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GEUM COCCINEUM 
MRS. BRADSHAW—Hardy, perennial, easily raised from seed. 
Blooms profusely from June to August. Blooms resemble 
carnations; are large, half double, flery scarlet. Height 24 
inches. Do not hesitate to grow this flower; it is well worth 
while. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.40. 
GEUM LADY STRATHEDEN—Flowers rich golden yellow, 
very large and full, fine for cutting. Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 10c; 
Vs oz. 25c; oz. $1.90. 
GEUM BORISII—Flowers glowing orange-scarlet from June 
till late fall. Fine hardy perennial rock plant. Height 15 
in. T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 30c; % oz. 50c; oz. $3.60. 
GEUM SIBIRICUM—Large lovely flowers, coppery-scarlet 
produced in great profusion during May and June. Height 
1 ft. T. pkt. 40c. 
GEUM HELDREICHII—Magnificent deep orange red flowers 
during May and June. Splendid rock plant. Height 1 ft. T. 
pkt. 40c. 
GEUM is not dependably hardy with us but it will come 
through if protected over winter, with brush or similar coarse 
material. 
GERANIUM ZONALE 
Seed saved from finest named large flowering varieties. The 
seed will produce flowers of perfect form the first summer. Sow 
in February to the end of March. Cover the seed lightly. T. pkt. 
15c; % oz. 35c; oz. $2.00. 
» * « * Fine pot and bedding plant, also first class 
1 m'MtrS for cutting. Sown in January, blooms from 
May to September. Flowers elongated heads 
inch across, ornamental feathery foliage. Annual. Height 2 
feet. BLUE, WHITE, MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 5c; oz. 25c. 
GILLIA CAPITATA BLUE stems large round flowers 
of attractive pale mauve color, very graceful. A cut flower of the 
highest class either fresh or dried. In bloom from June to Septem¬ 
ber. Height 2 ft. Annual. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 25c. 
GIULIA CAPITATA WHITE—Pure white, fine cut flower. T. pkt. 
10c; oz. 60c. 
GILLIA CORONOPIFOUA biennial but sows itself. 
therefore as good as a perennial. Produces graceful, foot long spikes 
of a rich and rare shade of red on stout stalks 4 ft. long In May and 
June. Remarkably beautiful, greatly admired wherever seen. Sown 
in January or February blooms the same Autumn. Brought to mar¬ 
ket in full bloom will create a near sensation. The cut bloom sells 
"like hot cakes.” T. pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 20c; % oz. 30c. 
GILLIA MICRANTHA ROSEA—Of the greatest value for bedding, 
in sunny spots. Profuse bloomer, the neat compact growing plants 
are literally smothered with bloom from May to October. The flow¬ 
ers resemble single dahlias and are of a vivid rose pink color. Height 
8 in. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
GOMPHRENA—BACHELOR’S BUTTON 
A showy annual, everlasting with clover-like heads of different 
colors from July to October. Much used in both fresh and dried 
bouquets. Height 1 foot. 
WHITE CRIMSON, PINK, ORANGE, MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 
5c; oz. 25c; lb. $2.50. 
GREVILLEA ROBUSTA—SILK OAK 
Sow any time. For spring sales in June or early August trans¬ 
plant in 2 inch pots direct from the pans as soon as large enough 
to handle and shift on as required. This plant will stand more 
neglect than anything we know of, is cheaply raised requiring only 
very low temperature to keep on growing, and takes the place of 
Boston ferns and for window boxes there is nothing better. The 
foliage is fern like. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
CLIMBING FOXGLOVE A tender annual climbing 
plant of rapid growth bearing lovely pink flowers resembling fox¬ 
gloves from July till frost. Height 10 feet. T. pkt. 16c; 1/16 oz. 
25c. 
GOURDS SPECIAL MIXTURE 2Sffi ln : B c wei ce a 8 i 
large varieties. Gourds are unexcelled for making bird bouses and 
fancy original table lamps. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.50. 
Godetia 
There are few plants more profit¬ 
able to grow for spring sales than 
Godetia. Start in January-Feb- 
ruary and you will have blooming plants that will be greatly 
admired in April and May. The plants will find buyers very 
fast. Grow Godetia in POOR soil, say one part of rich soil 
and 3 parts of sand or sifted ashes and water VERY spar¬ 
ingly. That is the secret of success. Sown in April Godetias 
bloom from June to September. Try Godetias, if you will be 
not struck with its beauty, it will be past our understanding. 
Godetias are excellent cut flowers, pot plants and planted 
outdoors in sandy or gritty soil in a large bed will attract 
much attention. 
DOUBLE SCHAMINI 
Large flowered type with double flowers of striking beau¬ 
ty, excellent for florists’ work. Height 2 ft. 
SCHAMINI CARMINEA —Rich pink, center carmine, easily the 
richest of Godetias and valuable for florists’ work. 
SCHAMINI LILACINA—Beautiful bright mauve unexcelled 
for cutting. 
SCHAMINI ROSY MORN—Bright coral pink. Splendid. 
SCHAMINI MIXED—Many bright colors. Price: Any of the 
above. T. pkt. 10c; y 8 oz. 15c; oz. 80c. 
Godetia Crimson Glow 
GODETIA CRIMSON GLOW—Of close compact growth, flow¬ 
ers single, intense dazzling crimson. Height 10 inches. T. 
pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
SWEETHEART—The very double, azalea-like flowers of 
brightest shell-pink completely hide the foliage of the plant. 
A grand variety. T. pkt. 10c; y s oz. 20c; oz. 1.20. 
GODETIA DWARF MIXED—Choicest named varieties, mostly 
double. Height 12 to 15 inches. T. pkt. 10c; y 8 oz. 15c; 
oz. 80c. 
OUR TRADE PACKETS 
are double the quantity of retail packets. Our packets are well filled 
with fresh seed of strong germination, strictly true to name. When 
It comes to quality our 6eeds are 100 per cent. You will get no jnnk 
from us. 
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 
MIXTURE—Contains only the best and most ornamental varieties 
both annual and perennial. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c. 
See also: Agrostls, Arundo, Brlza, Colx, Cyperus, Erianthus, 
Eulalia, Lagurus, Pennlsetum, Stlpa, Trlcholaena. 
THE QUALITY of our seeds Is the very best every time In all 
cases. In actual field trials we find that our seeds are tne equal and 
In MANY cases of better quality than seeds from other sources. Lower 
prices asked by us NEVER mean low quality. Our policy Is—give the 
customer most for their money. 
SOWING ORNAMENTAL GRASSES—The seedlings cannot be told 
from sprouted weeds. Mark all sowings of Ornamental Grass In a 
conspicuous way so that the seedlings will not be pulled up as weeds. 
WE FILL SEED ORDERS THE SAME DAY 
AS RECEIVED 
