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Maiden-Hair Fern—Graceful, many branched fronds of light 
green are produced on shiny black stems 12 to 16 inches 
high. The daintiest of all. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for 
$1.50. 
Sensitive-fern—Large and broad lacey fronds of a beautiful 
light green color, grow 18 to 24 inches tall. Stays green 
throughout the summer and fall. The spore producing 
fronds resemble clusters of berries. Each 20c; 3 for 50c ; 
10 for $1.50. 
(Dwarf) Woods-fern—A pretty little fern for the rock gar¬ 
den. Lacy fronds of a pretty green shade! 3 to 6 inches in 
height. Useful for dish gardens or for table decorations. 
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
GAILLARDIA—Blanket Flower 
Grandiflora “English Hybrids”—An excellent border plant 
having flowers with crimson petals tipped with yellow. 
Blooms all summer and fine for cutting. Thrives in ordi¬ 
nary loam in sunny position. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for 
$1.50. 
Burgundy— An improved strain of Gaillardia with deep wine 
flowers. Grows 2 to 3 ft. high and blooms all summer. 
Very fine for cutting. You will like it. Each 25c ; 3 for 
60c ; 10 for $1.75. 
GENTIANA—Gentian 
Andrewsii — Exquisite Alpine perennial suitable for the border 
or rockery. Has clusters of tightly closed, deep blue flowers 
in July to Oct. Should be planted in rich, moist loam in 
partial shade. Each 25c ; 3 for 60c ; 10 for $1.75. 
*Cruciata — The most easily grown variety of the Gentian 
family. Has clusters of small bright blue flowers blooming 
in August and Sept. Likes deep loam with leaf mold. Does 
best in a partially shaded location. Grows about 9 in. high 
and is suitable for border or rock garden. Each 25c ; 3 
for 60c ; 10 for $1.75. 
GEUM—Avens 
Borisi—One of the newest of the Geum family, and being 
among the finest, forming neat, dark green tufted foliage. 
Vivid, orange-scarlet flowers are borne on branching stems 
12 to 16 inches high during May to August. Plant in a 
well drained soil in sun or partial shade. Each 30c; 3 for 
75c ; 10 for $2.00. 
Coccineum, Mrs. Bradshaw—Very showy, free-flowering per¬ 
ennial, excellent for border and for cutting. Has large, 
double flowers of a fiery orange-red which bloom all sum¬ 
mer. Does well in any ordinary soil in sunny position. 
Requires plenty of moisture. A very useful and attractive 
plant. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
Lady Stratheden—The variety of great merit. A lovely 
border plant with attractive golden yellow flowers in sum¬ 
mer on 16 in. stems. Thrives in ordinary garden soil and 
likes moisture. Excellent for cutting. Each 25c ; 3 for 60c ; 
10 for $1.75. 
