GOURDS ARE THE NEWEST GARDEN “MUST” 
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ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy) □ 
Culture 1 or 2. Normal germination, 5-10 days 
One of the most beautiful of garden flowers. When grown in 
masses, scarcely any plant produces a greater degree of splendor. 
Foliage finely cut like lace, with a bluish tinge. Easily raised 
from seed, but does not transplant well. Sown in Autumn, the 
growth is of increased vigor. Diameter of plant 20 inches. 
Height 12 inches. Blooming 60 days. Is a California wild- 
flower, from which the following developments have been made: 
Aurantiaca Orange —The True California Poppy. 
Yi oz. 15 pkt. 10 
•Carmine King —Carmine-rose. Y oz. 35 pkt. 10 
Golden West —Canary-yellow flowers, with deep orange blotch 
at base of each petal, forming a cross in center. Flowers measure 
over 3 inches in diameter and have overlapping petals, del¬ 
icately waved at edges.oz. 15 pkt. 10 
•Orange Flame —Reddish-orange, of great merit. 
Y oz. 40 pkt. 10 
•Crimson. Y oz. 20 pkt. 10 
•White. Y oz. 15 pkt. 10 
Californica Brilliant Mixed Colors. Y oz. 20 pkt. 5 
•Double Choice Mixed —This form is very beautiful, and is 
about 60 percent double. Y oz. 35 pkt. 10 
EVENING PRIMROSE X 
Culture 4. Normal germination, 10-15 days 
Oenothera Lamarckiana —Showy and beautiful plants for 
borders and beds. Large yellow flowers. June to September. 
2 feet tall. Plant in fairly dry soil with plenty of lime. A plant 
of wide native distribution, but mostly in the Western Hem¬ 
isphere. Y oz. 15 pkt. 10 
EUPHORBIA (Snow-on-the-Mountain) □ 
Culture 4 or 5. Normal germination, 10-12 days 
Yariegata —A foliage plant growing well in poor and dry soil. 
Leaves at first are bright green, but as plants mature become 
edged with silvery-white. 2 feet. Euphorbia is a North 
American native plant. Y oz. 15 pkt. 10 
Feverfew —See Matricaria. 
Fire Bush —See Kochia. 
Flax —See Linum. 
Forget-Me-Not —See Myosotis. 
Four-o’Clock— See Marvel of Peru. 
Foxglove —See Digitalis. 
GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower ) O □ 
Normal germination, 10-20 days 
These Galllardias are half-hardy, free-flowering perennials 
and annuals. The flowers are a very showy combination of 
orange, crimson and purple, blended and streaked in various 
markings. They are good bedders, being strong, constant 
bloomers through the whole summer. Prefer light, well- 
drained soil, and full sunlight. 24 inches tall. Native to North 
America. 
Culture 3 
Grandiflora Fine Mixed O . Y oz. 15 pkt. 10 
Culture 4 or 5 
Single Picta Fine Mixed □. Y oz. 20 pkt. 10 
Double Picta Lorenziana Mixed □. Y oz. 20 pkt. 10 
Indian Chief □—Beautiful bronzy-red of good habit. 
Y oz. 20 pkt. 10 
GERBERA (Transvaal Daisy) O 
Culture 4 or 5. Normal germination, 20-25 days 
New Giant Hybrids Mixed —A very beautiful daisy-like 
flower in many delightful colors, and borne on long stems; 
ideal for cutting. Seed should be sown individually, with the 
point up, in a greenhouse or hotbed. Germination is uncertain, 
and plants need careful handling. When leaves are an inch 
long, transplant to a sunny and protected location. Requires 
protection over Winter. Native of Africa.25 seeds 25 
GERANIUM ZONALE □ 
Culture 4 or 5. Normal germination, 15-20 days 
An excellent grade of plants can be raised from seed which 
gives a wide variety of color. Should be started indoors. 2 feet. 
The Geranium is believed to be of South African origin. 
Single Mixed. K oz. 65 pkt. 10 
GODETIA (Satin Flower) □ 
Culture 1 or 2. Normal germination, 6-10 days 
Dwarf Azalea Flowered Double Mixed —These do best in 
rather poor soil, and bear double satiny flowers in many rich 
colors. Do well in partial shade. If cut before fully open, the 
flowers will last a long time in water. 12 inches. This plant 
does much better if started indoors and transplanted when 
2 or 3 inches tall. California native. Y oz. 35 pkt. 10 
GOMPHRENA (Globe Amaranth) □ 
Culture 1, 4 or 5. Normal germination, 10-15 days 
Well-known annuals of easy culture. To preserve for winter 
decoration, the flowers (resembling clover heads) should be 
fully matured before being gathered. 15 inches tall. Indige¬ 
nous to tropical sections of the Old World. 
Mixed —Pink, white, purple. Y oz. 20 pkt. 5 
GOURDS (Ornamental) □ 
Culture 1, 4 or 5. Normal germination, 12-15 days 
The Gourds are annuals, rapid growers, from 10 to 20 feet high, 
valuable for covering screens or arbors; should have moist, 
rich, loamy soil to attain perfection. The fruit is useful for 
decoration, due to its unique appearance. Native to many of 
the world’s tropical sections. 
Small Mixed Gourds —All sorts.1 oz. 25 pkt. 10 
Small Ornamental Gourds 
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath) □ O 
Normal germination, 15 days 
Grandiflora Alba (True Covent Garden Strain) □—Culture 
1 or 2. Graceful plants much in demand for cutting and com¬ 
bining with other flowers. Light, airy foliage, with myriads of 
small white flowers. 2 feet. Does not transplant easily. Native 
in Europe, Asia and Northern Africa.1 oz. 20 pkt. 5 
Paniculata (Perennial) O—Culture 3. Produces masses of 
small white flowers which are fine for cutting, or may be dried 
for Winter use. Dried flowers may be made to look alive 
again, by wrapping in a damp towel, and keeping in a cool 
place for about 6 hours.1 oz. 25 pkt. 10 
HELIGHRYSUM □ 
(Straw or Everlasting Flower) 
Culture 4 or 5. Normal germination, 5-10 days 
Double Mixed Colors —Everlasting flowers, size of a 50-cent 
piece. Useful for making winter bouquets. 3 feet. Is much 
improved by starting indoors, and setting out after danger 
from frost is past. Is indigenous to many parts of Europe. 
Y oz. 40 pkt. 10 
Helianthus —See Sunflower. 
HELIOTROPE □ 
Culture 4 or 5. Normal germination, 30 days 
Aborescens Choice Mixed —Very fragrant, grown as a 
bedding and pot plant, half-hardy perennial. Best treated as 
an annual. Prefers a light, rich soil. 2 feet. Grows wild in 
.. Y oz. 55 pkt. 15 
Hespers Matronalis —See Sweet Rocket. 
HERBS—See Vegetable Section, Page 21. 
HIBISCUS (Mallow) O 
Culture 3. Set out Sept. Normal germination, 12-15 days 
Giant Mixed —Robust growing plants producing large cup¬ 
shaped blooms in shades of pink, red, yellow and white, during 
August and September. Excellent for hedge or background 
use.X oz. 35 pkt. 10 
