location. 
3119 Double Chrysanthemum Flowered. Large 
perfectly double flowers of a rich golden 
yellow. 14 oz. 45c. 
3122 Double Flowered Dwarf (Globe of Gold). 
A very double sort of dwarf habit. 14 oz. 40c. 
3123 Cucumerifolius (Miniature Sunflower). 
Single rich yellow flowers in great abun¬ 
dance. 14 oz. 30c. 
3124 Stella. A variety of the above, flowers 
golden yellow with black disc. 14 oz. 45c. 
3126 Red Hybrid. The nearest approach to 
a red sunflower. 14 oz. 40c. 
3127 Augustiflorus (Autumn Glory). A per¬ 
ennial sort producing great masses of bloom 
in late autumn. 
Price: Any of the above varieties 10c per pkt. 
HELENIUM 
Hee-lee'-ni-um 
(Sneeze Wort) 
Fr. Helenie Ger. Sonnenbraut 
Strong growing hardy perennial 3 to 5 feet 
tall; succeeding anywhere and giving an 
enormous crop of flowers in the fall. 
3116 Autumnale. Bright golden yellow flow¬ 
ers. Packet 15c. 
HIBISCUS 
Hy-bis'-kus 
(Marshmallow) 
Fr. Ketmie Sp. Malva 
3160 Mallow Marvels. Robust perennials, 5 
to 6 feet high, bearing profusely large flowers 
in shades of red, rose and white. They 
bloom from July until October and adapt 
themselves to any soil or situation. Per 
packet 15c. 
3162 Sunset or Golden Bowl. Deep cream 
with velvety maroon center. Pkt. 15c. 
HONEYSUCKLE, FRENCH 
(Hedysarum) 
Fr. Sainfoin Sp. Madreselva 
3115 Coronarium. Profuse blooming peren¬ 
nial about 3 feet in height, succeeds well 
anywhere and is particularly valuable for 
seaside planting. Colors red and white 
mixed. % oz. 50c, packet 10c. 
HONESTY 
Leu-nair -i-a 
(Lunaria) 
Fr. Lunaire Ger. Judasschilling 
Monnaie du pape Silberblatt 
3185 Biennis. A biennial plant of the easiest 
culture, usually re-seeding itself after a first 
planting. It grows 18 inches high, has purple 
flowers and is especially interesting when 
dried. The diaphanous inner linings of the 
seed pods, after hulls are removed, present 
a very decorative effect. % oz. 30c, per 
packet 10c. 
HUMULUS 
3187 Japonicus (Japanese Hop Vine). Hand¬ 
some green foliage. Height 20 feet, annual. 
14 oz. 40c, packet 10c. 
3188 Japonicus Variegata. Prettily varie¬ 
gated form of the preceding variety. 14 oz. 
30c, packet 10c. 
HUNNEMANNIA 
Hun-ne-man -ni-a 
(Mexican or Giant Yellow Tulip Poppy) 
Fr. Hunnemannia 
3190 Fumariaefolia. A perennial, flowering 
the first year from seed and blooming 
through the greater part of the season. The 
poppy-like flowers are similar to the Cali¬ 
fornia poppy but of a lighter canary yellow. 
They are excellent for cutting, keeping a 
long time in water. 14 oz. 45c, packet 10c. 
HEUCHERA 
Heu'-ker-a (heuchera) 
(Coral Bells) 
Fr. Hcuchere Ger. Alaunwurzel 
3155 Sanguinea. Delightful low border per¬ 
ennial about 1 ft. high producing many 
graceful stems of bright coral red bell-shaped 
flowers. Sow the seed in boxes early in fall 
Packet 25c. 
3156 Sanguinea Finest Mixed. Similar to the 
above, but in varied shades of red, pink and 
white. Packet 15c. 
Heuchera 
H ibiscus 
ORNAMENTAL GOURDS 
Well dried and covered with 
Shellac or painted in bright 
colors, gourds lend themselves 
to many useful and orna¬ 
mental treatments — Mexican 
corn, too, is popular for dec¬ 
oration. Both should be sown 
in spring. Gourds may be 
trained on fences, pergolas, 
etc., taking little space. 
3095 Cucumber Snake. Pkt. 10c. 
3108 Wild Cucumber. Pkt. 10c. 
3091 Apple Shaped. Pkt. 10c. 
3093 Bottle-shaped. Pkt. 10c. 
3094 Calabash-shaped or Pipe. Pkt. 10c. 
3096 Dipper. Pkt. 10c. 
3097 Dish Rag. Pkt. 10c. 
4098 Egg Shaped. Pkt. 10c. 
3099 Hercules Club. Pkt. 10c. 
3101 Orange Shaped. Pkt. 10c. 
3102 Pear Shaped. Pkt. 10c. 
3104 Serpent. Pkt. 10c. 
3114 Spoon. Pkt. 10c. 
3106 Sugar Trough. Pkt. 10c. 
3107 Turks Turban. Pkt. 10c. 
3110 Fine Mixed. Oz. 45c, Pkt. 10c. 
3111 Extra Choice Mixture. Containing many 
unusual kinds. Pkt. 25c. 
MEXICAN CORN 
Varicolored Kernels 
This ornamental corn is used in connection 
with gourds for decoration. The kernels are 
naturally colored and appear in a variety of 
shades on the same ear. Some are very 
dark, reaching almost a black-purple, while 
others shade through deep orange and gold 
to a light maize. Price: per packet 20c. 
Ornamental Gourds 
HESPERIS 
Hes -pur-is 
Fr. Julienne des Jardins Ger. Nachtviole 
3151 Matronalis (Sweet Rocket or Dame’s 
Violet). An old favorite perennial plant 
used for borders, rockeries, etc. Flowers are 
purple, sweet-scented. 18 inches. Pkt. 10c. 
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