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Halla well’s 
Double Annual Gaillardias 
GAILLARDIA 
A very showy garden plant, with brilliant flowers in scar¬ 
let and yellow, blended and shaded. Blooms freely from early 
summer till autumn. Grows iy 2 to 2 feet high. Seed of the 
annual varieties may be sown from February to May. Peren¬ 
nial varieties will bloom the first season if sown early, but it 
is advisable to sow in summer or fall to insure strong plants 
for next season’s blooming. 
FINE SINGLE MIXED, ANNUAL—Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 
DOUBLE MIXED, ANNUAL (Picta Lorenziana)— Pkt., 10c; 
J4 oz., 25c. 
PORTOLA HYBRIDS, PERENNIAL—Semi-double blooms of 
magnificent size, with broad overlapping petals golden tipped 
around glowing centers of bronzy red. Pkt., 15c; *4 oz., 40c. 
GRANDIFLORA SUPERB MIXED — A choice strain of the 
single perennial variety in varying shades of reddish brown 
and yellow. Pkt., 10c; y± oz., 35c. 
GERANIUM 
ZONALE—A half hardy perennial, flowering the first year 
from seed sown early. Choice Mixed. Pkt., 20c; ^ oz., 50c. 
GERBERA 
(Transvaal Daisy) 
The large Marguerite-like flowers come in all shades of 
pink, salmon, red and yellow and are borne on long, stiff, 
straight, stems. They require a warm, sunny position, good 
drainage and protection from frost. Sow in seed boxes in light 
soil and transplant when large enough to handle. Pkt., 25c; 
100 seeds, 75c. 
GESNERIA 
(Naegelia) 
Profuse blooming greenhouse plants. The flowering spikes 
are thrown up in great abundance and carry numerous bright, 
pendulous flowers, including pure white, yellow, salmon- 
pink, orange, rose, carmine and rich crimson. Finest Hybrids. 
Pkt., 50c. 
GEUM 
MRS. BRADSHAW—A showy hardy perennial with large double 
brilliant scarlet flowers borne on long stems. Useful for cutting 
as well as for growing in borders. Pkt., I5c; y% oz., 50c. 
LADY STRATHEDEN—Fine rich golden yellow flowers which 
match in other respects the popular scarlet variety, Mrs. Brad¬ 
shaw. Pkt., 15c; y 8 oz., 60c. 
MIXED—Mixture of the above two varieties. Pkt., 15c; H oz., 50c. 
GILIA 
Hardy annual California wild flower. Sow the seed in the 
open either in the fall or spring. 
CAPITATA, “BLUE GILIA”—A slender branching plant iy 2 to 
2/ 2 feet high; flowers light blue in dense globular heads. Pkt., 
10c; y 2 oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
MICRANTHA, “FAIRY STARS” (Leptosiphon)—A charming 
little annual 12 inches or less in height, covered with tiny 
single star-like flowers in pastel shades. Pkt., 15c; *4 oz., 35c. 
TRICOLOR, “BIRDS’ EYES”.—Flowers pale lilac, yellow to¬ 
ward the center with five purple spots; 9 to 12 inches high. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
GLOXINIA 
Beautiful hothouse plants with large velvety bell-shaped 
blossoms, of rich and brilliant coloring. The seed may be 
sown in the fall or early spring. 
HYBRIDA GIGANTEA—A superb strain containing the spotted 
hybrids as well as the self-colored sorts. Pkt., 50c. 
GOMPHRENA 
(Globe Amaranth) 
A half hardy annual everlasting or straw flower, growing 
about 8 inches high with flowers which resemble large clover 
heads and can be dried and used in winter bouquets. 
MIXED COLORS—Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; oz., 60c. 
ORANGE — Known as “Strawberry Flower.” Pkt.,10c; 54 oz., 25c. 
GOURDS 
Excellent for covering verandas or trellis work and for 
training over arbors, fences, etc. Sow outside where they are 
to remain, when the ground becomes warm. 
AFRICAN PIPE—The stem end of the fruits is used in making 
Calabash pipes. Pkt., 10c. 
APPLE-SHAPED—Beautifully striped; small. Pkt., 10c. 
CHINESE BOTTLE—Pkt., 10c. 
CHINESE LUFFA (Sponge or Dish-Rag)—Pkt., 10c. 
DIPPER or SIPHON—Makes a convenient dipper. Pkt., 10c. 
HERCULES CLUB—Club-shaped fruits, 4 feet long. Pkt., 10c. 
NEST EGG—White like an egg; small. Pkt., 10c. 
ORANGE-SHAPED (Mock Orange)—Small. Pkt., 10c. 
PEAR-SHAPED—Striped yellow and green; small. Pkt., 10c. 
SPOON—Small ball-shaped fruit with a slender neck, deep 
orange. Pkt., 10c. 
TURBAN—Odd brightly colored fruit. Pkt., 10c. 
WARTED—All shapes; small. Pkt., 10c. 
Bach of above: y 2 oz., 25c ; oz., 45c. 
Collection of 6 packets of any of the above varieties, 50c. 
SMALL FRUITED VARIETIES MIXED—Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c. 
MIXED—All varieties. Pkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 20c; oz., 30c. 
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