Hardy Perennials 
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F. —, var. “ Thomas Hogg.” A form with 
the margins of its leaves variegated. 
August. N., 25c. each, $1.75 per doz.; 
P., 30 cts. each, $2.30 per doz. 
F. subcordata. White Plantain Lily. 
B’ooms late in autumn, and is valuable 
01 this account. N., 20 cts. each, 
$1.60 per doz.; P.,25 cts. each, $2.10 
per doz. 
GAILLARDIA aristata (G. grandi flora ). 
Blanket-flower. This is a fine, 
hardy plant, and is admired by all. 
The daisy-shaped flowers are red and 
yellow inside, of good size, and on 
long stems. A most showy plant. In 
bloom longer than most plants. N., 
12 cts. each, $1.10 per doz.; P., 15 cts. 
each, $1.35 per doz. Seeds, 6 cts. 
per pkt. 
FUNKIA. Plantain Lily, Day Lily. A genus of 
hardy herbaceous perennials, with good foliage 
and often handsome flowers. Well suited to 
decorate the lawn, or for planting the borders 
of shrubbery, or in rockwork. Before planting 
work the ground to a good depth, mixing in a 
generous supply of well-composted manure. 
F. lancifolia. Japan plant, with white flowers and 
lance-shaped leaves. August. N., 20 cts. each ; 
P., 25 cts. each. 
F. —, var. variegata. This has crinkled foliage, va¬ 
riegated with white; flowers purplish lilac, a lit¬ 
tle paler than those of the variety 
^Thomas Hogg.” Summer. N., 15c. 
each, $1.35 per doz.; P., 20 cts. each, 
$1.70 per doz. 
F. ovata. Charming pale blue flowers. 
N., 20 cts. each, $1.60 per doz.; P., 
25 cts. each, $1.90 per doz. Seeds, 
6 cts. per pkt. 
Gentiana, continued. 
Though moisture is necessary, drainage is also 
needed. They like a deep, loamy soil, with 
stones intermixed. 
G. Andrewsii. Closed Gentian, Bottle, or Blind 
Gentian. Not rare in many places in New 
England. It is a strong grower, with blue 
flowers an inch long. Autumn. N., 12 cts. 
each; P., 15 cts. each. 
G. calycosa. A handsome blue-flowered species 
from the Pacific coast. N., 12 cts. each; P., 13 
cts. each. 
GALAX aphylla. Galax, Southern Colt’s- 
Foot, Beetle-weed. Evergreen, with 
shining leaves, which turn in autumn 
to a dark, lovely reddish purple. 
Produces wand-like spikes of small 
but pretty white flowers. Moist shade 
is its most suitable location. N., 12c. 
each; P., 15 cts. each. 
Galtonia candicans. 
GALT0NIA candicans (Eyctcinthus candicans). Sum¬ 
mer Hyacinth. Has large, pure white, pendent, 
funnel-shaped flowers, in long racemes. They 
are fragrant, and the whole of the raceme is not 
out at one time. It is a native of South Africa, 
and has been very largely grown in the United 
States, selling as the " Summer Hyacinth.” 
Summer. N., 6 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz.; P., 
8 cts. each, 70 cts. per doz., $3 per 100. Seeds, 
5 cts. per pkt. 
GENTIANA. Gextian. This group comprises some 
of the most admirable hardy plants. Most of 
them require much moisture while in growth, 
and on this account they often fail. I have 
recently been growing them in moist, shaded 
situations in sandy loam with good results. 
N. preceding the prices indicates 
G. ochroleuca. Blue terminal liower. N., 12 cts • 
each, $1.10 per doz.; P., 15 cts. each, $1.30 per 
doz. 
G. Tibetica. Is more attractive for its large, deep 
green foliage than on account of flowers, which 
are not prominent or showy. N., 20 cts. each • 
P., 25 cts. each. 
GERANIUM. Cranesbill. 
G. Ibericum, var. plalypelalum. Barge and branch¬ 
ing; liowers pale purple, in June. N.. 12 cts. 
each, $1.10 per doz.; P., 15c. each, $1.30 per doz. 
G. sanguineum. Crimson or blo d-red flowers; 
plant 15 inches high; blooms in June. N., 15 
cts. each, $1.40 per doz.; P., 18 cts. each. $1.60 
per doz. 
not prepaid; P. indicates prepaid. 
