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GERBERA (Transvaal Daisy) Q 
Culture 4 or 5. Normal germination, 20-25 days 
New Giant Hybrids Mixed— A very beautiful daisy-like 
flower in many delightful eolors, and borne on long stems; 
ideal for cutting. Seed should be sown individually, with 
the point up, in a greenhouse or hotbed. Germination is 
uncertain, and plants need careful handling. Wlien leaves 
are an inch long, transplant to a sunny and protected 
location. Requires protection over Winter. Native of 
Africa.25 seeds 25 
GERANIUM ZONALE □ 
Culture 4 or 5. Normal germination, 15-20 days 
An excellent grade of plants can be raised from seed wliicli 
gives a wide variety of color. Should be started indoors. 
2 feet. The Geraniimi is believed to be of South .\frican 
origin. 
Single Mixed .oz. 65 pkt. 10 
GODETIA (Satin Flower) □ 
Culture 1 or 2. Normal germination, 6-10 days 
Dwarf Azalea Flowered Double Mixed —These do best 
in rather poor soil, and bea.r double satiny flowers in many 
rich colors. Do well in partial shade. If cut before fully 
^on, the flowers will last a long time in water. 12 inches. 
This plant does much better if started indoors, and trans¬ 
plants when 2 or 3 inches tall. California native. 
K oz. 35 pkt. 10 
GOMPHRENA (Globe Amaranth) □ 
Culture 1, 4 or 5. Normal germination, 10-15 days 
Well-knowTi annuals of easy culture. To preserve for 
winter decoration, the flowers (resembling clover heads) 
should be fully matured before being gathered. 15 inches 
tall. Indigenous to tropical sjx^tions of the Old World. 
Mixed —Pink, white, purple.H oz. 21) pkt. 5 
GOURDS (Ornamental) Q 
Culture 1, 4 or 5. Normal germination, 12-15 days 
The Gourds are annuals, rapid growers, from 10 to 20 feet 
high, valuable for covering screens or arbors; should have 
moist, rich, loamy soil to attain perfection. The fruit is 
useful for decoration, due to its unique appearance. Native 
to many of the world's tropical sections. 
Small Mixed Gourds —All sorts. 1 oz. 25 pkt. 10 
Small Ornamental Gourds 
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath) □ Q 
Normal germination, 15 days 
Grandiflora Alba (True Covent Garden Strain) nCulture 
1 or 2. Graceful plants much in demand for cutting and 
combining with other flowers. Light, airy foliage, with 
myriads of small w'hite flowers. 2 feet. Does not trans¬ 
plant easily. Native in Europe, Asia and Northern Africa. 
1 oz. 20 pkt. 5 
Paniculata (Perennial) O—Cultures. Produces masses 
of small white flowers wluch are fine for cutting, or may be 
dried for Winter use. Dried flowers may be made to look 
alive again, by wrapping in a damp towel, and keeping in a 
cool place for about 6 hours.1 oz. 25 pkt. 10 
HELICHRYSUM □ 
(Straw or Everlasting Flower) 
Culture 4 or 5. Normal germination, 5-10 days 
Double Mixed Colors —Everlasting flowers, size of a 
50-cent piece. Useful for making winter bouquets. 3 feet. 
Is much improved by starting indoors, and setting out 
after danger from frost is past. Is indigenous to many 
parts of Europe.oz. 40 pkt. 10 
HELIANTHUS—See Sunflow'er. 
HELIOTROPE □ 
Culture 4 or 5. Normal germination, 30 days 
Aborescens Choice Mixed —Very fragrant, grown as a 
bedding and pot plant, half-hardy perennial. Best treated 
as an annual. Prefers a light, rich soil. 2 feet. Grows 
wild in Peru.X oz. 55 pkt. 15 
IIESPERIS MATKONALIS —See Sweet Rocket. 
HERBS—See Vegetable Section, Page 38. 
HIBISCUS (Mallow) O 
Culture 3. Set out Sept. Normal germination, 12-15 days 
Giant Mixed —Robust growing plants producing large 
cup-shaped blooms in shades of pink, red, yellow and 
white, during August and September. Excellent for hedge 
or background use.oz 35 pkt. 11) 
HOLLYHOCK (Althaea rosea) O 
Culture 3. Set out Sept. Normal germination, 10-30 days 
One of the best perennials for a screen. Nothing better 
for background or among shrubs. Blooms sometimes first 
year; always second year. 5-8 feet tall. Will grow any¬ 
where. Originally from the gardens of the Old World. 
♦ (New) Orange Prince— Rich Apricot-Orange double. 
A robust grower, in a shade not heretofore known to the 
genus.oz. 75 pkt. 15 
♦ Chafer’s Double Bose Pink .K oz. 75 pkt. 10 
♦ Chater’s Double Scarlet .X oz. 75 pkt. 10 
♦ Chafer’s Double Yellow .oz. 75 pkt. 10 
♦ Chater’s Double Newport Pink .X oz. 75 pkt. 10 
♦Chater’s Double White .oz. 75 pkt. 10 
Chater’s Double Mixed Colors —Extra choice. Rose, 
scarlet, salmon, yellow'.K oz. 50 pkt. 10 
♦ Allegheny -Semi-double, fringed, mi.xed colors. Mam¬ 
moth flowers.P 2 oz. 35 pkt. 5 
Annual Single Mixed— Very attractive, all colors, earl.v 
bloomer.oz. 35 pkt. 5 
HONESTY —See Lunaria. 
HUNNEMANIA (Mexican Tulip Poppy) □ 
Culture 1 or 4. Normal germination, 15-20 days 
Semi-Double Sunllte— Flowers and foliage somewhat 
resemble Eschscholtzia, but are larger and sturdier. The 
extra row of petals gives the appearance of being open at 
all times. Sown in early May, will bloom from July until 
frost. Prefer a sunny, well-drained border. Splendid for 
cutting. Buttercup yellow, with orange stamens. 
K oz. 45 pkt. 15 
IBERIS—See Candytuft. 
IPOMOEA—See Morning Glory. 
KOCHIA (Fire Bush) □ 
SUMMER CYPRESS OR BELVIDEBE 
Cultiue 1, 4 or 5. Normal germination, 10 days 
The seed should be sown when the Oak trees are bursting 
into leaf. The plants develop very rapidly, finally reaching 
three feet in height, and forming perfect globes of green, 
feathery branches, which turn red after frost. Anyone 
can grow this plant in almost any situation, and we accord¬ 
ingly recommend it mest highly. An annual hedge plant. 
3 feet. Native both in Europe and United States. 
Childsli— Extraordinarily showy; green; red after frost. 
Newest, best type.1 oz. 20 pkt. 5 
KUDZU VINE O 
Cultme 3. Normal germination, 60-180 days 
Puerarla Thunberglana— 8-10 feet the first season. 
When well established, grows 40-50 feet a year. Large 
heart-shaped leaves, with clasters of rosy pea-like blossoms 
in warm climates, but seldom flowers north of Washington, 
D. C. Grows well in poorest soil. Top dies back in winter, 
but new shoots appear early following season. Its natural 
habitat is China and Japan.X oz. 20 pkt. 10 
LADYSIJPPER —See Balsam. 
L,\NTANA n 
Culture 3 or 4. Normal germination, 30-180 days 
Hybrida Mixed —A rapid growing perennial (treat as an 
annual) bearing verbena-like clusters of crimson, rose, 
yellow, orange and flame, which are followed by deep blue 
berries. 2 feet. Better start indoors for best satisfaction. 
Germination sometimes takes 6 months. First intro¬ 
duced from the West Indies.X oz. 25 pkt. 10 
