Babvsbrsath (GYPSOPHILA) 
GYPSOPHILA — BABYSBREATH 
Remarkable plants, producing a multitude of small 
flowers thus creating a mist-like effect. They bring 
forth excellent effects when planted among shrubbery 
or in the border where they enhance the planting 
with their mass of delicate bloom. Indispensable for 
cutting. The trailing varieties of G. repens are subjects 
for the rockery. 
CULTURE. All varieties are lime-lovers, therefore a liberal 
quantity should be incorporated into the soil before planting. Any 
light, well drained soil is satisfactory and a sunny location is 
essential. Plant in spring or fall; the large growing varieties should 
be placed 2 feet apart, repens 8 inches apart. 
Gysophila paniculata fl. pi.—Bristol Fairy 
DOUBLE BABYSBREATH 
A new introduction that produces a multitude of double, 
purest white, miniature blossoms continuously throughout the 
summer. Greatly esteemed as a cut flower. A light effect is 
obtained in bouquets in which it is used. 
Gypsophila paniculata—Pacifica 
PINK BABYSBREATH 
Height 3 to 4 feet. Flowers clear pink and very profuse. 
* Gypsophila repens 
CREEPING GYPSOPHILA 
A trailing plant for the rockery with clouds of small white 
and pink flowers. July and August. 
* Gypsophila repens rosea 
PINK CREEPING GYPSOPHILA 
A pink flowering form of the above. 
GEUM — AVENS 
Attractive hardy perennials that produce a wealth 
of attractive, long stemmed flowers highly prized for 
cutting. Popular for use in the border or rock garden 
where they continue to flower from May to August. 
CULTURE. Any good garden soil in a sunny location will be 
satisfactory but they should be supplied with plenty of water 
during the hot summer. Grow in groups of six or more for best 
results. Plant in spring or fall 6 to 8 inches apart. Fall planted 
plants should be protected with straw. 
Geum chiloense (coccineum)—Mrs. Bradshaw 
CHILOE AVENS 
Height 15 to 18 inches. Large double flowers of fiery-red. 
A splendid cut flower. 
Geum chiloense (coccineum)—Lady Stratheden 
LADY STRATHEDEN AVENS 
A beautiful golden yellow counterpart of the above. 
FUNKIA (HOSTA) PLANTAINLILY 
Hardy perennials from China and Japan, exten¬ 
sively planted for their masses of wonderful leaves 
and their graceful spires of white or bluish flowers. 
Useful where low, dense masses of foliage are desired 
in sunny or partially shaded borders; on the margins 
of ponds; as edgings for walks and beds or in any out 
of the way place where it is difficult to establish other 
plants. 
CULTURE. Funkias delight in a deep, rich, well manured 
soil. The broad-leaved kinds grow vigorously in moist, shady 
places. The variegated sorts are grown best in partial shade. 
Plant in fall or spring 8 to 10 inches apart. 
Funkia (Hosta) caerulea 
BLUE PLANTAINLILY 
Leaves green broad-ovate 5 to 10 inches long and half as 
wide. Flowers deep blue, bell shaped on long racemes. July and 
August. 
Funkia (Hosta) lancifolia 
LANCELEAF PLANTAINLILY 
Long, narrow leaves of a dull green color, produced in 
abundance. Flowers lilac-blue during July and August. Splendid 
for shady locations and edging purposes. 
Funkia (Hosta) plantaginea grandiflora 
BIG PLANTAINLILY 
Leaves broad, bright green, from which arise the pure white, 
lily shaped fragrant flowers on short spikes. One of the best and 
most common species, often found in old gardens where it is 
sometimes used as a ground cover. Clumps of foliage grow 12 
to 18 inches high. 
Funkia (Hosta) variegata 
VARIEGATED PLANTAINLILY 
Variegated foliage; blue flowers. 
GAILLARDIA — BLANKET FLOWER 
One of the most satisfactory perennials; outstand¬ 
ing because of the profusion and duration of its flow¬ 
ers. A constant succession of bloom is maintained 
from June until November. Indispensable in the mixed 
border and an excellent cut flower. 
CULTURE. They thrive best in light open well drained soil 
in a sunny location. In heavy or wet soils the plants often winter- 
kill. Plant in fall or spring 10 to 12 inches apart. 
Gaillardia aristata (grandiflora) Bremen Strain 
COMMON PERENNIAL GAILLARDIA 
Height 2 feet. Large, showy flowers 4 inches or more across, 
of a pleasing combination of dark coppery scarlet, red. brown 
and yellow. Very effective. Seed imported from Germany. 
Blanket Flower (GAILLARDIA) 
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