Geum, Princess Juliana 
*Geum • Avens 
Well-known plants noted for their rich 
coloring and freedom of flowering. Useful for 
cutting and the rockery or border. May- 
July. 
Coccineum, Mrs. Bradshaw. Twice the 
size of the old double scarlet with huge, 
frilled petals, giving a full, double appear¬ 
ance. 6 to 10 in. 
Lady Stratheden. Large, double, rich 
golden yellow flowers. 
Either of the above, 30c. each; doz. $3.00 
Three New Geums 
Borisi. One of the finest of the Geums. 
Forms neat foliage tufts with many 
branched stems 8 to 12 inches high, 
covered with large, vivid orange-scarlet 
flowers from May to October. 50c. each; 
doz. $5.00. 
Fire Opal. Dazzling rich scarlet flowers with 
orange sheen, often measuring 3 inches in 
diameter. Very free flowering. A striking 
Geum. May-Oct. 75c. each; doz. $7.50. 
Princess Juliana. An excellent new hybrid 
with large, double, pure orange flowers on 
stout stems. Exceedingly free flowering. 
Early June-Oct. 75c. each; doz. $7.50. 
Globularia 
Nudicaule. Globular heads of small, deep 
blue florets. A neat plant for the border. 
★Trichosantha. Globe Daisy. A dwarf, 
tufted little plant with beautiful lav¬ 
ender flower-heads. Does well in front 
of a well-drained border and is a bril¬ 
liant picture in the rock-garden. 
Either of the above, 25c. each; doz. $2.50 
Gynerium • Pampas Grass 
Argenteum. The most effective of all the 
Ornamental Grasses. Its large, silvery 
plumes are produced on stems 8 to 10 feet 
high during the late summer and fall. 
This plant is well known to summer 
visitors to California, where it is one of the 
features in many gardens. It can be grown 
equally well here, and established plants 
can remain in the open ground if well pro¬ 
tected. Extra-large plants of flowering 
size in 7-inch pots, $2.00 each. 
Grasses, Hardy Ornamental 
The generous, beautiful effect produced by 
the Hardy Grasses is hard to describe. 
Plantings must be seen to be appreciated. 
Excellent as individual specimens. 
Elymus glaucus. Blue Lime Grass. A 
graceful-growing type with narrow, silvery 
blue foliage. Dwarf, compact grower. 3 ft. 
Erianthus Ravennae. Plume Grass; Hardy 
Pampas. Deep green, narrow foliage, 
growing about 10 feet high. 
Eulalia gracillima univittata. Ja¬ 
pan Rush. Graceful, narrow 
foliage, with silvery rib growing 
to 6 feet high. 
Eulalia japonica. Like the variegated 
variety, except that it is entirely green. 
Eulalia japonica variegata. An attractive 
variety with a variation of markings ot 
white, green, sometimes light pink and 
yellow. 4 to 5 ft. 
Eulalia japonica zebrina. Dark green 
foliage, crossmarked horizontally with 
golden yellow. One of the best of Hardy 
Grasses. 
Phalaris arundinacea variegata. Varie¬ 
gated Ribbon Grass; Gardener’s Garter. 
This sort is especially suited for edging 
taller varieties, as it grows somewhat 
dwarf. The foliage is rather broad, varie¬ 
gated white and green. 12 to 15 in. 
Pennisetum japonicum. Hardy Fountain 
Grass. One of the most valuable Hardy 
Grasses, either for beds, mixed borders, or 
as individual specimens. 4 ft. 
All Hardy Grasses, 35c. each; 
doz. $3.50 
Gypsophila • Baby’s Breath 
During August and September this is a 
mass of delicate white flowers. These may be 
used as fresh cut-flowers, also for a semi¬ 
everlasting effect. They keep for months 
without water. 
Bristol Fairy. A wonderful improvement 
over G. paniculata fl.-pl. It is a distinct 
new form, producing immense panicles of 
pure white, double flowers very early in 
the season and continuing until frost. We 
offer strong plants that will flower this 
season. See color illustration facing page 
89. 50c. each; doz. $5.00. 
Paniculata. Feathery sprays of white 
flowers. Useful for effects in bouquets. 
^tRepens. Beautiful trailing plant for the 
rockery, with clouds of small white and 
pink flowers during July and August. 
Gypsophila, Rosy Veil 
Helenium, Riverton Gem 
Gypsophila, continued 
Rosy Veil. Dwarf. A real pink, free- 
flowering, double Gypsophila. Flowers are 
about the same size as Bristol Fairy and 
bloom continuously until frost. 50c. each; 
doz. $5.00. 
All Gypsophilas, except where noted, 30c. each; 
doz. $3.00; $5.50 for 25 
Gypsophila Repens Bodgeri 
A new, dwarf, double white Gypsophila, 
tinted pink, attaining a height of about 2 feet. 
It blooms at least two weeks earlier than any 
other double-flowering variety, which ibakes 
it particularly desirable, either for garden 
display or for cutting. 50c. each; doz. $5.00. 
Helianthus • Hardy Sunflower 
Very effective in borders, among shrub¬ 
bery, or as clumps on the lawn, etc. They 
produce masses of flowers during summer, 
until frost, which are excellent for cutting 
and decorative purposes. 
Maximilian. The latest of all, blooming 
profusely in October. The fine golden 
yellow flowers appear in long, graceful 
sprays. Excellent for cutting. 5 to 7 ft. 
Multiflorus fl.-pl. Large, double, golden 
yellow flowers. July, Aug. 4 ft. 
Orgyalis. A tall variety bearing single 
yellow flowers of medium size during 
September. 6 ft. 
Rigidus japonicus. One of the most de¬ 
sirable varieties, beginning to bloom early 
in July and continuing until fall. Flowers 
golden yellow with dark center. 5 ft. 
All Helianthus, 25c. each; doz. $2.50; $4.50 for 25 
*Helianthemum 
Rock- or Sun-Rose 
Perry’s Hybrids. Low-growing, evergreen 
plants, forming broad clumps which, 
during their flowering season, July to 
September, are hidden by a mass of 
bloom. Very suitable for the front of the 
border, the rockery, or a dry sunny bank. 
30c. each; doz. $3.00. 
Helleborus 
Niger. Christmas Rose. Particularly valu¬ 
able hardy plants on account of their very 
early flowering, usually coming into bloom 
in sheltered, well-drained, partially shaded 
positions during February or March. 
Flowers white, flushed with purple, about 
2 inches in diameter. 1 ft. $1.00 each. 
Ch ristmas 
Roses 
will 
brighten 
winter’s 
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